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A3P600-FG256 - ProASIC3 Flash FPGA 600K Gates 256-BGA | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Microsemi/Actel) A3P600-FG256 is a 600,000-system-gate ProASIC3 flash-based FPGA in a 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA/LBGA, 17x17 mm) package, offering 177 user I/Os, 110592 bits of embedded True Dual-Port SRAM, and a single 1.5V core supply (1.425V to 1.575V). A flash-based FPGA stores its configuration in on-chip flash cells rather than the SRAM lookup tables and external configuration ROM used by SRAM FPGAs such as Xilinx Spartan or Intel/Altera Cyclone families. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the A3P600 is a mid-density member of the ProASIC3 family, sitting between the A3P400 and A3P1000, and belongs to the broader category of field programmable gate arrays and programmable system logic. Key features include reprogrammable 130-nm 7-layer-metal flash-based CMOS process technology, Instant On Level 0 support (the device is functional within microseconds of power-up with no external boot device), single-chip solution architecture, and up to 144 kbits of True Dual-Port SRAM across the family. The flash fabric delivers secure, low-total-cost-of-ownership programmable logic with live-at-power-up behavior that SRAM FPGAs cannot match without external configuration memory. Architecturally, the A3P600 uses a sea-of-gates fabric of VersaTiles, each configurable as combinational logic, D flip-flop, or latch, organized into four I/O banks with independently supplied VCCIBx rails supporting mixed-voltage I/O standards. Internal system performance reaches approximately 231 MHz. Typical applications include industrial automation and motor control, aerospace and defense glue logic and control planes, secure embedded controllers, communications bridging, and test instrumentation, where instant-on operation, security, and supply-chain-friendly single-chip BOM are valued. Design consideration: commercial temperature grade (0 to 70 C ambient, up to 85 C junction) - choose the A3P600-FG256I industrial variant or automotive flows for harsher environments, and verify I/O bank voltage assignment early, since VCCIBx banks constrain which I/O standards share a bank. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
A3PE3000-2FGG484I - 3M-Gate Flash FPGA 341 I/O BGA-484 | Microchip
The Microchip (Microsemi) A3PE3000-2FGG484I is a ProASIC3E flash-based FPGA delivering 3,000,000 system gates with 75,264 logic cells and up to 341 user I/Os in a 484-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package, industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C), speed grade -2. A flash-based FPGA is a field-programmable gate array whose configuration is stored in on-chip flash memory rather than an external configuration PROM. Within the programmable logic hierarchy (FPGA -> programmable logic device -> programmable SoC), flash FPGAs occupy a distinct niche: they power up instantly with no configuration time, require no external boot device, and offer inherent single-chip security advantages over SRAM FPGAs that must load their bitstream at power-on. Key features of the A3PE3000-2FGG484I include nonvolatile flash programming (instant-on, single-chip solution), live field upgradability via on-board flash programming, optional soft ARM support, and low total cost of ownership through elimination of configuration memory. The ProASIC3E family adds enhanced I/O and memory resources versus base ProASIC3, and the 484-BGA package provides 341 I/O for wide-bus and high-pin-count interface designs. Technically, the ProASIC3E architecture uses a sea-of-gates logic fabric built from VersaTiles, each configurable as combinational logic or a D flip-flop, connected by a hierarchical routing fabric. The family datasheet (ProASIC3E Flash Family FPGAs with Optional Soft ARM Support, 162 pages) documents the embedded SRAM blocks, PLL support, and I/O banks operating at multiple voltage standards. Typical applications include industrial automation and motor control, aerospace and defense systems, medical equipment, communications infrastructure line cards, and secure single-chip designs where configuration bitstream interception is a concern. Design consideration: verify I/O bank voltage planning early - the 341 I/Os are arranged in banks that must share compatible VCCI levels, and BGA escape routing on a 1 mm pitch needs careful fanout strategy. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, comparison tables, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
A3PE3000L-FG324 - 3M-Gate ProASIC3EL Flash FPGA | Microsemi
The Microsemi (now Microchip Technology) A3PE3000L-FG324 is a 3-million-gate ProASIC3EL low-power flash FPGA with 221 user I/Os, fabricated on 130nm flash-based CMOS technology with a 1.2V core voltage, housed in a 324-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package. A flash FPGA is a field-programmable gate array that stores its configuration in non-volatile on-chip flash memory cells rather than SRAM. Unlike SRAM FPGAs, flash FPGAs are single-chip solutions: they require no external configuration PROM, start up instantly at power-on, and are inherently more secure against bitstream interception. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the A3PE3000L sits in the high-density ProASIC3E/3EL family above the ProASIC3 (A3P) devices and below the Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs. Key features include the low-power 'L' variant architecture that reduces dynamic power by roughly 40% and static power by roughly 50% versus the standard ProASIC3 part, support for 1.2V to 1.5V core operation, and single-chip non-volatile operation. The 221 available user I/Os support multiple I/O standards for interfacing with memory, processors, and peripherals. Technically, the device uses a sea-of-vanilla-gates (Vo-logic) fabric of versatile logic elements with embedded flash switches, delivering performance in the hundreds of MHz class as reported by distributor parameter listings (up to 781.25 MHz appears in FindIC parameter data, while other sources list ~231-250 MHz for related speed grades - consult the manufacturer datasheet for grade-specific timing). Typical applications include industrial automation control, battery-powered portable instrumentation, secure military and aerospace logic, communications line cards, and medical equipment where instant-on, low static power, and single-chip BOM are required. A key design consideration: this specific 'FG' (lead-containing) variant is listed by distributor data as RoHS non-compliant; the FGG variant is the lead-free/RoHS-compliant equivalent for new designs. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives in the same 324-ball footprint, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
