The XC4036EX-3HQ240C is a high-performance field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Xilinx’s XC4000EX series, designed to deliver exceptional processing power and flexibility for complex digital designs. This advanced FPGA solution provides engineers with the reliability and performance needed for demanding applications in telecommunications, industrial automation, and embedded systems.
Product Specifications
Core Features
- Part Number: XC4036EX-3HQ240C
- Series: XC4000EX
- Logic Cells: 1,296 logic cells
- System Gates: Up to 36,000 gates
- CLB Array: 18 x 18 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)
- Speed Grade: -3 (high performance)
- Package Type: HQ240 (240-pin plastic quad flat pack)
- Operating Temperature: Commercial grade (0ยฐC to +70ยฐC)
Technical Specifications
- Maximum User I/O: 205 pins
- On-Chip RAM: 2,048 bits distributed RAM
- Configuration Memory: SRAM-based
- Supply Voltage: 5V ยฑ5%
- Power Consumption: Optimized for low power operation
- Programming: In-system programmable via JTAG boundary scan
Performance Characteristics
The XC4036EX-3HQ240C offers superior performance with its -3 speed grade, providing faster setup and hold times compared to standard variants. The 240-pin HQ package ensures robust connectivity while maintaining signal integrity for high-frequency applications.
Price Information
Contact for Current Pricing
- Pricing varies based on quantity and supplier
- Volume discounts available for production quantities
- Sample quantities typically available for prototyping
- Request quote from authorized Xilinx distributors
- Consider obsolescence status when planning new designs
Note: The XC4036EX-3HQ240C may have limited availability as newer FPGA families have superseded the XC4000EX series.
Documents & Media
Technical Documentation
- Datasheet: XC4000EX Series Field Programmable Gate Array datasheet
- User Guide: XC4000EX CLB and IOB functionality guide
- Application Notes: Design implementation guidelines and best practices
- Package Information: HQ240 mechanical drawings and pin assignments
- Programming Specifications: Configuration and JTAG programming details
Development Resources
- Development Software: Xilinx Foundation or Alliance Series tools
- Design Entry: Schematic capture and HDL synthesis support
- Simulation Models: VHDL and Verilog behavioral models
- Place and Route: Automated placement and routing tools
- Timing Analysis: Static timing analysis capabilities
Reference Designs
- Digital signal processing implementations
- Communication protocol interfaces
- Control system applications
- Memory interface designs
Related Resources
Compatible Development Tools
- Xilinx ISE Design Suite (legacy support)
- ModelSim for functional simulation
- Synopsys Design Compiler for synthesis
- Cadence tools for advanced design flows
Programming Hardware
- Xilinx Download Cable for device programming
- JTAG programming adapters
- In-circuit emulators for debugging
Alternative Products
- XC4036EX-2HQ240C: Same functionality with -2 speed grade
- XC4036EX-3PQ240C: Plastic quad flat pack alternative
- Modern Alternatives: Consider Spartan or Artix series for new designs
Support Resources
- Xilinx technical support documentation
- Community forums and design examples
- Third-party IP cores and reference designs
- Training materials and webinars
Environmental & Export Classifications
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Compliant: Meets EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive
- REACH Compliant: Complies with EU chemical regulation requirements
- Conflict Minerals: Sourced responsibly per industry standards
- ISO 14001: Manufactured under environmental management standards
Operating Conditions
- Storage Temperature: -65ยฐC to +150ยฐC
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Thermal Characteristics: Junction temperature rating up to +125ยฐC
- ESD Rating: Class 1 (>1000V) electrostatic discharge protection
Export and Trade Classifications
- ECCN: Export Control Classification Number as per US Commerce regulations
- CCATS: Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System compliance
- Country of Origin: Varies by manufacturing facility
- HS Code: Harmonized System tariff classification code
Quality and Reliability
- Qualification Standards: MIL-STD-883 test methods
- Quality System: ISO 9001 certified manufacturing
- Reliability Testing: Comprehensive qualification and production testing
- Traceability: Full manufacturing lot traceability maintained
The XC4036EX-3HQ240C represents proven FPGA technology suitable for applications requiring reliable, high-performance programmable logic solutions. While newer FPGA families offer enhanced capabilities, this device continues to serve legacy applications and cost-sensitive designs effectively.
