XC2S200-6FG456C

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The XC2S200-6FGG456C is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the Spartan-II family, manufactured by Xilinx. It features 192 I/O pins and utilizes a 456-pin FineLine BGA package with a 0.8 mm pitch. The device operates at a maximum system clock frequency of 166 MHz under the -6 speed grade. Key internal resources include 200,000 system gates, 12,288 logic cells, and 36 Kbits of embedded Block RAM. It supports up to 18 DSP slices for arithmetic operations.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Supports high-speed serial communication interfaces including PCI soft core implementations
• Integrates dedicated hardware blocks for efficient digital signal processing tasks
• Provides flexible configuration options via JTAG or serial PROM programming modes

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• PCI bus interface controller development and implementation
• Digital signal processing in communication systems
• Industrial control system prototyping and deployment

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the exact suffix designation, as datasheets typically list XC2S200E rather than XC2S200. Confirm the package type matches the 456-ball FineLine BGA specification. Ensure the speed grade corresponds to the required timing constraints for your specific design application before finalizing procurement orders.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when designing systems requiring moderate logic density with established toolchain support. Verify compatibility with legacy development environments such as Xilinx ISE if migrating older designs. Consider power consumption limits and thermal dissipation requirements associated with the BGA package form factor during board layout planning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Spartan-II FPGA family, representing an earlier generation of programmable logic technology. While superseded by newer architectures like Spartan-3 and later series, it remains relevant for maintaining legacy systems or specific cost-sensitive applications requiring proven reliability and extensive historical documentation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements are not available due to architectural differences. Migration paths typically involve upgrading to Spartan-3E or Spartan-6 families, which require significant schematic and code modifications. Consult official migration guides for resource mapping and feature parity analysis.