XC3S50A-4FT256C FPGA | Xilinx Spartan-3A Series | High-Performance

XC3S50A-4FT256C Overview

The XC3S50A-4FT256C is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Xilinx's Spartan-3A family. Designed for cost-sensitive and high-volume applications, this FPGA offers a balanced mix of performance, power efficiency, and affordability. It is ideal for a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and embedded systems.

Key Features:

• Logic Cells: 1,728 logic cells for implementing complex digital circuits.
• Memory: Up to 54 Kbits of block RAM and distributed RAM for data storage and buffering.
• I/O Pins: Provides up to 195 user I/O pins, supporting various I/O standards such as LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and more.
• Package: Comes in a 256-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FT256C) package, suitable for compact designs.
• Speed Grade: -4 speed grade, offering a balance between performance and power consumption.
• Power Supply: Core voltage of 1.2V with I/O voltages ranging from 1.2V to 3.3V, optimized for low-power operation.
• Clock Management: Features Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) for advanced clock management and synchronization.
• Configuration Options: Supports various configuration modes, including SPI and BPI flash memory interfaces.

Applications:

• Embedded Systems: Ideal for custom logic implementation in embedded devices.
• Industrial Control: Suitable for automation systems requiring reliable and efficient control logic.
• Consumer Electronics: Used in devices where cost-effectiveness and performance are crucial.
• Communication Systems: Facilitates signal processing and protocol bridging.
• Prototyping and Development: Excellent for testing and developing new digital designs before ASIC production.

XC3S50A-4FT256C FPGA | Xilinx Spartan-3A Series | High-Performance Specifications