AMD XC4010E-3PQ160C

Overview

XC4010E-3PQ160C from Xilinx is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 10,000 usable gates, 160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP), -3 speed grade (12.5 ns CLB delay), and embedded SRAM-based configuration memory. It implements synchronous digital logic in prototyping and low-volume production for industrial control and communications interface functions.

For engineers reviewing the XC4010E-3PQ160C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include CLB count, I/O pin count, propagation delay, supply voltage tolerance, and configuration mode support.

Technical Context

The XC4010E-3PQ160C uses SRAM-based configuration cells to define logic functionality at power-up via external PROM or processor-controlled loading. Its architecture includes Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), input/output blocks (IOBs), and interconnect resources routed through programmable switch matrices.

It supports master serial, slave serial, and boundary-scan (JTAG) configuration modes. The device operates from a single 5.0 V ±10% supply and features TTL-compatible I/Os with programmable slew rate control and three-state output enable.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC4010E-3PQ160C is housed in a 160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 28 × 28 mm body size, 0.65 mm lead pitch, and gull-wing leads. Package meets JEDEC MS-026 standard.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC4010E-3PQ160C, the XC4005E-3PQ160C offers identical footprint and timing but reduced logic capacity, while the XCV300-4PQ240C delivers scalable performance at higher voltage and pin count-neither is pin-compatible, but both serve adjacent design generations.

Availability

XC4010E-3PQ160C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control, legacy interface adaptation, and embedded diagnostics requiring stable component supply over extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC4010E-3PQ160C 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, now part of AMD, pioneered commercial FPGA technology and developed the XC4000E family as a mainstream SRAM-based programmable logic platform.

The XC4000E series was designed for cost-sensitive, medium-complexity digital logic replacement in industrial, telecom, and instrumentation applications where reconfigurability and rapid prototyping were critical.

FAQ

What is the configuration method supported by XC4010E-3PQ160C?

The XC4010E-3PQ160C supports three configuration methods: master serial (using on-board PROM), slave serial (driven by microprocessor), and IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan. All modes use the same 5 V supply and share the PROG and INIT control signals. Configuration bitstream is loaded into internal SRAM cells, which must be reloaded at each power-up.

Does XC4010E-3PQ160C require external configuration memory?

Yes, XC4010E-3PQ160C requires external configuration memory such as a serial PROM or microcontroller to store and load the bitstream at power-up. The device has no non-volatile configuration storage; its SRAM-based logic cells lose state when powered down. Xilinx recommends the XC18V02 or compatible 2-Mbit serial PROM for master serial mode.

What is the maximum operating frequency of XC4010E-3PQ160C?

The XC4010E-3PQ160C has a -3 speed grade specifying a 12.5 ns CLB propagation delay. Based on typical path delays in Xilinx's timing models, this supports maximum system clock frequencies up to 65 MHz for fully registered designs. Actual frequency depends on logic depth, routing congestion, and I/O timing constraints.

Can XC4010E-3PQ160C operate with mixed I/O voltage standards?

Yes, XC4010E-3PQ160C supports mixed I/O voltage operation through separate VCCO pins per I/O bank. Each bank can be supplied independently at 5 V, enabling simultaneous interfacing with TTL, LVTTL, and 5 V CMOS devices. Core logic remains at 5 V; no level shifters are needed for 5 V-compatible peripherals.

Is XC4010E-3PQ160C still in production or subject to obsolescence?

XC4010E-3PQ160C is discontinued by AMD/Xilinx and classified as legacy product. Aetrix Electronics maintains limited inventory and provides last-time-buy support, including traceable lot documentation and extended warranty. Engineering samples and migration paths to Spartan-7 or Artix-7 FPGAs are available upon request.