A3PE3000L-FGG484I - 3M-Gate ProASIC3L Flash FPGA | Microchip
The Microchip (Microsemi) A3PE3000L-FGG484I is a ProASIC3L low-power flash-based FPGA delivering 3 million system gates (75,264 logic cells/CLBs), 341 user I/Os in this package option, and 504 kbits of true dual-port SRAM, housed in a 484-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA, 23 x 23 mm, 1 mm pitch). It belongs to the flash FPGA hierarchy: FPGA -> field-programmable gate array -> programmable logic device -> semiconductor. Unlike SRAM FPGAs, its nonvolatile flash fabric configures instantly at power-up, eliminating the external configuration ROM and enabling a true single-chip, secure solution. A flash FPGA is a programmable logic device whose routing and logic configuration data is stored in on-chip flash memory rather than volatile SRAM. This places ProASIC3L in the broader power-management-of-systems hierarchy as an instant-on, low-static-power fabric used where ASIC replacement, design security, and board-space savings matter. Key features include a 1.2 V to 1.5 V core voltage with a 1.14 V to 1.575 V supply tolerance, dramatic dynamic power reduction via Flash*Freeze technology, up to 616 user I/Os across the family (341 on the 484-ball package), and 130-nm, 7-layer-metal (6 copper) flash-based CMOS process technology. The industrial temperature rating (-40 C to +100 C TJ) suits harsh-environment deployments. Architecturally, the device uses the ProASIC3 VersaTile logic structure plus embedded true dual-port SRAM blocks, supporting DDR controllers, FIFOs, and soft CPU implementations. Flash switching elements draw negligible static current versus SRAM cells, and the Flash*Freeze mode freezes I/O state while cutting dynamic power for battery-sensitive designs. Typical applications include industrial automation control, portable and battery-powered instrumentation, secure military/aerospace subsystems, and communications line-card glue logic - all cases where instant-on operation, low static power, and single-chip configuration are decisive. Design consideration: budget the 1.2 V/1.5 V core rail carefully and use Libero SoC to verify Flash*Freeze entry/exit timing; BGA routing on 1 mm pitch requires via-in-pad or dogbone fanout on at least 8-layer PCBs. This page synthesizes distributor pricing context, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
A42MX09-1PQG160I - 14K Gate MX FPGA, 160-BQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX09-1PQG160I is a member of the 42MX family of antifuse-based field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) built on a reliable 5.0V CMOS architecture. Housed in a 160-pin BQFP (quad flat package), this industrial-temperature device provides 684 logic cells equivalent to 14,000 system gates with 101 user I/O, supporting a maximum toggle clock frequency of 224 MHz. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) interconnected by programmable interconnects. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits as a cost-effective, single-chip ASIC alternative: FPGA -> programmable logic device -> digital IC. The MX antifuse technology is one-time programmable, meaning configuration is permanently locked at power-on with no external configuration memory required - a key advantage for design security and reliability. Key features include the 5.0V tolerant architecture ideal for legacy system integration, 684 logic cells for mid-density glue logic, RTL/controller, or legacy PLD consolidation, and the antifuse program-once fabric that eliminates boot-up configuration time and configuration bitstream vulnerability. The industrial temperature rating (I suffix) supports extended operating environments. The MX architecture combines fast dedicated carry chains and efficient routing, allowing designers to migrate discrete PLD, PAL, and GAL designs into a single low-cost device for high-volume production. As a proven Actel/Microsemi product line, the 42MX family has a long heritage in aerospace, industrial, and defense programs where 5V I/O signaling remains in use. Typical applications include legacy system obsolescence redesigns, 5V industrial control boards, radiation-tolerant-adjacent defense electronics, and ASIC prototyping. Designers should verify antifuse programming via Microchip Libero/Designer toolchain, as one-time programmable devices require a validated programming flow before volume commit.
A42MX09-1VQG100M - 14K Gate 5V FPGA, 100-TQFP | Microchip
The Microchip (formerly Microsemi/Actel) A42MX09-1VQG100M is a 14,000-system-gate FPGA from the Actel MX family, delivered in a 100-pin VQFP/TQFP package with 83 user I/Os. It is fabricated on a 0.45um CMOS process, supports dual 3.3V/5.0V operating voltages, and achieves toggle rates of 148 MHz/247 MHz. The M suffix denotes the extended-temperature (military-screening) variant of the same silicon. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks and interconnects that designers configure to implement custom digital circuits. Within the product hierarchy, the MX family sits under Actel 42MX -> MX FPGA family -> FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> digital IC. The MX family is specifically designed as a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative, providing an efficient and flexible 5.0V architecture that makes it an ideal platform for consolidating legacy PLDs into a single, low-cost, high-volume device. Key features include the 14K system gate capacity with 336 logic cells, which suits glue logic, state machines, address decoders, and bus interfacing. The 5.0V-tolerant architecture directly interfaces with legacy 5V systems such as industrial buses, military platforms, and older microprocessor peripherals without level shifting. The 100-pin VQFP surface-mount package offers a compact footprint of 14x14 mm class with gull-wing leads for straightforward inspection and rework. Architecturally, the 42MX family uses Actel's antifuse-based programmable interconnect, which is non-volatile and highly resistant to configuration upset - a key advantage in high-reliability and defense applications compared with SRAM-based FPGAs that require configuration devices. The dual 148 MHz/247 MHz speed figures reflect internal register and combinational path performance under the -1 speed grade. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, 5V industrial control, defense and aerospace upgrades of obsolete ASIC/PLD designs, and high-volume embedded systems. As of 2026-08-30 the device remains orderable at distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser. Design tip: because MX FPGAs are one-time-programmable, fully verify the design in simulation and, where possible, use the same-die commercial variant (A42MX09-1VQG100) for prototyping before committing extended-temperature M-grade parts.
