A54SX32-1PQG208I

The A54SX32-1PQG208I is a nonvolatile SX-A family FPGA from Microchip Technology designed for industrial embedded applications. It integrates approximately 48,000 system gates and 2,880 logic elements with up to 174 user-programmable I/O pins in a 208-pin surface-mount PQFP package.

This device targets designs that require mixed-voltage I/O flexibility, deterministic timing control, and secure, in-system programmability across an industrial temperature range of –40°C to 85°C and a supply range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V.

Key Features

• Core Capacity  Approximately 48,000 system gates and 2,880 logic elements provide a mid-range FPGA resource set for control, glue-logic and interface tasks.
• Performance  SX-A family performance characteristics include up to 250 MHz system performance and 350 MHz internal performance as documented for the family.
• User I/O  Up to 174 user-programmable I/Os in the 208-pin PQFP package with configurable I/O support for multiple voltage standards and 5 V input tolerance.
• Mixed-Voltage Operation  Supports 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V mixed-voltage operation with configurable I/O levels including 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL, and 2.5 V LVCMOS2.
• Power and Reliability  Power-up/down friendly design with no supply-sequencing required and hot-swap compliant I/Os to simplify system power management.
• Security and Test  Actel Secure Programming Technology (FuseLock™) for protection against reverse engineering, plus IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing support.
• Deterministic Timing & Utilization  Deterministic, user-controllable timing with up to 100% resource utilization and 100% pin locking for predictable implementation.
• Package & Environmental  208-pin BFQFP (PQFP 28×28) surface-mount package, RoHS compliant, industrial temperature grade (–40°C to 85°C).
• Supply Voltage  Operates from 3.0 V to 5.5 V to accommodate a wide range of system power domains.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement machine-control, sequencing and interface logic where industrial temperature operation (–40°C to 85°C) and mixed-voltage interfacing are required.
• Interface Bridging & Glue Logic  Use the device’s 174 I/Os and configurable voltage support to bridge between 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V domains and consolidate discrete logic.
• Secure Embedded Systems  Leverage FuseLock secure programming and in-system diagnostic capability (Silicon Explorer II support documented for the family) for protected firmware/bitstream deployment and verification.
• PCI and Legacy Bus Integration  Family-level compliance notes include 66 MHz PCI capability and configurable I/O to support legacy bus interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Nonvolatile single-chip solution: Eliminates the need for external configuration memory, simplifying system design.
• Flexible mixed-voltage I/O: Configurable I/O standards and 5 V tolerance enable straightforward interfacing with a variety of peripherals and legacy logic.
• Industrial-ready thermal range: Rated for –40°C to 85°C to meet industrial deployment requirements.
• Secure programming and test support: FuseLock™ programming and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan enable both IP protection and manufacturing testability.
• Deterministic timing and high utilization: User-controllable timing and up to 100% resource utilization help achieve predictable performance in constrained designs.
• RoHS compliant packaging: Meets lead-free environmental requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose A54SX32-1PQG208I?

The A54SX32-1PQG208I offers a balanced combination of mid-range logic capacity, substantial I/O count, and industrial-grade environmental performance for developers building embedded control, interface, and secure systems. Its family-provided performance characteristics and mixed-voltage I/O support make it well-suited for applications that require deterministic timing, nonvolatile configuration, and hardware-level security.

With RoHS compliance, surface-mount PQFP packaging, and secure in-system programmability, this device provides a compact, integrable platform for designs that require reliable operation across a broad supply range (3.0 V–5.5 V) and industrial temperatures.

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