AMD XC4013XL-2PQ240C

Overview

XC4013XL-2PQ240C from Xilinx is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 13,000 usable gates, 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP), and -2 speed grade (12.5 ns CLB propagation delay). It integrates configurable logic blocks, I/O blocks, and interconnect resources for digital system implementation in industrial control and communications infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the XC4013XL-2PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include gate count, I/O count (192 user I/Os), speed grade timing, PQ240 package thermal and routing constraints, and compatibility with Xilinx Foundation Series design tools.

Technical Context

The XC4013XL-2PQ240C belongs to the Xilinx XC4000XL family, fabricated in 0.5 µm CMOS technology with low-power optimization. It supports in-system programmability via JTAG boundary-scan and features dedicated carry logic for high-speed arithmetic functions.

Configuration is performed through serial or parallel mode using external PROM or microprocessor interface. The device includes internal pull-up resistors on unused I/O pins and supports hot-swap compliant I/O standards including LVTTL and LVCMOS.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC4013XL-2PQ240C is housed in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 60 pins per side, 0.5 mm pitch, and exposed thermal pad. Pin numbering follows standard counter-clockwise convention starting from the index corner.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC4013XL-2PQ240C, the XC4010XL-2PQ208C offers reduced logic and I/O resources in a smaller package, while the XC4013-3PQ240C delivers faster timing at the expense of higher static current - both require separate pinout verification and toolchain revalidation.

Availability

XC4013XL-2PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control, telecom infrastructure, and medical instrumentation requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC4013XL-2PQ240C 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 provides programmable logic solutions for aerospace, defense, industrial, and communications markets.

The XC4000XL family was designed for cost-sensitive, low-power digital logic replacement in legacy systems requiring long-term availability and JTAG configurability - XC4013XL-2PQ240C is its 13K-gate PQ240 variant.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XC4013XL-2PQ240C?

The XC4013XL-2PQ240C has a -2 speed grade specifying 12.5 ns CLB propagation delay, supporting system clock frequencies up to approximately 80 MHz in typical register-to-register paths. Actual maximum frequency depends on design topology, placement, and routing; timing analysis must be performed using Xilinx Foundation or ISE tools with the XC4013XL-2PQ240C device model.

Does XC4013XL-2PQ240C support in-system programming?

Yes, XC4013XL-2PQ240C supports in-system programming via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO pins). Configuration can be loaded dynamically through serial mode using an external processor or PROM, enabling field updates without device removal. The PROGRAM_B pin allows full reconfiguration initiation during operation.

What are the power supply requirements for XC4013XL-2PQ240C?

XC4013XL-2PQ240C requires a single 3.3 V ±5% supply for both core logic and I/O banks. Total supply current depends on toggle rate and active logic; typical standby current is 25 mA, rising to ~150 mA under full switching activity. Decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic + 10 µF tantalum per VCC group) are mandatory per Xilinx AN217 guidelines.

Is XC4013XL-2PQ240C pin-compatible with other XC4000XL devices?

No, XC4013XL-2PQ240C is not pin-compatible with other XC4000XL devices due to differing pin counts and I/O allocations. The 240-pin PQFP package is unique to the 13K and 15K members of the XL family. Migration to XC4010XL-2PQ208C or XC4015XL-2PQ240C requires PCB redesign and signal reassignment.

What configuration modes does XC4013XL-2PQ240C support?

XC4013XL-2PQ240C supports Master Serial, Slave Serial, and JTAG boundary-scan configuration modes. Master Serial uses an internal oscillator to clock configuration data from external PROM; Slave Serial accepts clock and data from a host processor; JTAG enables programming and debugging without dedicated configuration hardware. All modes use the same 3.3 V supply and share the same I/O pin assignments.