Xilinx XC7S15-1CPGA196Q Spartan-7 FPGA Product Description
The Xilinx XC7S15-1CPGA196Q is a high-performance, cost-optimized Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the renowned Spartan-7 family. Engineered on an advanced 28nm high-performance low-power (HPL) process technology, this integrated circuit is ideal for space-constrained, high-volume applications that demand exceptional performance-per-watt. The architectural design enables efficient system integration, high I/O connectivity, and rapid data processing for next-generation embedded designs.
Whether you are developing complex industrial automation hardware or automotive sensor fusion modules, this Xilinx FPGA provides the structural flexibility and processing power required to accelerate your development cycles.
Key Performance Features of XC7S15-1CPGA196Q
Programmable System Integration and Logic Density
Featuring 12,800 logic cells and 1,000 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), the XC7S15-1CPGA196Q offers balanced logic capacity for intermediate control systems and bridging interfaces. The device integrates a MicroBlaze™ soft processor core capable of delivering over 200 DMIPs, enabling soft-core processing alongside dedicated hardware logic.
Advanced Memory Bandwidth and I/O Capability
This Spartan-7 programmable device supports a total block RAM capacity of 360 kbit alongside 150 kbit of distributed RAM. It accommodates data rates up to 800 Mb/s for DDR3 memory interfaces, offering a high pin-count-to-logic ratio. With 100 usable I/O pins, developers can manage multiple legacy and cutting-edge high-speed communication protocols simultaneously.
Robust Thermal and Automotive Grade Reliability
The “Q-grade” designation ensures that this specific part number is fully qualified for automotive and rugged industrial thermal environments. With an operational junction temperature range extending from -40°C up to +125°C, the chip maintains consistent timing margins, low propagation delays, and low leakage currents under extreme conditions.
Technical Specifications
The following table outlines the essential electrical, mechanical, and logical parameters of the component for layout and system architecture planning:
| Hardware Parameter |
Technical Specification / Value |
| Manufacturer |
AMD Xilinx |
| Family / Series |
Spartan-7 (XC7S15) |
| Part Number |
XC7S15-1CPGA196Q |
| Logic Elements / Cells |
12,800 LE |
| Number of LABs / CLBs |
1,000 |
| Total Embedded Block RAM |
360 kbit |
| Number of User I/Os |
100 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage |
0.95V to 1.05V (1.0V Core Nominal) |
| Speed Grade |
-1 |
| Operating Temperature Range |
-40°C to +125°C (Automotive Q-Grade) |
| Mounting Style |
Surface Mount (SMD / SMT) |
| Package / Case |
196-TFBGA, CSBGA-196 (8×8 mm) |
| Process Technology |
28nm |
Target Applications
The low form-factor 196-pin Chip Scale Ball Grid Array (CSBGA) footprint and high-frequency capabilities make this component suitable for:
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Automotive Systems: ADAS sensor fusion, infotainment edge bridging, and telemetry control units.
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Industrial Automation: Machine vision, motor control synchronization, and multi-axis robotics programming.
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Medical Electronics: Portable diagnostic equipment, clinical monitor data acquisition, and signal filtering.
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Consumer Communications: Any-to-any protocol conversion, smart iot gateways, and interface expansion.
