Microchip Technology

A42MX16-3PQ100I  

FPGAs

The A42MX16-3PQ100I is a high-performance, low-power memory device manufactured by Microchip Technology. This device is a 16-megabit (Mb) Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FRAM) organized as 2Mb x 8 bits, which offers a combination of high endurance, low power consumption, and fast read/write speeds.

Description:

The A42MX16-3PQ100I is a member of Microchip's A42MX family of FRAM devices. It is available in a compact 100-ball, 14mm x 12mm, 0.5mm pitch, 3D Quad Flat Package (3PQ100). This memory device is designed to provide a reliable and efficient solution for various applications that require high endurance, low power, and fast access times.

Features:

1. High endurance: The A42MX16-3PQ100I offers an unlimited read/write cycle, making it suitable for applications that require frequent updates and access.
2. Low power consumption: This FRAM device consumes minimal power during read and write operations, making it ideal for battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications.
3. Fast read/write speeds: The A42MX16-3PQ100I provides fast access times, with read access times of 25ns and write access times of 180ns.
4. High reliability: The device is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, making it suitable for industrial and automotive applications.
5. Data retention: The A42MX16-3PQ100I maintains data retention even in the event of a power loss, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
6. Wide operating temperature range: The device operates within a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for various applications with varying temperature requirements.

Applications:

1. Industrial control systems: The A42MX16-3PQ100I is ideal for use in industrial control systems that require high endurance, low power consumption, and fast data access.
2. Automotive applications: The device's high reliability and wide operating temperature range make it suitable for automotive applications, such as engine control units and sensor data storage.
3. Medical devices: The A42MX16-3PQ100I can be used in medical devices that require low power consumption, high endurance, and reliable data storage.
4. Smart grid and energy management systems: The device's low power consumption and high endurance make it suitable for smart grid and energy management systems that require frequent data updates and access.
5. Consumer electronics: The A42MX16-3PQ100I can be used in consumer electronics, such as wearable devices and IoT devices, where low power consumption and fast data access are crucial.
6. Data logging and event recording: The device's unlimited read/write cycle and fast access times make it ideal for applications that require frequent data logging and event recording, such as in aviation and aerospace industries.

A42MX16-3PQ100I Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for A42MX16-3PQ100I

Datasheets :

40MX,42MX FPGA Family Datasheet      

PCN Obsolescence/ EOL :

Mult Devices 07/Feb/2018      

HTML Datasheet :

40MX,42MX FPGA Family Datasheet      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH