A54SX32A-BGG329M - SX-A FPGA 32K Gates 329-BBGA | Microchip
MPN: A54SX32A-BGG329M β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $128.5 | $128.50 |
| 10 | $121.9 | $1,219.00 |
| 100 | $112.4 | $11,240.00 |
| 500 | $104.8 | $52,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $97.6 | $97,600.00 |
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A54SX32A-BGG329M Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | SX-A |
| Logic Technology | Antifuse FPGA (CMOS) |
| System Gates | 32,000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 1,800 cells |
| Process Technology | 0.25um / 0.22um CMOS |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.25 V to 5.25 V |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 238 MHz |
| Number of I/O | 249 |
| Package | 329-BBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C (TC) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Lead-Free Status | Lead-free (per Kynix listing) |
| Programming Type | One-Time Programmable (antifuse), non-volatile |
| Supplier Device Package | 329-BBGA |
A54SX32A-BGG329M 329-bbga Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for A54SX32A-BGG329M (329-bbga 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 A54SX32A-BGG329M.
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
A54SX32A-BGG329M is suitable for 6 applications: Military and Avionics Systems, Industrial Automation and Control, Communications Equipment, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy Design Sustainment, Secure and Instant-On Embedded Systems.
Military and Avionics Systems
The A54SX32A-BGG329M's -55C to +125C military temperature rating and non-volatile antifuse fabric make it a proven fit for avionics control modules, radar interface logic, and defense-grade data handlers. Because the configuration is hard-programmed into the antifuse array, the design is immune to bitstream extraction from external configuration memories and powers up instantly without a boot sequence - often a certification requirement. At 32,000 gates and 249 I/Os, the device absorbs glue logic, bus interfaces, and sequencers that would otherwise occupy many discrete parts, improving reliability in vibration-prone platforms. Designers should close timing at the 238 MHz ceiling with margin, as military temperature corners reduce speed.
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Industrial Automation and Control
In factory automation controllers, motor-drive interface cards, and PLC I/O modules, the A54SX32A-BGG329M consolidates address decoding, bus bridging, and state-machine logic into one 32K-gate antifuse device. The sea-of-modules architecture delivers deterministic, ASIC-like timing that simplifies certification of deterministic I/O scan cycles, and instant-on operation means the FPGA is active before the host microcontroller begins initialization - useful for safety interlocks. With 249 user I/Os and a wide supply tolerance, it interfaces readily with 2.5V-5V legacy logic families common on industrial backplanes. Antifuse one-time programming also protects proprietary control firmware from cloning on the factory floor.
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Communications Equipment
Line cards, backplane controllers, and protocol adapters in telecom and datacom equipment use the A54SX32A-BGG329M for framing logic, multiplexers, and status aggregation. The 238 MHz maximum toggle rate supports STM-1-class and fast parallel bus interfaces, while the 0.25um CMOS process keeps static current low for high-density racks. The 329-ball BBGA with 249 I/Os provides enough pins to bridge multiple parallel buses simultaneously, reducing the need for external transceivers. Because the antifuse configuration is permanent, service providers gain tamper resistance for embedded protocol logic - a consideration in carrier-grade hardware where firmware integrity is audited.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments, automated test equipment (ATE), and data-acquisition front ends leverage the A54SX32A-BGG329M as a deterministic timing and trigger engine. Antifuse FPGAs contribute no configuration-load jitter at power-up and offer stable, ASIC-like propagation delays across the 1,800-cell fabric, which simplifies calibration of trigger skew across channels. The -55C to +125C range allows deployment in environmental test chambers where the instrument itself must track extreme temperatures. Designers pair the FPGA with precision ADCs and use the 249 I/Os for channel multiplexing, handshaking, and IEEE-style instrument bus interfaces, consolidating control logic that would otherwise require several MSI devices.
