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XC6SLX9-2CSG225C

XC6SLX9-2CSG225C

AMD
Spartan®-6 LX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 160 589824 9152 225-LFBGA, CSPBGA
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Overview

The XC6SLX9-2CSG225C is a member of the Spartan-6 LX family, offering a balance of low power consumption and high logic density with 9,152 logic cells. This FPGA features integrated memory controllers and DSP48A1 slices, making it suitable for cost-sensitive applications requiring hardware acceleration and versatile I/O connectivity.

Why Choose This Part

This device provides 576 KB of internal RAM and specialized DSP slices to handle arithmetic-heavy workloads without an external processor. It features advanced power management modes like Hibernate and Suspend to minimize thermal dissipation in compact 225-BGA enclosures.

Applications

Industrial Networking
Implementing custom protocols like EtherCAT or PROFINET using the 160 available I/O and low-latency logic.
Video Bridging
Utilizing SelectIO technology to interface between different display standards like DisplayPort or LVDS.
Motor Control
Leveraging DSP48A1 slices for high-speed PWM generation and complex feedback loop processing.
Embedded Vision
Processing sensor data in real-time for camera-based systems requiring dedicated logic for image filtering.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 160
Package / Case 225-LFBGA, CSPBGA
Total RAM Bits 589824
Voltage - Supply 1.14V ~ 1.26V
Number of LABs/CLBs 715
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 225-CSPBGA (13x13)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 9152

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through the Xilinx ISE Design Suite (note that Spartan-6 is not supported in Vivado). Engineers typically use the Xilinx Platform Cable USB II for JTAG programming and can leverage the built-in oscillator and CRC blocks for system-level reliability.

Also Consider

iCE40-HX8K Lattice Semiconductor - Lower power alternative with open-source toolchain support for less complex logic requirements.
MAX 10 10M08 Intel - Instant-on functionality with integrated flash memory and analog-to-digital converters.