EX256-PTQ100

The EX256-PTQ100 is a low-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Microchip Technology designed for compact digital logic integration. With 512 logic elements and 81 general-purpose I/Os in a 100-pin LQFP package, it targets applications that require moderate combinational and sequential logic capacity in a small, surface-mount form factor.

Its commercial-grade operating range and 2.3 V–2.7 V supply make it suitable for consumer and embedded designs that benefit from a programmable logic block for glue logic, control functions, and I/O aggregation.

Key Features

• Core Logic  512 logic elements providing programmable digital logic resources for custom combinational and sequential circuits.
• Gate Count  Approximately 12,000 equivalent gates to describe device capacity in familiar terms for design planning.
• I/O Density  81 general-purpose I/O pins suitable for interfacing with peripherals, sensors, and external devices.
• Package and Mounting  100-pin LQFP package (supplier device package: 100-TQFP, 14×14 mm) in surface-mount form for compact PCB layouts.
• Power  Single-supply operation from 2.3 V to 2.7 V to match common embedded power rails.
• Temperature and Grade  Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C for standard consumer and embedded environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant, supporting environmentally conscious manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

Typical Applications

• Consumer Electronics  Implement custom control logic, peripheral interfacing, and feature toggles in compact consumer devices.
• Embedded Control  Use as programmable glue logic for microcontroller systems, aggregating signals and offloading simple state machines.
• Prototyping and Evaluation  Rapidly validate small-scale logic concepts and proof-of-concept designs where a compact FPGA is preferable to discrete logic.
• User Interface Control  Manage button scanning, LED drivers, and simple display interfaces with available I/O and logic resources.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, surface-mount package: 100-pin LQFP (14×14 mm) provides a small PCB footprint while exposing ample I/O for peripheral connections.
• Balanced logic-to-I/O ratio: 512 logic elements paired with 81 I/Os supports modest custom logic and interfacing without excessive board complexity.
• Low-voltage operation: 2.3 V to 2.7 V supply compatibility simplifies integration into systems using similar rail voltages.
• Clear capacity metric: ~12,000 gates gives a straightforward measure for estimating design fit and resource planning.
• RoHS compliant: Facilitates use in products targeting regulated markets and environmentally conscious assemblies.

Why Choose EX256-PTQ100?

The EX256-PTQ100 offers a pragmatic balance of programmable logic capacity, I/O count, and compact packaging for designers building consumer and embedded systems. Its combination of 512 logic elements, roughly 12,000 gate-equivalents, and 81 I/Os suits applications that need configurable logic without the footprint or power of larger FPGAs.

Backed by Microchip Technology and delivered in a standard 100-pin LQFP surface-mount package, the EX256-PTQ100 is a suitable choice for teams looking to reduce board-level complexity, streamline prototyping, and deploy commercial-grade programmable logic in space-constrained designs.

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