Overview
The AMD Xilinx XC7A35T-1FTG256I is a member of the Artix-7 family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). This device is optimized for low power applications that require high DSP and logic throughput, as well as serial transceivers. Built on a 28 nm, high-k metal gate (HKMG) process technology, it offers a balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Artix-7 series is particularly suited for cost-sensitive, high-throughput applications such as software-defined radio, machine vision cameras, and low-end wireless backhaul.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 33,280 |
| Total RAM Bits | 1,843,200 |
| Number of I/O | 170 |
| Voltage - Supply | 0.95V ~ 1.05V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ 100℃ (TJ) |
| Package / Case | 256-LBGA (FTBGA-256) |
Key Features
- Advanced FPGA Logic: Based on real 6-input lookup table (LUT) technology, configurable as distributed memory.
- High-Performance RAM: 36 Kb dual-port block RAM with built-in FIFO logic for on-chip data buffering.
- High-Speed Serial Connectivity: Built-in multi-gigabit transceivers from 600 Mb/s to 6.6 Gb/s, with a special low-power mode.
- Analog Interface: User-configurable analog interface (XADC) with dual 12-bit 1MSPS analog-to-digital converters and on-chip thermal and supply sensors.
- DSP Slices: With 25 x 18 multiplier, 48-bit accumulator, and pre-adder for high-performance filtering.
- Clock Management: Powerful clock management tiles (CMT) combining phase-locked loop (PLL) and mixed-mode clock manager (MMCM) blocks.
- Embedded Processing: Quickly deploy embedded processing with the MicroBlaze™ processor.
- PCI Express Support: Integrated block for PCI Express (PCIe), up to x8 Gen3 Endpoint and Root Port designs.
- Configuration Options: Support for commodity memories, 256-bit AES encryption with HMAC/SHA-256 authentication, and built-in SEU detection and correction.
Applications
- Medical Devices: Suitable for medical applications due to its high performance and low power consumption.
- Software-Defined Radio: Ideal for software-defined radio applications requiring high DSP and logic throughput.
- Machine Vision Cameras: Used in machine vision cameras for their ability to handle high-speed data processing and low power requirements.
- Low-End Wireless Backhaul: Applicable in low-end wireless backhaul systems where cost and power efficiency are critical).
Q & A
- What is the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA optimized for?
The XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA is optimized for low power applications requiring serial transceivers and high DSP and logic throughput.
- What is the process technology used in the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA?
The XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA is built on a 28 nm, high-k metal gate (HKMG) process technology.
- How many logic elements/cells does the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA have?
The XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA has 33,280 logic elements/cells.
- What is the total RAM capacity of the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA?
The total RAM capacity is 1,843,200 bits.
- What is the operating temperature range of the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA?
The operating temperature range is -40℃ to 100℃ (TJ).
- What type of package does the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA use?
The package type is 256-LBGA (FTBGA-256).
- Does the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA support PCI Express?
Yes, it supports PCI Express (PCIe) up to x8 Gen3 Endpoint and Root Port designs.
- What are some of the key features of the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA's analog interface?
The analog interface includes dual 12-bit 1MSPS analog-to-digital converters and on-chip thermal and supply sensors.
- What is the maximum speed of the serial transceivers in the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA?
The serial transceivers can operate up to 6.6 Gb/s.
- Is the XC7A35T-1FTG256I FPGA suitable for medical applications?
Yes, it is suitable for medical applications due to its high performance and low power consumption.
