AMD XC2S200-5PQ208C

Overview

XC2S200-5PQ208C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-II family FPGA with 200,000 system gates, 117 I/O pins, and 5 ns logic delay, configured in a 208-pin PQFP package for embedded control and interface bridging applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC2S200-5PQ208C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include logic density, I/O count, speed grade (-5), and PQFP thermal and routing constraints in industrial control and communication subsystem designs.

Technical Context

The XC2S200-5PQ208C implements configurable logic blocks (CLBs) with four-input LUTs and flip-flops, supports SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, and PCI, and features dedicated carry logic for high-speed arithmetic. It includes block RAM (176 Kbits) and DLL-based clock management for internal clock skew reduction.

Configuration is performed via serial PROM or JTAG boundary-scan; it lacks on-chip flash and requires external configuration memory. The -5 speed grade guarantees timing performance up to 200 MHz for critical paths under worst-case commercial conditions (0°C to 70°C).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ208 is a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack with gull-wing leads, 28 mm × 28 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, and JEDEC MO-137AC compliance. Thermal resistance (θ_JA) is 36°C/W.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based logic implementation applications.

Compared with XC2S150-5PQ208C, the XC2S200-5PQ208C delivers 33% more logic resources for complex control logic; versus XC3S200-4PQ208C, it offers faster timing closure at -5 grade but lacks newer features like enhanced DSP slices and larger RAM blocks.

Availability

XC2S200-5PQ208C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, communications infrastructure, and test equipment requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XC2S200-5PQ208C includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

AMD acquired Xilinx in 2022 and now develops adaptive computing platforms including FPGAs, MPSoCs, and ACAPs for high-performance embedded and datacenter applications.

The Spartan-II product line was designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications requiring moderate logic density, fast I/O, and predictable timing - especially in industrial control and communications edge devices.

FAQ

What is the configuration method supported by XC2S200-5PQ208C?

The XC2S200-5PQ208C supports master serial, slave serial, and JTAG configuration modes. It requires external configuration PROM (e.g., XCF02S) or a microcontroller-driven bitstream load. JTAG is used for boundary-scan testing and in-system programming. The XC2S200-5PQ208C does not include on-chip nonvolatile configuration memory.

Does XC2S200-5PQ208C support 5 V tolerant I/O?

No, the XC2S200-5PQ208C does not support 5 V tolerant I/O. Its I/O banks operate at 3.3 V or 2.5 V only, and applying 5 V to any pin may cause permanent damage. Level-shifting circuitry is required when interfacing with 5 V logic. This limitation applies to all Spartan-II devices, including the XC2S200-5PQ208C.

What is the maximum operating frequency of XC2S200-5PQ208C?

The XC2S200-5PQ208C has a -5 speed grade, guaranteeing a maximum internal clock frequency of 200 MHz for critical paths under worst-case commercial conditions (0°C to +70°C). Actual achievable frequency depends on design topology, routing, and resource utilization. The XC2S200-5PQ208C achieves this via 5 ns CLB propagation delay and DLL-based clock deskew.

Can XC2S200-5PQ208C be reprogrammed in-system?

Yes, the XC2S200-5PQ208C supports in-system programming via its IEEE 1149.1 JTAG port. Configuration bitstream can be reloaded without power cycling, enabling field updates and debug iteration. However, the XC2S200-5PQ208C loses configuration on power loss and requires external memory or host controller reload - it is SRAM-based, not flash-based.

Is XC2S200-5PQ208C RoHS compliant?

The XC2S200-5PQ208C is RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU. It uses lead-free solder terminations and halogen-free molding compound. This compliance applies to all commercial-grade PQFP packages shipped after Q3 2006. The XC2S200-5PQ208C meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL-3).