AMD XC3130-PQ100IPH

Overview

XC3130-PQ100IPH from Xilinx is a high-performance, 2,000-gate Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a 100-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP), featuring 10×10 Configurable Logic Block (CLB) array, 80 user I/Os, and guaranteed 190–370 MHz flip-flop toggle rates. It implements custom digital logic via static configuration memory, supports TTL/CMOS input thresholds, and integrates on-chip crystal oscillator amplifier for clock generation - used in legacy telecom interface logic and industrial control subsystems.

For engineers reviewing the XC3130-PQ100IPH datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include CLB count (100), I/O count (80), system clock capability (>85 MHz), soft-start slew-rate limiting, and bitstream compatibility with XC3000A/L families.

Technical Context

The XC3130-PQ100IPH implements a regular, extendable FPGA architecture comprising a perimeter of programmable Input/Output Blocks (IOBs), a core 10×10 array of Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), and hierarchical interconnect resources including general-purpose metal grids, direct CLB-to-CLB paths, and horizontal longlines. Each CLB contains dual flip-flops, five logic inputs (A–E), programmable clock inversion, and a 32×1 look-up table supporting two independent 4-variable functions or one 5-variable function.

Configuration is loaded via serial or parallel mode into distributed static memory cells; the device supports automatic power-up initialization using external PROMs (e.g., XC17XX series). Soft Startup enforces slew-rate-limited output activation at power-on to suppress ground bounce, and all IOBs support programmable 3-state control, registered/direct I/O paths, and selectable TTL/CMOS input thresholds.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC3130-PQ100IPH is housed in a 100-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) with 0.65 mm lead pitch, JEDEC MS-026 compliant. Package dimensions are 20.0 mm × 20.0 mm × 2.8 mm (body height).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC3030A-PQ100C, XC3130-PQ100IPH delivers higher-speed registers and enhanced configuration robustness; compared with XC3130A-PQ100C, it offers extended industrial temperature operation while retaining identical logic resources and pin compatibility - making it the preferred choice for ruggedized embedded systems requiring field reliability.

Availability

XC3130-PQ100IPH is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure upgrades, industrial motion control systems, and medical imaging subsystems requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for XC3130-PQ100IPH 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, Inc. was a pioneering semiconductor company founded in 1984, specializing in programmable logic devices and later acquired by AMD in 2022. It defined the modern FPGA architecture and development ecosystem.

The XC3100A family - including XC3130-PQ100IPH - was engineered as a performance-optimized extension of the XC3000A platform, targeting high-speed digital control, protocol processing, and real-time signal conditioning in industrial and communications equipment.

FAQ

What is the maximum system clock frequency supported by XC3130-PQ100IPH?

The XC3130-PQ100IPH supports system clock frequencies exceeding 85 MHz, verified through timing analysis of worst-case paths in the 10×10 CLB array. This figure reflects actual achievable synchronous operation under industrial temperature conditions and accounts for routing delays, CLB logic delays (1.55–4.1 ns), and flip-flop setup/hold margins. The XC3130-PQ100IPH datasheet specifies guaranteed flip-flop toggle rates up to 370 MHz, but system-level clocking is constrained by inter-block propagation and I/O timing.

Does XC3130-PQ100IPH support in-system reprogramming?

Yes, XC3130-PQ100IPH supports in-system reprogramming via its serial configuration interface (CCLK/DIN). The device accepts new bitstreams dynamically without power cycle, enabling field-upgradable logic functionality. Configuration is controlled by INIT, PROGRAM, and CCLK signals; the internal initialization logic allows automatic reload from external XC17XX PROM or microcontroller-initiated reconfiguration - a core capability confirmed in the XC3100A family documentation.

Is XC3130-PQ100IPH pin-compatible with XC3030A-PQ100C?

Yes, XC3130-PQ100IPH is fully pin-compatible with XC3030A-PQ100C and all other XC3000A/L and XC3100A/L devices in the PQ100 package. The XC3100A family maintains 100% architecture and pin-out compatibility across the XC3000-series families, allowing direct PCB replacement without layout modification - a documented design guarantee in the November 1998 XC3000 Series datasheet.

What configuration memory technology does XC3130-PQ100IPH use?

XC3130-PQ100IPH uses distributed static RAM (SRAM) cells for configuration storage - not flash or antifuse. These cells retain logic definitions only while powered; therefore, an external nonvolatile memory (e.g., XC1701–XC1764 PROMs) is required for automatic power-up configuration. The SRAM cell design includes dual inverters and a pass transistor optimized for radiation hardness and noise immunity, with zero observed soft errors under alpha particle testing.

Can XC3130-PQ100IPH operate at 3.3 V?

No, XC3130-PQ100IPH is a 5 V-only device and must be operated at 5 V ± 10%. It belongs to the XC3100A family, not the low-voltage XC3100L series. Attempting 3.3 V operation will result in undefined logic states, failure to configure, and potential damage due to insufficient gate overdrive in the CMOS process. For 3.3 V operation, Xilinx recommends XC3130L-PQ100I or equivalent XC3100L variants.