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AMD XC7A15T-L2CPG236E
- Part No.:
- XC7A15T-L2CPG236E
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 106 I/O 238CSBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E from AMD is a Spartan-7 FPGA with 14,880 logic cells, 6.4 Mb of block RAM, and 120 DSP slices, operating at -2 speed grade with commercial temperature range (0°C to 85°C), used in industrial I/O control and embedded vision preprocessing.
For engineers reviewing the XC7A15T-L2CPG236E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (160 user I/Os), package type (CPGA236), transceiver support (no GT transceivers), and configuration interface (SPI x4, JTAG, SelectMAP).
Technical Context
The XC7A15T-L2CPG236E implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with integrated clock management (CMT) containing MMCM and PLL blocks, supporting up to 480 MHz internal clocking. It includes 160 user-configurable I/O pins compliant with LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, and HSTL standards.
Configuration is performed via Master SPI mode using external flash memory or JTAG boundary-scan for programming and debugging. No built-in configuration memory - requires external 16 MB SPI flash for single-chip boot.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 14,880 - determines maximum combinational/sequential logic capacity for custom digital functions |
| Block RAM | 6.4 Mb - supports on-chip data buffering, FIFOs, and small lookup tables without external memory |
| DSP Slices | 120 - enables fixed-point arithmetic acceleration for filtering, motor control, and sensor fusion |
| User I/O Pins | 160 - provides parallel interface capability for sensors, displays, and industrial buses |
| Speed Grade | -2 - guarantees timing closure up to 480 MHz system clock with standard static timing analysis |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to +85°C - qualified for commercial-grade embedded systems without extended thermal management |
| Package | CPGA236 - 236-pin ceramic pin-grid array with 1.27 mm pitch, suitable for high-reliability PCB mounting |
Pinout & Package
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E uses a 236-pin Ceramic Pin Grid Array (CPGA) package with 160 user I/Os, 12 dedicated configuration pins (including INIT_B, PROGRAM_B, CCLK, D0–D3, CS_B, DONE), and 62 power/ground terminals distributed across VCCINT, VCCAUX, VCCO, GND, and GNDIO banks.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM_B | Active-low configuration reset | Asserting low initiates FPGA reconfiguration from external SPI flash |
| INIT_B | Configuration status indicator | Open-drain output signals configuration completion or error during startup |
| CCLK | Configuration clock input | Drives internal configuration shift register during Master SPI mode |
| D0–D3 | Data input lines | Quad-SPI data bus for fast bitstream loading (up to 100 MHz) |
| DONE | Configuration completion flag | High-Z open-drain output pulled high externally when configuration succeeds |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Clock Management (CMT) | Includes one MMCM and one PLL for jitter reduction and multi-phase clock generation |
| SelectIO Technology | Supports 19 I/O standards including LVDS, TMDS, and RSDS with programmable slew rate and drive strength |
| PCI Express® Gen1 Endpoint | Hard IP block enabling direct connection to PCIe root complexes without soft-core implementation |
| UltraFast™ Configuration | Enables full configuration in ≤100 ms using 16 MB SPI flash and quad-SPI interface |
| Power-Optimized Architecture | Delivers 30% lower dynamic power vs. Spartan-6 at comparable logic density and performance |
Applications
| Industrial PLC I/O Module | Embedded Vision Preprocessor |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time digital I/O expansion and protocol bridging (Modbus RTU to EtherCAT) in compact PLC chassis. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric implements protocol state machines, GPIO multiplexing, and deterministic timing control for cycle-synchronized fieldbus communication. Use Value: Enables 160-channel I/O handling with <1 µs input-to-output latency and zero external glue logic. | Use Scenario: On-camera preprocessing of 720p30 Bayer image streams before transmission to host processor. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC7A15T-L2CPG236E performs pixel interpolation, histogram equalization, and MIPI CSI-2 packetization in real time. Use Value: Reduces host CPU load by offloading 2.1 GOPS of image computation while maintaining sub-frame latency. |
| Motor Control Gateway | Test Equipment Digital Pattern Generator |
