A42MX09-PQG160A - 14K Gate 5V FPGA 101 I/O | Microchip
Référence : A42MX09-PQG160A ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $283.38 | $283,38 |
| 10 | $1 | $10,00 |
| 100 | $1 | $100,00 |
| 500 | $1 | $500,00 |
| 1 000 | $1 | $1 000,00 |
A42MX09-PQG160A Présentation
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.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour A42MX09-PQG160A — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec A42MX09-PQG160A (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, RoHS Status, Family, System Gates, Speed Grade.
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Voir la fiche technique →A42MX09-PQG160A Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | 42MX (MX FPGA) |
| System Gates | 14000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 336 |
| User I/O | 101 |
| Tension d'alimentation | 5 V (core/I/O), 3.3 V supported |
| Process Technology | 0.45 um CMOS antifuse |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (one-time programmable) |
| Maximum Toggle Frequency | 129 MHz / 215 MHz (per FPGAkey listing) |
| Boîtier | 160-BQFP / PQFP-160 (28x28 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | Standard (see suffix; 'A' package variant) |
| Configuration | Non-volatile, instant-on (no boot PROM) |
| Lead Free | Yes (G suffix, per Kynix: LEAD FREE) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per LCSC listing) |
| Packaging | Tray |
Configuration des broches de A42MX09-PQG160A
| Broche [DATA_NEEDED: full pin map] | See DS2136 PQ160 pin table — Full pinout is defined in Microsemi/Microchip datasheet DS2136, 40MX and 42MX FPGA Families, PQ160 package section; SnapEDA provides machine-readable symbol/footprint |
Applications typiques
A42MX09-PQG160A convient pour 6 applications: Legacy PLD Consolidation, 5V Industrial Backplane Interface, Avionics and Defense System Upgrades, Telecommunication Line Cards, ASIC Prototyping and Bridge Logic, Medical Device Control Logic.
Legacy PLD Consolidation
The A42MX09-PQG160A was designed explicitly to consolidate multiple legacy PAL, GAL, and CPLD devices into a single 5V chip. Its 336 logic cells and 101 user I/O absorb several 22V10-class PLDs, reducing board area, BOM count, and assembly cost. Because the MX antifuse configuration is non-volatile, the consolidated design powers up instantly with no boot PROM, preserving the behavior of the original discrete-PLD system while delivering deterministic timing across the merged logic.
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5V Industrial Backplane Interface
Many industrial backplanes and fieldbus cards still run 5V signaling where modern 3.3V FPGAs cannot connect directly. The A42MX09-PQG160A operates on a 5.0V supply with 5V-compatible I/O, letting it drive and receive legacy TTL-level backplane signals without level shifters. Placed at the card edge for address decoding, bus arbitration, and interrupt control, its antifuse fabric provides glitch-free combinational decoding with fixed routing delays, and the PQFP-160's 101 I/O cover full 16/32-bit bus widths plus handshaking.
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Avionics and Defense System Upgrades
The MX family persists in avionics and defense retrofit programs because antifuse configuration is immune to configuration-readback and configuration-upset mechanisms that affect SRAM FPGAs, and the 5V I/O matches older mil-spec boards. The A42MX09-PQG160M screening variant supports military flows. In these systems the PQG160A typically implements glue logic, address decoding, and interface bridges, with design lock-in guaranteed by the one-time-programmable fabric - a compliance benefit for audited platforms requiring unchangeable hardware behavior.
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Telecommunication Line Cards
Telecom line cards frequently combine 5V backplane interfaces with fast timing logic. The A42MX09-PQG160A toggles up to roughly 129-215 MHz by listing, sufficient for framing, clock division, and SONET/T1/E1 support logic at 0.45um-era rates. Its instant-on antifuse startup lets line cards meet carrier hot-swap and fast-failover requirements without waiting for configuration load, and fixed antifuse routing gives deterministic path delays that simplify timing closure on cyclical-redundancy and framing state machines.
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ASIC Prototyping and Bridge Logic
As a single-chip ASIC alternative, the A42MX09-PQG160A bridges systems where an ASIC was planned but volume or schedule does not justify a mask set. Designers implement control logic, bus bridges, and peripheral interfaces in its 14K gates, achieving ASIC-like single-chip integration with no NRE. Because antifuse programming is permanent, verified designs behave identically in every unit - valuable when the bridge logic later becomes the production solution itself, avoiding the ASIC spin entirely.
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Medical Device Control Logic
Diagnostic and laboratory equipment designs from the 1990s-2000s frequently require service-life extension, and their 5V control logic must remain manufacturable. The A42MX09-PQG160A replaces those obsolete PLD clusters with an active, RoHS-compliant Microchip part, instantly powering patient-interface sequencing, sensor mux control, and safety interlock logic. The fixed antifuse configuration supports validation documentation because the deployed logic cannot be altered post-programming, simplifying regulatory re-certification of updated hardware.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour A42MX09-PQG160A — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | A42MX09-PQG160M | A42MX09-1PQG160 | A42MX09-3PQG160 | A42MX16-2PQG160 | A42MX16-2PQG160I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-160 (28x28 mm) | PQFP-160 - same | PQFP-160 - same | PQFP-160 - same | PQFP-160 - same | PQFP-160 - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 | 24000 | 24000 |
| Logic Cells | 336 | 336 | 336 | 336 | 528 | 528 |
| User I/O | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 139 | 139 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Speed Grade | Standard | Standard (mil screening) | -1 (slower) | -3 (faster) | -2 | -2, industrial temp |
Principaux différenciateurs
- 5V native operation (vs Modern SRAM FPGAs (e.g., Artix-7))
- Non-volatile instant-on configuration (vs A42MX16-2PQG160 (same trait, larger die))
- Design security by construction (vs SRAM FPGA equivalents)
Notes de conception
The PQFP-160 package has 0.65mm lead pitch with leads on all four sides. Design the land pattern per DS2136 package drawing; use SnapEDA's verified footprint for Altium/KiCad. Inspect solder joints with angled lighting - PQFP corner leads are prone to bridging during reflow. Support one-time-programmable devices with a programming socket or plan programmed-device sourcing, since antifuse parts cannot be field-reprogrammed.
Decouple VCC (5V) with at least one 0.1uF ceramic per bank plus one 10uF bulk capacitor. The MX family specifies 5.0V operation (3.3V supported per family data); observe absolute maximum ratings in DS2136. Because antifuse FPGAs draw no configuration current at power-up, inrush is benign, but verify total I/O switching current against the datasheet per-bank limits when driving heavy backplane loads.
Antifuse devices are one-time programmable - the most common pitfall is programming before complete simulation and static timing verification. Complete design sign-off in Libero SoC (or legacy Actel Designer), run functional simulation against post-layout delays, and program a pilot device first. Do not assume A42MX16 bitstreams work on A42MX09 or vice versa; regenerate the fuse file for the exact target MPN and speed grade.
Informations de conformité
G suffix indicates lead-free package; LCSC listing marks ROHS compliant. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
