AMD XC3164-5PP132C0272

Overview

XC3164-5PP132C0272 from Xilinx is a high-performance, 4,500-gate Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in the XC3100A family, featuring a 16 × 14 Configurable Logic Block (CLB) array, 120 user I/Os, and guaranteed 370 MHz flip-flop toggle rate. It implements synchronous digital logic using static memory-based configuration, 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 XC3164-5PP132C0272 datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, CLB-level timing behavior, I/O block slew-rate control, Soft Startup initialization sequence, and bitstream compatibility with XC3000A/XC3100A families.

Technical Context

The XC3164-5PP132C0272 implements a regular, extendable FPGA architecture composed of perimeter I/O Blocks (IOBs), a core 16 × 14 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 4-input LUTs, two edge-triggered flip-flops sharing asynchronous RESET and programmable enable clock (EC), and five logic inputs (A–E).

Configuration is stored in distributed static memory cells loaded via serial or parallel mode; bitstream is validated during load with INIT-low error signaling. IOBs support registered/direct input/output, programmable 3-state control, slew-rate limiting, and passive pull-up - all controlled by configuration bits. Soft Startup enforces slew-limited output activation at power-up to suppress ground bounce.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC3164-5PP132C0272 is packaged in a 132-pin Plastic Pin-Grid Array (PPGA) with 1.27 mm pitch, 31.75 mm × 31.75 mm body size, and 3.56 mm height. The package supports full I/O access across four sides with dedicated power/ground pins distributed per JEDEC MO-097 standard.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC3064A-5PQ132C, XC3164-5PP132C0272 delivers 95% higher toggle rate and built-in configuration validation - enabling tighter timing closure in high-speed control loops. Against XC3164A-5PQ132C, it trades ceramic reliability for lower-cost plastic packaging while retaining identical functional and electrical behavior.

Availability

XC3164-5PP132C0272 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for legacy telecom infrastructure upgrades, industrial motion control retrofits, and medical imaging equipment service programs requiring stable component supply amid long product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC3164-5PP132C0272 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 before its acquisition by AMD in 2022.

The XC3100A family - including XC3164-5PP132C0272 - was engineered for high-speed, high-density digital logic replacement in telecom and industrial systems where performance, configurability, and field-upgradability were critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XC3164-5PP132C0272?

The XC3164-5PP132C0272 guarantees a 370 MHz flip-flop toggle rate and supports system clock speeds exceeding 85 MHz. Its 1.55 ns CLB logic delay enables synchronous designs with critical paths meeting sub-3 ns timing budgets. Actual achievable frequency depends on routing congestion, clock network skew, and I/O setup/hold margins - verified via Xilinx Foundation or Alliance software timing analysis.

Does XC3164-5PP132C0272 require an external configuration PROM?

Yes, XC3164-5PP132C0272 lacks on-chip nonvolatile memory and requires external serial or parallel configuration PROM (e.g., Xilinx XC17S05 or XC17S10). Configuration occurs at power-up via master serial or slave parallel mode, with INIT and PROGRAM pins controlling load sequence. The device does not retain configuration when powered off.

Is XC3164-5PP132C0272 pin-compatible with XC3064A devices?

Yes, XC3164-5PP132C0272 is footprint-compatible with XC3064A-5PQ132C and other XC3000A/XC3100A 132-pin devices. All share identical pin functions, power/ground assignments, and I/O bank organization - enabling drop-in replacement in existing PCBs designed for XC3064A, provided timing and voltage requirements are met.

What voltage levels does XC3164-5PP132C0272 support on its I/O pins?

XC3164-5PP132C0272 operates with a 5.0 V ±5 % core supply (VCC) and supports both TTL and CMOS input thresholds - selectable per IOB via configuration bits. Inputs tolerate 5.5 V max, and outputs drive 5 V TTL loads with 8 mA sink/source capability. It is not compatible with 3.3 V-only I/O standards.

How does the Soft Startup feature function in XC3164-5PP132C0272?

Upon completion of configuration, XC3164-5PP132C0272 automatically limits output buffer slew rate for the first activation cycle - preventing simultaneous switching noise and ground bounce. After startup, individual I/O slew rates revert to configuration-selected values (full speed or slew-limited). This behavior is hardware-enforced and requires no user logic intervention.