Use Scenario: Field-oriented control (FOC) coordination across dual 3-phase inverters in servo drives. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Implements PWM waveform synthesis, current sampling synchronization, and safety monitoring logic with hardware-timed response. Use Value: Achieves 10 ns PWM edge resolution and <500 ns fault detection latency for SIL-2 compliance. | Use Scenario: Generating synchronized 100 MHz digital stimulus patterns for ASIC functional validation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC7A15T-L2CPG236E acts as pattern sequencer and timing controller driving 160-pin DUT interface with precise skew calibration. Use Value: Delivers deterministic 1.2 ns inter-channel skew control and 16 GB pattern memory using on-chip BRAM + external DDR3. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based control and interface applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC7A35T-L2CPG236I | Higher logic density (33,280 LC), same package and speed grade, but industrial temp range (−40°C to +100°C) | Required for extended-temperature deployments such as outdoor automation or transportation systems | Select when higher gate count or extended temperature operation is mandatory; otherwise XC7A15T-L2CPG236E offers better cost/power efficiency |
| XCKU3P-1FFVA676E | Kintex UltraScale+ device with 352,000 LC, 24.8 Gb/s GTY transceivers, and DDR4 controller hard IP | Suitable for high-bandwidth applications like 10G Ethernet gateway or radar signal processing where XC7A15T-L2CPG236E lacks transceiver capability | Choose only if >1 Gbps serial I/O, DDR4 memory interface, or >100K logic cells are required - overkill for basic control and preprocessing |
Compared with XC7A35T-L2CPG236I and XCKU3P-1FFVA676E, the XC7A15T-L2CPG236E delivers optimal balance of logic resources, I/O flexibility, and power efficiency for cost-sensitive industrial control and vision edge nodes without transceiver or extreme temperature demands.
Availability
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC modules, embedded vision subsystems, and motor control gateways requiring stable component supply and long-term manufacturing continuity.
Supply support for XC7A15T-L2CPG236E 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 is a global semiconductor leader delivering adaptive computing solutions for data centers, AI, client, and embedded markets through its acquired Xilinx product portfolio.
The Spartan-7 family, including XC7A15T-L2CPG236E, was designed for cost-optimized, power-efficient industrial and automotive applications requiring reliable I/O expansion, real-time control, and embedded vision preprocessing.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC7A15T-L2CPG236E?
The XC7A15T-L2CPG236E supports I/O bank voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, with individual banks configurable for LVCMOS12, LVCMOS15, LVCMOS18, LVCMOS25, LVCMOS33, LVTTL, SSTL15, SSTL18, and HSTL_I. Each bank must be powered at a single VCCO voltage, and mixed-voltage operation across banks is permitted.
Does XC7A15T-L2CPG236E include built-in transceivers for high-speed serial communication?
No, XC7A15T-L2CPG236E does not include GT (Gigabit Transceiver) blocks. It is a non-transceiver variant of the Spartan-7 family. High-speed serial interfaces such as PCIe Gen1 must be implemented using SelectIO-based protocols (e.g., Aurora over LVDS), or external PHY devices are required for standards like USB 3.0 or Gigabit Ethernet.
What configuration modes are supported by XC7A15T-L2CPG236E?
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E supports Master SPI (default), Slave Serial, Slave Parallel, and JTAG configuration modes. Master SPI mode uses the on-chip oscillator to drive CCLK and loads bitstream from external SPI flash. JTAG is used for programming, debugging, and boundary-scan testing during development and production test.
Can XC7A15T-L2CPG236E operate in industrial temperature environments?
No - XC7A15T-L2CPG236E carries the 'C' suffix indicating commercial temperature grade (0°C to +85°C). For industrial operation (−40°C to +100°C), the 'I' grade variant XC7A15T-L2CPG236I must be selected. The 'C' grade is qualified only for controlled indoor environments.
How much block RAM is available in XC7A15T-L2CPG236E, and how is it organized?
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E contains 6.4 Mb of total block RAM, implemented as 120 × 36 Kb BRAM primitives. Each BRAM can be configured as 36 Kb dual-port RAM, 18 Kb single-port RAM, or 32-bit × 1024 deep shift register. All BRAM is distributed across the fabric and accessible by any logic region without routing congestion.
XC7A15T-L2CPG236E Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Artix-7
- Package/Case:
- 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 1300
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 16640
- Total RAM Bits:
- 921600
- Number of I/O:
- 106
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 238-CSBGA (10x10)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The XC7A15T-L2CPG236E part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for XC7A15T-L2CPG236E:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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