The XC2S200-6FGG1494C is a powerful member of the Xilinx Spartan-II FPGA family, designed to deliver a balanced combination of high logic density, low power consumption, and cost-effective programmable performance. Built on advanced 0.18 µm CMOS technology, this FPGA is widely used in embedded systems, industrial control, communication hardware, and digital signal processing applications.
For engineers and designers seeking a reliable and reprogrammable logic solution, this device provides an ideal balance between flexibility and system-level integration.
What is XC2S200-6FGG1494C? (Spartan-II FPGA Overview)
The XC2S200-6FGG1494C is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) that allows hardware designers to configure digital logic after manufacturing. Unlike ASICs, it can be reprogrammed multiple times, making it ideal for prototyping and long-life industrial systems.
It belongs to the Spartan-II FPGA family, which is optimized for:
- Low-cost digital logic implementation
- High-volume embedded applications
- Flexible hardware design updates
- Fast time-to-market development cycles
Key Features of XC2S200-6FGG1494C
| Feature |
Specification |
| FPGA Family |
Xilinx Spartan-II |
| Logic Cells |
~5,292 |
| System Gates |
200,000 |
| I/O Pins |
High-density multi-I/O support |
| Process Technology |
0.18 µm CMOS |
| Core Voltage |
2.5V |
| Configuration |
SRAM-based (reprogrammable) |
| Speed Grade |
-6 |
| Package Type |
Fine-Pitch BGA (FGG1494C) |
| Operating Temp |
Industrial grade support |
XC2S200-6FGG1494C Technical Specifications
Logic & Performance Overview
| Parameter |
Value |
| Total Logic Cells |
5,292 |
| Equivalent Gates |
200,000 |
| Max Operating Frequency |
Up to ~200 MHz (depending on design) |
| Block RAM |
Integrated on-chip memory |
| Distributed RAM |
LUT-based memory support |
Power & Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter |
Value |
| Core Voltage |
2.5V |
| I/O Standards |
Multiple LVTTL-compatible options |
| Power Optimization |
Low-power segmented routing architecture |
| Configuration Type |
External or onboard configuration memory |
Architecture Highlights
- Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)
- High-speed carry logic for arithmetic operations
- Dedicated clock management using DLLs
- Flexible routing architecture
- On-chip block RAM and distributed RAM
- IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan support
Applications of XC2S200 FPGA
The XC2S200-6FGG1494C is widely used across multiple industries:
- Industrial automation systems
- Embedded control systems
- Communication equipment
- Video and image processing systems
- Automotive electronics
- Digital signal processing (DSP) applications
- Prototyping ASIC designs
Why Choose XC2S200-6FGG1494C?
This FPGA offers strong advantages for engineers needing reconfigurable hardware logic:
- ✔ Cost-effective FPGA solution for embedded systems
- ✔ Flexible reprogrammable architecture
- ✔ High reliability for industrial environments
- ✔ Strong legacy ecosystem support
- ✔ Ideal for long lifecycle electronics
Even though it is a legacy Spartan-II device, it remains widely used in maintenance and industrial replacement markets.
