A54SX08A-PQG208A

Overview

The A54SX08A-PQG208A is an automotive-grade Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the Microsemi SX-A family. It features a sea-of-modules architecture with 12,000 system gates, 768 combinatorial cells, and 256 register cells. The device supports up to 130 user-programmable I/O pins in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP). It operates within an extended temperature range of -40°C to 125°C and utilizes a 0.22µ CMOS process technology. Internal performance reaches 250 MHz, supported by hardwired clock networks and segmented routing resources.

Feature Summary

• Automotive-grade reliability with operation across -40°C to 125°C
• Nonvolatile antifuse architecture providing inherent design security
• Hot-swap compliant I/Os allowing safe insertion without power sequencing
• Deterministic timing through DirectConnect and FastConnect routing

Applications

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

Procurement Notes

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Selection Notes

Select this component when high-temperature stability and nonvolatile configuration are required. The SX-A architecture offers deterministic timing suitable for complex state machines. Consider the 208-pin PQFP package constraints regarding board space and thermal management during the initial design phase.

Part Context

This device belongs to the Actel SX-A Automotive Family, which was integrated into Microsemi's portfolio following the acquisition of Actel Corporation. The SX-A series is characterized by its sea-of-modules architecture and antifuse-based nonvolatile memory, distinguishing it from SRAM-based FPGAs.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible devices within the same package include the A54SX16A-PQG208A and A54SX32A-PQG208A. These parts share the same pinout but offer higher gate counts and additional logic resources.