A54SX72A-2PQ208

Overview

The A54SX72A-2PQ208 is an industrial-grade FPGA from the SX-A family, housed in a 208-pin PQFP package. It provides 108,000 system gates and supports up to 360 user I/Os. The device operates within a voltage range of 2.25V to 5.25V and functions reliably between -40°C and +85°C. It features 6,036 logic modules, including dedicated flip-flops, and includes four quadrant clocks for optimized routing.

Feature Summary

• Supports mixed-voltage operation with 5 V input tolerance and drive strength across 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V domains.
• Features hot-swap compliant I/Os that tristate during power-up/down without requiring supply voltage sequencing.
• Includes boundary-scan testing capabilities compliant with IEEE Standard 1149.1 (JTAG) for diagnostic verification.

Applications

• High-performance digital signal processing systems
• Industrial control applications requiring mixed-voltage interfaces
• Hot-swappable hardware configurations

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Microchip documentation to confirm temperature grade and packaging compliance. Confirm RoHS status and lead-free availability through authorized distributors or manufacturer channels prior to procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this component when high gate density and deterministic timing are required. The -2 speed grade offers approximately 25% faster performance than standard grades. Ensure the design utilizes the available quadrant clocks if complex global routing is necessary.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Actel SX-A family of antifuse FPGAs. It represents a nonvolatile single-chip solution designed for low-power, high-performance applications using 0.22 μm / 0.25 μm CMOS process technology.

Replacement Considerations

Check for updated Microchip Technology equivalents in the Axcelerator or PolarFire families. Verify pinout compatibility and resource utilization before substituting with other SX-A variants like the A54SX32A.

FAQ

What clock resources are unique to the A54SX72A?

The A54SX72A provides four quadrant clocks (QCLKA, QCLKB, QCLKC, and QCLKD) in addition to two routed global clocks and one hardwired clock.

How does the device handle power-up sequences?

The device is power-up/down friendly, allowing VCCA and VCCI to be powered in any order without sequencing requirements.