A54SX08A-FG144A

Overview

The A54SX08A-FG144A is an automotive-grade Field Programmable Gate Array from the SX-A family, manufactured by Microsemi. It features a sea-of-modules architecture with 12,000 typical system gates and 768 combinatorial cells. The device operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C and utilizes a 0.22µ CMOS process technology. It supports up to 111 user-programmable I/Os in the 144-pin Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array package. Key electrical specifications include a maximum internal clock frequency of 250 MHz and a typical CLB combinatorial delay of 1.7 ns.

Feature Summary

• Automotive-grade reliability with extended temperature support (-40°C to 125°C)
• Nonvolatile antifuse architecture providing deterministic performance and high security
• Hot-swap compliant I/Os allowing safe insertion into active systems without power sequencing
• Integrated Boundary Scan Testing (BST) compliant with IEEE 1149.1 for diagnostic capabilities

Applications

• In-cabin telematics systems
• Automobile interconnect applications
• Performance-intensive embedded logic control

Procurement Notes

Verify that the specific ordering suffix matches the required package type and lead-free status. Confirm the temperature grade corresponds to the automotive specification. Ensure the design tool version supports the SX-A family for proper synthesis and place-and-route implementation.

Selection Notes

Select this component when designing for harsh automotive environments requiring nonvolatile configuration. Consider the gate count and I/O availability relative to the 144-pin FBGA footprint. Evaluate the need for hot-swap capability and boundary scan testing during the initial architecture phase.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Actel SX-A Automotive Family FPGAs, which are designed for high-performance applications in the automotive sector. The family includes variants with different gate counts and package options, all sharing the same underlying sea-of-modules architecture and antifuse programming technology.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the SX-A family include the A54SX16A, A54SX32A, and A54SX72A in the FG144 package, provided higher capacity is acceptable. Verify that any substitute maintains the same automotive temperature grade and speed grade requirements.