Product Specifications
Core Features
- Device Family: Spartan-IIE
- Logic Cells: 1,728 logic cells
- System Gates: 50,000 gates
- CLBs (Configurable Logic Blocks): 432
- Total Block RAM: 40,960 bits
- Maximum User I/O: 176 pins
- Package Type: PQ208 (208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
- Speed Grade: -7 (standard performance)
- Operating Temperature: Commercial (0ยฐC to +85ยฐC)
Memory and Storage
- Distributed RAM: 27,648 bits
- Block RAM Blocks: 4
- Configuration Memory: SRAM-based
- Configuration Options: Slave Serial, Master Serial, Slave Parallel, JTAG
Performance Specifications
- Maximum System Clock: Up to 200 MHz
- Supply Voltage: 2.5V core, 3.3V I/O
- Power Consumption: Low power consumption optimized for portable applications
- Propagation Delay: Fast routing architecture for minimal signal delays
Price Information
The XC2S50E-7PQ208C pricing varies based on quantity and supplier. For current pricing and availability:
- Contact authorized Xilinx distributors
- Check major electronic component suppliers
- Request quotes for volume pricing
- Educational discounts may be available for academic institutions
Note: Prices fluctuate based on market conditions, order quantities, and regional availability.
Documents & Media
Technical Documentation
- Datasheet: Spartan-IIE FPGA Family Complete Data Sheet
- User Guide: Spartan-IIE FPGA User Guide
- Application Notes: Design implementation guides and best practices
- Package Information: Mechanical drawings and pin-out diagrams
- Timing Specifications: Detailed timing parameters and constraints
Development Resources
- Development Software: Xilinx ISE Design Suite compatibility
- Reference Designs: Sample projects and implementation examples
- Migration Guides: Upgrade paths from other FPGA families
- PCB Layout Guidelines: Board design recommendations
Related Resources
Development Tools
- Xilinx ISE Design Suite: Complete design environment
- ChipScope Pro: On-chip debugging and analysis
- EDK (Embedded Development Kit): Embedded processor design tools
- System Generator: MATLAB/Simulink integration
Evaluation Boards
- Compatible development boards for prototyping
- Reference designs for common applications
- Educational training kits
Support Components
- Configuration Devices: Compatible PROMs and flash memory
- Clock Management: DCM (Digital Clock Manager) resources
- I/O Standards: Support for multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI
Environmental & Export Classifications
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free package options available
- Operating Temperature Range: 0ยฐC to +85ยฐC (Commercial grade)
- Storage Temperature: -65ยฐC to +150ยฐC
- Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
- Package Material: Plastic molding compound
Quality Standards
- Quality Grade: Commercial
- Reliability: Automotive-qualified versions available
- Testing: 100% functionally tested
- Quality Certifications: ISO 9001 manufacturing
Export Classifications
- ECCN: Check current export control classifications
- Country of Origin: Manufactured under Xilinx quality standards
- Compliance: Meets international electronic component standards
- Shipping: Standard electronic component shipping classifications
Applications
The XC2S50E-7PQ208C is ideal for:
- Digital signal processing applications
- Communications infrastructure
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive electronics
- Consumer electronics prototyping
- Educational FPGA learning projects
This FPGA combines affordability with performance, making it an excellent choice for cost-sensitive applications requiring programmable logic capabilities. The PQ208 package provides adequate I/O resources while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained designs.
