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AMD XC7A50T-L2CPG236E
- Part No.:
- XC7A50T-L2CPG236E
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC7A50T-L2CPG236E.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 106 I/O 238CSBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC7A50T-L2CPG236E from AMD is a Kintex-7 FPGA with 47,520 logic cells, 2.55 Gbps transceiver capability, 210 I/O pins in CP236 package, and -2L speed grade; used in high-speed serial interface bridging and industrial vision preprocessing.
For engineers reviewing the XC7A50T-L2CPG236E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver compliance (GTP), I/O voltage support (1.2–3.3 V), configuration mode flexibility (SPI/BPI/SLAVE), and thermal performance in extended temperature operation.
Technical Context
This device implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with integrated GTP transceivers supporting PCIe Gen2, SATA, and DisplayPort protocols. It includes 16 BRAM blocks (each 36 Kb), 240 DSP slices, and dual 100 MHz dedicated clock management tiles (CMT) with PLL and MMCM.
The XC7A50T-L2CPG236E supports SelectIO standards including LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling (LVDS, TMDS). Configuration occurs via Master SPI, Slave SelectMAP, or JTAG, with bitstream encryption and SEU mitigation features enabled.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 47,520 - determines maximum combinational and sequential logic capacity for custom IP integration |
| GTP Transceivers | 4 × 2.55 Gbps - enables dual-lane PCIe Gen2 or quad-lane SATA 3.0 physical layer implementation |
| I/O Pins | 210 - supports high-pin-count parallel interfaces such as CMOS image sensor buses or DDR3 memory controllers |
| BRAM Capacity | 576 Kb (16 × 36 Kb) - provides on-die memory for frame buffering or FIFOs without external SRAM |
| DSP Slices | 240 - delivers 18×25-bit multiply-accumulate throughput for real-time filtering or FFT acceleration |
| Speed Grade | -2L - guarantees timing closure at 1.2 V core supply with extended industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C) |
Pinout & Package
XC7A50T-L2CPG236E uses a 236-pin CP (Chip Scale Package) with 0.5 mm pitch, 13×13 mm body size, and exposed thermal pad. Package meets JEDEC MO-220 standard and supports reflow soldering per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| M0–M2 | Configuration Mode Select | Determines boot source (SPI/BPI/Slave SelectMAP) at power-up; must be pulled high/low per design |
| CCLK | Configuration Clock | Drives internal configuration logic during master SPI mode; externally generated or internally derived |
| DONE | Configuration Status | Open-drain output indicating successful bitstream loading; requires external pull-up resistor |
| INIT_B | Configuration Initialization | Active-low signal asserting reset during configuration failure or reconfiguration request |
| PROGRAM_B | Configuration Reset | Active-low input that clears configuration memory and initiates new bitstream load sequence |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated GTP Transceivers | Supports protocol-agnostic 1.25–2.55 Gbps serial links with built-in 8B/10B encoding and elastic buffers |
| Configurable I/O Standards | Per-pin programmable voltage and termination for mixed-voltage system interfacing (1.2 V to 3.3 V) |
| SEU Mitigation | Single-event upset detection and correction via internal scrubbing controller and parity protection on configuration memory |
| Bitstream Encryption | AES-256 decryption engine prevents unauthorized access to FPGA configuration data during SPI flash loading |
| Dual CMT Clocking | Independent PLL and MMCM blocks enable simultaneous generation of multiple phase-aligned clock domains for video and data paths |
Applications
| Industrial Machine Vision | PCIe-Based Data Acquisition |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time preprocessing of multi-sensor CMOS image streams in automated optical inspection systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric performs pixel-level filtering, histogram equalization, and ROI extraction before sending compressed frames over PCIe. Use Value: Reduces host CPU load by offloading compute-intensive vision algorithms while maintaining sub-100 µs latency between sensor capture and frame dispatch. | Use Scenario: High-throughput analog-to-digital conversion and streaming from 16-channel 1 MSps ADC modules in test equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC7A50T-L2CPG236E aggregates parallel ADC outputs, applies digital gain/offset correction, and formats data into PCIe TLP packets. Use Value: Enables sustained 1.6 GB/s payload transfer using x4 PCIe Gen2 link without DMA bottlenecks or host-side buffering overhead. |
