AMD XC4013E-1PQ240C

Overview

XC4013E-1PQ240C from Xilinx is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 13,000 usable gates, 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP), -1 speed grade (10 ns CLB propagation delay), and commercial temperature range (0°C to 70°C). It implements synchronous digital logic in embedded control, protocol bridging, and glue-logic replacement applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC4013E-1PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include gate count, I/O count (192 user I/Os), speed grade timing, configuration mode (serial or parallel PROM), and JTAG boundary-scan compliance for testability.

Technical Context

The XC4013E-1PQ240C belongs to the Xilinx XC4000E FPGA family, built on 0.5 µm CMOS technology. It contains configurable logic blocks (CLBs), input/output blocks (IOBs), and interconnect resources programmable via SRAM-based configuration bitstream loaded from external PROM or host processor.

Configuration supports master serial, master parallel, slave serial, and JTAG modes. The device includes IEEE 1149.1-compliant boundary-scan logic and supports in-system reconfiguration via dedicated configuration pins and mode-select signals.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ240 package: 240-pin plastic quad flat pack with gull-wing leads, 32 mm × 32 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, and JEDEC MO-118 compliant footprint.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC4013E-1PQ240C, the XC4010E-1PQ240C trades gate capacity for lower unit cost in resource-light designs, while the XC4013-1PQ240C omits E-series enhancements-making it unsuitable where bus-hold stability or configuration security is required.

Availability

XC4013E-1PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC expansion, medical device sequencing, legacy bus translation, and automated test equipment requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XC4013E-1PQ240C 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 delivers programmable logic solutions for aerospace, industrial, and communications markets.

The XC4000E family was designed for cost-sensitive, high-reliability embedded control applications requiring reconfigurable logic with robust I/O and test infrastructure.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by the XC4013E-1PQ240C?

The XC4013E-1PQ240C has a -1 speed grade specifying 10 ns CLB propagation delay. Its maximum system clock frequency depends on design topology, but register-to-register paths typically achieve 80–100 MHz in well-constrained implementations. The actual achievable frequency must be verified post-place-and-route using Xilinx Foundation or Alliance software timing analysis tools for the XC4013E-1PQ240C.

Does the XC4013E-1PQ240C support in-system programming (ISP)?

Yes, the XC4013E-1PQ240C supports in-system programming via its JTAG port (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO pins) compliant with IEEE 1149.1. Configuration bitstreams can be loaded dynamically using boundary-scan tools or host processors without removing the XC4013E-1PQ240C from the PCB, enabling field updates and manufacturing test flexibility.

What power supplies are required for the XC4013E-1PQ240C?

The XC4013E-1PQ240C requires two dedicated 5.0 V ±5% supplies: V_CCINT for the core logic array and V_CCO for I/O banks. Both rails must be independently decoupled with low-ESR ceramic capacitors near the PQ240 package. No auxiliary voltages (e.g., 3.3 V or 2.5 V) are needed-the XC4013E-1PQ240C operates fully at 5 V.

Is the XC4013E-1PQ240C RoHS compliant?

The XC4013E-1PQ240C is not RoHS compliant. It was manufactured prior to the 2006 RoHS Directive enforcement and contains leaded solder in its PQ240 package. For RoHS-compliant alternatives, engineers should evaluate later-generation Spartan or Artix families-but note these require redesign due to architectural and pinout differences from the XC4013E-1PQ240C.

Can the XC4013E-1PQ240C be configured using a microcontroller instead of a PROM?

Yes, the XC4013E-1PQ240C supports slave serial and slave parallel configuration modes, allowing direct bitstream loading from a microcontroller's GPIO or parallel port. The microcontroller asserts PROGRAM, monitors INIT, then clocks data via DIN (or D0–D7 in parallel mode), enabling dynamic reconfiguration and firmware-driven logic updates in the final system using the XC4013E-1PQ240C.