A42MX09-PQG100A - 14K Gate 5V FPGA 100-PQFP | Microchip
MPN: A42MX09-PQG100A ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $68.5 | $68.50 |
| 10 | $62.1 | $621.00 |
| 100 | $55.9 | $5,590.00 |
| 500 | $50.4 | $25,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $45.2 | $45,200.00 |
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View Datasheet →A42MX09-PQG100A Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | 42MX (MX FPGA) |
| System Gates | 14000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 336 cells |
| User I/O | 83 |
| Maximum System Frequency | 192 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.45 um |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (one-time programmable) |
| Package | 100-Pin PQFP (BQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Grade | Automotive (A suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| RoHS Status | Lead free (per PCB Electronics: LEAD FREE) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Applications | Automotive, industrial, legacy PLD integration |
A42MX09-PQG100A Pin Configuration
| Pin 1-83 (selected) | IO — User-programmable I/O (83 total available) |
| Pin multiple | VCC — 5.0V supply |
| Pin multiple | GND — Ground |
| Pin multiple | PROGRAM — Device programming control pins (antifuse programming mode) |
| Pin [DATA_NEEDED] | Exact per-pin map — Refer to 42MX family datasheet package section for the exact PQFP-100 pin assignment |
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
A42MX09-PQG100A is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Automotive Subsystems, Legacy PLD Consolidation, Telecommunications Line Cards, Medical Instrumentation, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The A42MX09-PQG100A fits industrial control boards that still run 5V logic rails, thanks to its native 5.0V MX architecture and 83 user I/O. Typical roles include PLC backplane glue logic, encoder interfacing, and deterministic state machines where the 192 MHz fabric speed provides ample timing margin. Because the antifuse configuration is OTP, the device powers up instantly with no configuration PROM and is immune to configuration upsets from electrically noisy factory environments. Consolidating several legacy 5V PLDs into one 14K-gate device reduces BOM count and board area while preserving 5V I/O compatibility.
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Automotive Subsystems
The A suffix on A42MX09-PQG100A denotes automotive-grade screening, making it appropriate for body control modules, instrumentation clusters, and powertrain-adjacent control boards. The 5.0V architecture tolerates the noisy 5V domains common in vehicle electronics, and the antifuse fabric is immune to single-event configuration upsets that can affect SRAM FPGAs - an important reliability attribute in vehicles. With 14K gates and 336 logic cells it comfortably hosts bus interfaces, lamp/PWM controllers, and fault-handling logic. Designers should confirm the required AEC qualification level against Microchip automotive documentation before program release.
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Legacy PLD Consolidation
Many installed systems use multiple 22V10-class PLDs and 5V CPLDs that are obsolete. The A42MX09-PQG100A consolidates this glue logic into a single 100-PQFP device with 14,000 gates and 83 user I/O, at a cost per gate well below discrete consolidation via newer 3.3V FPGAs that also need level shifters. The 5V I/O eliminates bus translators in legacy redesigns, and the OTP antifuse behaves like a masked gate array in the field - no configuration storage to fail. Microchip positions the MX family explicitly as the platform for integrating legacy PLDs into one low-cost device.
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Telecommunications Line Cards
Telecom line cards and backplane adapters frequently mix 5V TTL/CMOS signaling with programmable control logic. The A42MX09-PQG100A provides 83 5V-tolerant user I/O and up to 192 MHz internal speed, enough for framing logic, alarm aggregation, and microprocessor bus bridging. OTP antifuse configuration means a hot-swapped card is functional the instant power is applied, without boot time or a configuration flash that could corrupt. Its PQFP-100 footprint with gull-wing leads also eases rework and inspection on long-life telecom hardware.
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Medical Instrumentation
Benchtop medical devices benefit from the deterministic, instantly-on behavior of the A42MX09-PQG100A: with OTP antifuse configuration there is no configuration-image risk, simplifying design verification documentation for regulated equipment. The 5.0V I/O directly interfaces with legacy analog front-end and display boards still common in hospital equipment, while 14K gates handle sequencer, timer, and interface tasks. Low static power versus SRAM FPGAs reduces thermal load in sealed enclosures. For new designs, note the 0.45 um process is mature; plan long-term supply through Microchip's longevity commitments for aerospace/medical-adjacent families.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
In bench instruments and rack systems, the A42MX09-PQG100A serves as programmable timing, trigger, and bus-interface fabric. Its 192 MHz system speed supports fast trigger paths, while 5V I/O matches legacy GPIB-style and TTL front-panel signaling without translators. OTP configuration ensures a powered-up instrument is immediately operational with a known-good bitstream - valuable where calibration traceability matters. The 100-PQFP package is hand-reworkable for instrument service environments. Designers pairing it with modern MCUs should add 3.3V-to-5V buffering on the microprocessor bus interface pins.
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Engineering reference data for A42MX09-PQG100A — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A42MX16-PQG100A | A42MX09-2PQG100I | A42MX16-3PQG100I | A42MX09-1VQG100M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-PQFP (BQFP) | 100-PQFP - same | 100-PQFP - same | 100-PQFP - same | 100-VQFP - different outline |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 14,000 | ~24,000 | 14,000 | ~24,000 | 14,000 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| User I/O | 83 | [DATA_NEEDED] | 83 | [DATA_NEEDED] | 83 |
| Max System Speed | 192 MHz | 192 MHz | 192 MHz | 192 MHz | 192 MHz |
| Temperature Grade | Automotive (A) | Automotive (A) | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | Military (M) |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) | Antifuse (OTP) |
Key Differentiators
- Native 5.0V operation eliminates level translation (vs A42MX16-PQG100A)
- OTP antifuse security and instant-on (vs SRAM FPGAs (cross-family))
- Grade flexibility across the same die (vs A42MX09-2PQG100I)
Design Notes
The MX family runs on a single 5.0V rail. Decouple with at least one 10uF bulk capacitor plus 0.1uF ceramic per power pin pair, placed close to the package. Because antifuse fabric draws primarily dynamic current, size the 5V rail for switching activity of the 336 logic cells and 83 I/O loads; heavily loaded 5V output banks driving TTL loads dominate the power budget.
Antifuse devices are one-time programmable: a changed bitstream requires a new physical device. Run full timing simulation in the Microchip Designer flow and freeze your pinout before programming production devices. Also note the A (automotive) suffix is a screening/grade difference - do not substitute I or commercial grade parts into automotive programs without re-qualification.
The 100-PQFP (BQFP) has 0.65mm-pitch gull-wing leads on all four sides. Use a conventional solder-mask-defined footprint from the 42MX datasheet package drawing, with 8-10 mil trace clearance between adjacent leads. Avoid routing high-speed signals directly under the package without a ground reference plane; the 0.45um-era I/O edges can produce reflections on long unterminated 5V TTL nets - add series 33-50 ohm resistors on long lines.
With 83 user I/O and 5V swing, simultaneous switching noise (SSN) is the dominant integrity concern. Distribute return currents by assigning at least one GND pin per I/O bank region and keep ground bounce below the input threshold margins documented in the 42MX AC tables. Stagger output switching or reduce drive strength where the fabric allows for large parallel buses.
Compliance Information
PCB Electronics listing marks A42MX09-PQG100A as LEAD FREE. Full REACH/halogen status not found in provided data.
