A54SX16A-FGG144I - 16K Gate Antifuse FPGA 144-BGA | Microchip
MPN: A54SX16A-FGG144I ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $68.5 | $68.50 |
| 10 | $62.1 | $621.00 |
| 100 | $55.8 | $5,580.00 |
| 500 | $50.2 | $25,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $45.6 | $45,600.00 |
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View Datasheet →A54SX16A-FGG144I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | SX-A (Actel/Microsemi) |
| System Gates | 16000 |
| Logic Cells | 924 |
| Toggle Frequency (Max) | 227 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.25 um CMOS antifuse |
| Supply Voltage | 2.25 V to 5.25 V |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Number of I/O (User) | 111 |
| Package | 144-LBGA / FPBGA (13x13 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Programmable Type | One-Time Programmable (antifuse) |
| I/O Standards | 2.5V / 3.3V / 5V compatible |
| Configuration | Non-volatile, instant-on |
A54SX16A-FGG144I 144-lbga / fpbga (13x13 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A54SX16A-FGG144I (144-lbga / fpbga (13x13 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for A54SX16A-FGG144I.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
A54SX16A-FGG144I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Control, Avionics and Defense Subsystems, Telecommunications Line Cards, Single-Chip Logic Integration, Embedded Processor Peripheral Logic, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Automation Control
The A54SX16A-FGG144I fits industrial automation control boards where multiple PLD, PAL, and glue-logic devices must be consolidated into one reliable, non-volatile chip. Its 16,000 gates and 924 cells absorb address decoding, bus interfacing, and sequencer functions, while the 227 MHz toggle rate comfortably covers PLC I/O timing. The wide 2.25V-5.25V supply lets it interface with both legacy 5V sensors and 3.3V controllers without level translators. Because the antifuse configuration is instant-on and immune to configuration upsets, it suits deterministic factory-floor controllers that must be operational at first power cycle, and the -40C to +85C industrial rating covers cabinet-mounted environments.
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Avionics and Defense Subsystems
SX-A antifuse FPGAs have a long heritage in avionics and defense, where configuration security and single-event robustness matter. The A54SX16A-FGG144I provides a low-power 16K-gate fabric for signal conditioning, discrete-to-digital conversion, and interface bridging in flight hardware. The non-volatile antifuse bitstream cannot be read out or modified like SRAM FPGA configuration data, reducing reverse-engineering risk. The companion A54SX16A-FGG144M carries a military temperature screen on the same footprint, enabling common PCB layouts across industrial and mil-spec builds. Designers should follow the Microchip reliability reports for the 54SX family when preparing qualification data packages for airborne platforms.
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Telecommunications Line Cards
In telecom line cards, the A54SX16A-FGG144I consolidates framing logic, backplane interfacing, and board-level control state machines that previously consumed several discrete devices. The sea-of-modules architecture delivers deterministic propagation delay on critical paths, supporting the 227 MHz toggle ceiling needed for T1/E1-class timing chains. Its 5V-tolerant I/O range (2.25V-5.25V supply) bridges older 5V backplanes to 3.3V silicon on the same card, cutting component count and board area. Instant-on antifuse configuration means the card is link-active immediately after power-up - valuable in redundant systems that must recover without a configuration download cycle. Use the FGG144 industrial part for central-office ambient ranges.
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Single-Chip Logic Integration
The core SX-A value proposition is replacing multiple TTL/CMOS ASSP and PLD devices with one A54SX16A-FGG144I, delivering system-wide cost savings through lower BOM count, fewer assembly steps, and reduced power. Designs migrating from 22V10-class PALs or 16V8 GALs consolidate decoding, latching, and bus transceiver logic into the 924-cell fabric with headroom for revisions. The 144-ball FPBGA in 13x13 mm saves board area versus multiple 20- and 28-pin packages. Because antifuse programming is permanent, production units cannot drift from the verified netlist - an advantage in high-reliability integration projects where configuration integrity must be auditable across the product lifetime.
