A54SX32-1CQ208M

The A54SX32-1CQ208M is a military-grade FPGA from Microchip Technology’s HiRel SX-A family. It delivers 48,000 system gates implemented across 2,880 logic elements and provides 174 user I/Os in a 208-pin ceramic CQFP package with tie bar.

Designed for high-reliability and mission-critical environments, this device supports wide operating voltages and full military temperature qualification, making it suitable where deterministic timing, security, and rugged operation are required.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 48,000 system gates implemented as approximately 2,880 logic elements, with dedicated flip-flop resources for synchronous designs.
• I/O and Packaging — 174 user-programmable I/Os in a 208-pin BFCQFP ceramic package (supplier package: 208-CQFP, 75×75) with tie bar; surface-mount mounting.
• Performance (Family Data) — Family-level performance metrics include up to 215 MHz system performance and 5.3 ns clock-to-out at military temperature for the SX-A series; the -1 speed grade indicates approximately 15% faster performance than standard.
• Voltage and I/O Flexibility — Supports supply voltages from 3 V to 5.5 V and mixed-voltage operation common to the SX-A family, with 5 V input tolerance noted in family documentation.
• Thermal and Quality — Military grade with operating temperature range −55°C to +125°C and QML/Class B process flow and testing consistent with MIL-STD-883 practices in the SX-A family documentation.
• Security and Reliability (Family Features) — Series-level features include Actel Secure Programming Technology (FuseLock™) for design protection, power-up/power-down friendly I/Os, and boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) support.
• On-Chip Memory — No embedded RAM bits are reported for this device.
• RoHS Compliance — Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Military and Defense Systems — Military-grade qualification and wide temperature range make this FPGA suitable for mission-critical processing and control functions.
• High-Reliability Embedded Electronics — Use in ruggedized or harsh-environment embedded designs that require ceramic packaging and MIL-STD-883 production flow.
• Secure Programmable Logic — Field-programmable logic implementations where secure configuration and anti-reverse-engineering measures are required.

Unique Advantages

• Military-Qualified Packaging and Testing — Ceramic CQFP package with tie bar and MIL-STD-883 Class B flow provide traceable quality and environmental robustness.
• Deterministic, High-Speed Operation — Series-level timing figures (e.g., 5.3 ns clock-to-out and family-level system frequencies) combined with the -1 speed grade support time-critical designs.
• Flexible Voltage Support — Wide supply range (3 V to 5.5 V) supports mixed-voltage system architectures and 5 V-tolerant I/O behavior described for the family.
• Security-Oriented Configuration — FuseLock™ secure programming capability in the SX-A family helps prevent reverse engineering and protect IP.
• Comprehensive I/O Count — 174 user I/Os provide extensive connectivity for dense logic implementations and board-level interfacing.
• No On-Chip RAM Overhead — Absence of embedded RAM simplifies predictable resource budgeting when external memory is preferred or required.

Why Choose A54SX32-1CQ208M?

The A54SX32-1CQ208M positions itself as a rugged, secure FPGA option for developers of military and high-reliability systems. With 48,000 system gates, 2,880 logic elements, and 174 I/Os in a ceramic CQFP package, it provides a compact, deterministic platform for complex logic, secure configuration, and robust environmental performance.

For designs that require MIL-grade production flow, extended temperature operation, and family-proven features such as secure programming and boundary-scan, this device offers a validated option that aligns with long-term deployment and reliability needs.

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