XC7S50-1CSGA324C
Overview
The XC7S50-1CSGA324C is a Spartan-7 FPGA from AMD (formerly Xilinx) featuring 52,160 logic cells and 210 user I/O pins in a compact 15x15mm BGA package. It is designed for cost-sensitive applications that require high-performance logic throughput and versatile I/O connectivity without the overhead of high-speed transceivers. This device integrates 2.7 Mbits of Block RAM and dual 12-bit ADCs, making it suitable for complex control logic and sensor processing.
Why Choose This Part
This FPGA offers an optimal balance of logic density and power efficiency, with a standby current as low as 8.5mA at 48MHz for the core. The inclusion of integrated analog-to-digital converters and on-chip temperature/supply sensors reduces total bill of materials cost and PCB footprint. Furthermore, the 0.8mm pitch CSGA324 package provides high I/O density while remaining compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Development is centered around the Vivado Design Suite from AMD, which supports hardware description languages like VHDL and Verilog as well as the MicroBlaze soft processor core. For hardware evaluation, the Arty S7 development board is a common platform for prototyping Spartan-7 designs. Engineers should utilize the built-in XADC wizard to configure the analog inputs and the IP Catalog for rapid integration of FIFO and memory controller logic.
XC7S50 Family
| Part Number | Difference | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| XC7S50-1CSGA324I | I | 70 |
| XC7S50-1FTGB196C | FTGB196C | 273 |
| XC7S50-1FGGA484C (AMD / Xilinx) | FGGA484C | 172 |
Also Consider
AMD
- Offers similar logic density but includes high-speed GTP serial transceivers for applications requiring PCIe or Gigabit Ethernet.
AMD
- A pin-compatible alternative with 23,360 logic cells for designs that require the same physical footprint but have lower logic requirements.
