A54SX72A-1PQ208

Overview

The Microchip Technology A54SX72A-1PQ208 is a nonvolatile, single-chip Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the SX-A family. It features 108,000 system gates and 6,036 dedicated flip-flops within a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) package. The device supports mixed-voltage operation with 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V I/Os, offering up to 360 user-programmable pins. It operates at an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and utilizes 0.22 μm / 0.25 μm CMOS antifuse technology.

Feature Summary

• Supports hot-swappable I/O configurations for safe insertion into active systems without power sequencing requirements.
• Includes four quadrant clock networks (QCLK) capable of driving individual chip quadrants or grouped sections.
• Provides IEEE 1149.1 compliant boundary-scan testing via JTAG interface for diagnostic verification.

Applications

• High-performance logic integration requiring deterministic timing and fast signal propagation.
• Systems utilizing mixed-voltage interfaces across 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V domains.
• Applications necessitating secure, nonvolatile configuration without external bitstream memory.

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distribution channels. Confirm that the ordering suffix matches the required speed grade (-1) and industrial temperature range (I). Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations applicable to the specific manufacturing batch.

Selection Notes

Select this model when 108,000 system gates and four quadrant clocks are necessary. The -1 speed grade provides approximately 15% faster performance than standard variants. Verify that the 208-pin PQFP footprint aligns with the target PCB layout constraints.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Actel SX-A FPGA family, characterized by metal-to-metal programmable antifuse interconnects. The architecture utilizes a sea-of-modules design with DirectConnect and FastConnect routing resources to minimize signal propagation delays and maximize logic utilization efficiency.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible devices within the same series include the A54SX72A-FG256 and A54SX72A-TQ144. These alternatives offer identical logical capacity but differ in pin count and package type. Verify pin compatibility before substitution.