XC3SD3400A-5CSG484C

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The XC3SD3400A-5CSG484C is a Spartan-3E DSP Edition FPGA from AMD Xilinx, designed for high-performance digital signal processing and embedded applications. It features approximately 3,328,000 system gates and 1,792 logic cells. The device integrates 16 blocks of 18-kbit Block RAM and dedicated 18x18-bit signed multipliers for efficient arithmetic operations. Operating at a maximum speed grade of -5, it supports up to 400 MHz core clock frequencies in the 484-ball CSBGA package. Key electrical parameters include a 1.2V core voltage and 3.3V I/O standards, with specific power consumption profiles defined by the operating frequency and load conditions.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrated DSP slice with dedicated 18x18-bit hardware multipliers for accelerated signal processing tasks
• High-density SRAM-based architecture providing extensive programmable logic and block memory resources
• Supports multiple configuration modes including parallel, serial, and JTAG programming interfaces

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Digital signal processing filters and modems
• Video compression and decompression engines
• Industrial motor control systems
• Network protocol acceleration

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the exact suffix codes against official AMD Xilinx documentation to ensure correct temperature range and package variant. Confirm that the source provides valid traceability for RoHS compliance status. Request detailed datasheets to validate timing constraints and power requirements before integration into final designs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when design requirements exceed standard Spartan-3 capabilities but do not necessitate Virtex architectures. Evaluate the trade-off between the integrated DSP multipliers and total gate count compared to newer UltraScale+ families. Ensure development tools support legacy Spartan-3E devices for bitstream generation and simulation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Spartan-3E DSP Edition family, which extends the standard Spartan-3E architecture with enhanced arithmetic capabilities. It targets cost-sensitive markets requiring moderate performance and low power consumption. The CSBGA package offers a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained embedded systems.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements are limited due to architectural differences. Consider the XC3SD3400A-5FGG676C for higher I/O counts or the XC3S5000 series for increased logic density. Verify software compatibility if migrating to newer FPGA families.