AMD XC2S200-5PQG208I

Overview

XC2S200-5PQG208I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-II family FPGA with 200,000 system gates, 4,992 logic cells, 176 I/O pins, and 5 ns CLB propagation delay. It integrates configurable logic blocks, distributed RAM, and dedicated carry logic for arithmetic functions, targeting high-volume embedded control and interface bridging applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC2S200-5PQG208I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O count, CLB delay, system gate density, internal RAM capacity, and PQFP-208 package compatibility in space-constrained industrial controllers.

Technical Context

The XC2S200-5PQG208I implements a fine-grained, SRAM-based architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs) containing two 4-input LUTs and flip-flops, supporting synchronous design with global clock routing and up to four user-defined clocks. It supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing and in-system configuration via serial PROM or microprocessor interface.

It features 112 kbits of total block RAM (distributed across 128 x 18-bit RAM blocks), supports LVCMOS/LVTTL I/O standards, and operates over industrial temperature range (–40°C to +85°C) with core voltage of 2.5 V ±0.1 V and I/O voltage up to 3.3 V.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQG208 refers to a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch, 28 × 28 mm body size, and exposed thermal pad. Pinout is defined per Xilinx DS002 v2.5 (Spartan-II Data Sheet).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC2S200-5PQG208I, XC2S150-5PQ208C offers lower cost but sacrifices logic capacity and temperature resilience, while XC3S200-4PQ208I delivers architectural improvements and broader I/O support at the expense of configuration compatibility and legacy toolchain dependency.

Availability

XC2S200-5PQG208I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion control, legacy interface bridging, and medical imaging front-end applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for XC2S200-5PQG208I 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 oversees the Spartan FPGA product line, originally developed for cost-sensitive, high-volume programmable logic applications.

The Spartan-II family, including XC2S200-5PQG208I, was designed for embedded control, interface adaptation, and digital signal preprocessing where gate density, I/O flexibility, and industrial temperature operation are critical.

FAQ

What is the core voltage requirement for XC2S200-5PQG208I?

The XC2S200-5PQG208I requires a nominal 2.5 V ±0.1 V core supply (VCCINT) delivered to dedicated power pins. This voltage powers the internal logic array and CLBs. Deviation beyond tolerance risks timing violations or configuration instability. Decoupling capacitors must be placed adjacent to VCCINT pins per Xilinx layout guidelines to suppress switching noise.

Does XC2S200-5PQG208I support in-system programming via JTAG?

Yes, XC2S200-5PQG208I fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for both programming and debugging. The TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins enable configuration bitstream loading, device ID readback, and internal logic state observation without requiring external configuration PROMs. JTAG mode is enabled by pulling PROGRAM_B high during power-up.

How many I/O banks does XC2S200-5PQG208I have, and what voltage levels do they support?

XC2S200-5PQG208I has four independent I/O banks (Bank 0–3), each with its own VCCO supply. Each bank supports selectable I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS33, LVCMOS25, and PCI, allowing mixed-voltage operation. VCCO per bank must match the selected standard's voltage requirement - e.g., 3.3 V for LVCMOS33, 2.5 V for LVCMOS25.

What is the maximum operating frequency achievable with XC2S200-5PQG208I in a typical design?

XC2S200-5PQG208I is rated for a maximum system clock frequency of 200 MHz under standard timing constraints and placement. Actual achievable frequency depends on design topology, routing congestion, and critical path length. Designs using dedicated carry chains or registered outputs often sustain >150 MHz in production implementations, verified via post-place-and-route timing analysis.

Is XC2S200-5PQG208I compatible with Xilinx ISE WebPACK software?

Yes, XC2S200-5PQG208I is fully supported by Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 and earlier versions, including the free WebPACK edition. Synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation are validated for this device. Note that ISE is discontinued; AMD Vivado does not support Spartan-II devices, so continued use of ISE is required for XC2S200-5PQG208I development.