A54SX72A-PQ208

The A54SX72A-PQ208 is a commercial-grade SX-A family FPGA provided in a 208-pin PQFP surface-mount package. It delivers a high-density, nonvolatile, single-chip FPGA architecture with 108,000 system gates and 6,036 logic elements suitable for complex glue-logic, control and custom digital designs.

Designed for applications requiring mixed-voltage I/O flexibility and deterministic timing, this device targets embedded control, prototyping, and system integration tasks where nonvolatile configuration and robust I/O options are required.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 108,000 system gates and approximately 6,036 logic elements provide significant implementation density for complex logic functions.
• User I/O — 171 user-programmable I/O pins in the 208-pin PQFP package with configurable I/O options across multiple voltage standards (series-configurable) to support mixed-voltage designs; the SX-A family can support up to 360 I/Os in other package options.
• Performance — Series-characterized performance up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance (series datasheet specification).
• Power and Voltage — Wide supply range: 2.25 V to 5.25 V to support a variety of system voltage rails and mixed-voltage operation.
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Configuration — Single-chip, nonvolatile architecture simplifies system configuration on power-up without external configuration memory.
• I/O Flexibility and Protection — Hot-swap–compliant I/Os, 5 V input tolerance and 5 V drive strength (series features) enable interoperability with legacy and modern interfaces.
• Packaging and Mounting — Surface-mount PQFP package (208-pin, 28 × 28 mm) for standard PCB assembly flows.
• Commercial Temperature Grade — Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation for applications within standard commercial environments.
• Standards and Test — Boundary-scan testing compatible with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and series-level PCI compliance for designs that require standardized test and interface capabilities.
• Security — Actel Secure Programming Technology (FuseLock™) as documented in the series datasheet for protection against reverse engineering and design theft.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control — Implement custom control logic, protocol bridging, and timing-critical state machines in embedded systems.
• Prototyping and System Integration — High logic density and nonvolatile configuration make the part suitable for rapid prototyping and integrating custom peripherals without external configuration memory.
• Interface Conversion — Mixed-voltage I/O capability supports translating and interfacing between legacy 5 V logic and lower-voltage systems.
• Industrial Automation — Use for logic sequencing, sensor aggregation, and deterministic control functions within commercial-environment automation equipment.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 108,000 system gates and ~6,036 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple discrete components into a single FPGA, reducing board complexity.
• Nonvolatile, Single-Chip Solution: Built-in nonvolatile configuration removes the need for external configuration memory and simplifies system power-up behavior.
• Flexible Mixed-Voltage I/O: Wide supply support (2.25 V–5.25 V) and series-level 5 V tolerance and drive options make it straightforward to interface with a range of peripherals and legacy systems.
• Deterministic Timing and Performance: Series-specified system and internal frequency characteristics support predictable timing for critical control and communication functions.
• Design Security: FuseLock™ secure programming technology shown in the series documentation provides protection against IP extraction and reverse engineering.
• Testability and Standards Compliance: Boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) support and series-level PCI compliance help streamline manufacturing test and industry-standard interfacing.

Why Choose A54SX72A-PQ208?

The A54SX72A-PQ208 combines a high-density logic fabric with a nonvolatile, single-chip configuration approach, making it ideal for designers who need to consolidate discrete logic, implement complex state machines, or add custom interfaces without external configuration memory. Its wide supply range and flexible I/O options support mixed-voltage system environments common in commercial embedded designs.

With robust series-level capabilities—deterministic timing, boundary-scan testability, and built-in security features—this device offers a reliable platform for long-term designs that require integration, configurability, and reduced bill-of-materials impact.

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