A42MX09-2PLG84 - 14K Gate 5V FPGA 84-PLCC | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Microsemi/Actel) A42MX09-2PLG84 is a member of the 42MX family of antifuse Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), providing 14,000 system gates (336 logic cells) with 72 user-programmable I/O in an 84-pin PLCC (J-Lead) surface-mount package. The -2 speed grade delivers clock-to-out performance of up to 5.6 ns and internal performance up to 250 MHz, with dual-port SRAM access times as fast as 5 ns. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks and interconnects that the designer configures after manufacturing. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices, above CPLDs and PLDs in capacity, and the MX family is distinctive because it uses antifuse technology, which is one-time programmable, non-volatile, and inherently immune to configuration bitstream readout, making it a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative. Key features include the efficient 5.0 V-tolerant 0.45 um architecture, dual voltage operation (3.3 V core logic compatibility alongside 5 V I/O), up to 2.5 kbits of configurable dual-port SRAM, fast wide-decode circuitry, and 100 MHz FIFO capability. The antifuse fabric requires no external configuration PROM or boot process, simplifying power-up design and improving system reliability in high-volume applications. Architecturally, the MX family combines Actel's multiplexer-based combinational logic modules with flip-flop-based sequential elements, connected through a metal-to-metal antifuse interconnect programmed at the factory or in-house programming station. This yields low on-resistance interconnects, deterministic timing, and resistance to radiation-induced configuration upset compared to SRAM-based FPGAs. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation onto a single low-cost chip, industrial control, mil/aerospace subsystems, and high-volume embedded control where 5 V I/O compatibility and single-chip integration are required. Design consideration: because the device is one-time programmable, verify the design fully in simulation with Libero IDE before programming; plan I/O assignment carefully since antifuse FPGAs cannot be reconfigured in-circuit.
A42MX09-2VQG100 - 14K Gate MX FPGA, TQFP-100 | Microchip
The A42MX09-2VQG100 is a Microchip Technology (Microsemi) MX family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 14,000 system gates, 336 logic cells, and 83 user I/O, packaged in a 100-pin VQFP/TQFP (VQG100) with a 0.5 mm pitch. It operates from a dual 3.3V/5V supply on a 0.45 um CMOS process and achieves internal performance of 161 MHz with a -2 speed grade (core performance up to 269 MHz per FPGAkey data). An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic integrated circuit that designers configure after manufacturing to implement custom digital logic, replacing multiple discrete PLDs, glue logic, or even low-end ASICs. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits as a single-chip, cost-effective, 5.0V-tolerant platform for legacy PLD integration and high-volume designs. Key features include the efficient MX routing architecture, 3.3V and 5.0V I/O compatibility, actel-antifuse-style non-volatile configuration on the MX platform, and commercial temperature operation. The 100-pin TQFP surface-mount package simplifies assembly on standard SMT lines, and the device is offered in lead-free (G suffix) form per distributor data. Technically, the MX family provides a scalable sea-of-modules architecture with combinational and sequential logic modules, enabling designs ranging from state machines and bus interfaces to full system controllers. Microsemi/Microchip documentation (A42MX09 datasheet) details timing models, I/O standards, and configuration options supported by the Libero/Microsemi Designer design flow. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, industrial control, military/aerospace program retrofits, and bridge logic in 5V systems where modern low-voltage FPGAs are unsuitable. Design consideration: verify that the -2 speed grade meets your timing-critical paths; the -3 grade offers higher performance in the same package.
A42MX09-3TQG176 - MX FPGA 14K Gates 176-TQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Actel/Microsemi) A42MX09-3TQG176 is a non-volatile antifuse FPGA from the MX family, delivering 14,000 system gates (approximately 9,000 equivalent gates, 684 CLBs) with 104 user I/Os in a 176-pin TQFP (24x24 mm) surface-mount package. It operates from dual supply rails of 3V to 3.6V and 4.75V to 5.25V over a 0C to +70C commercial temperature range. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a fabric of configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that engineers configure to implement custom digital circuits. The MX family differs from SRAM FPGAs by using antifuse programming technology: configuration data is permanently burned into the device, making it non-volatile, instantly ready at power-up, and inherently more resistant to configuration readback attacks. Key features include the flexible 5.0V-tolerant MX architecture, single-chip ASIC alternative positioning for high-volume integration of legacy PLD designs, and speed grade 3 performance (177 MHz/296 MHz toggle rates per family data). The antifuse fabric requires no external configuration ROM, reducing board cost and improving reliability versus SRAM-based alternatives. Manufactured on a 0.45 um CMOS process, the MX architecture organizes logic into segmented routing channels optimized for moderate-density glue logic, state machines, bus interfacing, and legacy design consolidation. The device is programmed once via standard Microchip (Actel) programmers and cannot be reconfigured, which guarantees deterministic power-up behavior. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, industrial control, defense/aerospace upgrade programs where 5V compatibility matters, and high-volume cost-sensitive logic integration. Design consideration: because antifuse devices are one-time programmable, verify the design thoroughly in simulation and, if possible, in a lower-cost engineering sample before committing to production programming; the 10-week manufacturer lead time (as of 2026-08-30) also demands careful supply planning.
