AMD XC3164-PG132CPH

Overview

XC3164-PG132CPH from Xilinx is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in the XC3100A family, featuring 4,500 maximum logic gates, a 16 × 14 Configurable Logic Block (CLB) array, and 120 user I/Os. It delivers guaranteed flip-flop toggle rates up to 370 MHz and logic delays as low as 1.55 ns, supporting system clock speeds over 85 MHz in industrial-grade plastic PGA packaging. It was used in legacy telecom line cards and protocol bridging modules requiring reconfigurable digital logic.

For engineers reviewing the XC3164-PG132CPH datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page provides verified architecture details, confirmed CLB count, validated I/O count, exact package mapping (PG132), and two documented alternative parts with functional and compatibility distinctions.

Technical Context

The XC3164-PG132CPH implements a static memory–based FPGA architecture with distributed configuration memory cells controlling programmable I/O Blocks (IOBs), Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), and interconnect resources. Its CLBs contain dual flip-flops, five-input look-up tables (LUTs), programmable clock enable (EC), asynchronous reset (RD), and invertible clock inputs (K).

It supports TTL- or CMOS-threshold inputs, slew-rate–controlled outputs, soft-startup for ground-bounce mitigation, and bitstream compatibility with XC3000A/L families. Configuration is loaded serially or in byte-parallel mode via external PROMs such as XC17XX series, with error-checking of bitstream stop bits during loading.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC3164-PG132CPH uses a 132-pin plastic pin-grid array (PG132) package with 120 user I/Os, 4 power/ground pins (VCC/GND), and dedicated configuration control pins (INIT, PROGRAM, CCLK, DIN). Pin numbering follows standard Xilinx PG132 mechanical layout with perimeter I/O blocks and corner power/ground distribution.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC3164-PG132CPH, XC3064A-PG132C offers lower cost but sacrifices 180 MHz toggle headroom and key reliability features; XC3164A-PQ208C retains identical logic performance but trades PGA socketability for SMT manufacturability and +28 I/Os.

Availability

XC3164-PG132CPH is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for legacy telecom infrastructure upgrades, industrial protocol gateway refurbishment, and military avionics test equipment maintenance requiring stable component supply and long-term traceable sourcing.

Supply support for XC3164-PG132CPH 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 adaptive computing platforms before its acquisition by AMD in 2022.

The XC3100A family-including XC3164-PG132CPH-was designed for high-speed, reconfigurable digital logic in mission-critical embedded systems where ASIC development risk and NRE cost were prohibitive.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XC3164-PG132CPH?

The XC3164-PG132CPH guarantees flip-flop toggle rates up to 370 MHz and supports system clock speeds exceeding 85 MHz. Actual achievable frequency depends on design topology, routing congestion, and timing constraints-but the device's 1.55 ns logic delay enables robust timing closure in high-performance synchronous logic implementations using XC3164-PG132CPH.

Is XC3164-PG132CPH pin-compatible with XC3064A-PG132C?

Yes, XC3164-PG132CPH is 100% pin-out compatible with XC3064A-PG132C and other XC3000-series PG132-packaged devices. Both share identical mechanical footprint, power pin locations, and configuration interface pin assignments-enabling drop-in replacement in existing sockets when upgrading performance without PCB change.

Does XC3164-PG132CPH support in-system reconfiguration?

Yes, XC3164-PG132CPH supports in-system logic changes via its serial configuration interface. By asserting PROGRAM and reloading the bitstream through DIN/CCLK, users can dynamically update logic functionality without power cycling-making XC3164-PG132CPH suitable for field-upgradable systems like protocol analyzers and test instrumentation.

What configuration PROMs are compatible with XC3164-PG132CPH?

XC3164-PG132CPH is fully compatible with Xilinx XC17XX-series serial configuration PROMs (e.g., XC17128, XC17256). These one-time-programmable devices store the 46,064-bit configuration bitstream and automatically load it at power-up via the DIN/CCLK interface-ensuring reliable, repeatable initialization of XC3164-PG132CPH in production systems.

What is the role of the INIT pin on XC3164-PG132CPH?

The INIT pin on XC3164-PG132CPH is an active-low open-drain output that indicates configuration status. It remains low during power-up and goes high upon successful completion of configuration. If bitstream error checking detects a malformed stop-bit sequence, INIT is pulled low to halt configuration-providing visible fault signaling for diagnostics in XC3164-PG132CPH-based systems.