A54SX72A-1FGG484I

The A54SX72A-1FGG484I is a nonvolatile SX-A family FPGA from Microchip Technology, provided in a 484-ball fine-pitch BGA package. It delivers programmable logic capacity with up to 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements, supporting designs that require high I/O count and deterministic timing.

Designed for industrial-grade operation, this device offers up to 360 user-programmable I/O pins, flexible mixed-voltage operation, and features intended for in-system verification and secure programming—making it suitable for embedded systems and board-level programmable logic applications that demand robust I/O and configuration control.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 6,036 logic elements and 108,000 system gates provide substantial programmable resources for combinatorial and sequential logic implementation.
• I/O and Package — Up to 360 user-programmable I/O pins in a 484-ball fine-pitch BGA (484-FPBGA, 27×27) package; surface-mount mounting type for board-level assembly.
• Performance — Datasheet-specified performance metrics include up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance for timing-critical applications.
• Voltage and Mixed-Voltage Support — Supply range 2.25 V to 5.25 V with configurable I/O support for 3.3 V/5 V PCI, 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL and 2.5 V LVCMOS2; supports mixed 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V operation with 5 V input tolerance and 5 V drive strength.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Solution — Integrated nonvolatile configuration eliminates the need for external configuration memory and supports power-up/power-down friendly operation without supply sequencing.
• System Integration & Test — Boundary-scan testing compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and in-system diagnostic/verification capability using Silicon Explorer II.
• Security & Reliability — Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock™ to protect design IP and prevent reverse engineering.
• Industrial Temperature Grade — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C, suitable for industrial environments.
• Power and I/O Control — Hot-swap compliant I/Os, configurable weak pull-up/pull-down at power-up, and individual output slew rate control to aid signal integrity and system reliability.
• Deterministic Timing and Utilization — User-controllable timing, up to 100% resource utilization, and 100% pin locking for predictable design behavior.

Typical Applications

• PCI and Bus Interface Logic — 66 MHz PCI compliance and configurable PCI I/O levels make the device suitable for implementing PCI interface logic and bridge functions.
• High-Density I/O Control — With up to 360 user-programmable I/Os, the device supports board-level I/O expansion, protocol translation, and complex interface aggregation.
• Industrial Embedded Systems — Industrial temperature rating (−40 °C to 85 °C) and robust I/O control enable use in industrial control, automation, and instrumentation applications.
• In-System Diagnostics and Test — Built-in boundary-scan and Silicon Explorer II support simplify board-level diagnostics, verification, and field troubleshooting.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 6,036 logic elements and 108,000 system gates provide capacity for complex glue logic, state machines, and custom accelerators.
• Single-Chip Nonvolatile Programming: Eliminates external configuration devices and simplifies power-up sequencing and system design.
• Flexible Mixed-Voltage I/O: Supports multiple voltage standards and mixed-voltage operation, enabling direct interfacing with a wide range of legacy and modern logic levels.
• Secure Design Protection: FuseLock secure programming technology reduces risk of IP theft and reverse engineering for deployed designs.
• Deterministic, User-Controlled Timing: Allows predictable timing closure and full resource utilization for timing-sensitive applications.
• Industrial Readiness: RoHS-compliant, surface-mount 484-FPBGA package and industrial temperature grade provide board-level integration suitable for industrial environments.

Why Choose A54SX72A-1FGG484I?

The A54SX72A-1FGG484I positions itself as a high-capacity, nonvolatile FPGA option for designers who need extensive I/O, deterministic timing, and secure configuration in an industrial-grade package. Its 6,036 logic elements, support for mixed-voltage operation, and comprehensive system-test features make it appropriate for embedded systems, interface logic, and industrial control applications where reliability and predictable behavior are important.

Choosing this device aligns with designs that require substantial programmable resources on a single chip, secure in-field configuration, and broad I/O flexibility—while benefiting from Microchip Technology’s SX-A family features such as boundary-scan, in-system diagnostics, and power-up/power-down friendly operation.

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