AMD XC5215-5HQ304CO359

Overview

XC5215-5HQ304CO359 from Xilinx is a 5-Volt, SRAM-based Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 1,936 logic cells, 244 I/O pins, and four dedicated low-skew global clock nets. It implements combinational and sequential logic using 4-input LUTs and configurable D-flip-flops/latches per logic cell, and supports IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan for board-level testability in industrial control and legacy telecom interface applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC5215-5HQ304CO359 datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its VersaRing™ I/O architecture for pin-locking, programmable slew-rate control to reduce switching noise, zero hold-time input timing guarantee with default delay insertion, and compatibility with XC4000-series footprints for migration paths.

Technical Context

The XC5215-5HQ304CO359 uses a VersaBlock™ architecture composed of 484 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), each containing four independent Logic Cells (LCs) - each LC integrates a 4-input LUT, a D-flip-flop or latch, carry logic, and direct feedthrough path. Its Local Interconnect Matrix (LIM) provides full intra-CLB connectivity without consuming general routing resources.

Routing employs six interconnect hierarchy levels including single/double-length lines and Longlines, supported by four global buffers and 24 TBUFs per CLB driving horizontal/vertical Longlines. The device lacks on-chip RAM but includes dedicated carry logic optimized for arithmetic functions and cascade chains for wide-input decoding, with no internal pull-ups on Longlines.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5215-5HQ304CO359 is packaged in a 304-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Package) with 0.8 mm lead pitch and 35.0 mm × 35.0 mm body size. The package supports footprint compatibility with XC4000-series devices and provides 244 user I/O pins plus power, ground, configuration, and boundary-scan signals.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5215-6HQ304C, XC5215-5HQ304CO359 trades 16 MHz speed grade for lower cost and identical footprint; versus XC4013E-4PQ208C, it delivers +39% more I/Os and superior pin-locking flexibility at the expense of embedded memory - making XC5215-5HQ304CO359 optimal for high-pin-count, 5 V interface consolidation.

Availability

XC5215-5HQ304CO359 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control, legacy telecom infrastructure, automated test equipment, and military data acquisition applications requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC5215-5HQ304CO359 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, Inc. pioneered commercial FPGA technology and developed the XC5200 series to deliver cost-effective, reprogrammable logic for high-volume industrial and communications applications.

The XC5200 family was designed specifically for 5 V systems requiring high I/O density, pin-locking flexibility, and robust boundary-scan testability - targeting replacement of gate arrays and ASICs in cost-sensitive, medium-complexity logic designs.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XC5215-5HQ304CO359?

The XC5215-5HQ304CO359 is rated for 50 MHz system performance, meaning typical synchronous designs achieve stable operation up to this clock rate. Actual achievable frequency depends on logic depth, routing congestion, and placement; critical paths may reach higher speeds due to localized optimizations, but 50 MHz is the guaranteed timing closure target per Xilinx specification Version 5.2. The XC5215-5HQ304CO359 does not specify a maximum toggle rate for individual I/Os beyond this system-level benchmark.

Does XC5215-5HQ304CO359 support in-system programming?

No, XC5215-5HQ304CO359 does not support in-system programming. It is an SRAM-based FPGA requiring external configuration PROM or processor-driven bitstream loading at power-up or upon assertion of the PROGRAM pin. Configuration data is volatile and lost on power removal; persistent storage must be implemented externally. The XC5215-5HQ304CO359 relies on JTAG boundary scan for test, not configuration, and lacks serial configuration interfaces like JTAG CONFIG or SelectMAP found in later families.

Can XC5215-5HQ304CO359 interface directly with 3.3 V logic devices?

Yes, XC5215-5HQ304CO359 inputs can reliably accept 3.3 V logic levels when configured for TTL threshold mode (1.2 V), as confirmed in Table 5 of the datasheet. Outputs are 5 V CMOS and may damage 3.3 V inputs unless level-shifted; external resistive dividers or buffer ICs are required for safe 5 V → 3.3 V interfacing. The XC5215-5HQ304CO359 itself provides no internal level-shifting capability.

What is the purpose of the PROGRAM pin on XC5215-5HQ304CO359?

The PROGRAM pin on XC5215-5HQ304CO359 is a dedicated, single-function active-low input that forces complete reinitialization of the configuration memory and resets all internal logic states. It overrides all other inputs and triggers a full reload sequence from the external configuration source. This pin has no secondary function and is not programmable; its behavior is hardwired per the XC5200 architecture and differs from XC3000 devices which lack this signal entirely.

Is XC5215-5HQ304CO359 RoHS compliant?

No, XC5215-5HQ304CO359 is not RoHS compliant. Manufactured prior to 2006 and documented in Version 5.2 (1998), it uses leaded solder terminations and halogenated packaging materials consistent with pre-RoHS industrial standards. Xilinx did not issue RoHS-compliant variants of the XC5200 family; compliance status must be verified through legacy material declarations if required for modern regulatory submissions.