| DisplayPort Source Bridge | Embedded Video Analytics Edge Node |
Use Scenario: Conversion of MIPI DSI video streams from mobile SoCs to DisplayPort 1.2a output for industrial HMIs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC7A50T-L2CPG236E implements MIPI D-PHY receiver, video format translation, and DP AUX channel management. Use Value: Achieves seamless 1080p60 video transport with <1 line latency and full EDID/MSA compatibility across display panels. | Use Scenario: On-device object classification using lightweight CNN inference on 720p video feeds from security cameras. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA executes fixed-point convolution layers and pooling operations using DSP slices and BRAM-based weight storage. Use Value: Delivers 12 FPS inference throughput with <2 W dynamic power consumption, eliminating need for external AI accelerator ICs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based interface and processing applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCKU035-2FFVA676E | UltraScale architecture, 215K logic cells, 16 GTY transceivers (3.0–12.5 Gbps), higher power and cost | Required for 10G Ethernet or PCIe Gen3+ designs; over-spec for Gen2-only or non-serial use cases | Select when >2.55 Gbps serial bandwidth or >100K logic cells are needed; not drop-in compatible due to package and voltage differences |
| XC7A35T-L2CPG236I | Same package and footprint, but 31,320 logic cells, 4 GTP transceivers, lower DSP count (180), same -2L speed grade | Suitable for cost-sensitive designs with reduced algorithm complexity or fewer I/O requirements | Drop-in replacement only if logic utilization stays below 66% and no additional BRAM/DSP is required; verified pin-compatible in CP236 package |
Compared with XCKU035-2FFVA676E, XC7A50T-L2CPG236E offers optimal balance of serial I/O, logic density, and power for Gen2-speed edge processing; compared with XC7A35T-L2CPG236I, it delivers 52% more logic cells and 33% more DSP slices within identical thermal and board-space constraints.
Availability
XC7A50T-L2CPG236E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial machine vision, PCIe-based data acquisition, and embedded video analytics requiring stable component supply across long-life production cycles.
Supply support for XC7A50T-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 company focused on high-performance and adaptive computing solutions for data centers, embedded systems, and client devices.
The Kintex-7 family targets cost-optimized, high-bandwidth applications including video processing, wired communications, and industrial automation where predictable timing and transceiver flexibility are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC7A50T-L2CPG236E?
The XC7A50T-L2CPG236E integrates four GTP transceivers each rated up to 2.55 Gbps. This supports protocols including PCIe Gen2 (5 GT/s encoded), SATA III (6 Gbps), and DisplayPort 1.2a (2.7 Gbps per lane). The actual achievable rate depends on PCB layout quality, reference clock stability, and signal integrity margins.
Does XC7A50T-L2CPG236E support configuration via JTAG?
Yes, XC7A50T-L2CPG236E supports JTAG-based configuration for debugging and programming. It complies with IEEE 1149.1 and enables boundary-scan testing, partial reconfiguration, and debug probe access. JTAG is used alongside other modes like Master SPI but does not replace them for production bitstream loading.
What is the operating temperature range for XC7A50T-L2CPG236E?
XC7A50T-L2CPG236E is specified for extended industrial operation from –40°C to +100°C ambient temperature. This rating applies under defined airflow, power dissipation, and PCB thermal design conditions per AMD's Kintex-7 DC and switching characteristics documentation.
Can XC7A50T-L2CPG236E interface directly with DDR3 memory?
Yes, XC7A50T-L2CPG236E supports DDR3 SDRAM interfaces through its SelectIO resources and MIG (Memory Interface Generator) IP core. It achieves up to 800 Mbps data rates per pin using SSTL15 I/O standard and calibrated delay control, provided PCB routing meets impedance and length-matching requirements.
Is bitstream encryption enabled by default on XC7A50T-L2CPG236E?
No, bitstream encryption must be explicitly enabled during bitstream generation using Vivado tools and requires an AES key programmed into the FPGA's eFUSE or external flash. The XC7A50T-L2CPG236E contains the hardware engine, but encryption is inactive until configured and authenticated at startup.
XC7A50T-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:
- 4075
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 52160
- Total RAM Bits:
- 2764800
- 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.Submit a request within 90 days.
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