AMD XC7A12T-1CPG236I
- Part No.:
- XC7A12T-1CPG236I
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC7A12T-1CPG236I.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 106 I/O 236BGA
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Product details
Overview
XC7A12T-1CPG236I from AMD (Xilinx) is a Artix-7 FPGA with 12,480 logic cells, 12.5 Gbps transceiver capability, and -1 speed grade in a 236-pin CPFG package. It integrates block RAM, DSP slices, and SelectIO resources for high-speed I/O interfacing in compact embedded vision and industrial control systems.
For engineers reviewing the XC7A12T-1CPG236I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (145 user I/Os), transceiver compliance (PCIe Gen2, SATA, DisplayPort), and thermal performance (industrial temperature range –40°C to +100°C).
Technical Context
The XC7A12T-1CPG236I implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with integrated 6-input LUTs, carry chains, and dedicated clock routing. It supports dual-register flip-flops per slice and configurable I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL up to 1.25 Gbps.
It includes 120 DSP48E1 slices for arithmetic-intensive tasks and 640 KB of total block RAM (BRAM), organized as 320 × 18 Kb blocks. The device features 12 transceiver quads supporting multi-gigabit serial protocols without external PHYs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 12,480 - provides gate count equivalent for medium-complexity digital logic implementation |
| User I/O Pins | 145 - supports parallel interfaces, sensor buses, and multi-channel ADC/DAC connections |
| Block RAM | 640 KB - enables on-chip buffering for video frame storage or protocol stack data handling |
| DSP Slices | 120 - delivers fixed-point math throughput for real-time filtering and motor control algorithms |
| Transceiver Speed | 12.5 Gbps - enables native PCIe Gen2 x4 or dual-lane DisplayPort 1.2a links |
| Operating Temp | –40°C to +100°C - qualified for industrial environments without forced cooling |
| Speed Grade | -1 - guarantees timing closure at specified voltage and temperature corners |
Pinout & Package
XC7A12T-1CPG236I is housed in a 236-pin Chip Scale Package (CSP) with 0.5 mm pitch, measuring 11 mm × 11 mm. The package supports fine-pitch routing and thermal dissipation suitable for space-constrained industrial PCBs.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core power supply | 1.0V ±3% supply for FPGA fabric and CLBs; requires low-noise regulation |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary power supply | 1.8V supply for configuration logic, transceivers, and I/O banks |
| VCCO | I/O bank power | Configurable 1.2V/1.35V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V per bank for mixed-voltage interface support |
| M0–M2 | Configuration mode pins | Determine boot source (SPI, BPI, JTAG) during power-up initialization |
| INIT_B | Configuration status | Open-drain active-low signal indicating successful bitstream loading or error condition |
| CCLK | Configuration clock | Drives internal configuration engine during master SPI or slave selectMAP modes |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| 7-series FPGA architecture | Enables partial reconfiguration and dynamic power gating for adaptive system operation |
| SelectIO technology | Supports single-ended and differential standards across 145 pins with programmable slew rate and drive strength |
| Integrated PCI Express® endpoint | Provides Gen2 x2 hard IP block eliminating need for external PCIe controller logic |
| UltraFast design ecosystem | Enables timing closure and synthesis optimization using Vivado Design Suite v2023.1+ toolchain |
| Industrial temperature rating | Validated operation over –40°C to +100°C ambient, enabling deployment in uncooled enclosures |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Control | Embedded Vision System |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time closed-loop servo control with encoder feedback and PWM generation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes position loop at 20 kHz while transceivers stream diagnostic telemetry via GigE Vision. Use Value: Deterministic latency under 500 ns enables sub-millisecond motion response without CPU intervention. | Use Scenario: Multi-camera image preprocessing pipeline with Bayer demosaicing and histogram equalization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable logic implements pixel-level operations; BRAM buffers full frames before compression. Use Value: 145 I/Os support parallel CMOS sensor interfaces, reducing interconnect complexity versus ASIC alternatives. |
| Test & Measurement Equipment | Avionics Data Acquisition |
Use Scenario: High-resolution waveform capture and FFT analysis in portable oscilloscopes. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: DSP48E1 slices perform real-time spectral analysis; transceivers export processed data over USB 3.0 PHY. Use Value: 120 DSP slices deliver >1.2 GOPS at 200 MHz, enabling 1024-point FFT in <12 µs. | Use Scenario: ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553B bus monitoring in flight data recorders. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dedicated I/O banks isolate legacy avionics protocols; configuration security prevents unauthorized bitstream updates. Use Value: Industrial temp rating ensures reliability during extended ground-to-altitude thermal cycling. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based embedded processing applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC7A15T-1CPG236I | 15,840 logic cells, same package and speed grade; higher LUT count increases resource margin | Suitable for designs requiring additional state machines or larger FIFOs without board redesign | Select when future firmware expansion or added peripheral support is anticipated |
| XC7A35T-1CPG236I | 33,280 logic cells, same package; adds 4 more transceiver quads and 2x BRAM capacity | Required for multi-lane PCIe Gen2 endpoints or dual-display video pipelines | Choose only if current design exceeds XC7A12T-1CPG236I resource utilization by >30% |
Compared with XC7A12T-1CPG236I, the XC7A15T-1CPG236I offers headroom for feature growth within identical footprint and thermal envelope, while XC7A35T-1CPG236I enables higher-bandwidth protocols but increases power and cost significantly.
Availability
XC7A12T-1CPG236I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, embedded vision systems, and test equipment requiring stable component supply across long production lifecycles.
Supply support for XC7A12T-1CPG236I 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
AMD (acquired Xilinx in 2022) is a global semiconductor leader delivering adaptive computing platforms for data center, AI, and embedded applications.
The Artix-7 family targets cost-sensitive, power-efficient embedded systems where programmable logic replaces ASICs or microcontrollers in high-performance I/O and signal processing roles.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC7A12T-1CPG236I?
The XC7A12T-1CPG236I supports I/O voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V per bank, with individual bank configuration enabling mixed-voltage interfaces such as 1.8 V LVDS alongside 3.3 V CMOS. Each VCCO rail must match the selected I/O standard's required voltage, and all banks share common VCCAUX at 1.8 V.
Does XC7A12T-1CPG236I include built-in PCIe Gen2 support?
Yes, XC7A12T-1CPG236I integrates a hard PCIe Gen2 x2 endpoint block compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 2.1. This eliminates external bridge chips and reduces latency for host communication in industrial controllers and data acquisition systems using the XC7A12T-1CPG236I.
What configuration modes are supported by XC7A12T-1CPG236I?
XC7A12T-1CPG236I supports master SPI, slave SPI, JTAG, and BPI configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up, and configuration can be initiated via CCLK or automatically sourced from external flash memory mapped to the FPGA's address space.
Is XC7A12T-1CPG236I qualified for automotive applications?
No, XC7A12T-1CPG236I is rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C) and is not AEC-Q100 qualified. For automotive use, AMD recommends the XA Artix-7 family variants, which undergo additional qualification testing and include enhanced reliability features not present in the standard XC7A12T-1CPG236I.
What tools are required to develop firmware for XC7A12T-1CPG236I?
Vivado Design Suite 2023.1 or later is required to synthesize, implement, and debug designs targeting XC7A12T-1CPG236I. The toolchain provides timing analysis, bitstream generation, and hardware manager integration for programming via JTAG or Quad-SPI flash. License includes access to IP cores like PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR controllers.
XC7A12T-1CPG236I Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Artix-7
- Package/Case:
- 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 1000
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 12800
- Total RAM Bits:
- 737280
- Number of I/O:
- 106
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 238-CSBGA (10x10)
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