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Legacy Design Sustainment
Many avionics, defense, and industrial programs designed in the late 1990s and 2000s standardized on SX-A antifuse FPGAs. The A54SX32A-BGG329M and its pin-compatible speed/temperature siblings allow program offices to sustain these designs without PCB rework: the 329-ball footprint, pin map, and programming flow remain consistent across A54SX32A-BGG329, -I, -M, -1, and -2 grades. Because the bitstream is compiled per device grade, only design re-verification (timing re-closure against the chosen speed grade) is required, not a re-layout. XAIPART stocks multiple footprint-identical variants to bridge allocation gaps in long-life programs.
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Secure and Instant-On Embedded Systems
Applications that must be operational within microseconds of power application - cryptographic key management, security interlocks, and gatekeeper logic on secure enclosures - benefit from the A54SX32A-BGG329M's non-volatile antifuse configuration. Unlike SRAM FPGAs that load a bitstream from external flash over milliseconds (leaving a window of vulnerability), the SX-A fabric is live immediately, and its programmed interconnect cannot be read back. The 2.5V core with 2.25V-5.25V sourcing tolerance simplifies integration into mixed-voltage secure boards, and the 32K-gate capacity is sufficient for algorithmic front-end filtering, access-control state machines, and tamper-response sequencing.
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Engineering reference data for A54SX32A-BGG329M β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | A54SX32A-1BGG329 | A54SX32A-BGG329I | A54SX32A-2BGG329I | A54SX32A-2BGG329M | A54SX32A-FBGG329M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 329-BBGA | 329-BBGA - same | 329-BBGA - same | 329-BBGA - same | 329-BBGA - same | 329-BBGA - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Actel/Microsemi) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| System Gates | 32,000 gates | 32,000 gates | 32,000 gates | 48,000 gates | 48,000 gates | 48,000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 1,800 cells | 1,800 cells | 1,800 cells | 2,880 cells | 2,880 cells | 2,880 cells |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 238 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | 313 MHz | 313 MHz | 172 MHz |
| User I/O | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Operating Temperature | -55C to +125C | Commercial grade | Industrial grade | Industrial grade | -55C to +125C | Military grade |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Packaging | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Non-volatile antifuse fabric - no external configuration device (vs SRAM-based FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx/Altera equivalents))
- Full military temperature range (vs A54SX32A-BGG329I)
- Higher speed at same gate count (vs A54SX32A-FBGG329M)
- Trade-off: lower logic capacity in same package (vs A54SX32A-2BGG329M)
Design Notes
The A54SX32A core runs from a 2.5V supply; sourcing data indicates a 2.25V-5.25V tolerance range, but consult the SX-A datasheet for per-rail (VCCA, VCCI) limits before applying the full range. Antifuse FPGAs draw very low static current, so dynamic switching current dominates. Provide a solid ground plane under the 329-ball array and decouple each supply ball with at least one 0.1uF ceramic plus bulk 10uF capacitance placed within 5 mm of the package. Verify worst-case ICC against your design's toggle rate using the manufacturer's power estimation spreadsheet.
Antifuse FPGAs are one-time programmable: a design change requires new physical devices and reprogramming. Always complete full functional verification and static timing analysis in the manufacturer's design tools before committing silicon. Additionally, speed grades matter - a bitstream targeting the standard grade must be re-verified if you substitute a -1 or -2 device, since timing numbers differ. Keep the unprogrammed devices in ESD-safe, moisture-controlled storage per the package's handling requirements.
The 329-ball BGA uses a 1.27 mm ball pitch per related sourcing data, allowing conventional 0.15 mm via-in-pad or dogbone fanout on 4-6 layer boards. Route high-frequency I/O first, keep stub lengths short, and reserve inner layers for uninterrupted ground. Follow the datasheet ball map exactly when creating the footprint; the 249 I/O positions are fixed by the manufacturer. Reflow profile must match the BGA solder-ball alloy specified in the datasheet for the selected date code.
Compliance Information
Kynix listing identifies the A54SX32A-BGG329M as LEAD FREE. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
