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XC6SLX16-2FTG256C

XC6SLX16-2FTG256C

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Spartan®-6 LX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 186 589824 14579 256-LBGA
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Overview

The XC6SLX16-2FTG256C is a Spartan-6 LX FPGA designed for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications requiring a balance of logic density and connectivity. It features 14,579 logic cells, 576 Kb of internal block RAM, and 186 available I/O pins in a compact 256-ball FTBGA package. This device is optimized for low power consumption with support for hibernate and suspend modes.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA offers a robust set of integrated features including SDRAM memory controllers and enhanced mixed-mode clock management (MCMM) blocks. It provides engineers with a flexible I/O structure supporting various standards while maintaining a low-power 1.2V core supply voltage.

Applications

Industrial Networking
Implementing bridge and gateway functions for industrial Ethernet protocols such as EtherCAT and PROFINET using the integrated SelectIO technology.
Video Interface Conversion
Handling high-speed video data for DisplayPort or XAUI interfaces in professional AV equipment and digital signage.
Motor Control
Utilizing the dedicated DSP48A1 slices to perform high-speed arithmetic for multi-axis motor control loops.
PCI Express Endpoint
Developing PCIe-compatible endpoints for data acquisition cards and embedded system expansion.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 186
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 589824
Voltage - Supply 1.14V ~ 1.26V
Number of LABs/CLBs 1139
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FTBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 14579

Getting Started

Design entry is typically performed using Xilinx ISE Design Suite (version 14.7), as Spartan-6 devices are not supported in the newer Vivado toolchain. Developers can utilize JTAG for programming and debugging, and look for Spartan-6 development boards featuring the FTG256 footprint for hardware prototyping.

Also Consider

Spartan-7 XC7S15 AMD (Xilinx) - The 7-series successor offering better performance-per-watt and support in the modern Vivado Design Suite.
MachXO3LF-4300 Lattice Semiconductor - An alternative for low-power, instant-on applications featuring integrated non-volatile configuration memory.
Cyclone IV EP4CE15 Intel (Altera) - A comparable FPGA in terms of logic density and I/O count for cost-sensitive industrial designs.

Categories

FPGAs & CPLDs > Xilinx / AMD Audio & Video > Video Processing & Display