XC6SLX16-N3CSG324I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The AMD XC6SLX16-N3CSG324I is a Field Programmable Gate Array belonging to the Spartan-6 family, manufactured using 45 nm technology. It provides 14,579 logic elements and 32 DSP slices for digital signal processing tasks. The device includes 576 Kb of embedded memory and supports up to 232 user I/Os. It operates with a core voltage of 1.2 V and features eight 3.2 Gb/s serial transceivers. The component is housed in a CSBGA-324 package and is rated for an industrial temperature range from -40°C to +100°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrated MicroBlaze soft processor core enables system-level integration without external processors.
• Supports over 40 I/O standards including LVDS and SSTL for flexible peripheral connectivity.
• Includes dedicated Clock Management Tiles (CMT) with PLLs for precise clock distribution.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Industrial automation control systems
• Automotive infotainment gateways
• Advanced data acquisition bridges

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix N3 against official AMD documentation to confirm performance grade and temperature rating. Ensure the CSBGA-324 package matches the target PCB footprint. Confirm RoHS compliance status through the manufacturer's current datasheet before finalizing procurement specifications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when designs require moderate logic density combined with integrated processing capabilities via the MicroBlaze core. It serves as a suitable alternative to CPLDs for complex state machines or protocol conversion tasks. Evaluate power consumption requirements against the 1.2V core voltage characteristics during initial architecture planning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the AMD Spartan-6 FPGA portfolio, which targets cost-sensitive applications requiring high I/O pin counts. The series balances performance with low power consumption, making it prevalent in consumer electronics and industrial networking equipment where system-level integration reduces bill-of-materials costs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same family include XC6SLX16-2CSG324I or XC6SLX16-3CSG324I, differing primarily in speed grades. Cross-family migration to Artix-7 requires significant schematic and software redesign due to architectural differences.