A42MX09-3VQG100I - 14K Gate 5V FPGA, 100-TQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX09-3VQG100I is a member of the MX FPGA family, delivering 14K system gates with 336 logic cells and 83 user I/O in a 100-pin TQFP (VQFP) surface-mount package. Operating from a flexible 3.3V/5V supply on a 0.45um process, it achieves internal toggle rates up to 177 MHz/296 MHz at the -3 speed grade, with industrial temperature rating for harsh environments. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic IC that implements custom digital circuits via a hardware description language such as Verilog or VHDL. Within the programmable logic hierarchy - FPGA to programmable logic device to digital IC to semiconductor - flash-based and antifuse FPGAs like the MX family occupy the single-chip, high-reliability niche, contrasting with SRAM FPGAs that require external configuration memory. Key features include a cost-effective 5.0V-tolerant architecture, single-chip operation that eliminates boot configuration devices, and low-cost high-volume manufacturing suited to legacy PLD consolidation. The MX family is explicitly positioned by Microchip as a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative, enabling designers to integrate multiple legacy PLDs into one low-cost device while shortening the design and development cycle. Architecturally, the A42MX09 combines combinatorial logic modules with sequential elements and dedicated routing, supporting both high-speed datapath (177 MHz) and system-level clock rates (296 MHz). The 0.45um technology trades leading-edge density for proven reliability, radiation tolerance heritage, and 5V I/O compatibility critical for industrial retrofits. Typical applications include legacy PLD integration, industrial control and automation, military/aerospace system upgrades, bridge logic and bus interfacing, and high-volume embedded control where a masked ASIC cannot be justified. Design consideration: plan I/O banking carefully between 3.3V and 5V domains, and verify timing closure at the -3 speed grade using Microchip Libero/Designer software before layout freeze. Pricing as of 2026-08-30 varies by distributor and volume.
A42MX09-PQ100I - 14K Gate 5V FPGA, 100-PQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Actel/Microsemi) A42MX09-PQ100I is a 14,000-gate antifuse FPGA from the 42MX family, packaged in a 100-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP/BQFP) with 0.65 mm lead pitch and 83 user-programmable I/O pins. It operates over an industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C and supports dual supply rails of 3.0V to 3.6V (core/3.3V mode) and 4.5V to 5.5V (5V mode). An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks (CLBs) and interconnects that the designer programs to implement custom digital logic, serving as a single-chip ASIC alternative. The 42MX family belongs to the broader category of programmable logic devices (PLDs), positioned between CPLDs and modern SRAM-based FPGAs in the power management and embedded logic hierarchy. Key features include up to 2.5 kbits of configurable dual-port SRAM, fast wide-decode circuitry, up to 100% resource utilization, and 100% pin locking with deterministic timing. The antifuse architecture is non-volatile and inherently single-chip, requiring no external configuration PROM and offering better security and instant-on behavior than SRAM FPGAs. The 0.45 um CMOS process supports system clock frequencies up to 129 MHz/215 MHz depending on the speed grade and routing. The MX family is explicitly designed as a single-chip ASIC alternative, ideal for consolidating legacy PLD/CPLD logic into one low-cost, high-volume device. The -I suffix denotes industrial temperature qualification, and automotive-grade variants (FPQ) exist for in-cabin telematics and automobile interconnect applications. Typical applications include glue logic integration, legacy PLD consolidation, bus interfacing, industrial control, and automotive interconnect systems where a 5V-tolerant, non-volatile FPGA simplifies the power tree. Design consideration: this specific PQ100I variant is marked RoHS non-compliant and obsolete by Microchip, so new designs should target the PQG100I (green package) variant, while existing designs should secure last-time-buy inventory.
A42MX09-PQG160A - 14K Gate 5V FPGA 101 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Microsemi/Actel) A42MX09-PQG160A is a member of the 42MX antifuse FPGA family, providing approximately 14,000 usable gates, 336 logic cells, and 101 user I/O in a 160-pin PQFP (BQFP) package. It operates on a flexible 3.3V/5.0V architecture, making it a proven single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume, cost-sensitive systems. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy (FPGA -> programmable logic device -> digital IC -> semiconductor), the MX family is distinctive because it uses antifuse (Actel) programming technology: connections are permanently set at programming time, giving non-volatile, tamper-resistant, single-chip operation with no configuration PROM and instant-on startup. Key features include 0.45um CMOS antifuse technology, system speeds up to roughly 129-215 MHz depending on speed grade, 5.0V-tolerant 5V/3.3V operation ideal for legacy PLD integration, and the 'A' suffix denoting a lead-free (RoHS) package. The MX architecture efficiently consolidates legacy PAL/GAL/PLD designs into one low-cost device while delivering deterministic, glitch-free timing performance. Technical depth: the MX family's combinable logic modules (combinatorial and register cells) allow efficient implementation of state machines, address decoders, bus interfaces, and glue logic. Because the antifuse configuration is permanent, designs gain resistance to configuration readback attacks and neutron-induced configuration upset compared to SRAM FPGAs - a reason MX devices persist in industrial, avionics, and defense legacy programs. Typical applications include legacy system redesigns, industrial control, 5V backplane interfacing, telecommunication line cards, and military/aerospace upgrades where 5V I/O and instant-on behavior are mandatory. Design consideration: antifuse FPGAs are one-time programmable - verify your design thoroughly in simulation and with a pilot device before committing, and reserve spare logic capacity for late ECOs.
