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XC7A50T-2CSG325C

XC7A50T-2CSG325C

AMD
Artix-7 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 150 2764800 52160 324-LFBGA, CSPBGA
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Overview

The XC7A50T-2CSG325C is a mid-range Artix-7 FPGA from AMD (formerly Xilinx) designed for power-efficient performance in high-speed applications. It features 52,160 logic cells, 120 DSP slices, and 2.7 Mbits of Block RAM, making it suitable for complex digital signal processing and interfacing tasks.

Why Choose This Part

This FPGA offers an optimal balance between logic density and power consumption, featuring a 1.0V core voltage and high-performance I/O capabilities. It includes an integrated 12-bit, 1 MSPS XADC for system monitoring and support for high-speed DDR3 memory interfaces.

Applications

Industrial Vision
High-speed image processing and sensor interface bridging for industrial camera systems.
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Leveraging 120 DSP slices for high-bandwidth modulation, demodulation, and filtering.
PCI Express Endpoints
Implementing Gen2 PCIe connectivity for data acquisition systems and high-speed peripherals.
Embedded Controllers
Utilizing MicroBlaze soft processors to manage complex control planes alongside custom hardware logic.

Key Specifications

Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 150
Package / Case 324-LFBGA, CSPBGA
Total RAM Bits 2764800
Voltage - Supply 0.95V ~ 1.05V
Number of LABs/CLBs 4075
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 324-CSPBGA (15x15)
Number of Logic Elements/Cells 52160

Getting Started

Development is primarily done using the Vivado Design Suite for synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation. Engineers often start with the Arty A7-50T development board to prototype logic before moving to custom hardware designs.

Also Consider

XC7A35T-1CSG325C AMD - A lower-cost alternative with 33,280 logic cells for designs that do not require the full capacity of the 50T variant.
Intel MAX 10 FPGA Intel - A competing FPGA featuring integrated flash memory for instant-on capability and single-supply operation.