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XC6SLX9-2TQG144C

XC6SLX9-2TQG144C

AMD
Spartan®-6 LX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 102 589824 9152 144-LQFP
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Overview

The XC6SLX9-2TQG144C is a member of the Xilinx Spartan-6 LX family, designed to provide a low-cost, high-performance solution for logic-heavy applications. This FPGA features 9,152 logic cells and supports a wide array of I/O standards, including LVDS and TMDS, making it suitable for high-speed digital interfacing. It operates with a core voltage of 1.2V and is packaged in a 144-pin TQFP for accessible PCB assembly.

Why Choose This Part

The Spartan-6 architecture offers a proven balance of low power consumption and high I/O flexibility with 102 available user I/O pins. Its support for multiple differential signaling standards and various memory interfaces like Mobile DDR makes it highly versatile for cost-sensitive embedded designs.

Applications

Industrial Communication Gateways
Implementing custom protocols and bridging between interfaces like SPI, I2C, and CAN-bus with deterministic timing.
Video Interface Conversion
Utilizing TMDS and LVDS support to bridge display signals or manage low-resolution video processing tasks.
Motor Control Algorithms
Executing high-speed PWM generation and encoder feedback processing that requires parallel execution.
Legacy System Integration
Acting as glue logic to interface modern microcontrollers with legacy 3.3V or high-pin-count parallel peripherals.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 102
Package / Case 144-LQFP
Total RAM Bits 589824
Voltage - Supply 1.14V ~ 1.26V
Number of LABs/CLBs 715
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 144-TQFP (20x20)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 9152

Getting Started

Development for this FPGA requires the Xilinx ISE Design Suite (specifically the WebPACK edition), as the Spartan-6 is not supported in the newer Vivado HLx versions. Hardware implementation is typically performed via the JTAG interface using a compatible programmer like the Xilinx Platform Cable USB II.

Also Consider

iCE40HX1K-VQ100 Lattice Semiconductor - Offers lower power consumption and is supported by fully open-source toolchains for simpler logic designs.
Intel MAX 10 FPGA Intel (Altera) - Provides integrated flash memory for instant-on capability and simplifies board design by eliminating external configuration PROMs.
Spartan-7 XC7S15 AMD (Xilinx) - A more modern migration path supported by the Vivado Design Suite with improved performance-per-watt.
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