XC2S50E-6PQG208C

The XC2S50E-6PQG208C is a Spartan®-IIE field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from AMD designed for commercial applications requiring flexible logic integration and on-chip memory. This device implements the Spartan-IIE architecture and delivers a balance of programmable logic, embedded RAM, and I/O resources in a compact 208‑BFQFP surface-mount package.

Typical use cases include low-cost ASIC replacement, embedded control and glue logic, and designs requiring moderate on-chip memory and a wide set of I/O standards. The device’s voltage and temperature ranges make it suitable for standard commercial electronic systems.

Key Features

• FPGA Core  Spartan-IIE architecture with approximately 1,728 logic elements and 384 configurable logic blocks (CLBs), corresponding to roughly 50,000 system gates for implementing control, glue logic, and custom functions.
• On‑chip Memory  Approximately 32 Kbits of embedded RAM (32,768 bits) suitable for small data buffers, state storage, and distributed/block RAM implementations.
• I/O Resources  146 user I/O pins providing flexible interface options alongside family support for 19 selectable I/O standards for compatibility with a broad set of external devices and signaling conventions.
• Clocking  Spartan-IIE family clock features including four dedicated delay-locked loops (DLLs) to support clock phase control, multiplication/division and predictable clock distribution within designs.
• Power and Supply  Core supply range from 1.71 V to 1.89 V to match system power rails for commercial FPGA applications.
• Package & Mounting  Surface-mount 208‑BFQFP package (supplier device package: 208‑PQFP 28×28) for compact board-level implementation.
• Operational Grade & Temperature  Commercial grade device rated for operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant, supporting lead‑free assembly and environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• ASIC replacement & prototyping  Use the XC2S50E-6PQG208C to validate and iterate logic designs without the cost or lead time of mask-programmed ASICs, leveraging in-system reprogrammability.
• Embedded control and glue logic  Implement device control, protocol conversion, and board-level glue logic using the device’s logic elements and plentiful I/O pins.
• Memory interfacing and buffering  On-chip RAM and flexible I/O standards enable short-term buffering and interface logic for external memory or peripheral devices.
• Clock management in synchronous designs  Built-in DLLs help manage clock phase and distribution for timing-critical subsystems.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, programmable system logic  Combining ~1,728 logic elements with 146 I/Os and embedded RAM reduces external components and simplifies PCB routing for mid-density designs.
• Flexible I/O standard support  Support for multiple selectable I/O standards (as provided by the Spartan-IIE family) allows straightforward interfacing to a variety of peripherals and signaling levels.
• Integrated clocking features  Four DLLs provide on-chip options for clock phase control and frequency adjustments, improving timing flexibility without additional clock-management ICs.
• Commercial-grade, surface-mount package  The 208‑BFQFP surface-mount package and RoHS compliance make the part suitable for standard commercial production flows and automated assembly.
• Predictable power requirements  A defined core voltage range (1.71–1.89 V) supports consistent power planning in system design.

Why Choose XC2S50E-6PQG208C?

The XC2S50E-6PQG208C targets designers who need a proven Spartan‑IIE FPGA building block with a balance of logic density, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O in a compact commercial package. Its combination of ~1,728 logic elements, ~32 Kbits of embedded RAM, and 146 I/Os enables a wide range of mid-density applications where in-system programmability and clocking control are important.

This device is well suited for engineering teams focused on cost-effective prototyping, system integration, and moderate-complexity FPGA implementations that benefit from the Spartan-IIE feature set and AMD’s ecosystem documentation and tooling.

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