A54SX72A-FG484I

The A54SX72A-FG484I is an SX-A family Field Programmable Gate Array from Microchip Technology in a 484-ball fine-pitch BGA package. It provides a high-density, nonvolatile single-chip FPGA solution with 6,036 logic elements and approximately 108,000 system gates.

With up to 360 user-programmable I/O pins, mixed-voltage operation and an industrial temperature rating, this device is targeted at I/O-dense industrial and embedded applications requiring deterministic timing, secure configuration, and in-system diagnostic capabilities.

Key Features

• Core Performance 250 MHz system performance and 350 MHz internal performance specified for the SX-A family.
• Logic Capacity 6,036 logic elements delivering approximately 108,000 system gates and up to 2,012 dedicated flip-flops for complex logic implementations.
• I/O and Interface Flexibility Up to 360 user-programmable I/Os with configurable support for 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL, 2.5 V LVCMOS2 and 3.3 V/5 V PCI; 5 V input tolerance and 5 V drive strength.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Single-chip nonvolatile configuration eliminates the need for external configuration memory.
• Voltage and Temperature Mixed-voltage operation across a 2.25 V to 5.25 V supply range and rated for industrial operation from –40 °C to 85 °C.
• Package and Mounting 484-FPBGA fine-pitch package (27×27) for surface-mount assembly suited to space-constrained board designs.
• Power and I/O Management Hot-swap compliant I/Os, power-up/power-down friendly behavior (no sequencing required), and configurable weak pull-up or pull-down options at power-up.
• Design Security and Test Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock™ for IP protection and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan testing; in-system diagnostic and verification with Silicon Explorer II.
• Deterministic Timing and Utilization Deterministic, user-controllable timing with support for up to 100% resource utilization and 100% pin locking.
• Standards and Compliance 66 MHz PCI compliance (as specified for SX-A family) and RoHS-compliant device status.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Systems The device’s 360 I/Os and industrial temperature rating (–40 °C to 85 °C) enable dense I/O interfacing and reliable operation in industrial environments.
• Interface Bridging and I/O Expansion Mixed-voltage support and 5 V tolerance make the FPGA suitable for bridging between legacy 5 V logic and modern 2.5/3.3 V domains without extensive external level shifting.
• High-Performance Embedded Logic 250 MHz system and 350 MHz internal performance support high-speed control and processing tasks within embedded designs requiring deterministic timing.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Programmable Logic Capacity: 6,036 logic elements and ~108,000 system gates provide the density needed for complex glue logic, protocol handling, and control functions.
• Large I/O Count: Up to 360 user-programmable I/Os reduce external multiplexers and buffers for I/O-heavy designs.
• Flexible Voltage Integration: Support for 2.25 V to 5.25 V supplies with 5 V input tolerance simplifies multi-voltage system integration.
• Secure, Testable Design: FuseLock™ secure programming and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support help protect IP and streamline manufacturing test and in-system diagnostics.
• Deterministic, High-Speed Operation: Specified system and internal performance numbers deliver predictable timing for time-critical logic paths.

Why Choose A54SX72A-FG484I?

The A54SX72A-FG484I positions itself as a high-density, nonvolatile FPGA for designers who need a combination of large I/O count, strong logic capacity and predictable timing in an industrial-temperature device. Its mixed-voltage capability and 5 V tolerance make it practical for designs that must interface across legacy and modern logic families.

Built-in security features, JTAG boundary-scan and in-system diagnostic support help protect designs and simplify production testing, while the fine-pitch 484-FPBGA package enables compact board implementations for demanding embedded and industrial applications.

Request a quote or submit a purchasing inquiry today to evaluate the A54SX72A-FG484I for your next I/O-dense, industrial FPGA design.