AMD XC7A50T-L2CSG325E

Overview

XC7A50T-L2CSG325E from AMD is a Kintex-7 FPGA with 47,520 logic cells, 2.55 Gb/s transceiver capability, and -2L speed grade in a 324-pin CSG package. It integrates 12.5 Mb of block RAM, supports DDR3 memory interfaces up to 800 MHz, and targets high-performance embedded vision and industrial control applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC7A50T-L2CSG325E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver data rate, I/O bank voltage flexibility (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and availability of dedicated DSP slices for real-time signal processing.

Technical Context

The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E implements a 28 nm HKMG process architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 18 × 25 multiplier DSP slices, and integrated PCIe Gen2 x4 endpoint capability. It supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and MIPI D-PHY at up to 1.25 Gb/s per lane.

Its clocking subsystem includes two MMCMs and one PLL for jitter reduction and multi-phase clock generation, enabling synchronous operation across mixed-voltage I/O banks and high-speed serial links.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7A50T-L2CSG325E uses a 324-pin CSG (Chip Scale Grid Array) package with 0.8 mm pitch, 15 × 15 array, and thermal pad. Pin assignment follows Xilinx UG475 v1.13 for Kintex-7 device pinout.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based embedded processing applications.

Compared with XC7A35T-2CSG324I, the XC7A50T-L2CSG325E delivers 43% more logic and integrated transceivers for SerDes-based interfaces; versus XCKU035-2FFVA676E, it offers proven qualification for extended temperature industrial use with lower power and smaller footprint.

Availability

XC7A50T-L2CSG325E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial machine vision, medical imaging interface, and programmable logic controller applications requiring stable component supply and long-term production support.

Supply support for XC7A50T-L2CSG325E 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, embedded, and client markets through its acquisition of Xilinx.

The Kintex-7 family was designed for balanced performance, power, and cost in high-throughput embedded applications such as real-time video processing and industrial automation.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR3 data rate for XC7A50T-L2CSG325E?

The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E supports DDR3 SDRAM interfaces up to 800 MHz data rate (1600 MT/s), verified with Micron MT41J128M16JT-125K components using Xilinx UG586 guidelines. This requires proper PCB layout adherence to 50 Ω single-ended and 100 Ω differential impedance, and calibration via MIG IP in Vivado 2022.2 or later. The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E achieves this using dedicated DQS strobe alignment and write-leveling circuitry.

Does XC7A50T-L2CSG325E support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, the XC7A50T-L2CSG325E supports partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite using the Reconfigurable Partition flow. This requires defining static and dynamic regions in the HDL, generating separate bitstreams per module, and controlling reconfiguration via ICAP or PCIe. The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E's configuration logic enables runtime swapping of functional blocks without resetting the entire device.

What is the operating temperature range for XC7A50T-L2CSG325E?

The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E is specified for industrial temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C junction temperature. This rating applies to the -L (low-power) speed grade variant and is validated per Xilinx DS182. The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E meets JEDEC JESD22-A104 thermal cycling requirements and supports extended-life applications in factory automation and outdoor equipment.

How many transceiver quads does XC7A50T-L2CSG325E contain?

The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E contains four GTPE2 transceiver quads, each supporting two transceiver channels for a total of eight lanes. Each channel operates up to 2.55 Gb/s with built-in 8B/10B encoding, comma detection, and elastic buffers. The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E allocates these quads across banks 111, 112, 113, and 114, with dedicated reference clock inputs per quad.

Is XC7A50T-L2CSG325E pin-compatible with other Kintex-7 devices in CSG325 package?

No, XC7A50T-L2CSG325E is not pin-compatible with other Kintex-7 devices in the CSG325 package. While the physical footprint matches, I/O bank assignments, power pin locations (e.g., VCCAUX, VCCINT), and transceiver placement differ across density variants. Migration requires PCB redesign and constraint file updates. The XC7A50T-L2CSG325E pinout is unique to its logic cell count and transceiver count.