A42MX16-VQG100I - MX FPGA 24K Gates 5V 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: A42MX16-VQG100I ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38.50 |
| 10 | $34.8 | $348.00 |
| 100 | $31.2 | $3,120.00 |
| 500 | $28.4 | $14,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $25.9 | $25,900.00 |
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View Datasheet →A42MX16-VQG100I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | MX (42MX) |
| System Gates | 24000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 608 cells |
| User I/O | 83 |
| Core Voltage | 5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Max Toggle Frequency | 103 MHz / 172 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.45 um |
| Programming Technology | Antifuse (one-time programmable) |
| Package | 100-Pin VQFP/TQFP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Configuration | Non-volatile, single-chip |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Category | FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array |
A42MX16-VQG100I 100-pin vqfp/tqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A42MX16-VQG100I (100-pin vqfp/tqfp 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 A42MX16-VQG100I.
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
A42MX16-VQG100I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Legacy PLD and ASIC Integration, Military and Defense Upgrades, 5V Bus Interface and Glue Logic, Secure and Tamper-Resistant Embedded Logic, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Control and Automation
The A42MX16-VQG100I fits industrial control because its 24K gates and 83 user I/Os consolidate PLC glue logic, motor control state machines, and sensor interfaces that previously occupied multiple PLDs. Its 5V core with 3.3V/5V I/O tolerance interfaces directly with 24V-system front-end logic and legacy TTL backplanes without level shifting. As an antifuse device, it powers up instantly in the correct configuration with no boot device - critical for deterministic startup in factory automation. Industrial -40C to +85C rating covers unconditioned cabinets.
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Legacy PLD and ASIC Integration
The MX family is explicitly positioned by Microchip as a single-chip ASIC alternative for integrating legacy PLDs. The A42MX16-VQG100I provides 24K system gates and 608 cells - enough for multiple 22V10-class PLDs plus glue logic on one die. Antifuse one-time programming means the consolidated design cannot be read back or corrupted, protecting legacy IP in long-lifecycle products. Using Libero SoC, designers migrate aging schematics once, then lock the netlist into silicon for high-volume production with stable, deterministic timing.
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Military and Defense Upgrades
The A42MX16-VQG100M variant shares the same 100-pin VQFP footprint with military screening, letting defense upgrade programs qualify one board across commercial and screened builds. The standard -I device at -40C to +85C suits ground-based systems, while the 0.45um antifuse process resists configuration upset that affects SRAM FPGAs under radiation - a documented MX family advantage. With no external configuration flash, there is no boot-time vulnerability window. The 5V I/O directly drives legacy MIL-STD logic families common in retrofitted platforms.
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5V Bus Interface and Glue Logic
Modern FPGAs with 1.2-1.8V cores cannot tolerate 5V signaling, but the A42MX16-VQG100I is built on a 5.0V architecture with 3.3V/5V I/O, so it connects directly to 5V TTL buses, ISA-style backplanes, and peripheral controllers. Its 83 I/Os handle wide data buses, address decoding, bus arbitration, and handshaking in one chip. Deterministic antifuse routing keeps propagation delays fixed, simplifying bus timing analysis. Designers typically combine it with bus transceivers for extended fan-out and ESD margin.
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Secure and Tamper-Resistant Embedded Logic
Antifuse technology leaves no readable configuration bitstream, unlike SRAM FPGAs whose bitstream can be intercepted or cloned. For products protecting proprietary algorithms, encryption keys, or licensing logic, the A42MX16-VQG100I stores the design permanently in silicon with no readback path. Instant-on behavior also removes cold-boot attack windows. With 24K gates, engineers fit small AES cores, authentication engines, or anti-counterfeit checkers alongside application logic. This makes MX a cost-effective option where Microchip's security-oriented families are overkill and volume is high.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In bench and ATE instruments, the A42MX16-VQG100I implements trigger logic, counter/timers, bus decoders, and stimulus sequencers with cycle-accurate deterministic timing - a benefit of fixed antifuse routing delays. The 103 MHz/172 MHz toggle capability supports fast event capture, and 83 I/Os connect to front-end MUXes, comparators, and display drivers on a single device. Non-volatile configuration means instruments are ready the moment power is applied. Industrial temperature rating suits rack-mounted environments without forced-air cooling restrictions.
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Engineering reference data for A42MX16-VQG100I — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A42MX16-1VQG100I | A42MX16-2VQG100I | A42MX16-VQG100A | A42MX16-VQG100M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-Pin VQFP/TQFP | 100-Pin VQFP - same | 100-Pin VQFP - same | 100-Pin VQFP - same | 100-Pin VQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 24000 | 24000 | 24000 | 24000 | 24000 |
| Logic Cells | 608 | 608 | 608 | 608 | 608 |
| User I/O | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Speed Grade | Standard | -1 (slowest) | -2 (faster) | Standard (automotive) | Standard (military) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | Automotive range | Military range |
| Core Voltage / I/O Voltage | 5 V core, 3.3V/5V I/O | 5 V core, 3.3V/5V I/O | 5 V core, 3.3V/5V I/O | 5 V core, 3.3V/5V I/O | 5 V core, 3.3V/5V I/O |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile antifuse configuration in a single chip (vs A42MX16-1VQG100I)
- Industrial temperature rating for harsh environments (vs A42MX16-3VQG100)
- Same footprint across screening grades (vs A42MX16-VQG100M)
Design Notes
The A42MX16 is one-time programmable antifuse silicon - once programmed, the design cannot be changed or read back. Freeze your design after full functional simulation, static timing analysis, and (where possible) prototype validation on the same device type. Ordering spare programmed units for each design revision is standard practice for MX-based production.
The 42MX family operates on a 5.0V core with 3.3V/5V I/O capability. Provide a clean 5V rail with local 0.1uF ceramic decoupling per supply pin group plus 10uF bulk capacitance. Antifuse FPGAs have low static current, but dynamic I/O switching current on 83 outputs can be significant - verify ground bounce with simultaneous-switching analysis when driving wide 5V buses.
The 100-pin VQFP has 0.5mm lead pitch requiring fine-pitch soldering; use a 0.5mm-pitch footprint per IPC-7351 conventions and inspect with magnification or X-ray. Route all VQFP supply pairs with short, wide traces. Since all A42MX16 VQG100 speed grades share this footprint, design the board once and accommodate any grade for procurement flexibility.
Compliance Information
EU RoHS Compliant and REACH Compliant per Abacus Technologies listing; DRC Conflict Free status listed as Undeterminable. AEC-Q100 variant (A42MX16-VQG100A) exists separately.
