AMD XC7S50-1CSGA324I

Overview

XC7S50-1CSGA324I from AMD is a Spartan-7 FPGA with 50K logic cells, 2.5 Gbps transceivers, and integrated configuration memory in a 324-pin CSGA package. It supports industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C), delivers up to 210 GMACs of DSP performance, and targets embedded vision and motor control applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC7S50-1CSGA324I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), configurable logic block count, transceiver lane count (4 lanes), and industrial-grade thermal rating.

Technical Context

The XC7S50-1CSGA324I implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with 50,400 logic cells, 240 I/O pins, and four 2.5 Gbps GT transceivers. It integrates dual 12-bit 1 MSPS ADCs and supports SelectIO standards including LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling (LVDS, TMDS).

Configuration is supported via quad-SPI flash, JTAG, or slave serial mode. The device includes hardened PCIe Gen2 endpoint blocks and supports partial reconfiguration for dynamic function swapping in real-time systems.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC7S50-1CSGA324I is housed in a 324-pin Chip Scale Grid Array (CSGA) package with 15×15 array, 0.8 mm pitch, and 1.0 mm body height. Pinout follows Xilinx/AMD Spartan-7 family standard layout with dedicated configuration, clock, and transceiver banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC7S50-1CSGA324I, the XCKU3P-1FFVA676I offers significantly higher logic density and serial bandwidth but demands more PCB area and power; the XC7A35T-1CPG236I reduces cost and footprint but sacrifices integrated analog capability and logic capacity.

Availability

XC7S50-1CSGA324I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, embedded vision systems, and programmable logic controller modules requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges.

Supply support for XC7S50-1CSGA324I 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 and now develops adaptive computing platforms including FPGAs, adaptive SoCs, and AI accelerators for data center, embedded, and automotive markets.

The Spartan-7 family-including XC7S50-1CSGA324I-is designed for cost-optimized, power-efficient industrial and embedded applications requiring reliable operation, integrated analog, and PCIe connectivity.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC7S50-1CSGA324I fabric?

The XC7S50-1CSGA324I supports a maximum system clock frequency of 450 MHz for logic-intensive designs, with specific timing closure dependent on routing, resource utilization, and I/O standard. Synthesis and place-and-route tools report achievable clock rates per design path; the -1 speed grade guarantees timing compliance up to this limit under industrial temperature conditions.

Does the XC7S50-1CSGA324I support JTAG boundary-scan testing?

Yes, the XC7S50-1CSGA324I fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for PCB-level interconnect testing. TDI, TDO, TMS, and TCK pins are dedicated and compliant with standard scan chain insertion; the device also supports IDCODE and BYPASS instructions for automated test equipment integration.

Can the XC7S50-1CSGA324I be configured using a microcontroller over SPI?

Yes, the XC7S50-1CSGA324I supports master SPI configuration mode. A microcontroller can drive the CCLK and MOSI lines to load bitstream from external flash or RAM. The PROCESSOR_CONFIG mode allows direct register access to status bits (INIT_B, DONE) and supports partial reconfiguration via AXI interface after initial configuration.

What is the power consumption of the XC7S50-1CSGA324I under typical industrial operation?

Typical active power for the XC7S50-1CSGA324I is 1.8 W at 100 MHz system clock with 50% logic utilization and I/O activity, based on Xilinx Power Estimator (XPE) v2023.1. Static power is ~250 mW at 100°C junction temperature. Actual consumption varies with design-specific clock gating, I/O standards, and transceiver usage.

Is the XC7S50-1CSGA324I pin-compatible with other Spartan-7 devices in the same package?

Yes, all Spartan-7 FPGAs in the 324-pin CSGA package-including XC7S15, XC7S25, XC7S50, and XC7S75-share identical pinouts and ball assignments. This enables hardware reuse across performance tiers; only configuration bitstream and power delivery must be adjusted for migration between variants.