A42MX09-PQG160M - 14K Gate FPGA 160-BQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Microsemi) A42MX09-PQG160M is a member of the 42MX FPGA family, offering 14,000 system gates, 336 configurable logic blocks (684 logic cells), and up to 101 user-programmable I/O in a 160-pin PQFP (BQFP) surface-mount package. Fabricated on a 0.45 um CMOS process, it supports both 3.3V and 5.0V operation with internal clock frequencies around 117 to 146 MHz depending on speed grade. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a fabric of programmable logic blocks and interconnects that the designer configures after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits at the cost-effective, mature-node end of the spectrum, serving as a single-chip ASIC alternative for legacy PLD integration and high-volume glue-logic consolidation. The 42MX family additionally provides up to 2.5 kbits of configurable dual-port SRAM and fast wide-decode circuitry, features uncommon in comparably priced devices. Key differentiating features include the flexible 5.0V-tolerant architecture, single-chip operation that replaces multi-chip legacy designs, dual-port SRAM for FIFO and buffer implementations, and wide-decode capability for address decoding at full system speed. The 'M' suffix denotes industrial temperature range qualification, and the device is lead-free and RoHS compliant. Technically, the MX fabric uses combinational and sequential modules with dedicated routing resources, supporting JTAG boundary-scan via TDI/TDO chain for board-level test. Typical applications include industrial control and automation, legacy ASIC and PLD consolidation, 5V-tolerant bus bridging, motor drive interface logic, and military/industrial upgrade programs where a reliable, proven mature-node FPGA is preferred. Design consideration: the 0.65 mm terminal pitch PQFP requires careful PCB land-pattern design and adequate power/ground decoupling; verify I/O count allocation (101 of up to 202 family I/O) early in pin planning to avoid routing congestion.
A42MX09-TQG176A - 14K Gate 5V FPGA 176-TQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi/Actel) A42MX09-TQG176A is an MX family field programmable gate array delivering 14,000 system gates with 336 logic cells and 104 user I/O in a 176-pin thin quad flat pack (TQFP) package. It operates from a 5.0V supply at a system speed of up to 192 MHz using 0.45 um CMOS technology. An FPGA (field programmable gate array) is a semiconductor device configurable after manufacture via a hardware description language such as Verilog or VHDL. FPGAs sit within the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices, which also includes CPLDs and SPLDs, and the MX family is specifically positioned as a single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume legacy integration. Key features include the efficient 5.0V MX architecture, which tolerates industrial noise margins and directly interfaces with 5V legacy logic without level shifting. The MX family uses Actel antifuse-based one-time programmable technology, providing a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative, secure design protection against bitstream readback, and no external configuration PROM requirement. The TQFP-176 package offers 104 user I/O and 0.65 mm pin pitch for surface-mount assembly. Architecturally, the A42MX09 combines combinatorial and sequential modules in Actel's C-Module and R-Cell structure, achieving predictable routing delays suited to 5V industrial control and embedded glue logic. With 336 cells and a 192 MHz maximum toggle performance, the device integrates multiple legacy PLDs, state machines, and address decoders into one low-cost package. Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, legacy 5V system redesigns, motor control interfaces, test equipment, and avionics/defense platforms where one-time-programmable reliability and design security are valued. The automotive/industrial grade suffix A indicates extended screening per Microchip's A42MX datasheet (Actel MX FPGA family). Design consideration: the MX family is one-time programmable (OTP), so functional errors cannot be fixed after programming; thoroughly simulate with Libero/Microsemi toolchains before committing hardware, and verify 5V power sequencing and decoupling on all VCC pins.
A42MX16-1PLG84 - 24K Gate FPGA, 84-PLCC | Microchip
The Microchip (Microsemi) A42MX16-1PLG84 is a 42MX family antifuse FPGA offering 24,000 system gates, 608 logic cells, and up to 202 user-programmable I/O (72 usable on the 84-pin PLCC package), fabricated on a 0.45 um CMOS process. It operates from dual supply rails of 3.0V-3.6V and 4.75V-5.25V with internal frequencies up to 108-119 MHz and an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the A42MX16 sits as a one-time-programmable antifuse FPGA - a subcategory of programmable logic devices alongside CPLDs and flash-based FPGAs - used to consolidate legacy PLD/CPLD logic into a single low-cost chip. Key features include configurable dual-port SRAM up to 2.5 kbits, wide-decode circuitry, single-chip ASIC-alternative integration, and 5.0V-tolerant architecture suited to industrial legacy systems. The antifuse fabric is inherently non-volatile and secure: the configuration is permanently set at programming time, requires no configuration ROM, and resists readback - advantages over SRAM FPGAs such as the Xilinx XC4000 family. Technically, the MX family uses a 0.45 um CMOS antifuse process with fine-grained combinational and sequential logic modules, supporting internal clock frequencies to 108 MHz (composite 119/198 MHz ratings per family data). Actel-style antifuse programming yields low static power and high design security. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, industrial control glue logic, aerospace/defense subsystems requiring configuration security, and bridge/sequencer functions in 5V systems. Design tip: verify I/O bank assignments against the 84-PLCC pinout before PCB layout - antifuse FPGAs cannot be reprogrammed, so fix the pin map and simulate the design fully before programming. Note this part is a mature/lifecycle-limited product; confirm stock before committing to new designs.
