AMD XC2S30-6VQ100C

Overview

XC2S30-6VQ100C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-II family FPGA with 30,000 system gates, 1728 logic cells, and 100-pin VQFP package. It operates at -6 speed grade (5.5 ns CLB delay), supports 3.3 V I/O, and includes embedded RAM blocks and DLL for clock management. Used in industrial control logic and low-cost communication interface bridging.

For engineers reviewing the XC2S30-6VQ100C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include logic density, I/O voltage compatibility, DLL availability, CLB timing performance, and VQFP thermal and routing constraints.

Technical Context

The XC2S30-6VQ100C implements configurable logic blocks (CLBs) with four-input LUTs and flip-flops, distributed RAM up to 24 Kbits, and eight global clock lines. Its Digital Delay Lock Loop (DLL) provides zero-delay clock insertion and duty-cycle correction for internal clock domains.

It supports SelectI/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS33, and PCI, with programmable slew rate and drive strength per bank. Configuration is performed via serial PROM or boundary-scan (JTAG) using IEEE 1149.1 compliant TAP controller.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

VQ100 is a 100-pin, 0.5 mm pitch, very thin quad flat pack with exposed thermal pad. Package dimensions are 14.0 mm × 14.0 mm × 1.0 mm (max height). Thermal resistance θ_JA = 35.5 °C/W.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC2S30-6VQ100C, XC2S50-6VQ100C offers scalable logic density without layout change, while XCR3256XL-10VQ100C trades configurability and clock management for lower static power and simpler timing closure - neither is pin-compatible nor functionally interchangeable.

Availability

XC2S30-6VQ100C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion control, legacy bus bridging, and low-cost video timing applications requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence mitigation.

Supply support for XC2S30-6VQ100C 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-II product support, documentation, and cross-reference tooling for industrial and aerospace customers.

The Spartan-II family was designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded applications requiring moderate logic density, integrated clock management, and reliable single-chip integration of control and interface functions.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC2S30-6VQ100C?

The XC2S30-6VQ100C has a -6 speed grade specifying 5.5 ns CLB propagation delay. This supports maximum system clock frequencies up to 180 MHz for typical synchronous designs. Actual achievable frequency depends on logic depth, routing congestion, and I/O timing constraints - verified via Xilinx ISE timing analysis on the XC2S30-6VQ100C netlist.

Does the XC2S30-6VQ100C support JTAG programming?

Yes, the XC2S30-6VQ100C includes a fully compliant IEEE 1149.1 JTAG Test Access Port (TAP) controller. It supports boundary-scan testing, in-system configuration via TDI/TDO, and debug access to internal configuration registers - all standard features documented for the XC2S30-6VQ100C in Xilinx DS002.

What I/O standards are supported by the XC2S30-6VQ100C?

The XC2S30-6VQ100C supports LVTTL, LVCMOS33, and PCI I/O standards per bank. Each I/O bank is independently configurable for voltage level and drive strength. Slew rate control and pull-up resistors are also programmable - all confirmed in the XC2S30-6VQ100C DC and switching characteristics tables.

Is the XC2S30-6VQ100C RoHS compliant?

Yes, the XC2S30-6VQ100C is RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free, halogen-free) and meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3) requirements. The VQ100 package uses matte tin lead finish and complies with AMD/Xilinx Pb-Free Packaging Standards for the XC2S30-6VQ100C.

Can the XC2S30-6VQ100C be reconfigured in-system?

Yes, the XC2S30-6VQ100C supports in-system reconfiguration via its PROGRAM_B pin and JTAG interface. Asserting PROGRAM_B initiates reload from external PROM or host processor, enabling field-upgradable logic - a documented capability of the XC2S30-6VQ100C used in remote maintenance applications.