XC2S50-5PQG208C

The XC2S50-5PQG208C is an AMD Spartan®-II field programmable gate array (FPGA) provided in a 208-pin BFQFP package. It delivers 1,728 logic elements and approximately 32 Kbits of on-chip RAM alongside 140 I/O pins and a gate capacity of 50,000 gates.

Designed for commercial-grade applications, the device is surface-mountable, RoHS compliant, and operates from 2.375 V to 2.625 V over a temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core Logic 1,728 logic elements suitable for implementing custom digital logic functions and moderate-density designs.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 32 Kbits of on-chip RAM for data buffering, state storage, and small working sets.
• I/O and Gate Count 140 user I/O pins and a total gate count of 50,000 to support multi-signal interfaces and moderate system complexity.
• Package & Mounting Offered in a 208-BFQFP package; supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP (28x28). Surface-mount mounting type enables standard PCB assembly.
• Power Operates from a 2.375 V to 2.625 V supply range to match system power rails that fall within this window.
• Temperature & Grade Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation, suitable for a wide range of non-industrial commercial designs.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant for lead-free assembly requirements.

Typical Applications

• Commercial embedded systems — Implement custom control logic and peripheral interfacing where 1,728 logic elements and 140 I/O provide necessary flexibility.
• Prototyping and development — Use the Spartan®-II FPGA to validate logic architectures and small-scale designs before production.
• Glue logic and I/O expansion — Bridge buses, translate signal standards, and consolidate discrete logic in compact commercial products.
• Education and lab projects — Suitable for teaching digital design concepts and hands-on FPGA labs with moderate resource requirements.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic capacity: 1,728 logic elements and 50,000 gates provide a predictable resource envelope for moderate-complexity designs.
• On-chip memory: Approximately 32 Kbits of embedded RAM reduces the need for external memory in small buffering and state applications.
• Generous I/O count: 140 I/O pins enable integration of multiple peripherals and signal domains without extensive external multiplexing.
• Standard package format: 208-BFQFP / 208-PQFP (28x28) supports established PCB assembly workflows and footprint reuse.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant to meet common commercial product and assembly requirements.
• Surface-mount mounting: Facilitates compact board layouts and modern manufacturing processes.

Why Choose XC2S50-5PQG208C?

The XC2S50-5PQG208C positions itself as a practical Spartan®-II FPGA option for commercial designs that require a clear balance of logic resources, on-chip memory, and I/O capacity in a 208-pin package. Its specified voltage range, commercial temperature rating, and RoHS compliance make it suitable for a range of non-industrial electronic products and development projects.

This device is well-suited to engineers and procurement teams seeking a configurable logic solution with defined resource limits and standard assembly compatibility. Its combination of logic elements, embedded RAM, and I/O enables consolidation of discrete logic and modest custom processing without relying on external programmable devices.

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