A54SX72A-PQG208I

The A54SX72A-PQG208I is a nonvolatile, single-chip SX-A family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology. This industrial-grade device provides 108,000 system gates implemented across 6,036 logic elements and up to 2,012 dedicated flip-flops, making it suitable for designs that require deterministic timing and reprogrammable logic resources.

With 171 user-programmable I/Os, wide supply-voltage support (2.25 V to 5.25 V), and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C, the A54SX72A-PQG208I addresses industrial and embedded applications that need flexible I/O standards and robust temperature performance.

Key Features

• Core Capacity — 108,000 system gates implemented across 6,036 logic elements and up to 2,012 dedicated flip-flops for glue logic, control, and custom state machines.
• Performance — Devices in the SX-A family support up to 250 MHz system performance and up to 350 MHz internal performance (family-level specification).
• Configurable I/O — 171 user I/Os with configurable support for multiple voltage standards; devices in the family support 3.3 V / 5 V PCI, 5 V TTL, 3.3 V LVTTL, and 2.5 V LVCMOS2 (family-level).
• Mixed-Voltage and 5 V Tolerance — Family supports 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V mixed-voltage operation with 5 V input tolerance and 5 V drive strength (family-level).
• Nonvolatile Single-Chip Solution — Built-in nonvolatile configuration reduces system complexity by eliminating the need for external configuration memory (family-level).
• Package and Mounting — Supplied in a 208-pin PQFP package (208-PQFP, 28×28); package case listed as 208-BFQFP. Surface-mount mounting type.
• Voltage and Temperature — Supply voltage range of 2.25 V to 5.25 V and industrial temperature grade rated from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Standards and Testability — Family-level features include IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan testing and support for PCI signaling at 66 MHz (family-level).
• Power-Up/Down Friendly I/Os — Family-level I/O design supports hot-swap compliance and power-up/power-down friendly behavior without strict supply sequencing (family-level).
• RoHS Compliance — Device is RoHS compliant for environmental and regulatory preferences.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Implement custom control logic, finite-state machines, and interface bridging in factory automation and process-control equipment operating across industrial temperature ranges.
• Interface and Protocol Bridging — Use the device’s wide I/O configurability and 5 V tolerance to connect mixed-voltage peripherals and implement protocol conversion logic.
• System Glue Logic — Replace complex discrete logic with consolidated programmable logic for board-level integration, simplifying BOM and reducing PCB area.
• Deterministic Embedded Processing — Leverage dedicated flip-flops and deterministic timing control for timing-sensitive signal processing and control tasks.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 6,036 logic elements and 108,000 system gates provide significant on-chip logic capacity for complex glue logic and control functions.
• Flexible I/O Options: 171 user I/Os and family-level support for multiple I/O standards enable integration with a wide range of external devices and mixed-voltage systems.
• Nonvolatile Configuration: Single-chip nonvolatile architecture simplifies system design by removing the need for external configuration memory and associated sequencing.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C, making the device suitable for industrial environments where temperature resilience is required.
• Broad Supply Range: 2.25 V to 5.25 V supply range allows use in legacy 5 V systems as well as modern lower-voltage designs.
• Testability and Security (Family-Level): Family features such as IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan and Actel Secure Programming Technology with FuseLock™ provide manufacturing testability and design protection options.

Why Choose A54SX72A-PQG208I?

The A54SX72A-PQG208I is positioned as a versatile, industrial-grade FPGA option within the SX-A family, combining substantial logic density with flexible I/O and nonvolatile configuration. Its combination of 6,036 logic elements, 171 user I/Os, and a wide supply-voltage window supports a broad set of embedded and industrial applications where deterministic timing and mixed-voltage interfacing are required.

For engineers and procurement teams seeking a single-chip, reprogrammable solution with family-level performance and testability features, this device offers a balance of integration, configurability, and temperature robustness backed by Microchip Technology’s SX-A family specifications.

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