XC3S50-5VQG100C

The XC3S50-5VQG100C is an AMD Spartan®-3 Field Programmable Gate Array supplied in a 100-pin TQFP package. It provides a compact, surface-mount FPGA solution featuring 192 CLBs (delivering 1,728 logic elements), approximately 73,728 bits of on-chip RAM, and 63 user I/O pins.

Key electrical and environmental parameters include a core supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V and a commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C, making it suitable for a variety of medium-complexity digital designs requiring on-chip logic and memory resources.

Key Features

• Core Logic 
  192 CLBs providing 1,728 logic elements and an estimated 50,000 gates to implement medium-complexity digital logic.
• On-Chip Memory 
  Approximately 73,728 bits of embedded RAM for data buffering, state storage and small lookup tables.
• I/O Capacity 
  63 user I/O pins to support a range of peripheral and interface connections within the constraints of the package.
• Power 
  Specified supply range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V for core operation.
• Package & Mounting 
  100-TQFP (supplier device package: 100-VQFP 14×14) in a surface-mount form factor for compact PCB designs.
• Temperature & Grade 
  Commercial grade device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Regulatory 
  RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Custom Logic and Glue Logic 
  Use the 1,728 logic elements and 63 I/Os to implement medium-complexity glue logic, protocol bridging, and custom state machines.
• Embedded Memory Functions 
  Approximately 73,728 bits of on-chip RAM support small buffers, FIFOs and lookup tables within compact designs.
• Low-Voltage Digital Systems 
  Designed for systems operating within a 1.14 V to 1.26 V core supply range.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density: 1,728 logic elements and 192 CLBs deliver a practical balance of capacity for medium-complexity implementations without requiring a larger package.
• Integrated Memory: On-chip RAM of approximately 73,728 bits reduces the need for external memory in small buffering and state-storage roles.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 100-TQFP (14×14 VQFP footprint) enables space-efficient PCB layouts and standard surface-mount assembly.
• Clear Power Specification: Defined supply range (1.14 V–1.26 V) simplifies power-supply design and filtering requirements.
• Commercial Temperature Grade: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C, suitable for general-purpose and consumer-oriented applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS requirements for lead-free manufacturing processes.

Why Choose XC3S50-5VQG100C?

The XC3S50-5VQG100C positions itself as a compact, commercially graded Spartan®-3 FPGA option for engineers needing a mid-range integration point between small CPLDs and larger FPGAs. With 1,728 logic elements, on-chip RAM, and 63 I/Os in a 100-pin surface-mount package, it is well suited to designs that require embedded logic, modest memory, and a constrained PCB footprint.

This device is appropriate for development and production use where defined supply and temperature parameters match system requirements, and where RoHS compliance is needed. Manufacturer documentation is available for detailed device specifications and implementation guidance.

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