A54SX16P-2TQG176I - 16K Gate SX FPGA 320MHz TQFP-176 | Microchip
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| 100 | $51.2 | $5,120.00 |
| 500 | $46.5 | $23,250.00 |
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View Datasheet →A54SX16P-2TQG176I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | SX (Axcelerator predecessor antifuse FPGA family) |
| System Gates | 16000 |
| Logic Cells | 924 |
| LABs / CLBs | 1452 |
| Maximum Frequency | 320 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.35 um CMOS |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal) |
| I/O Voltage Support | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Number of I/O | 147 |
| Number of Pins | 176 |
| Package | 176-pin TQFP (TQG176, JESD-30 S-PQFP-G176) |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Programmability | One-time programmable (antifuse) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Lead-free per G suffix in ordering code |
A54SX16P-2TQG176I 176-pin tqfp (tqg176, jesd-30 s-pqfp-g176) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A54SX16P-2TQG176I (176-pin tqfp (tqg176, jesd-30 s-pqfp-g176) package) with 176 pins. 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 A54SX16P-2TQG176I.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 176 pins (digital package)
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
A54SX16P-2TQG176I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Control, Communications and Networking Interfaces, High-Reliability and Aerospace-Derived Systems, Test and Measurement Equipment, Embedded Control and Glue Logic Consolidation, Power Management and Sequencing Supervision.
Industrial Automation Control
The A54SX16P-2TQG176I fits industrial automation because its industrial temperature rating, 147 user I/O, and 320 MHz class logic cover PLC I/O scanning, motor control state machines, and sensor interfacing. The sea-of-modules architecture delivers deterministic interconnect delays, simplifying timing closure for fixed-cycle control loops. Used to consolidate glue logic, bus interfaces, and counters, it replaces dozens of discrete 74-series devices, reducing board area and power. Its one-time-programmable antifuse configuration cannot be corrupted by noise-induced single-event upsets of SRAM configuration memory, an important reliability benefit on electrically noisy factory floors near drives and contactors.
Recommended
Communications and Networking Interfaces
In communications equipment, the A54SX16P-2TQG176I serves as a protocol bridge and line-card glue logic device. The -2 speed grade supports the 320 MHz toggle capability needed for parallel data framing, clock-domain crossing FIFOs, and serial shift logic, while 147 I/O pins accommodate wide parallel backplanes. The 3.3V core with 5V-tolerant I/O eases integration with legacy telecom line cards. Because the antifuse configuration is permanent, the design is immune to configuration-bit corruption and resists reverse engineering, a consideration for network equipment vendors protecting proprietary framing algorithms deployed in the field.
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High-Reliability and Aerospace-Derived Systems
The A54SX16P antifuse family is a common choice in high-reliability industrial and aerospace-derived programs. One-time-programmable antifuse technology eliminates configuration storage devices, reducing BOM count and removing the most common SEU failure point of SRAM FPGAs. The I temperature suffix and mature 0.35 um CMOS process provide well-characterized behavior across temperature and over long mission durations. Designers typically use the device for telemetry formatting, redundancy voting logic, and power sequencing supervision, where the 16K gate capacity is sufficient and design data security after programming is mandatory for program qualification.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Bench and rack instrumentation uses the A54SX16P-2TQG176I for trigger generation, counter/timer functions, and bus interfacing (GPIB, RS-232/485 framing) behind the front-end. The 924 cells provide enough capacity for multi-channel edge detectors and timestamping logic, while the 320 MHz class performance supports high-resolution event timing. The 176-pin TQFP with 0.5 mm class lead pitch is hand-solderable for prototype rework, valuable in low-volume instruments. Deterministic antifuse interconnect means measured trigger latency is stable unit-to-unit, supporting instrument calibration repeatability across production runs.
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Embedded Control and Glue Logic Consolidation
For embedded controllers, the A54SX16P-2TQG176I consolidates address decoding, wait-state generation, interrupt prioritization, and level-conversion bridges between a host CPU and peripherals. The 3.3V/5V tolerant I/O mix lets it interface legacy 5V buses directly, a frequent requirement when reviving mature platforms without a full redesign. The 16K gate capacity covers these functions plus DMA handshake logic with headroom. Because the configuration is permanent, firmware teams treat the FPGA as fixed hardware, simplifying configuration management: no boot-time bitstream download, no configuration flash to program or fail in the field.
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Power Management and Sequencing Supervision
Multi-rail systems use the A54SX16P-2TQG176I as a sequencing and supervisor engine: its I/O monitor power-good signals, drive enable pins of regulators, and implement reset trees with programmable delay counters. The 3.0V to 3.6V supply range matches standard 3.3V rails, and the antifuse programming ensures the sequencing behavior is locked and auditable, which simplifies safety reviews. Deterministic logic delays support precise rail-to-rail delay windows, while the 147 I/O allow supervision of many independent rails on dense boards such as baseband cards and industrial drives, replacing several dedicated supervisor ICs.
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Engineering reference data for A54SX16P-2TQG176I — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A54SX16-2TQG176I | A54SX16P-1TQG176I | A54SX16P-2TQG176 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 176-TQFP (TQG176) | 176-TQFP - same | 176-TQFP - same | 176-TQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 16000 | 16000 | 16000 | 16000 |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 |
| Maximum Frequency | 320 MHz | 320 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | 320 MHz |
| User I/O | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.3 V class | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | Industrial (I) | Commercial |
| Programmability | Antifuse, one-time programmable | Antifuse, one-time programmable | Antifuse, one-time programmable | Antifuse, one-time programmable |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest standard speed grade in the SX16 TQFP-176 family (vs A54SX16P-1TQG176I)
- Industrial temperature rating for extended environments (vs A54SX16P-2TQG176)
- P-suffix antifuse variant benefits (vs A54SX16-2TQG176I)
Design Notes
Supply the A54SX16P-2TQG176I core from a clean 3.3V rail within the 3.0V to 3.6V range. Decouple each VCC/VCCA pin pair with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus bulk 10 uF per power domain. Power is design-dependent, so run Microchip Libero SoC power analysis with your actual toggle rates; do not assume worst-case datasheet numbers. Estimated: a mid-density design toggling at moderate rates typically draws a few tens of mA at 3.3V, but verify per design.
The 176-pin TQFP uses fine lead pitch, so specify a solder-mask-defined land pattern per the package mechanical drawing and inspect for bridging after reflow. Route unused I/O as inputs with internal pull-up/down assignment in Libero SoC, or tie to defined levels on the board. Keep high-speed clock traces short and referenced to a solid ground plane; the 320 MHz class toggle capability makes sloppy clock routing a real EMI risk. Use 0.5 mm-class pitch breakout via fanout only where unavoidable under the package.
This is a one-time-programmable antifuse FPGA: a bitstream cannot be corrected after programming. Complete full simulation and static timing analysis in Libero SoC, and program a pilot lot for functional verification before committing production quantity, because misprogrammed units are unrecoverable. Also, do not interchange the P and non-P variants blindly in certification-controlled programs - re-verify timing and programming qualification, and confirm the I temperature suffix matches your environmental requirement.
Compliance Information
Lead-free and RoHS status inferred from the G suffix (TQG176) and 'LEAD FREE' labeling in distributor listings; confirm with the official Microchip product page certificate.
