AMD XC5210-4PQ160C

Overview

XC5210-4PQ160C from AMD is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 10,000 usable gates, 160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP), -4 speed grade (12 ns propagation delay), and commercial temperature range (0°C to 70°C). It implements synchronous logic in digital control systems for industrial PLCs.

For engineers reviewing the XC5210-4PQ160C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include gate count, I/O count (120 user I/Os), speed grade timing, PQFP thermal profile, and legacy 5 V CMOS compatibility.

Technical Context

The XC5210-4PQ160C belongs to the Xilinx XC5200 family (acquired by AMD), implementing configurable logic blocks (CLBs) with flip-flops and lookup tables, programmable interconnect matrix, and dedicated I/O blocks supporting TTL/CMOS levels. It uses SRAM-based configuration memory loaded at power-up via external PROM or microcontroller.

It supports synchronous design methodologies with global clock routing, three dedicated clock pins, and configurable I/O slew rate control. Configuration is volatile and requires external bitstream loading; no on-chip nonvolatile memory is present.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5210-4PQ160C is housed in a 160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 40 pins per side, 0.65 mm lead pitch, and 28 mm × 28 mm body size. Thermal performance requires adequate copper pour and airflow in commercial applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5210-4PQ160I, the XC5210-4PQ160C trades thermal margin for lower unit cost in commercial settings; compared with XC5204-4PQ160C, it provides 2.5× more logic capacity for complex state machines or multi-channel I/O handling without redesign.

Availability

XC5210-4PQ160C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, legacy system repair, and medical device refurbishment requiring stable component supply and long-term traceability.

Supply support for XC5210-4PQ160C 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 FPGAs and established industry standards for programmable logic architecture, toolchains, and verification methodologies.

The XC5200 family was designed for cost-sensitive, high-volume digital logic replacement in commercial and industrial control systems using 5 V CMOS infrastructure.

FAQ

What is the configuration method for XC5210-4PQ160C?

The XC5210-4PQ160C uses external serial configuration via the DIN pin, loading a bitstream from a PROM or microcontroller at power-up. Its SRAM-based logic cells require continuous power to retain configuration; loss of VCC erases the design. No internal nonvolatile memory is present in the XC5210-4PQ160C.

Does XC5210-4PQ160C support 3.3 V I/O interfaces?

No, the XC5210-4PQ160C operates exclusively at 5.0 V ± 5% and is incompatible with 3.3 V signaling. Its I/O cells are designed for TTL/CMOS 5 V thresholds, and applying 3.3 V signals may cause unreliable logic interpretation. Level-shifting circuitry is required when interfacing with 3.3 V devices alongside the XC5210-4PQ160C.

How many clock inputs does XC5210-4PQ160C provide?

The XC5210-4PQ160C provides three dedicated global clock inputs (IOCLK1, IOCLK2, IOCLK3), each routed with low skew to all CLBs. These pins support synchronous design across the entire device and cannot be repurposed as general I/O. This clock structure is integral to the XC5210-4PQ160C's timing predictability.

Is XC5210-4PQ160C pin-compatible with other XC5200 family members?

XC5210-4PQ160C shares the PQFP-160 package footprint with other XC5200-series devices in the same pin count, including XC5204 and XC5215 variants. However, CLB count, I/O mapping, and internal routing differ - direct substitution without HDL and place-and-route validation is not supported for the XC5210-4PQ160C.

What is the maximum operating frequency achievable with XC5210-4PQ160C?

The XC5210-4PQ160C -4 speed grade guarantees 12 ns CLB propagation delay, enabling reliable operation up to approximately 40 MHz for register-to-register paths under typical conditions. Actual system frequency depends on logic depth, routing congestion, and I/O timing - full static timing analysis is required for each design targeting the XC5210-4PQ160C.