A42MX16-1TQG176M

Product Overview

Category

The A42MX16-1TQG176M belongs to the category of programmable logic devices (PLDs).

Use

This PLD is designed for use in various electronic systems, including consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, industrial automation, and automotive applications.

Characteristics

• High-performance programmable logic device
• Offers flexibility and versatility in system design
• Provides efficient integration of complex digital circuits
• Supports rapid prototyping and development cycles

Package

The A42MX16-1TQG176M comes in a compact 176-pin quad flat package (QFP), which ensures easy integration into circuit boards.

Essence

The essence of this PLD lies in its ability to provide reconfigurable logic functions, allowing designers to implement custom digital circuits without the need for dedicated hardware components.

Packaging/Quantity

The A42MX16-1TQG176M is typically packaged in reels or trays, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tray.

Specifications

• Logic Cells: 16,000
• Maximum Frequency: 200 MHz
• I/O Pins: 176
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Programmable Interconnect Points: 32,768
• Embedded Memory: 512 Kbits
• JTAG Boundary Scan Support: Yes

Detailed Pin Configuration

The A42MX16-1TQG176M has a total of 176 pins, each serving a specific purpose in the device's operation. The pin configuration is as follows:

(Pin Number) - (Pin Name) - (Function)

1 - VCCIO - Power supply for I/O banks

2 - GND - Ground reference

3 - TDI - Test data input for JTAG boundary scan

4 - TDO - Test data output for JTAG boundary scan

5 - TMS - Test mode select for JTAG boundary scan

6 - TCK - Test clock input for JTAG boundary scan

7 - VCC - Power supply for the device core

8 - GND - Ground reference

...

(Continued for all 176 pins)

Functional Features

• High-speed performance: The A42MX16-1TQG176M operates at a maximum frequency of 200 MHz, enabling rapid execution of complex digital operations.
• Reconfigurable logic: This PLD allows designers to modify and reprogram the logic functions as per their requirements, facilitating flexibility in system design.
• Embedded memory: With 512 Kbits of embedded memory, the A42MX16-1TQG176M can store intermediate results and configuration data, enhancing overall system performance.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Versatile integration: The A42MX16-1TQG176M can be seamlessly integrated into various electronic systems, offering design flexibility.
• Rapid prototyping: Its reconfigurable nature enables quick prototyping and development cycles, reducing time-to-market.
• Cost-effective solution: By eliminating the need for dedicated hardware components, this PLD helps reduce overall system costs.

Disadvantages

• Learning curve: Utilizing the full potential of the A42MX16-1TQG176M may require a learning curve for designers unfamiliar with programmable logic devices.
• Limited I/O pins: With 176 I/O pins, the device may have limitations in applications requiring a large number of external connections.

Working Principles

The A42MX16-1TQG176M utilizes a combination of look-up tables (LUTs), flip-flops, and programmable interconnect points to implement custom logic functions. These elements are interconnected through configurable routing resources, allowing designers to create complex digital circuits.

Upon configuration, the PLD operates based on the programmed logic functions and interconnections, executing the desired operations as per the system requirements.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The A42MX16-1TQG176M finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, gaming consoles, and multimedia devices for efficient signal processing and control.
2. Telecommunications Equipment: Employed in network routers, switches, and base stations for high-speed data processing and protocol handling.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial control systems for real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing processes.
4. Automotive Applications: Utilized in automotive electronics for engine management, driver assistance systems, and infotainment systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. A42MX09-1PQG100M: Similar to the A42MX16-1TQG176M but with a lower number of logic cells (9,000) and I/O pins (100).
2. A42MX24-1PQG208