The XC3S1000L-4FG456C is a powerful low-power FPGA from Xilinx’s Spartan-3L family, designed to deliver exceptional performance for cost-sensitive applications. This field-programmable gate array combines advanced features with energy efficiency, making it an ideal choice for battery-powered devices, portable electronics, and power-conscious embedded systems.
Product Specifications
The XC3S1000L-4FG456C offers robust capabilities in a compact package:
Core Architecture:
- Logic Cells: 1,000,000 system gates
- CLB Array: 46 x 34 Configurable Logic Blocks
- Total CLBs: 1,584 CLBs containing 6,336 logic cells
- Block RAM: 432 Kbits of distributed SelectRAM memory
- Dedicated Multipliers: 24 embedded 18×18 multipliers
Memory and I/O:
- I/O Standards: Support for multiple voltage levels including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL
- User I/O Pins: Up to 333 user I/O pins
- Package Type: 456-pin Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array (FG456)
- Operating Voltage: 1.2V core, multiple I/O voltages supported
Performance Characteristics:
- Speed Grade: -4 (4ns delay)
- Operating Temperature: Commercial grade (0ยฐC to +85ยฐC)
- Low Power Design: Optimized for reduced static and dynamic power consumption
Price Information
The XC3S1000L-4FG456C pricing varies based on quantity and supplier. Contact authorized Xilinx distributors for current pricing and availability. Volume discounts are typically available for production quantities. The cost-effective nature of the Spartan-3L family makes the XC3S1000L-4FG456C an attractive option for budget-conscious designs requiring FPGA functionality.
Documents & Media
Essential documentation for the XC3S1000L-4FG456C includes:
Technical Documentation:
- Spartan-3L FPGA Family Complete Data Sheet
- XC3S1000L-4FG456C Product Brief
- Spartan-3L FPGA User Guide
- DC and Switching Characteristics specification
- Package and Pinout Information (FG456 package details)
Design Resources:
- Reference designs and application notes
- Power estimation spreadsheets
- PCB layout guidelines for FG456 package
- Constraint files and UCF templates
- IBIS models for signal integrity analysis
Software Tools:
- ISE Design Suite compatibility information
- Impact programming software support
- ChipScope Pro debugging capabilities
Related Resources
Development Platforms:
- Spartan-3L Starter Kit for prototyping
- Third-party development boards featuring XC3S1000L-4FG456C
- Evaluation modules and reference designs
Complementary Products:
- Configuration memory devices (Platform Flash, SPI Flash)
- Power management solutions optimized for Spartan-3L FPGAs
- Clock generation and distribution components
- Interface and connectivity solutions
Design Support:
- Xilinx Answer Database for troubleshooting
- Community forums and user groups
- Application notes covering common design patterns
- IP core libraries and reference implementations
Environmental & Export Classifications
The XC3S1000L-4FG456C meets stringent environmental and regulatory standards:
Environmental Compliance:
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free package and manufacturing process
- Operating Temperature Range: 0ยฐC to +85ยฐC (Commercial grade)
- Storage Temperature: -65ยฐC to +150ยฐC
- Humidity: Up to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Quality and Reliability:
- JEDEC Standards: Compliant with industry reliability standards
- ESD Protection: Human Body Model (HBM) and Machine Model (MM) tested
- Latch-up Immunity: >100mA at 125ยฐC
- Package Materials: Halogen-free options available
Export Classifications:
- ECCN: Export Control Classification Number as per US regulations
- Country of Origin: Manufacturing location information
- REACH Compliance: European chemical regulation conformity
- Conflict Minerals: Compliant with conflict minerals reporting requirements
The XC3S1000L-4FG456C represents an excellent balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for FPGA-based designs. Its comprehensive feature set and robust environmental specifications make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from industrial control systems to consumer electronics requiring programmable logic functionality.
