AMD XCS30XL-5BG256C

Overview

XCS30XL-5BG256C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Spartan-XL family FPGA with 30,000 system gates, 5 ns maximum input-to-output delay, and 256-pin BGA package. It integrates configurable logic blocks, I/O blocks, and interconnect resources for digital logic implementation in industrial control and communications interface applications.

For engineers reviewing the XCS30XL-5BG256C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include propagation delay, I/O count, system gate density, configuration mode support, and commercial temperature grade operation.

Technical Context

The XCS30XL-5BG256C implements a segmented interconnect architecture with four routing channels per CLB row and dedicated carry logic for arithmetic functions. It supports in-system programmability via JTAG boundary-scan and serial PROM configuration.

Configuration is performed through master serial, slave serial, or boundary-scan modes using 3.3 V or 5 V tolerant I/Os. The device operates over 0 °C to 70 °C and requires external configuration memory for power-up initialization.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

256-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA), 17×17 array, 1.27 mm pitch, 1.0 mm ball diameter, JEDEC MO-205AC compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCS30-5BG256C, the XCS30XL-5BG256C delivers lower static power and better I/O noise margin; compared with XCS40XL-5BG256C, it offers identical footprint and timing at reduced gate count and unit cost.

Availability

XCS30XL-5BG256C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control, legacy bus bridging, and communications protocol conversion requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XCS30XL-5BG256C 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 maintains legacy Spartan-XL product support for industrial and aerospace customers requiring long-lifecycle components.

The Spartan-XL family was designed for cost-sensitive, medium-complexity digital logic replacement in commercial and industrial applications where reprogrammability and I/O flexibility outweigh ASIC-level performance.

FAQ

What is the configuration method supported by XCS30XL-5BG256C?

XCS30XL-5BG256C supports master serial, slave serial, and JTAG boundary-scan configuration modes. It requires external configuration PROM or processor-controlled loading. The device does not include on-chip nonvolatile memory and must be reconfigured at each power-on event. Configuration bitstream is loaded via dedicated pins (DIN, PROGRAM_, and associated clocks) per Xilinx DS012 specification.

Does XCS30XL-5BG256C support hot-swap I/O operation?

XCS30XL-5BG256C supports hot-swap capable I/Os only when configured with 3.3 V VCCO and proper external circuitry (series resistors, clamping diodes). Its I/O structures are 5 V tolerant but not inherently hot-swap rated per JEDEC JS-001. Safe insertion requires controlled power sequencing and slew-rate limiting, as defined in Xilinx Application Note XAPP151.

What is the maximum operating frequency of XCS30XL-5BG256C?

The XCS30XL-5BG256C has a 5 ns maximum input-to-output delay, enabling reliable operation up to approximately 125 MHz in well-constrained synchronous paths. Actual system clock frequency depends on logic depth, routing congestion, and I/O timing closure. Full-speed operation requires adherence to Xilinx timing constraints and use of dedicated carry chains for arithmetic blocks.

Is XCS30XL-5BG256C pin-compatible with newer Spartan families?

No, XCS30XL-5BG256C is not pin-compatible with Spartan-II, Spartan-3, or later families. Its 256-pin FBGA footprint and I/O voltage architecture differ significantly. Migration requires PCB redesign and logic reimplementation. Xilinx documentation explicitly states no mechanical or electrical compatibility across Spartan generations.

What development tools support XCS30XL-5BG256C design entry and synthesis?

XCS30XL-5BG256C is supported by Xilinx Foundation Series F1.5 and earlier versions, as well as Alliance Series 2.1i. Modern Vivado and ISE tools do not support this device. Legacy software must be used for place-and-route, bitstream generation, and timing analysis per DS012 and XAPP058 documentation.