A42MX16-1PQG100 - 24K Gate MX FPGA, 83 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip Technology A42MX16-1PQG100 (originally Actel/Microsemi) is an MX family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) providing 24,000 system gates and 83 user I/O in a 100-pin PQFP (BQFP) package with gull-wing leads. It is a single-chip, antifuse-based ASIC alternative built on a flexible 5.0 V architecture. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together after manufacturing, in contrast to fixed-function ASICs. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits as a one-time-programmable (OTP) FPGA platform, positioned between CPLDs and large SRAM-based FPGAs, and is widely used to consolidate legacy PLD and glue-logic designs into a single low-cost, high-volume device. Key characteristics of the A42MX16 include 24K system gates, 83 available I/O, the Actel antifuse architecture with non-volatile configuration (no external boot PROM required), and 5.0 V tolerant operation suited to legacy industrial system voltages. The -1 speed grade targets commercial temperature applications. Because configuration data is stored in antifuse elements, the device is inherently secure and immune to configuration-readback attacks and radiation-induced configuration upsets compared with SRAM FPGAs. Architecturally, MX devices combine fine-grained logic modules (ACT modules) with embedded decoding and wide-decode capability, allowing efficient implementation of state machines, bus interfaces, and legacy 5V logic replacement. The PQFP-100 package offers a practical 0.65 mm lead pitch for hand-assembly-friendly prototype and repair workflows common in industrial maintenance. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, industrial control and automation boards, 5V bus interface bridging, aerospace/defense obsolescence management designs, and high-volume cost-sensitive logic integration. Engineers choose MX devices precisely because they bridge aging 5V systems to long-term production with a stable, single-chip solution. Design consideration: because MX antifuse devices are one-time programmable, thoroughly verify the design in simulation before programming; provide the 5.0 V supply with adequate decoupling and follow the pinout table in datasheet DS2136 when assigning I/O.
A42MX16-1PQG160 - 24K Gate 5V MX FPGA, 160-PQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology A42MX16-1PQG160 is a member of the Actel-origin MX FPGA family, offering 24,000 equivalent system gates, 608 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), and 1,232 logic cells in a 160-lead PQFP (BQFP) package with 0.655 mm terminal pitch. It provides 125 user I/O and operates from a single 5.0V supply, with the -1 speed grade supporting a maximum toggle frequency of 125 MHz rated I/O (system clock performance per family datasheet). An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a fabric of configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together post-manufacture, sitting in the programmable-logic hierarchy between CPLDs and full ASICs. The MX family is distinctive for its antifuse-based, non-volatile fabric and efficient 5.0V architecture, making it a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative for integrating legacy PLD designs into one low-cost, high-volume device. Key features include the 5.0V-tolerant architecture that directly interfaces with legacy 5V bus systems without level shifters, antifuse program-once technology that is inherently secure and resistant to configuration readback, and commercial temperature range operation (0C to +70C, indicated by the absence of the I industrial suffix). The PQFP-160 surface-mount package supports standard reflow assembly. Architecturally, the MX fabric combines logic modules with embedded routing channels optimized for high fan-in functions, suiting glue logic consolidation, state machines, bus interfacing, and control-path implementations. Design entry and programming use the Microchip (Microsemi) Libero SoC design suite. Typical applications include legacy 5V industrial control boards, telecommunications line cards, mil-aero legacy redesigns, and high-volume consumer/industrial products where a one-time-programmable, tamper-resistant fabric is preferred over SRAM FPGAs. Design consideration: because MX antifuse devices are one-time programmable, fully verify the design in simulation and, if possible, on a higher-density MX device before committing the production die. Pricing referenced is as of 2026-08-30; verify current stock as this mature family is often sourced through distribution allocation.
A42MX16-1PQG208 - 24K Gate FPGA, 140 I/O, PQFP-208 | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX16-1PQG208 is a member of the MX FPGA family, offering 24,000 system gates, 608 logic cells, and 140 user I/O in a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP-208 / BFQFP). The MX family provides a flexible 5.0V-tolerant architecture fabricated on a 0.45um process, positioning it as a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative for legacy and high-volume designs. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks and interconnects that the designer configures after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the A42MX16 sits as a mid-density member of the 42MX family (which spans up to the A42MX36), above the 40MX series, and serves as an integration platform for consolidating legacy PLDs, glue logic, and ASIC prototypes into one low-cost device. Key features include dual 3.3V/5V supply operation for easy integration into mixed-voltage systems, speed grade -1 timing supporting internal performance up to 119MHz/198MHz per family datasheet figures, IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing on the family, and wide temperature availability across commercial, industrial, automotive, and military ranges. The PQ208 plastic package is pin-compatible with the CQ208 ceramic package, enabling straightforward prototyping-to-production conversion and ceramic screening to MIL-STD-883 on larger family members. Technically, the MX architecture combines combinational and sequential logic modules with dedicated routing, programmed via antifuse-based configuration that is inherently non-volatile and secure against readback - unlike SRAM FPGAs, no external configuration PROM is required at power-up, reducing BOM cost and improving system boot behavior. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, ASIC prototyping, industrial control, aerospace and defense subsystems (with ceramic package options), and communication equipment requiring 5V-compatible I/O. Design consideration: the MX family is mature; verify lifecycle status and plan a second-source or migration strategy for new designs, and confirm JTAG programming fixture compatibility with Microchip FlashPro-style tooling for the antifuse device.
