A54SX72A-CQ208M

The A54SX72A-CQ208M is a military‑grade SX‑A family FPGA from Microchip Technology, offered in a 208‑pin ceramic CQFP package with tie bar. It delivers a high‑density, deterministic FPGA fabric with 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements, plus 171 user I/Os for complex control, interface and glue‑logic applications in high‑reliability environments.

Designed for systems that require wide supply flexibility and extended temperature operation, this device supports 2.25 V to 5.25 V supplies and is specified for –55 °C to +125 °C operation. Family performance highlights include system and internal clocking performance suitable for demanding military and aerospace applications.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements provide substantial programmable logic for complex designs.
• User I/O — 171 user‑programmable I/O pins to support a broad range of interfaces and system topologies.
• Voltage Flexibility — Operates from 2.25 V to 5.25 V, enabling mixed‑voltage system integration and 5 V input tolerance as supported by the family.
• Military Temperature Range — Qualified for operation from –55 °C to +125 °C and delivered in a military grade (M) offering.
• Package — 208‑pin ceramic CQFP with tie bar (supplier device package: 208‑CQFP, 75×75) packaged for surface‑mount assembly.
• Reliability and Qualification — QML certification and military test flow (MIL‑STD‑883) practices used across the family, including burn‑in and temperature cycling.
• Security and Device Protection — Family supports Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock™ to help protect design IP and prevent reverse engineering.
• System Performance — SX‑A family performance characteristics include high system and internal clock performance and deterministic timing, suitable for time‑sensitive designs.
• RoHS Compliance — Device is RoHS compliant for environmental conformity.
• No Embedded SRAM — Total on‑chip RAM bits: 0, which aligns with designs relying on deterministic logic or external memory architectures.

Typical Applications

• Military & Aerospace Systems — High temperature range, QML certification, and MIL‑STD test flow make this device suitable for mission‑critical flight and defense electronics.
• Secure and IP‑Sensitive Designs — FuseLock secure programming supports protection of proprietary logic in security‑conscious applications.
• High‑Speed Interface and Glue Logic — Large I/O count and flexible voltage support for interfacing with 3.3 V/5 V signaling and PCI‑compatible bus implementations.
• Deterministic Control and Timing — Family features targeted at deterministic, user‑controllable timing for control loops and timing‑sensitive processing.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements provide the capacity needed to consolidate multiple functions into a single FPGA.
• Wide Operating Window: 2.25 V to 5.25 V supply range and –55 °C to +125 °C qualification simplify integration into mixed‑voltage, high‑temperature systems.
• Proven Military Qualification: Built to QML and MIL‑STD‑883 test flows for reliability and long‑term field performance.
• On‑Board Security: FuseLock programming supports IP protection, reducing risk of reverse engineering for sensitive designs.
• Flexible I/O Support: 171 user I/Os and family support for 3.3 V/5 V signaling enable robust interface options without external level‑shifters in many cases.
• Deterministic Behavior: SX‑A family architecture emphasizes deterministic, user‑controllable timing for predictable system behavior.

Why Choose A54SX72A-CQ208M?

The A54SX72A-CQ208M positions itself as a robust, military‑grade FPGA option for designs that demand high logic capacity, extensive I/O, secure programming, and operation across extended temperature and voltage ranges. Its combination of 108,000 system gates, 6,036 logic elements and 171 I/Os is well suited to consolidate functions while meeting reliability and security requirements.

Engineers and procurement teams targeting long‑life, high‑reliability programs will find the device’s qualification pedigree, package options, and family performance characteristics align with demanding deployment profiles, where predictable timing, environmental tolerance, and IP protection are essential.

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