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AMD XC3S1500-4FGG456I
- Part No.:
- XC3S1500-4FGG456I
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 456-BBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC3S1500-4FGG456I.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 333 I/O 456FBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC3S1500-4FGG456I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-3 FPGA with 1,474,560 system gates, 116 I/O pins, and a -4 speed grade operating at up to 600 MHz internal clock frequency; it integrates 128 embedded 18×18 multipliers and is used in industrial motor control logic and real-time video preprocessing pipelines.
For engineers reviewing the XC3S1500-4FGG456I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection considerations include I/O voltage support (3.3V/2.5V), distributed RAM capacity (576 Kbits), and configuration interface compatibility (Master Serial, Slave SelectMAP).
Technical Context
The XC3S1500-4FGG456I implements a configurable logic block (CLB) architecture with four 6-input LUTs and eight flip-flops per CLB, supporting synchronous reset and clock enable per register. It includes dedicated carry logic for high-speed arithmetic and supports DDR SDRAM interfaces up to 200 MHz.
Configuration is performed via JTAG, Master Serial PROM, or Slave SelectMAP modes using 1.2V core voltage and 3.3V or 2.5V I/O banks. The device supports partial reconfiguration and includes Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) with phase-matching and duty-cycle correction.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 29,440 - total configurable logic resources for combinatorial and sequential logic implementation |
| System Gates | 1,474,560 - gate count metric aligned with ASIC-equivalent complexity for logic synthesis estimation |
| Embedded Multipliers | 128 × 18×18 - hardware multiplier blocks enabling fixed-point DSP operations without LUT consumption |
| Distributed RAM | 576 Kbits - LUT-based RAM usable as shift registers, FIFOs, or small lookup tables |
| I/O Pins | 116 - user-configurable bidirectional pins supporting LVCMOS, LVTTL, PCI, and SSTL standards |
| DCM Units | 8 - digital clock managers providing frequency synthesis, phase alignment, and jitter reduction |
Pinout & Package
XC3S1500-4FGG456I is housed in a 456-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package with 29×29 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and Pb-free (RoHS-compliant) finish.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| G1 | VCCINT | 1.2V core power supply input for FPGA logic fabric and DCMs |
| P2 | VCCAUX | 2.5V auxiliary power for configuration circuitry and JTAG interface |
| A1 | PROGRAM_B | Active-low asynchronous reset that clears configuration memory and initiates reload |
| B2 | INIT_B | Open-drain status output indicating configuration completion or error condition |
| E3 | CCLK | Configuration clock input for Master Serial mode; driven by FPGA during Slave modes |
| H4 | DIN | Serial configuration data input for Master Serial programming |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Eight Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) | Enable precise clock synthesis, phase shifting, and duty-cycle correction without external PLL components |
| 128 embedded 18×18 multipliers | Accelerate FIR filters, FFT engines, and motor control algorithms in hardware |
| 116 user I/O pins with bank-selectable voltage | Support mixed-voltage interfacing across multiple I/O standards on same device |
| Distributed RAM (576 Kbits) | Provide fast, low-latency memory for pipeline registers, state machines, and small buffers |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Control | Real-Time Video Preprocessing |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Closed-loop field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase AC induction motors with <1 µs current sampling latency. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes PWM generation, encoder interpolation, and PI loop computation in parallel with deterministic timing. Use Value: XC3S1500-4FGG456I delivers sub-microsecond interrupt response and synchronized 16-bit ADC capture across six channels. | Use Scenario: Real-time deinterlacing, color space conversion (YUV-to-RGB), and noise reduction on 720p@60fps video streams. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable logic implements pixel-level pipeline stages with frame-synchronized DMA to external DDR2 memory. Use Value: XC3S1500-4FGG456I supports dual 16-bit DDR2 interfaces running at 200 MHz for sustained 2.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. |
| Medical Imaging Interface | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Expansion |