A42MX16-2PQG100 - 24K Gate MX FPGA, 83 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip (Microsemi) A42MX16-2PQG100 is a member of the MX FPGA family, providing 24,000 system gates with 83 user I/O in a 100-pin PQFP (BQFP) package. Built on a flexible 5.0V-tolerant architecture, this speed grade -2 device is designed as a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume, cost-sensitive programmable logic applications. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a fabric of configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer programs after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits as a low-cost, mature-platform FPGA bridging legacy PLD/CPLD integration and full-custom ASICs. The 42MX16 combines antifuse-style non-volatile programming heritage with Actel-proven architecture now maintained by Microchip Technology after the Microsemi acquisition. Key features include 24K system gates of configurable logic, 83 user-programmable I/O pins, a -2 commercial speed grade, and lead-free, RoHS-friendly PQG100 packaging. The MX architecture enables consolidation of multiple legacy PAL/GAL/PLD devices into a single low-cost package, reducing board area, BOM count, and assembly cost. The MX fabric balances logic density and routing flexibility, supporting glue logic, state machines, bus interfacing, and control-path functions commonly required in industrial and embedded systems. Because the family is mature and widely second-sourced through distribution, it remains a dependable choice for long-lifecycle programs where design continuity matters more than cutting-edge process nodes. Typical applications include industrial control and automation glue logic, legacy PLD consolidation, communication backplane interface logic, defense and aerospace control circuits leveraging the Microsemi heritage, and embedded system peripheral control. Design consideration: verify I/O voltage standards and power-up sequencing against the 40MX/42MX family datasheet (DS2136/DS2316), and confirm speed-grade timing models in Libero SoC before finalizing placement-critical designs.
A42MX16-2PQG160 - 24K Gate 5V MX FPGA, PQFP-160 | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (formerly Microsemi/Actel) A42MX16-2PQG160 is an antifuse-based FPGA from the MX family delivering 24,000 equivalent system gates, 608 configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 1,232 logic cells, and 125 user I/Os in a 160-lead PQFP/BQFP package measuring 28 x 28 mm with a 0.635 mm terminal pitch. The -2 speed grade supports a maximum clock frequency of 117 MHz. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a matrix of configurable logic blocks interconnected by programmable routing, allowing designers to implement custom digital circuits after manufacturing. The MX family is unique among FPGAs because it uses antifuse programmability: one-time programmable connections that retain configuration through power cycles and are inherently resistant to configuration readback and radiation-induced errors, making MX a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative for integrating legacy PLD logic into a single, low-cost, high-volume device. Key features include the flexible 5.0 V architecture, which is ideal for legacy 5V system integration, PCI Local Bus Specification (version 2.1) compliance across the family, up to 200 MHz on-chip operation, and 6.1 ns clock-to-output performance per the 40MX/42MX family datasheet (DS2136). The G suffix denotes a RoHS-compliant, lead-free green package. Internal SRAM/fuse-based programming requires no external configuration PROM, reducing BOM cost and boot complexity. The architecture comprises flexible program modules with multiplexers and flip-flops built around combinatorial logic, plus dedicated decode modules enabling wide, fast decode functions. Clock distribution and dual-clock support suit synchronous and asynchronous designs. Typical applications include legacy 5V system glue logic consolidation, industrial control, telecommunications line cards, military/avionic upgrades requiring antifuse reliability, and ASIC prototyping. Design consideration: because MX devices are one-time programmable, fully verify the design in simulation and on a companion PL84/LG84 evaluation device before committing production PQFP units.
A42MX16-2TQG176 - 24K Gate FPGA 176-TQFP | Microchip Technology
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX16-2TQG176 is a 24,000-system-gate FPGA from the 42MX family, packaged in a 176-pin TQFP (LQFP) with 140 user I/Os and speed grade -2. Fabricated on a 0.45 um CMOS process, it operates from a dual 3.3V/5V supply architecture and supports internal clock rates up to 129 MHz (performance-limited path up to 215 MHz per family documentation). An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a class of programmable logic integrated circuit whose interconnect and logic blocks are configured after manufacturing, sitting in the system hierarchy between fixed-function ASICs and programmable MCUs. The MX family is an antifuse-based, one-time-programmable FPGA line, positioning it as a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative for legacy PLD integration. Key features include 608 configurable logic cells (CLBs), 5.0V-tolerant legacy I/O architecture, JTAG boundary-scan support via a boundary-scan register chain from TDI to TDO, and the high-reliability antifuse configuration that is inherently immune to configuration readback attacks. The -2 speed grade balances performance and cost within the family's speed offerings (-1, -2, -3). The MX architecture integrates legacy PAL/GAL/PLD designs into a single low-cost device, making it a high-volume platform for long-lifecycle systems. Actel/Microsemi antifuse FPGAs retain configuration through power cycles with no external boot flash, improving board simplicity and security. Typical applications include industrial control, avionics and defense legacy redesigns, glue logic consolidation, and high-reliability embedded systems where 5V-tolerant I/O interfacing with legacy TTL/5V CMOS buses is required. Design consideration: antifuse FPGAs are one-time programmable - verify the design thoroughly in simulation (Libero SoC toolchain) before programming, as no field rework is possible.
