Spartan-XL Family
FPGAs
The
Spartan-XL Family of FPGAs is the only complete
line of low cost FPGAs that feature on-chip RAM and broad support
for predefined cores. The Spartan-XL products are available
in densities ranging from 5,000 to 40,000 system gates. The new Spartan-II
Family extends the Spartan Series beyond 100,000 gates. |
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New Applications
ASIC Replacement for High Volume Applications
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New Applications in Existing Markets
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PC peripherals |
Portable phones |
Automotive cabin controls and GPS systems |
Network interface cards |
Digital television |
Handsets |
Video acquisition and editing |
Digital modems |
Badge and credit card readers |
Computer interface boards |
Low Price
Pricing for the XCS05XL now begins at $2.49 for 250,000-unit quantities,
with the XCS40XL at $7.40 in the same quantities. The new Spartan-II
Family continues to dramatically reduce cost.
Spartan-XL Family New
Features
Low Power and Power Down
By reducing the power supply to 3.3V, the Spartan-XL Family consumes
less than half the power of the 5V devices. A PowerDown pin reduces
ICC to 100 microamps typical.
High Speed
The Spartan-XL Family offers extremely high speed. The dedicated
carry logic for counters and arithmetic applications has been optimized
for speed, allowing counters to run well over 120 MHz.
SelectRAM Flexibility
The Spartan-XL Family is the only ASIC replacement FPGA family that offers
on-chip user RAM, in the form of SelectRAM memory. This distributed
RAM can be used for efficient FIFOs, shift registers, and scratch pad
memories.
Software Support
The Spartan-XL Family, with all its new features, is fully supported
by version 2.1i of the Xilinx Alliance and Foundation development systems.
In addition, there are several core solutions available today for the
Spartan-XL Family, including a 33 MHz, 32 bit PCI master/slave LogiCORE
solution. A programmable option on the Spartan-XL device allows
compliance with either 3.3V or 5V PCI interfaces.
High Value Applications with Spartan-XL Family
Core
Function |
XCS30XL
Price
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Percentage of
Device Used
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Effective
Function Cost
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UART |
$5.50
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17% |
$0.95 |
16-bit RISC
Processor |
$5.50
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36%
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$2.00
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16-bit, 16-tap
Symmetrical FIR Filter |
$5.50 |
27% |
$1.50 |
Reed-Solomon
Encoder |
$5.50 |
6% |
$0.35 |
PCI Interface
(in PQ208 package) |
$6.55 |
45% |
$2.95 |
New Chip Scale Packaging Saves Space
Xilinx has announced new 144-ball and 280-ball, 0.8-millimeter pitch chip scale
packages for the Spartan-XL FPGA family. Xilinx is the first programmable
logic supplier to offer the CSP package for an FPGA that meets the JEDEC
Level 3 moisture sensitivity level requirements. This level of reliability
enables customers to reduce standard manufacturing cycle times and further
minimize overall system cost.
Spartan-XL Devices
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XCS05XL |
XCS10XL |
XCS20XL |
XCS30XL |
XCS40XL |
System Gates* |
2K-5K |
3K-10K |
7K-20K |
10K-30K |
13K-40K |
Logic Cells** |
238 |
466 |
950 |
1,368 |
1,862 |
Max Logic
Gates |
3,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
13,000 |
20,000 |
Flip-Flops |
360 |
616 |
1,120 |
1,536 |
2,016 |
Max RAM
bits |
3,200 |
6,272 |
12,800 |
18,432 |
25,088 |
Max Available
I/O |
77 |
112 |
160 |
192 |
224 |
Packages |
PC84 |
PC84 |
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VQ100 |
VQ100 |
VQ100 |
VQ100 |
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CS144 |
CS144 |
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TQ144 |
TQ144 |
TQ144 |
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PQ208 |
PQ208 |
PQ208 |
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PQ240 |
PQ240 |
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BG256 |
BG256 |
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CS280 |
CS280 |
* 20-30% of CLBs as RAM
** 1 Logic Cell = 4-input Look-Up Table + Flip-Flop |
More Information
Spartan Series FPGAs
Spartan-II Family FPGAs ![](../rp00001/rp0019b.gif)
ASIC Replacement FPGAs
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Spartan-XL Family Product Sheet (60 KB)
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Spartan/XL Families FPGAs Data Sheet
(460 KB)
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Spartan-II Family FPGAs Data Sheet (330
KB) ![](../rp00001/rp0019b.gif)
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Spartan SPROMs Data Sheet (260 KB) ![](../rp00001/rp0019b.gif)
Spartan Series Application Notes
Xilinx at Work in High-Volume Applications
Spartan Customer Testimonials
IP Center
Press Releases
- Xilinx Online Field Upgradeable Capability Powers New Remote Server
Management System from Apex - 8/2/99
- Xilinx Announces Most Advanced Chip Scale Packaging - 5/18/99
- Xilinx Prices Spartan FPGAs and XC9500 CPLDs for Aggressive Penetration
into New High-Volume Applications - 4/19/99
- Xilinx Ships One Millionth Spartan FPGA - 3/15/99
- Xilinx Announces Single-Chip PCI Solution for Less Than $7 - 2/8/99
- Xilinx Set to Penetrate New Markets with Biggest Product Launch in
History of PLD Industry - 9/28/98
Spartan-XL Device Files
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