XC3S250E-4CPG132C

The XC3S250E-4CPG132C is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Xilinx, part of the Spartan-3E family. This FPGA is designed for low-cost, high-volume applications, offering a balance of performance, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Below are the key features and specifications:

1. Architecture:
   • Logic Cells: Contains 5,508 logic cells, allowing for complex digital logic designs.
   • Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs): Comprised of 1,728 CLBs, each with four slices, where each slice contains two 4-input lookup tables (LUTs) and two flip-flops.
   • Clock Management: Includes Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) for clock generation and synchronization, enhancing the design’s timing precision.
2. Memory:
   • Block RAM: Features 12 Block RAMs, each 18 Kb in size, providing 216 Kb of distributed memory for data storage or buffering.
   • Distributed RAM: In addition to Block RAM, it offers distributed RAM within the logic cells, useful for small, fast memory requirements.
3. I/O:
   • I/O Pins: 92 user I/O pins, configurable for different voltage standards, supporting up to 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, and other levels.
   • I/O Standards: Supports multiple I/O standards, including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL, making it versatile for different interfacing needs.
4. Performance:
   • Speed Grade: The “-4” indicates the speed grade, with a balance between power consumption and performance, suitable for a wide range of applications.
   • System Gates: Equivalent to 250,000 system gates, providing sufficient logic for moderately complex designs.
5. Package:
   • CPG132 Package: The FPGA is housed in a 132-pin Plastic Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (CPGA) package, which is compact and offers efficient signal routing for high-density designs.
6. Power Management:
   • Designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered and energy-efficient applications.
7. Applications:
   • Ideal for applications such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and communication devices, where a cost-effective and flexible digital design solution is required.
8. Development and Support:
   • Supported by Xilinx’s development tools, such as ISE Design Suite and Vivado, providing a comprehensive environment for design, simulation, and deployment.

The XC3S250E-4CPG132C is a versatile FPGA offering a good balance of logic resources, memory, and I/O capabilities in a cost-effective package, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded and digital signal processing applications.