AMD XC7A25T-1CPG238C

Overview

XC7A25T-1CPG238C from AMD is a Kintex-7 family FPGA with 24,050 logic cells, 1,392 Kb of block RAM, 120 DSP slices, and 170 user I/Os in a 238-pin CP (Chip Scale Package) with 0.5 mm pitch. It targets cost-sensitive industrial control and embedded vision applications requiring deterministic latency and moderate logic density.

For engineers reviewing the XC7A25T-1CPG238C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), maximum system clock frequency (691 MHz for BUFG), transceiver capability (none), and thermal performance (commercial grade, 0°C to 85°C).

Technical Context

The XC7A25T-1CPG238C implements a synchronous, SRAM-based programmable logic architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), dedicated carry chains, and hierarchical routing. It supports SelectIO standards including LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling such as LVDS and TMDS at up to 1.25 Gbps per I/O pair.

Configuration is performed via JTAG, SPIx4, or BPI parallel interface using external non-volatile memory. The device includes internal configuration monitoring, CRC error detection, and dual-boot capability with fallback support for field updates.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7A25T-1CPG238C uses a 238-ball fine-pitch Chip Scale Package (CP) with 0.5 mm ball pitch and 12 × 12 mm body size. The package supports standard reflow profiles and is compatible with automated optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray voiding analysis.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC7A25T-1CPG238C, the XC7A35T-1CPG236C offers 38% more logic capacity in identical packaging, while the XC7A15T-1CPG236C reduces I/O count by 41% and logic by 31%, enabling smaller gate-count designs with lower static power and cost.

Availability

XC7A25T-1CPG238C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, embedded vision, medical diagnostics, and test equipment requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for XC7A25T-1CPG238C 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 company delivering adaptive computing solutions for data center, AI, client, and embedded markets with leadership in FPGA, adaptive SoC, and GPU technologies.

The Kintex-7 family, including XC7A25T-1CPG238C, was designed for cost-optimized, high-performance applications demanding balanced logic, memory, and I/O resources in compact packages for industrial and edge systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC7A25T-1CPG238C for internal logic?

The XC7A25T-1CPG238C achieves a maximum system clock frequency of 691 MHz for BUFG-driven clocks under typical conditions. This value reflects timing closure on critical paths using default speed grade -1 settings and assumes proper PCB layout, decoupling, and thermal management. Actual achievable frequency depends on design complexity, placement, and routing constraints in the final implementation of XC7A25T-1CPG238C.

Does the XC7A25T-1CPG238C support transceivers for high-speed serial communication?

No, the XC7A25T-1CPG238C does not include multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs). It relies on its SelectIO infrastructure for high-speed parallel or source-synchronous interfaces up to 1.25 Gbps (LVDS). For applications requiring PCIe, SATA, or 10GbE, designers must select a Kintex-7 variant with GTX/GTH transceivers, such as XC7K160T or higher. XC7A25T-1CPG238C remains optimized for parallel I/O and deterministic logic.

What configuration modes are supported by the XC7A25T-1CPG238C?

The XC7A25T-1CPG238C supports three primary configuration modes: Master SPI (x4), Slave Serial, and Boundary Scan (JTAG). Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up. It also supports fallback configuration and dual-boot via external flash memory, enabling field-upgradable firmware without hardware modification. All modes are fully supported in Vivado tools for XC7A25T-1CPG238C.

Is the XC7A25T-1CPG238C qualified for automotive applications?

No, the XC7A25T-1CPG238C is rated for commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C) and is not AEC-Q100 qualified. It is intended for industrial, medical, and test equipment environments. For automotive-grade operation, AMD offers the Automotive Kintex-7 family (e.g., XA7A25T) with extended temperature range (−40°C to +125°C) and qualification testing. XC7A25T-1CPG238C should not be used in safety-critical vehicle subsystems.

How many clock regions does the XC7A25T-1CPG238C contain?

The XC7A25T-1CPG238C contains four clock regions, each supporting independent clock management with dedicated BUFGCE and BUFIO primitives. This enables domain-specific clock gating, phase shifting, and I/O clock forwarding without cross-region skew penalties. Clock region partitioning is fixed in silicon and directly impacts floorplanning decisions in XC7A25T-1CPG238C designs.