XC2S50E-6PQ208I

The XC2S50E-6PQ208I is a Spartan®-IIE field-programmable gate array supplied in a 208-pin BFQFP package. It combines 1728 logic elements with approximately 32,768 bits of on-chip RAM and 146 user I/O pins, offering a compact, surface-mount FPGA solution for industrial temperature applications. The device is suitable for designs that require reprogrammable logic, embedded memory and a versatile I/O set in a small package footprint.

Key Features

• Configurable Logic — 384 configurable logic blocks (CLBs) and 1728 logic elements/cells provide the core programmable fabric for combinational and sequential logic.
• Embedded Memory — Total on-chip RAM: 32,768 bits, suitable for small FIFOs, state storage, and distributed memory functions.
• I/O Capacity — 146 general-purpose I/O pins available in the 208-BFQFP package to support a broad range of peripheral interfaces.
• Spartan‑IIE Family Features — Family-level capabilities described in the device datasheet include block RAM and distributed RAM options, selectable I/O standards, dedicated carry logic, and support for boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1).
• Clocking and Timing — Spartan‑IIE family documentation specifies four dedicated DLLs and multiple global clock nets for advanced clock control and low-skew distribution.
• Package and Mounting — 208-BFQFP (supplier device package: 208-PQFP, 28×28 mm), surface-mount package suitable for compact board layouts.
• Power and Temperature — Recommended supply range 1.71 V to 1.89 V; industrial operating temperature range −40 °C to 100 °C supports deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Reliability and Grade — Industrial-grade device with RoHS compliance noted in product data.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control — Implement custom control logic, state machines, and peripheral interfaces using the device’s CLBs and on-chip RAM in compact industrial controllers.
• Interface Bridging — Use the 146 I/Os to translate, aggregate, or buffer signals between digital subsystems in instrumentation and communication equipment.
• Sensor & Data Acquisition — Handle front-end data aggregation, preprocessing, and temporary buffering with the embedded RAM and logic fabric.
• Prototyping & Low-volume FPGA Designs — Leverage reprogrammability and family-level features for iterative development and field updates in production systems.

Unique Advantages

• Compact yet Capable: A 208‑pin BFQFP package delivers 1728 logic elements and 146 I/Os, balancing size and I/O density for space-constrained designs.
• On-chip Memory for Local Storage: Approximately 32.8 Kbits of embedded RAM supports local buffering and small data structures without external memory.
• Industrial Temperature Range: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation, enabling deployment in a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Deterministic Clocking: Family-level inclusion of multiple DLLs and global clock nets helps achieve predictable timing for synchronous designs.
• Surface-mount Packaging: 208-PQFP (28×28) surface-mount package simplifies board assembly and integration into standard manufacturing flows.
• Standards and Test Support: Boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1) support and a comprehensive datasheet library simplify validation and system bring-up.

Why Choose XC2S50E-6PQ208I?

The XC2S50E-6PQ208I provides a pragmatic balance of programmable logic, embedded RAM, and I/O capacity in a compact, industrial-grade package. It is well suited to engineers who need a reprogrammable logic device for embedded control, interface logic, and prototyping where board space and thermal range are important considerations.

With documented Spartan‑IIE family features such as dedicated DLLs, boundary-scan support, and a variety of I/O standards, this device offers a familiar, documented FPGA architecture that can simplify design iterations and in-field updates. The combination of moderate gate count and on-chip memory makes it a practical choice for small to mid-scale FPGA tasks within industrial applications.

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