XC7A50T-1CSG324C

Overview

The XC7A50T-1CSG324C is a member of the AMD (formerly Xilinx) Artix-7 family, designed for high-performance-per-watt in cost-sensitive applications. It features 52,160 logic cells and over 2.7 Mbits of Block RAM, making it suitable for complex digital signal processing and high-speed interfacing. The 324-pin CSPBGA package provides 210 user I/O in a compact 15x15mm footprint.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA offers a balanced ratio of logic resources to I/O count with a maximum clock frequency of 741 MHz. It includes integrated features like an XADC for monitoring 17 analog channels and built-in FIFO logic to simplify memory management. The architecture is optimized for low power consumption while maintaining DDR3 interface support up to 1,866 Mb/s.

Applications

Getting Started

Development is performed using the Vivado Design Suite from AMD, which supports HDL synthesis and simulation. For hardware evaluation, consider the Arty A7 development board which features Artix-7 silicon and standardized headers. Designers should use the XADC and DSP48E1 slices to maximize the efficiency of analog sensing and math-heavy algorithms.

XC7A50T Family

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Also Consider

XC7A35T-1CSG324C AMD - Lower cost alternative with 33,280 logic cells for designs with reduced processing requirements.

XC7A100T-1CSG324C AMD - Drop-in compatible upgrade providing 101,440 logic cells and significantly more Block RAM.