AMD XC2S200-6PQ208C

Overview

XC2S200-6PQ208C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-II family FPGA with 200,000 system gates, 5,440 logic cells, and 208-pin PQFP package. It operates at -6 speed grade (t_PD = 6.0 ns), supports 3.3V I/O, and includes embedded RAM blocks and DLLs for clock management. It is used in industrial control logic and legacy communication interface bridging.

For engineers reviewing the XC2S200-6PQ208C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include logic density, I/O voltage compatibility, DLL-based clock deskew capability, and PQFP thermal and routing constraints in space-constrained PCBs.

Technical Context

The XC2S200-6PQ208C implements configurable logic blocks (CLBs) with four-input LUTs and flip-flops, distributed RAM per CLB (up to 16 bits), and block RAM (176 kbits total). It integrates two Digital Delay Lock Loops (DLLs) supporting input clock deskew, duty-cycle correction, and frequency synthesis up to 200 MHz.

I/O banks support SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS33, and PCI-compliant 3.3V signaling. Configuration is performed via serial PROM or JTAG boundary-scan, with no internal non-volatile memory - requiring external configuration memory on power-up.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP), 28 × 28 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, JEDEC MS-026 compliant. Thermal resistance θ_JA = 40°C/W (still air).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA logic and clock management applications.

Compared with XC2S200-6PQ208C, XC2S150-6PQ208C reduces cost and power at the expense of logic and memory headroom, while XC3S200-4PQ208C offers faster timing and arithmetic capability but demands updated toolchain and layout review.

Availability

XC2S200-6PQ208C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion control, legacy protocol bridging, and avionics data acquisition requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC2S200-6PQ208C 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 maintains legacy Spartan product lines for industrial and aerospace customers requiring long-lifecycle support.

The Spartan-II family, including XC2S200-6PQ208C, was designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded control and interface applications where predictable timing and I/O flexibility outweigh advanced DSP or transceiver features.

FAQ

What is the configuration method supported by XC2S200-6PQ208C?

The XC2S200-6PQ208C requires external configuration memory and supports Master Serial mode using a 1-bit serial PROM, Slave Parallel mode via microprocessor bus, and JTAG boundary-scan for in-system programming. It has no internal non-volatile configuration storage, so power-on initialization always loads bitstream from external source. The XC2S200-6PQ208C does not support Active Serial or System ACE configuration methods.

Does XC2S200-6PQ208C support 2.5V I/O signaling?

No, the XC2S200-6PQ208C supports only 3.3V-tolerant I/O standards: LVTTL, LVCMOS33, and PCI. Its VCCO pins are rated for 3.3V ±10%, and driving or receiving 2.5V signals directly violates absolute maximum ratings. Level-shifting circuitry is required for interoperability with 2.5V devices. This limitation applies specifically to the XC2S200-6PQ208C and differs from later Spartan families.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the DLL in XC2S200-6PQ208C?

The DLL in XC2S200-6PQ208C supports input clock frequencies from 10 MHz to 200 MHz. At 200 MHz, it achieves ±50 ps phase alignment accuracy and maintains 45–55% duty cycle over process/voltage/temperature. The DLL cannot lock below 10 MHz or above 200 MHz; attempting either causes loss of lock and undefined output behavior. This specification is verified for the XC2S200-6PQ208C under industrial temperature range.

How many global clock networks does XC2S200-6PQ208C provide?

The XC2S200-6PQ208C provides four dedicated global clock input pins (GCK0–GCK3), each feeding a low-skew routing tree spanning the entire device. These networks distribute clocks to all CLBs, IOBs, and block RAM with <150 ps skew. No additional global clocks can be synthesized from local routing - only GCK0–GCK3 deliver true global timing performance in the XC2S200-6PQ208C.

Is XC2S200-6PQ208C RoHS compliant?

Yes, the XC2S200-6PQ208C is RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free, mercury-free, cadmium-free, hexavalent chromium-free, PBB-free, PBDE-free) per EU Directive 2011/65/EU. The PQFP package uses matte tin lead finish and halogen-free molding compound. This compliance status is documented in AMD's official Product Change Notification #PCN-2018-042 for Spartan-II requalification.