AMD XC3030-100PQ100C

Overview

XC3030-100PQ100C from Xilinx is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 100 configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 10×10 array architecture, 80 maximum flip-flops, 360 longline data bits, and guaranteed 100 MHz toggle rate. It operates at 4.75–5.25 V (commercial grade), supports TTL/CMOS input thresholds, and targets logic replacement and subsystem integration in industrial control and communications hardware.

For engineers reviewing the XC3030-100PQ100C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include CLB count, I/O count (up to 144), power-down current (80 µA), IOB timing (e.g., TPID = 7.5 ns), and PQFP-100 package compatibility with legacy XC3000 designs.

Technical Context

The XC3030-100PQ100C implements a static CMOS-based FPGA architecture with programmable interconnect points (PIPs), configurable I/O blocks (IOBs), and logic cells organized in a 10×10 array. Each CLB contains combinational logic and flip-flop/latch capability, supporting both registered and direct I/O paths.

Timing is governed by speed grade -100: max flip-flop toggle rate = 100 MHz, CLB combinatorial delay = 7.0 ns, clock-to-Q (TCKO) = 5.0 ns, and IOB pad-to-direct-in (TPID) = 7.5 ns. Configuration occurs via serial bitstream loading; bitstreams are upward compatible with XC3000A devices.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ100: Plastic Quad Flat Pack, 100-pin, 0.65 mm pitch, 20.0 × 20.0 mm body size, JEDEC MS-026AC compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC3030-100PQ100C, XC3030-100PC84C trades I/O count and package thermal performance for through-hole assembly compatibility, while XC3042-100PQ100C delivers 44% more CLBs in the same footprint - enabling logic expansion without layout revision.

Availability

XC3030-100PQ100C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control systems, legacy telecom equipment upgrades, and medical device re-engineering requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC3030-100PQ100C 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

Xilinx, founded in 1984, pioneered commercial FPGA technology and established foundational architectures for reconfigurable logic design.

The XC3000 family - including XC3030-100PQ100C - was engineered for general-purpose logic replacement and subsystem integration in cost-sensitive, medium-complexity digital systems before the advent of SRAM-based FPGAs.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating junction temperature for XC3030-100PQ100C?

The XC3030-100PQ100C has a maximum junction temperature of +125°C for plastic packages. This rating applies under commercial temperature range operation (0°C to +70°C ambient). Thermal design must ensure junction temperature remains within this limit during sustained operation, especially when driving 4 mA loads across multiple I/Os. Derating curves apply above +85°C ambient.

Does XC3030-100PQ100C support in-system reconfiguration?

No, XC3030-100PQ100C does not support in-system reconfiguration. Configuration is performed once at power-up via serial bitstream loading through the DATAIN pin. Reconfiguration requires cycling PROGRAM and applying a new bitstream - it cannot be done dynamically during normal operation. The architecture lacks dedicated configuration ports or partial reconfiguration capability found in later FPGA families.

What are the valid input voltage thresholds for XC3030-100PQ100C in TTL mode?

In TTL configuration mode, XC3030-100PQ100C specifies VIHT ≥ 2.0 V (high-level input voltage) and VILT ≤ 0.8 V (low-level input voltage), referenced to GND. These thresholds are fixed per IOB bank and selected at configuration time. Input signals must meet these levels across the full commercial temperature range (0°C to +70°C) and supply voltage (4.75–5.25 V) to guarantee reliable sampling.

Is XC3030-100PQ100C pin-compatible with any XC3000A devices?

XC3030-100PQ100C is not pin-compatible with XC3000A devices. While bitstreams are upward compatible (XC3000 bitstreams load successfully into XC3000A), the XC3000A family uses different package footprints and pin assignments. For example, XC3030A-100PQ100C has distinct power/ground pin distribution and added configuration pins not present on the original XC3030-100PQ100C.

What is the minimum pulse width required for the RESET pin on XC3030-100PQ100C?

The minimum active-low RESET pulse width for XC3030-100PQ100C is 21.0 ns under -100 speed grade conditions (TMRW parameter). This ensures proper assertion of global reset across all CLBs and IOBs. Pulse width must be maintained across the full operating voltage and temperature range; shorter pulses may result in incomplete reset of internal registers or inconsistent configuration state.