XC4008-5PQ208C

The XC4008-5PQ208C is a member of the XC4000 family of FPGAs offering a configurable logic array with abundant routing and on-chip resources. It implements 324 configurable logic blocks (CLBs) and approximately 770 logic elements with about 10,368 bits of embedded RAM, making it suitable for custom digital logic, prototyping and reprogrammable system functions.

Designed for surface-mount applications in commercial temperature environments, this device supports a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply and provides 144 general-purpose I/O pins in a 208-pin BFQFP package. Family-level features include flexible CLB architecture, on-chip RAM, and multiple programming modes to support iterative design and system reconfiguration.

Key Features

• Core Architecture — 324 configurable logic blocks (CLBs) implementing roughly 770 logic elements for mapping combinational and sequential functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 10,368 bits of on-chip RAM for fast local storage and lookup functions within the programmable fabric.
• I/O Capacity — 144 programmable I/O pins suitable for interfacing to multiple peripherals, buses, and external logic.
• Package & Mounting — 208-BFQFP package (supplier package: 208-PQFP 28×28) with surface-mount construction for standard PCB assembly.
• Power — Single-supply operation from 4.75 V to 5.25 V for systems that use a 5 V domain.
• Temperature Grade — Commercial operating range from 0 °C to 85 °C for general-purpose applications.
• Family-Level System Features — Includes features detailed for the XC4000 family such as on-chip ultra-fast RAM, abundant flip-flops, a dedicated carry-propagation circuit, wide edge decoders, internal 3-state bus capability, and a global low-skew clock/signal distribution network.
• Configurability & Development — Unlimited reprogrammability and multiple programming modes; supported by the XC4000 family development system and toolchain for placement, routing and bit-stream generation.
• Standards & Testability — Family-level support for IEEE 1149.1-compatible boundary-scan logic to aid board-level testing and manufacturing diagnostics.
• Compliance — RoHS-compliant.

Typical Applications

• Prototyping & Development — Rapid hardware iteration and validation using reprogrammable logic to shorten design cycles and validate architectures before production.
• Reconfigurable System Logic — Implement adaptive or user-changeable hardware functions where field updates or multiple configurations are required.
• I/O-Intensive Interfaces — Bridge and glue-logic for systems that require multiple parallel interfaces or custom bus logic using the device's 144 I/O pins.
• Embedded Memory Functions — Local lookup tables, small buffers and state storage leveraging approximately 10,368 bits of on-chip RAM to reduce external memory dependencies.

Unique Advantages

• Reprogrammable Architecture: Unlimited reprogramming enables iterative development and functional updates without redesigning hardware.
• Integrated Memory & Logic: On-chip RAM combined with CLBs and flip-flops supports compact implementations of control logic, lookup tables, and small data buffers.
• High I/O Count: 144 I/O pins allow the device to serve as a central logic hub for complex interconnect and peripheral aggregation.
• Standard 5 V Support: Operates on a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply for compatibility with existing 5 V system domains.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C environments appropriate for general-purpose electronic products.
• Proven Development Ecosystem: Supported by the XC4000 family development tools for schematic entry, simulation, placement and routing to accelerate design closure.

Why Choose XC4008-5PQ208C?

The XC4008-5PQ208C combines a flexible CLB-based architecture, embedded RAM, and a high I/O count in a surface-mount 208-BFQFP package, delivering a compact, reprogrammable solution for custom digital designs. Its commercial temperature rating and standard 5 V supply make it well suited to general-purpose embedded systems, board-level glue logic, and development platforms where iterative design and in-field updates are important.

Choose this FPGA when you need an established, reconfigurable building block with on-chip memory and ample I/O to consolidate logic, accelerate prototyping, and support moderate-volume production backed by the XC4000 family toolchain and documentation.

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