A54SX72A-1PQ208M

The A54SX72A-1PQ208M is a nonvolatile SX-A family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Microchip Technology, supplied in a 208‑pin BFQFP package. It delivers a high-capacity, deterministic programmable fabric with military-grade temperature capability for designs that require robust operation from −55 °C to +125 °C.

Designed for high-reliability and mission-critical applications, this device combines 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements with 171 user I/Os and flexible mixed-voltage I/O support to simplify interface design and system integration.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements provide substantial programmable logic density for complex control, glue-logic and protocol implementations.
• Dedicated Registers Up to 2,012 dedicated flip‑flops for synchronous logic and state storage.
• I/O Count & Flexibility 171 user-programmable I/Os with configurable I/O support for 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL, 2.5 V LVCMOS2 and PCI signaling; supports mixed-voltage operation and 5 V input tolerance/drive strength as documented for the SX‑A family.
• Voltage Range Wide device supply range from 2.25 V to 5.25 V to accommodate varied system rail architectures.
• Performance SX‑A family performance metrics include up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance; this part is the –1 speed grade (≈15% faster than standard) per SX‑A datasheet.
• Nonvolatile Single‑Chip Solution Nonvolatile configuration on a single chip simplifies system boot and eliminates external configuration memory.
• Reliability & Test Boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) support enables standardized board-level test; devices are power‑up/power‑down friendly and include hot‑swap compliant I/Os.
• Security & Diagnostics Family features include secure programming technology (FuseLock™) and in-system diagnostic/verification capability with Silicon Explorer II as described in the SX‑A documentation.
• Package & Thermal 208‑pin BFQFP (supplier device package 208‑PQFP, 28×28 mm) and military temperature grade operation (−55 °C to +125 °C).
• Embedded Memory No on‑chip RAM bits (Total RAM Bits = 0), useful for designs that rely on external memory or pure logic/flip‑flop based state machines.

Typical Applications

• Military and Aerospace Systems Radiation-tolerant environments are not claimed here, but the device’s military temperature rating and high reliability suit control, interfacing and custom logic tasks in ruggedized equipment.
• Communications & Protocol Bridging Use as programmable glue logic or protocol translators where deterministic timing and a large number of I/Os are required.
• High‑Reliability Control Embedded controllers, sequencers and device supervisors that demand nonvolatile configuration and reliable operation across wide temperature ranges.
• Secure or IP‑Protected Designs Applications requiring on-chip programming security and in-system verification during development and field updates.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements enable consolidation of complex logic into a single device, reducing BOM and board area.
• Mixed‑Voltage I/O Support: Flexible I/O voltage options and 5 V tolerance simplify interfacing to legacy and modern logic families without external translators.
• Nonvolatile, Single‑Chip Configuration: Eliminates external configuration memory and simplifies power-up behavior for secure, reliable system bring-up.
• Military‑Grade Temperature Range: Rated for −55 °C to +125 °C, suitable for thermally demanding environments and long-term fielded systems.
• Deterministic Timing & Testability: Family-level features include deterministic timing control and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan for robust design verification and manufacturing test.
• Security & Diagnostics: Built‑in secure programming (FuseLock™) and in‑system diagnostic capabilities support IP protection and easier debug during development.

Why Choose A54SX72A-1PQ208M?

The A54SX72A-1PQ208M combines a high gate count and substantial logic element capacity with flexible mixed-voltage I/Os and military-grade thermal performance, making it well suited for rugged, high-reliability applications that require nonvolatile configuration and deterministic behavior. Its package and I/O count accommodate dense system integration while the SX‑A family features provide secure programming, boundary-scan testability and in-system diagnostics for streamlined development and production test.

This part is appropriate for engineering teams seeking a robust, single‑chip programmable solution for mission-critical control, interface consolidation or secure embedded logic where long-term reliability and clear design traceability are important.

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