A42MX09-2PQG160 - 14K Gate 5V FPGA, 160-BQFP | Microchip
MPN: A42MX09-2PQG160 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $114.94 | $114.94 |
| 10 | $109.19 | $1,091.90 |
| 100 | $103.45 | $10,345.00 |
| 500 | $97.7 | $48,850.00 |
| 1,000 | $91.95 | $91,950.00 |
A42MX09-2PQG160 Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that the designer wires together after manufacturing, sitting in the programmable-logic hierarchy between CPLDs and full ASICs. The MX family is distinctive because it uses antifuse programming: one-time programmable interconnect that is non-volatile, instantly live at power-up, and inherently resistant to configuration corruption, making it a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume, cost-sensitive designs.
Key differentiating features include the 5.0 V tolerant architecture that lets the MX directly interface with legacy 5V TTL/PLD systems without level shifting, the secure antifuse fabric that cannot be read back or re-programmed in the field, and speed-grade -2 timing supporting 146.3 MHz operation. The 101 available user I/O across the 160-pin BQFP gives ample connectivity for bus interfaces, glue logic consolidation, and legacy PLD integration.
Technically, the MX fabric combines sequential modules, combinational modules, and decode modules with a routing architecture optimized for high logic utilization. Being one-time programmable, the device requires no configuration PROM and boots in microseconds, unlike SRAM FPGAs.
Typical applications include consolidation of legacy 5V PLD/gate-array designs, industrial control, military/aerospace systems requiring configuration immunity, and high-reliability bridge logic. Designers should note that antifuse programming is permanent: thoroughly verify the design in simulation and with device programming services before committing production units. Power budgeting must account for the 5V core supply typical of this generation.
This page adds value beyond the manufacturer datasheet by synthesizing distributor pricing, same-package drop-in speed-grade variants, application guidance, and design notes in one AI-citable reference. Pricing shown is as of 2026-08-30.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with A42MX09-2PQG160 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, RoHS Status, Family, Speed Grade, System Gates.
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View Datasheet →A42MX09-2PQG160 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MX (Actel/Microsemi antifuse FPGA) |
| System Gates | 14000 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) | 336 |
| User I/O | 101 |
| Max Clock Frequency | 146.3 MHz |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Supply Voltage Architecture | 5.0 V |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (one-time programmable, non-volatile) |
| Package | 160-BQFP (PQFP-160, 28x28 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (G = lead-free suffix) |
| Lifecycle / Screening Suffix | Standard commercial/industrial (no M/A suffix) |
| Typical Use | Single-chip ASIC alternative, legacy 5V PLD integration |
A42MX09-2PQG160 160-bqfp (pqfp-160, 28x28 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for A42MX09-2PQG160 (160-bqfp (pqfp-160, 28x28 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 A42MX09-2PQG160.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
A42MX09-2PQG160 is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy 5V PLD Consolidation, Single-Chip ASIC Alternative, Industrial Control and Automation, Defense and Aerospace Systems, Bridge and Interface Logic, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Legacy 5V PLD Consolidation
The A42MX09-2PQG160 is purpose-built for folding multiple legacy 5V TTL, PAL, GAL, and older PLD devices into a single 14K-gate antifuse FPGA. Its native 5.0 V architecture means 5V buses can drive the 101 user I/O directly without level shifters, simplifying BOM and improving reliability. Because configuration is one-time-programmable and non-volatile, the consolidated design powers up instantly with no configuration PROM, matching the behavior of the PLDs it replaces. The 336 CLBs provide ample capacity for address decoders, bus transceivers, timers, and control state machines from typical legacy boards.
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Single-Chip ASIC Alternative
Microchip positions the MX family as a reliable single-chip ASIC alternative for high-volume products. The A42MX09-2PQG160 delivers 14,000 system gates with NRE cost near zero: the same 160-pin BQFP part is programmed per lot, avoiding mask charges and long ASIC lead times. Antifuse interconnect provides ASIC-like immunity to configuration upsets and no read-back path, closely mimicking a hard-wired gate array. The -2 speed grade at 146.3 MHz covers most mid-range control and data-path functions, making it a pragmatic bridge volume when full ASIC economics are not yet justified.
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Industrial Control and Automation
In factory automation and industrial controllers, the A42MX09-2PQG160 implements deterministic glue logic, encoder interfaces, interlock logic, and bus bridges. The 5V fabric tolerates the electrically noisy 5V backplane environments common in legacy industrial equipment, and the non-volatile antifuse configuration eliminates boot failures that could halt a production line. The industrial-screened A42MX09-1PQG160I variant shares the same footprint for extended-temperature cabinets. With 146.3 MHz capability at the -2 grade, timing-critical pulse-stretching and handshake logic closes easily in Libero SoC.
