A40MX02-FPLG44: Radiation-resistant and fusion-resistant FPGA
A40MX02-FPLG44
The A40MX02-FPLG44 is a radiation-resistant and fusion-resistant programmable gate array developed by Microchip Technology (formerly known as Actel). This MX series device is designed to ensure high reliability, long life, and radiation resistance, making it the ideal solution for applications in the space industry, satellites, defense, and industry.
Thanks to its fusion-resistant one-time programmable (OTP) structure, the A40MX02-FPLG44 ensures safe and immediate operation without external configuration memory, offering excellent flexibility against radiation-induced failures.
Technical data
Family: Actel MX
Logic features:
~2000 usable ports
160 switches
Input/output:
32 user input/output ports
Supports 3.3 V and 5 V logic levels
Integrated functions:
Clock control circuit
General addressing with fast internal linking
Configuration:
One-time programmable, melt-resistant (no reconfiguration required)
Immediate start
Package:
44-pin plastic chip carrier (PLCC) — FPLG44
Supply voltage:
5 V supply
Radiation resistance:
Total irradiation dose (TID): up to ~100 kilorad (according to test)
SEU (single event failure) immunity thanks to melt-resistant technology
Temperature range:
–55 °C to +125 °C (military and industrial versions available)
🔗 Product overview Microchip MX FPGA
Features
✅ Anti-aging technology and radiation resistance for use in space and defense applications
✅ Direct, non-volatile structure, no external configuration required
✅ One-time programmable (OTP) for secure, tamper-proof designs
✅ Low power consumption with 5-volt power supply
✅ Small PLCC-44 package for compact system designs
✅ Suitable for use in space, defense, and industrial environments
Applications of the A40MX02-FPLG44
Space and satellite systems
The A40MX02-FPLG44 is used in satellite systems, payload control modules, and space measurement instruments because it has the following features:
High radiation tolerance
Reliable and stable configuration
Safe and predictable operation in orbit
Defense and military electronics
In military systems, the FPGA supports the following:
secure communications
electronic warfare
aiming and control electronics
The tamper-proof and one-time programmable design ensures security in sensitive applications.
Industrial control systems
In critical industrial environments such as nuclear facilities or high radiation areas, the A40MX02 guarantees the following:
Stable control logic
Reliable sensor interface
Fault-tolerant control mechanisms
Medical equipment
In special medical equipment that operates close to radiation sources (e.g., X-ray machines or proton therapy equipment), the FPGA offers the following:
Robust control logic
Delay-free operation
Long radiation lifetime
Flight electronics systems
For flight control, navigation systems, and aircraft, the A40MX02-FPLG44 offers the following:
Powerful and predictable hardware logic
Resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiation
Long life cycle
Why purchase the A40MX02-FPLG44 from DRex Electronics?
DRex Electronics specializes in supplying highly reliable FPGAs, melt-proof devices, and radiation-hardened components, such as the A40MX02-FPLG44, for the space, defense, and industrial industries.
Why choose DRex?
✅ Access to melt-proof and radiation-hardened FPGA solutions
✅ ISO 9001-certified supply processes ensure full traceability
📦 Global supply for prototypes and complete production processes
💬 Expert support in component selection, project integration, and lifecycle management
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