XC3042-100PQ100C

The XC3042-100PQ100C is a commercial-grade FPGA from the XC3000 family designed for general logic replacement and sub-system integration. This surface-mount device provides a compact programmable logic solution with 144 logic elements, 82 user I/Os and 30,784 bits of on-chip RAM for flexible digital design implementation.

Built on the XC3000 architecture, the device supports the family’s guaranteed toggle rates and low-power options, and operates from a 4.75–5.25 V supply across a 0 °C to 85 °C operating range—making it suitable for a variety of commercial embedded applications.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 144 logic elements (CLBs) providing approximately 3,000 gates of programmable logic for glue-logic, control functions and small subsystem integration.
• On-chip Memory — 30,784 bits of embedded RAM to support FIFOs, small buffers and state storage within your FPGA design.
• I/O — 82 user-configurable I/O pins to interface with peripherals, buses and external devices.
• Performance — XC3000-family guaranteed toggle rates in the 70–125 MHz range and logic delay characteristics (5.5–9 ns family guidance) to support responsive logic implementations.
• Power Options — 4 mA output drive capability (sink/source) and a family-level ultra-low current option in Power-Down mode for reduced standby consumption.
• Supply & Temperature — Single 5 V-class supply operation (4.75–5.25 V) and commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Package & Mounting — 100-BQFP / 100-PQFP (20 × 14) surface-mount package for compact PCB implementations.
• Standards — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General Logic Replacement — Replace discrete logic and small PLD solutions with a single, programmable device to reduce BOM and simplify board layout.
• Subsystem Integration — Integrate glue logic, control sequencers and peripheral interfaces into a single FPGA to consolidate functionality.
• Commercial Embedded Systems — Suitable for applications requiring a commercial temperature-grade FPGA with on-chip RAM and flexible I/O for prototyping and production designs.
• Mask-Programmed Migration Path — Use the XC3000 architecture as a development and low-volume production platform with an easy migration path to XC3300 HardWire mask-programmed devices when appropriate.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, usable logic capacity: 144 logic elements deliver approximately 3,000 gates for efficient implementation of control and interface logic without excessive board area.
• On-chip RAM for local buffering: 30,784 bits of embedded memory reduce external memory requirements and speed data-path operations.
• Flexible I/O count: 82 user I/Os enable direct connection to a wide range of peripherals and buses, simplifying board design.
• 5 V supply compatibility: Operates from 4.75–5.25 V, easing integration into legacy 5 V systems and designs.
• Commercial temperature grade: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to meet typical commercial embedded system requirements.
• Surface-mount package: 100-BQFP / 100-PQFP package offers a balance of pin count and board-space efficiency for SMT assembly.

Why Choose XC3042-100PQ100C?

The XC3042-100PQ100C provides a straightforward, commercially graded FPGA solution for designers seeking to consolidate logic and subsystem functions into a single programmable device. With 144 logic elements, 82 I/Os and 30,784 bits of on-chip RAM, it supports a variety of control, interface and integration tasks while operating from a standard 5 V supply.

As part of the XC3000 family, this device benefits from family-level performance characteristics—delivering practical toggle-rate performance and low-power options—along with a proven migration path for higher-volume or mask-programmed implementations. It is well suited to engineering teams building compact, cost-conscious commercial embedded products that require reliable, programmable logic.

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