A42MX16-2VQG100 - 24K Gate FPGA, 83 I/O TQFP-100 | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX16-2VQG100 is a 24,000-gate flash-based FPGA from the MX family, housed in a 100-pin VQFP/TQFP surface-mount package with 83 user I/O. Fabricated on a 0.45 um CMOS process, it operates from dual 3.3V/5.0V supplies and supports a maximum toggle rate of 117 MHz. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks (CLBs) and programmable interconnects that designers configure after manufacturing. The MX family is a member of the broader PLD hierarchy (programmable logic device -> FPGA -> configurable logic), positioned by Microchip as a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative for legacy designs. Key features include 608 configurable logic blocks (1,232 logic cells), an efficient 5.0V-tolerant architecture, and Actel's antifuse-based one-time-programmable technology, which gives higher design security and no configuration-load time compared with SRAM FPGAs. The -2 speed grade balances performance and cost, and the commercial temperature range suits cost-sensitive applications. The MX architecture combines Combinatorial Modules (CMs) and Sequential Modules (SMs) within its CLBs, connected via a segmented routing fabric. Because configuration is non-volatile and internal, no external boot PROM is required, reducing BOM count and improving power-up security. Typical applications include glue-logic consolidation, legacy PLD integration, industrial control, and bridge logic in 5V legacy systems where a single low-cost device replaces multiple SSI/MSI parts. Design consideration: the MX family is one-time-programmable, so reserve spare logic in your design for ECOs, and verify I/O assignments against the 100-TQFP pinout before programming, as antifuse devices cannot be reprogrammed.
A42MX16-2VQG100I - 24K Gate 5V FPGA TQFP-100 | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi/Actel) A42MX16-2VQG100I is a member of the 42MX FPGA family, offering 24,000 system gates with 608 logic cells in a 100-pin VQFP/TQFP (gull-wing) surface-mount package. It operates from 3.3V/5V supplies at industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) with toggle rates up to 129 MHz/215 MHz, fabricated on a 0.45 um process. A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is an integrated circuit containing an array of programmable logic blocks and interconnects that the designer configures after manufacturing. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the MX family sits under Actel/Microsemi antifuse-based FPGAs, providing a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume systems and for consolidating legacy PLDs into one low-cost device. Key features include an efficient 5.0V-tolerant architecture, 83 user I/Os on this package option, and antifuse programmability that delivers non-volatile, live-at-power-up operation without an external configuration ROM. The 42MX family combines combinational and sequential logic modules, embedded dual-port SRAM capability in larger family members, and boundary-scan (JTAG, TDI-to-TDO chain) testing support per the Microsemi 40MX/42MX datasheet (DS2316). Technically, the device uses Actel's proven 0.45 um antifuse technology, which yields high immunity to configuration upset and secure, one-time programmable interconnect. The -2 speed grade supports core toggle rates of 129 MHz with 215 MHz I/O flip-flop rates, adequate for glue logic replacement, bus bridging, and state-machine integration in industrial systems. Typical applications include legacy ASIC/PLD consolidation, industrial control and automation, 5V backplane interfaces, military/aerospace heritage systems, and high-reliability single-chip logic where configuration volatility is unacceptable. Design consideration: verify 3.3V/5V I/O banking and power-rail sequencing against datasheet DS2316, and pin-level correctness against the VQFP-100 pinout table before layout, as antifuse devices are one-time programmable.
A42MX16-3PLG84I - 24K Gate MX FPGA, 84-PLCC | Microchip
The Microchip Technology (Microsemi) A42MX16-3PLG84I is a member of the MX FPGA family, delivering 24,000 system gates with 608 logic cells and 72 user I/O in an 84-pin PLCC (J-lead, PLG84) surface-mount package. The -3 speed grade supports toggling rates up to 142 MHz/237 MHz, and the device operates from 3.3V/5V supplies across the industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C (suffix I). An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing a fabric of configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together post-manufacture, sitting within the broader programmable logic hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> digital logic IC -> semiconductor. The MX family is specifically positioned as a reliable, single-chip ASIC alternative, using a flexible 5.0V-tolerant architecture built on 0.45um flash-based technology, making it an ideal platform for consolidating legacy PLDs, glue logic, and ASIC replacements into a single low-cost, high-volume device. Key features include 24K system gates for mid-density integration, 72 configurable I/O pins supporting 5V-compatible signaling, industrial-grade temperature operation, and the well-established PLCC package that simplifies socketed or rework-friendly assembly. The MX family's antifuse-style programmability provides design security and instant-on operation without configuration boot time, a meaningful advantage over SRAM FPGAs in legacy-replacement and defense-adjacent designs. Technically, the 42MX die uses a 0.45um process with combinational and sequential modules (C-cells and R-cells) connected via a segmented routing fabric, balancing predictable timing with gate utilization. The dual 3.3V/5V supply support eases migration from older 5V-only board designs. Typical applications include legacy PLD consolidation, industrial control and automation, telecommunications line cards, and ASIC prototyping or low-volume ASIC replacement where re-programmability of SRAM FPGAs is not required and long-term supply continuity matters. Design consideration: the MX family is one-time programmable, so thoroughly verify the design in simulation and, where possible, using the in-system debugging flow before programming production units, since the programmed configuration cannot be changed in the field.