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Embedded Processor Peripheral Logic
The A54SX16A-FGG144I serves as peripheral fabric around embedded CPUs, implementing chip-select generation, wait-state controllers, interrupt concentrators, and parallel-to-serial bridges. Its 0.25 um antifuse fabric offers pin-to-pin delays predictable enough for processor bus timing closure without extensive static timing iteration, and the 227 MHz toggle rate supports fast bus clocks. The 111 user I/Os in the FGG144 package cover 16/32-bit data buses plus control and address lines with margin. Supply tolerance from 2.25V to 5.25V lets one board design serve both 3.3V and 5V processor generations. Non-volatile configuration removes the boot-time FPGA-load dependency from processor startup code.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench and rack instruments use the A54SX16A-FGG144I for trigger logic, counter/timer arrays, and front-end sequencers where deterministic antifuse timing outperforms SRAM FPGA configuration jitter concerns. The 16K-gate capacity implements multi-channel event counters and handshake controllers, while the 227 MHz ceiling covers 100 MHz-class measurement chains. The 144-ball BGA offers short, balanced bond lengths that help signal integrity on fast trigger inputs. Because configuration is fixed at programming, instrument calibration logic cannot be corrupted by a failed configuration load - a real availability benefit in fleet-deployed test equipment. Industrial temperature rating covers typical lab and field service environments.
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Engineering reference data for A54SX16A-FGG144I — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A54SX16A-FGG144M | A54SX32A-FGG144 | A54SX32A-FGG144I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-FPBGA (13x13 mm) | 144-FPBGA - same | 144-FPBGA - same | 144-FPBGA - same |
| System Gates | 16000 | 16000 | 32000 | 32000 |
| Logic Cells | 924 | 924 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Max Toggle Frequency | 227 MHz | 227 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 2.25 V - 5.25 V | 2.25 V - 5.25 V | 2.25 V - 5.25 V | 2.25 V - 5.25 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | Military temperature range | [DATA_NEEDED] | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Process Technology | 0.25 um antifuse CMOS | 0.25 um antifuse CMOS | 0.25 um antifuse CMOS | 0.25 um antifuse CMOS |
Key Differentiators
- Identical footprint with military temperature screen available (vs A54SX16A-FGG144M)
- Cost-optimized density point (vs A54SX32A-FGG144)
- Instant-on, tamper-resistant configuration (vs SRAM FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx equivalents))
Design Notes
The 144-FPBGA is a 13x13 mm fine-pitch BGA; verify the land pattern against the Microchip 54SX datasheet mechanical drawing before layout. Use a standard BGA via-in-pad or dog-bone escape strategy on outer rows, and if inner balls are used, confirm your fab supports the escape routing at the given pitch. Solder reflow profile must follow the package MSL rating and JEDEC moisture sensitivity handling - bake per datasheet floor-life rules if the humidity indicator card shows exposure.
Supply tolerance spans 2.25V to 5.25V, but decouple each supply pin with at least 0.1 uF ceramic placed within 2 mm of the ball, plus bulk 10 uF per rail region. Estimated: with 924 logic cells at 227 MHz toggle, dynamic current is modest, but ground bounce on 5V-tolerant I/O banks switching simultaneously demands a solid return plane under the BGA. Follow the power-up ramp requirements in the 54SX family datasheet to avoid latch-up during slow rails.
Antifuse FPGAs are one-time programmable - a design change after programming scrap-loss equals the unit cost, so complete simulation and timing verification in Libero/MDesigner before releasing a programming lot. Also remember the industrial 'I' suffix parts are rated -40C to +85C; do not substitute them into military temperature applications where the A54SX16A-FGG144M screen is required. Unused I/Os should be tied per the datasheet recommendation to avoid floating-node noise.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the retrieved distributor data; verify on the Microchip product page or compliance datasheet before procurement.
