Product Specifications
Core Architecture
- Device Family: Spartan-XL Series
- Logic Cells: 40,000 equivalent gates
- Speed Grade: -4 (high-performance grade)
- Package Type: PQG240 (240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package)
- Pin Count: 240 pins
- Operating Temperature: Commercial grade (0ยฐC to +70ยฐC)
Technical Features
- Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs): High-density array for complex logic implementation
- Input/Output Blocks (IOBs): Flexible I/O configuration with multiple voltage standards
- Block RAM: Dedicated memory blocks for data storage and buffering
- Clock Management: Multiple clock domains with low-skew distribution
- Programming Technology: SRAM-based configuration with unlimited reprogrammability
Electrical Characteristics
- Supply Voltage: 3.3V core with 5V tolerant I/O
- Power Consumption: Optimized for low-power operation
- Propagation Delay: High-speed performance with -4 speed grade
- Drive Strength: Configurable output drive capabilities
Pricing Information
The XCS40XL-4PQG240C pricing varies based on quantity, distribution channel, and current market conditions. Contact authorized Xilinx distributors for current pricing and availability. Volume discounts are typically available for production quantities, making this FPGA cost-effective for both development and manufacturing applications.
Documents & Media
Technical Documentation
- Datasheet: Complete electrical specifications and AC/DC characteristics
- User Guide: Comprehensive implementation guidelines and design recommendations
- Programming Manual: Configuration and programming procedures
- Package Information: Mechanical drawings and thermal specifications
- Migration Guide: Upgrade paths and compatibility information
Design Resources
- Reference Designs: Application-specific implementation examples
- Evaluation Boards: Development platforms for rapid prototyping
- Software Tools: ISE Design Suite compatibility and optimization guides
- Application Notes: Best practices and design methodologies
Related Resources
Development Tools
- Xilinx ISE Design Suite: Complete design environment for synthesis, implementation, and verification
- ModelSim: Simulation software for functional verification
- ChipScope Pro: On-chip debugging and analysis tools
- FPGA Editor: Low-level design editing and optimization
Complementary Products
- Configuration Devices: Serial and parallel configuration memory options
- Evaluation Kits: Complete development platforms with the XCS40XL-4PQG240C
- IP Cores: Pre-verified intellectual property for common functions
- Reference Clocks: Precision timing solutions for system synchronization
Support Resources
- Technical Support: Comprehensive online resources and expert assistance
- Community Forums: User-driven knowledge sharing and troubleshooting
- Training Materials: Educational content for FPGA design methodology
- Design Services: Professional implementation and optimization services
Environmental & Export Classifications
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Compliant: Meets European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive
- REACH Compliant: Adheres to EU chemical safety regulations
- Halogen-Free: Environmentally responsible package materials
- Lead-Free: Compatible with lead-free soldering processes
Export Control Information
- ECCN Classification: Subject to US Export Administration Regulations
- Country of Origin: Manufactured in compliance with international trade requirements
- Export Licensing: May require export license for certain destinations
- Dual-Use Technology: Classified under semiconductor export control guidelines
Quality Standards
- ISO 9001: Manufactured under certified quality management systems
- Automotive Grade: AEC-Q100 qualified versions available for automotive applications
- Military Grade: Extended temperature and screening options for defense applications
- Industrial Grade: Enhanced reliability for harsh environment deployments
The XCS40XL-4PQG240C represents a mature, reliable FPGA solution that continues to serve critical applications across telecommunications, industrial automation, and embedded systems. Its proven architecture, comprehensive tool support, and extensive documentation make it an excellent choice for engineers requiring dependable programmable logic performance.
