A42MX16-VQ100A

The A42MX16-VQ100A is an IC component manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the low-power, high-density A42MX16 family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This overview will highlight the key features of this particular IC component. 1. FPGA architecture: The A42MX16-VQ100A is built on a versatile FPGA architecture, allowing for highly configurable and adaptable digital logic circuits. It offers significant advantages over traditional application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) due to its reprogrammability. 2. Logic capacity: This FPGA has a logic capacity of 1600 usable macrocells with 3200 equivalent logic gates. Macrocells are programmable functional elements used to design complex logic circuits. The A42MX16-VQ100A's generous logic capacity makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. 3. I/O pins: The IC component provides 96 I/O (input/output) pins, allowing for seamless integration with external devices. These pins act as communication channels between the FPGA and the external world, facilitating data transfer and control signals. 4. Speed and performance: The A42MX16-VQ100A operates at high speeds, with maximum system frequency reaching up to 250 MHz. It supports advanced features like pin-to-pin delay matching and clock domain crossing, enabling efficient signaling and synchronization within complex systems. 5. Memory resources: It offers various memory resources, including dual-port SRAM and distributed RAM