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Defense and Aerospace Systems
Antifuse FPGAs are a mainstay in defense electronics because their programmed interconnect cannot be disturbed by radiation-induced configuration upsets the way SRAM cells can. The A42MX09-2PQG160 footprint is available in A- and M-screened variants (A42MX09-PQG160A/M) processed to military flows for programs requiring enhanced screening, all pin-compatible with the commercial part. The instant-on, PROM-free configuration also suits systems that must be operational within milliseconds of power application. Designers should validate program-level environmental requirements and select the appropriate screening suffix at order entry.
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Bridge and Interface Logic
The A42MX09-2PQG160 serves as protocol and bus bridge logic between heterogeneous system blocks: microprocessor buses, peripheral controllers, and custom interfaces. Its 101 user I/O provide enough pins for wide parallel buses plus control strobes, while 336 CLBs absorb address decoding, wait-state generators, DMA request logic, and interrupt controllers. The -2 speed grade supports 146.3 MHz internal operation, sufficient for most legacy bus timing at 25-50 MHz external clocks. Because MX timing is deterministic and routing-dependent rather than software-reconfigurable, interface timing budgets stay stable across production lots.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Instrument makers use the A42MX09-2PQG160 for trigger logic, timing generators, counter/timer blocks, and fixture interface control. The antifuse fabric's fixed, verified connections give repeatable propagation delays between units - valuable when channel-to-channel timing skew matters. Instant power-up configuration lets instruments be measurement-ready immediately, and the 5V I/O directly interfaces the TTL-level trigger and control lines ubiquitous on test fixtures. The 160-pin BQFP with 28x28 mm body fits standard instrument card layouts and can be hand-socketed for field service.
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Engineering reference data for A42MX09-2PQG160 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A42MX09-3PQG160 | A42MX09-1PQG160I | A42MX09-3PQG160I | A42MX09-PQG160A | A42MX09-PQG160M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 160-BQFP (PQFP-160, 28x28 mm) | 160-BQFP - same | 160-BQFP - same | 160-BQFP - same | 160-BQFP - same | 160-BQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 |
| User I/O | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 |
| Temperature / Screening | Standard (no suffix) | Standard | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | A screening flow | M screening flow |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) |
Key Differentiators
- Balanced speed/cost point in the MX09 speed ladder (vs A42MX09-3PQG160)
- Commercial screening with widest sourcing availability (vs A42MX09-PQG160M)
- Faster timing than the economy grade at similar footprint (vs A42MX09-1PQG160I)
Design Notes
Antifuse MX devices are one-time programmable: there is no field update path and no second chance. Complete full RTL simulation, timing analysis in Libero SoC, and a pilot-programmed device verification before releasing production programming files. Also remember that switching a design from the -2 to -1 speed grade (a tempting cost save) requires re-running timing analysis, since the 146.3 MHz -2 figure is not guaranteed at -1.
Estimated: the MX family runs on a 5.0 V architecture, so supply rails and decoupling must be designed for 5V rather than modern 3.3V/1.2V FPGA cores. Budget I/O current across all 101 user I/O per the family datasheet output-drive tables, and place 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors at multiple VCC pins around the 160-pin BQFP plus at least one bulk capacitor (10-47 uF) per supply rail to handle simultaneous-switching noise.
Create the PQFP-160 (28x28 mm) footprint directly from the Microchip MX family datasheet land-pattern recommendation rather than generic libraries, since PQFP lead-pitch tolerance affects solder yield. Keep high-fanout clock routing short and use MX global clock resources from the fabric, not general-purpose routing. Distributors list the device in tray packaging, so specify MSL bake requirements per JEDEC handling standards when reflow soldering after long shelf storage.
With 5V CMOS I/O driving legacy TTL-level buses, add series termination (22-33 ohm) on long trace runs to control ringing, since 5V output swings create larger reflections than 3.3V drivers. Group the 101 user I/O so wide buses sit on adjacent package sides to minimize routing congestion, and reference the datasheet I/O timing tables at the -2 speed grade when budgeting external setup/hold against 146.3 MHz-class internal clocks.
Compliance Information
G suffix in A42MX09-2PQG160 indicates lead-free/RoHS-compliant construction; LCSC listing explicitly marks the part ROHS. REACH and halogen-free status not stated in provided data.
