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XC7A35T-2FTG256I

XC7A35T-2FTG256I

AMD
Artix-7 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 170 1843200 33280 256-LBGA
Active277 in stock

Overview

The XC7A35T-2FTG256I is a high-performance Artix-7 FPGA from AMD designed for power-sensitive applications requiring significant logic density and high-speed I/O. This industrial-grade device features 33,280 logic cells and 1,843,200 bits of total RAM, offering a cost-effective solution for throughput-heavy tasks in a compact 256-LBGA package.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA offers an excellent ratio of performance-per-watt with its 28nm architecture and supports advanced features like partial reconfiguration and built-in SEU detection. With 170 I/O pins and dedicated DSP48E1 slices, it provides the computational power necessary for complex signal processing while maintaining a small 17x17mm footprint.

Applications

Industrial Vision Systems
Utilizing 12-bit ADC channels and high-speed logic for real-time image processing and sensor interface bridging.
Protocol Conversion
Implementing custom high-speed bridges between PCIe Gen2, SPI, and UART interfaces in industrial automation hardware.
Secure Embedded Control
Leveraging 256-bit AES encryption and HMAC/SHA-256 authentication for secure boot and data protection in edge devices.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 170
Package / Case 256-LBGA
Total RAM Bits 1843200
Voltage - Supply 0.95V ~ 1.05V
Number of LABs/CLBs 2600
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 100degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 256-FTBGA (17x17)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 33280

Getting Started

Development is performed using the Vivado Design Suite from AMD, which supports hardware description languages like Verilog and VHDL. Engineers can implement the MicroBlaze soft processor core to combine FPGA flexibility with traditional C-based programming. Evaluation boards like the Arty A7 are commonly used for rapid prototyping with this silicon family.

XC7A35T Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number I/O Pins Package Temp Range Stock
XC7A35T-2FTG256I (this part) 170 LBGA-256 -40degC ~ 100degC .. 277
XC7A35T-1CSG324C (Xilinx) 210 LFBGA-324 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 807
XC7A35T-1CSG325C 150 LFBGA-324 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 495
XC7A35T-2FGG484I 250 BBGA-484 -40degC ~ 100degC .. 63
XC7A35T-1CSG324I 210 LFBGA-324 -40degC ~ 100degC .. 4
XC7A35T-1FGG484C 250 BBGA-484 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 15
XC7A35T-1CPG236C (AMD / Xilinx) 106 LFBGA-238 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) 68
Also available as: XC7A35T-1FTG256I, XC7A35T-1FTG256C, XC7A35T-3FGG484E, XC7A35T-L2CSG325E

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