AMD XC4013E-1HQ240C

Overview

XC4013E-1HQ240C from Xilinx is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 13,000 usable gates, 240-pin PQFP package, -1 speed grade (10 ns CLB propagation delay), and embedded SRAM-based configuration memory. It serves as a reconfigurable logic fabric for digital control, interface bridging, and custom datapath implementation in industrial controllers and communication line cards.

For engineers reviewing the XC4013E-1HQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O count (196 user I/Os), CLB architecture (128 configurable logic blocks), system clock support up to 83 MHz, and compatibility with Xilinx Foundation Series design tools.

Technical Context

The XC4013E-1HQ240C implements a hierarchical architecture with Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), Input/Output Blocks (IOBs), and interconnect resources. Each CLB contains two 3-input look-up tables (LUTs), flip-flops, and carry logic for arithmetic functions.

Configuration is performed via serial mode using an external PROM or parallel mode through the CPU interface. The device supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing and in-system programmability via dedicated configuration pins.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC4013E-1HQ240C is housed in a 240-pin Heat sink Quad Flat Package (HQFP) with exposed thermal pad, designed for conduction cooling in industrial environments. Pin numbering follows standard counter-clockwise sequence starting from corner marker.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC4013E-1HQ240C, the XC4010E-1HQ240C offers identical packaging and timing but reduced logic capacity, while the XCV300-4HQ240C delivers order-of-magnitude gate increase at the cost of full hardware and software redesign.

Availability

XC4013E-1HQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion controllers, telecom line cards, medical imaging subsystems, and automated test equipment requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC4013E-1HQ240C 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 scalable programmable logic architectures for high-reliability embedded systems.

The XC4000E family was engineered for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications requiring predictable timing, robust configuration integrity, and industrial temperature range operation.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by the XC4013E-1HQ240C?

The XC4013E-1HQ240C supports a maximum system clock frequency of 83 MHz under worst-case conditions. This value derives from the -1 speed grade specification, which guarantees a 10 ns CLB propagation delay. Actual achievable frequency depends on design routing, logic depth, and I/O loading, but the device has been validated in production systems running critical clocks at this rate.

Does the XC4013E-1HQ240C require external configuration memory?

Yes, the XC4013E-1HQ240C requires external configuration memory because it uses SRAM-based configuration cells. A serial PROM (e.g., Xilinx XC18V02) or microcontroller must load the bitstream at power-up. The device supports master serial, slave serial, and boundary-scan configuration modes, all dependent on external data sources.

Is the XC4013E-1HQ240C compatible with modern Xilinx design tools?

The XC4013E-1HQ240C is supported by legacy Xilinx Foundation Series and Alliance Series software, last updated in the early 2000s. While newer Vivado tools do not support the XC4000E family, archived versions of Foundation F1.5 and ISE 4.2i remain functional on Windows XP/7 virtual machines for maintenance of existing designs using XC4013E-1HQ240C.

What thermal considerations apply to the XC4013E-1HQ240C in continuous operation?

The XC4013E-1HQ240C uses a 240-pin HQFP package with an exposed thermal pad designed for solder attachment to a copper pour. In industrial environments at 70°C ambient, typical power dissipation is 1.2 W. Thermal design must include ≥2 in² of 2-oz copper on the top layer beneath the package and thermal vias to inner ground planes to maintain junction temperature below 105°C.

Can the XC4013E-1HQ240C be used in new designs today?

Yes, the XC4013E-1HQ240C remains viable for new designs where long-term supply assurance, proven reliability, and fixed-function reconfigurability are prioritized over advanced features like embedded RAM or DSP slices. Aetrix Electronics maintains active inventory and provides full traceability, making XC4013E-1HQ240C suitable for medical, aerospace, and industrial control applications with 10+ year lifecycle requirements.