A42MX09-1PQG160I - 14K Gate MX FPGA, 160-BQFP | Microchip
MPN: A42MX09-1PQG160I ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42.50 |
| 10 | $38.9 | $389.00 |
| 100 | $35.2 | $3,520.00 |
| 500 | $32.1 | $16,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $29.4 | $29,400.00 |
A42MX09-1PQG160I Overview
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.
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View Datasheet →A42MX09-1PQG160I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Logic Cells | 684 |
| System Gates | 14,000 |
| User I/O | 101 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 224 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Architecture | Antifuse (one-time programmable), 42MX family |
| Package | 160-BQFP (PQG160) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse, non-volatile |
| Configuration | Internal (no external boot device) |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Family | MX (40MX / 42MX) |
| RoHS Status | Lead Free |
| Manufacturer Status | Active |
A42MX09-1PQG160I 160-bqfp (pqg160) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for A42MX09-1PQG160I (160-bqfp (pqg160) 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 A42MX09-1PQG160I.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
A42MX09-1PQG160I is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy 5V System Obsolescence Redesign, Industrial Control and Automation, Defense and Aerospace Electronics, ASIC Prototyping and Bridging, Test and Measurement Equipment, Medical Device Control Electronics.
Legacy 5V System Obsolescence Redesign
The A42MX09-1PQG160I excels in redesigning aging boards that still rely on 5V signaling, where modern 3.3V FPGAs would force level-shipping complexity. Its native 5.0V architecture and 101 user I/O allow direct connection to legacy buses, memories, and peripherals. The antifuse fabric is one-time programmable, so the redesigned board powers up instantly with no configuration flash. With 684 logic cells, it absorbs multiple PLDs, PALs, and glue logic from the original design into a single low-cost 160-BQFP device, preserving the form factor and reducing BOM count in industrial and defense continuity programs.
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Industrial Control and Automation
In industrial controllers, motor interface boards, and factory automation I/O modules, the A42MX09-1PQG160I provides instant-on logic with 5V-tolerant I/O for sensors, encoders, and legacy communication interfaces. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) covers factory floor and outdoor cabinet environments. Its 224 MHz maximum toggle rate handles state machines and bus arbitration easily, while the antifuse configuration eliminates the risk of configuration corruption from power glitches or noise - a real failure mode for SRAM FPGAs in electrically noisy industrial settings. The 160-BQFP through-lead construction also eases inspection and rework on high-reliability production lines.
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Defense and Aerospace Electronics
The MX family has a long heritage in defense programs, and the A42MX09-1PQG160I continues that role in ground-based and avionic-adjacent equipment. The M-suffix sibling (A42MX09-1PQG160M) covers full military temperature range in the identical footprint, enabling common PCB layouts across product grades. Antifuse one-time programming provides inherent resistance to bitstream reverse engineering and configuration upset from radiation-induced errors at system level. Designers use the 684 logic cells for bus interfaces, watchdog and voter logic, and custom protocol glue between legacy military standards-based boards that still operate at 5V signaling levels.
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ASIC Prototyping and Bridging
Before committing to an ASIC mask set, engineers can implement controller and interface logic in the A42MX09-1PQG160I to validate RTL behavior at speed in the target 5V system environment. The 14,000-gate capacity accommodates small state machines, protocol converters, and bus bridges. Microchip's Libero/Designer toolchain supports timing-driven placement for the MX family. Because the antifuse fabric is non-volatile and deterministic, prototype boards behave identically to the programmed production part with no configuration-load timing variance, simplifying bring-up and system characterization during the pre-ASIC phase of development.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Bench instruments and rack-mounted test systems frequently retain 5V backplanes and trigger buses. The A42MX09-1PQG160I interfaces directly to these 5V domains, implementing trigger distribution, timing generation up to 224 MHz toggle rate, and register-file-based control logic. Instant-on antifuse configuration means the instrument is ready the moment power is applied - important for instruments that must respond to trigger events during power sequencing. The 101 user I/O provide ample fan-out for status lines, and the industrial temperature rating suits both laboratory and portable field test environments without derating.
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Medical Device Control Electronics
Deterministic, instant-on logic is valuable in medical device control boards where SRAM FPGA configuration time or corruption cannot be tolerated. The A42MX09-1PQG160I implements safety interlock logic, sensor polling state machines, and legacy 5V peripheral interfaces in devices such as diagnostic instruments and laboratory analyzers. The antifuse fabric is immutable once programmed, supporting configuration-integrity arguments in regulatory documentation. With -40C to +85C operation, the device tolerates sterilization-adjacent ambient swings, and the 160-BQFP package provides reliable solder joints for long product service lives expected in medical equipment fleets.
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Engineering reference data for A42MX09-1PQG160I — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A42MX09-3PQG160I | A42MX09-1PQG160M | A42MX09-1PQG160 | A42MX16-1PQG160I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 160-BQFP (PQG160) | 160-BQFP (PQG160) - same | 160-BQFP (PQG160) - same | 160-BQFP (PQG160) - same | 160-BQFP (PQG160) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 14,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 | 24,000 (A42MX16 family) |
| Speed Grade | -1 (base) | -3 (faster) | -1 (same) | -1 (same) | -1 (base) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial | Military | Commercial | Industrial |
| Core Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
Key Differentiators
- Instant-on antifuse configuration (vs Modern SRAM FPGAs)
- Faster speed grade availability (vs A42MX09-1PQG160 (commercial))
- Extended temperature coverage in same footprint (vs A42MX09-1PQG160M)
Design Notes
The MX family operates from a single 5.0V supply, so decouple each VCC pin with 0.1uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the pin, plus at least one 10uF bulk capacitor per device. Because this is the only rail, verify inrush at power-up: the antifuse fabric draws no configuration current, but I/O loading across 101 pins can cause significant transient demand. Reference Microchip/Microsemi MX FPGA datasheet power guidelines for per-pin current limits before assigning high-fan-out I/O.
The MX family is antifuse one-time programmable - a mis-programmed device cannot be erased or reused. Always complete a full simulation and static timing analysis in the Microchip Libero/Designer flow, then program on a qualified programmer with a golden programming file under revision control. Budget spare programmed devices in production; scrap cost per error equals the full unit price. Also confirm the I suffix (industrial) on incoming parts if shipping to -40C to +85C environments, since commercial-grade siblings share the same footprint.
The 160-BQFP leads are fine pitch; use a 0.5 mm-compatible footprint per the Microchip package drawing and inspect with X-ray or AOI for solder bridging. Keep unused I/O configured as inputs with weak pull-up or grounded per datasheet recommendation to avoid floating-node current. Route the 224 MHz-capable clock traces with controlled impedance and series termination near the driver if toggle rates exceed 50 MHz to limit ringing on 5V CMOS edges.
Compliance Information
Datasheet listing states LEAD FREE. RoHS status per distributor listing; obtain current RoHS/REACH certificate from Microchip for formal compliance documentation.