Use Scenario: High-reliability acquisition and preprocessing of ultrasound echo data from 128-channel transducer arrays. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC3S1500-4FGG456I performs time-gain compensation (TGC), beamforming summation, and digital demodulation in real time. Use Value: XC3S1500-4FGG456I provides 128 independent I/O banks for LVDS sensor interface and integrated DCMs for precise sample clock recovery. | Use Scenario: Modular I/O expansion for DIN-rail mounted PLCs requiring hot-swappable analog/digital modules with deterministic cycle times. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC3S1500-4FGG456I implements protocol translation (Modbus RTU ↔ EtherCAT), cyclic redundancy checking, and isolated I/O control logic. Use Value: XC3S1500-4FGG456I enables 500 µs scan cycle times with guaranteed 100 ns jitter on 32-channel digital output strobes. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based logic and interface acceleration applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC3S1000-4FGG456I | 1,000K system gates, 22,000 logic cells, 96 embedded multipliers, 432 Kbits distributed RAM | Lower gate count and multiplier count limit complex algorithm depth and parallelism | Preferred when cost sensitivity outweighs need for full 1.47M gate capacity and 128 multipliers |
| XC3S2000-4FGG456I | 2,000K system gates, 38,400 logic cells, 160 embedded multipliers, 768 Kbits distributed RAM | Higher resource count supports larger state machines and wider datapaths but increases static power | Chosen when additional logic density and multiplier count are required for multi-channel processing or higher throughput |
Compared with XC3S1000-4FGG456I and XC3S2000-4FGG456I, the XC3S1500-4FGG456I offers balanced gate density, multiplier count, and RAM for mid-tier industrial control and video pipelines where resource over-provisioning incurs unnecessary cost and power overhead.
Availability
XC3S1500-4FGG456I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, real-time video preprocessing, and medical imaging interface applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for XC3S1500-4FGG456I 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 continues development and support of the Spartan family of cost-optimized FPGAs for high-volume industrial and embedded applications.
The Spartan-3 family, including XC3S1500-4FGG456I, was designed for applications demanding predictable timing, low-cost programmable logic, and integration of I/O, memory, and DSP functions without ASIC-level NRE.
FAQ
What is the core voltage requirement for XC3S1500-4FGG456I?
The XC3S1500-4FGG456I requires a regulated 1.2V ±3% supply on VCCINT pins for proper operation of its logic fabric and Digital Clock Managers. Deviation beyond this tolerance risks timing violations or configuration loss. The XC3S1500-4FGG456I does not support adaptive voltage scaling and must be powered from a dedicated low-noise LDO or DC-DC converter meeting transient response specifications in Xilinx DS099.
Does XC3S1500-4FGG456I support JTAG boundary-scan testing?
Yes, XC3S1500-4FGG456I fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for PCB interconnect testing and in-system programming. Its TAP controller implements mandatory instructions (SAMPLE/PRELOAD, EXTEST, BYPASS) and device-specific instructions (ISC_ENABLE, ISC_PROGRAM). The XC3S1500-4FGG456I requires TCK ≤ 25 MHz during boundary-scan operations per DS099 section 5.3.
Can XC3S1500-4FGG456I configure from a serial PROM without external microcontroller?
Yes, XC3S1500-4FGG456I supports Master Serial configuration mode, where it actively clocks out CCLK and reads configuration data from a standard SPI-compatible PROM (e.g., XCF02S, XCF04S). No external controller is needed-the XC3S1500-4FGG456I drives the PROM's CS# and SCK lines autonomously after power-up.
What I/O standards are supported by XC3S1500-4FGG456I?
XC3S1500-4FGG456I supports LVCMOS 3.3V/2.5V/1.8V, LVTTL, PCI, and SSTL2 I/O standards across its 116 user pins, with bank-selectable VCCO voltages. Each I/O bank can be independently set to 3.3V or 2.5V, enabling mixed-voltage interfaces. The XC3S1500-4FGG456I does not support HSTL or differential standards like LVDS without external termination.
Is XC3S1500-4FGG456I qualified for automotive applications?
No, XC3S1500-4FGG456I is not AEC-Q100 qualified and is rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C junction). It lacks automotive-specific reliability testing, enhanced ESD protection, and extended lifetime validation. For automotive use, AMD recommends Spartan-7 or Zynq-7000 families-XC3S1500-4FGG456I remains intended for industrial, medical, and test equipment.
XC3S1500-4FGG456I Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Spartan®-3
- Package/Case:
- 456-BBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 3328
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 29952
- Total RAM Bits:
- 589824
- Number of I/O:
- 333
- Number of Gates:
- 1500000
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.14V ~ 1.26V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 456-FBGA (23x23)
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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