AMD XC2S30-6TQG144C

Overview

XC2S30-6TQG144C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-II family FPGA with 30,000 system gates, 176 logic cells, 144-pin TQFP package, and -6 speed grade (5.0 ns CLB delay). It targets low-cost, high-volume embedded control and interface bridging applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC2S30-6TQG144C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (117 user I/Os), configuration mode support (Master Serial, Slave Parallel), internal RAM (176 Kbits), and IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan compliance.

Technical Context

The XC2S30-6TQG144C implements configurable logic blocks (CLBs) with four-input LUTs and flip-flops, distributed RAM per CLB (16 bits), and dedicated carry logic for arithmetic. It supports global clock routing with eight dedicated clock lines and DLL-based clock management.

Configuration is performed via external PROM or microprocessor using Master Serial (SPI-like) or Slave Parallel modes. Internal configuration memory is SRAM-based and requires reprogramming at power-up; no on-chip nonvolatile storage is present.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2S30-6TQG144C uses a 144-lead Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch, 20 mm × 20 mm body size, and exposed thermal pad (GND-connected). Package meets JEDEC MO-153AC standard.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC2S30-6TQG144C, XC2S50-6TQG144C provides gate-count headroom within identical mechanical and timing boundaries, while XC3S200-4PQ208C delivers architectural upgrades-including dedicated multipliers and larger block RAM-at the cost of larger footprint and different pinout.

Availability

XC2S30-6TQG144C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control, test equipment, and automotive diagnostics requiring stable component supply over extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC2S30-6TQG144C 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 owns the Spartan FPGA product line. Xilinx pioneered SRAM-based FPGAs for high-performance reconfigurable logic applications.

The Spartan-II family, including XC2S30-6TQG144C, was designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded systems requiring deterministic timing and flexible I/O interfacing without full-featured FPGA complexity.

FAQ

What configuration methods does the XC2S30-6TQG144C support?

The XC2S30-6TQG144C supports Master Serial (via on-board PROM), Slave Parallel (controlled by external microprocessor), and IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan modes. All three allow full configuration bitstream loading; JTAG also enables debugging and in-system programming without modifying hardware. The XC2S30-6TQG144C requires external nonvolatile memory for persistent configuration storage.

Does the XC2S30-6TQG144C include on-chip nonvolatile memory?

No, the XC2S30-6TQG144C uses SRAM-based configuration memory and lacks embedded Flash or EEPROM. It must be reconfigured at every power-up using an external PROM, microcontroller, or JTAG host. This is inherent to the Spartan-II architecture; the XC2S30-6TQG144C relies entirely on external configuration sources.

What I/O standards are supported by the XC2S30-6TQG144C?

The XC2S30-6TQG144C supports LVTTL, LVCMOS (2.5V/3.3V), PCI, and HSTL I/O standards across its 117 user pins. Each I/O bank is independently powered (VCCO), enabling mixed-voltage operation. Drive strength and slew rate are programmable per pin, and weak pull-up resistors can be enabled in configuration.

Can the XC2S30-6TQG144C operate with a 5V-tolerant interface?

No, the XC2S30-6TQG144C is not 5V-tolerant. Its I/O pins accept only 3.3V or 2.5V signaling levels, and applying 5V may damage the device. External level-shifting circuitry is required to interface with 5V logic families. The XC2S30-6TQG144C datasheet explicitly specifies absolute maximum input voltage as VCCO + 0.5V.

How many global clock lines does the XC2S30-6TQG144C provide?

The XC2S30-6TQG144C provides eight dedicated global clock lines routed with low skew to all CLBs. These lines connect directly to CLK pins (118–121) and internal clock buffers, supporting synchronous design across the entire logic array. The XC2S30-6TQG144C does not include digital clock managers (DCMs); clock synthesis requires external PLL or discrete timing circuits.