The AMD XC2S200-6FGG470C is a high-performance Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the proven Spartan-II family. This cost-effective Xilinx FPGA delivers exceptional digital processing capabilities with 200,000 system gates, making it an ideal solution for telecommunications, industrial automation, medical devices, and embedded control systems.
Designed with 0.18µm six-layer metal CMOS technology, the XC2S200-6FGG470C offers engineers a superior alternative to mask-programmed ASICs. The device eliminates lengthy development cycles while providing in-field programmability for design upgrades without hardware replacement.
XC2S200-6FGG470C Key Specifications
The Spartan-II XC2S200-6FGG470C integrates advanced features that enable complex digital implementations across diverse applications.
Logic Resources and System Gates
| Parameter |
Specification |
| System Gates |
200,000 |
| Logic Cells |
5,292 |
| CLB Array |
28 × 42 |
| Total CLBs |
1,176 |
| Maximum User I/O |
284 |
Memory Architecture
| Memory Type |
Capacity |
| Distributed RAM Bits |
75,264 |
| Block RAM Bits |
56K |
| Total RAM Bits |
131,264 |
XC2S200-6FGG470C Package and Electrical Characteristics
FGG470 Package Details
The FGG470 designation indicates a Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package with 470 balls. This Pb-free (lead-free) package variant features the “G” suffix for RoHS compliance. The compact BGA form factor optimizes PCB space while ensuring reliable solder connections for high-volume manufacturing.
Speed Grade and Operating Conditions
| Parameter |
Value |
| Speed Grade |
-6 (Fastest) |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) |
2.5V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCO) |
1.5V to 3.3V |
| Temperature Range |
Commercial (0°C to +85°C) |
| Operating Frequency |
Up to 263 MHz |
| Process Technology |
0.18µm CMOS |
The -6 speed grade represents the fastest performance tier in the Spartan-II family, exclusively available in the commercial temperature range. This ensures optimal performance for high-speed digital applications requiring maximum clock frequencies.
Spartan-II FPGA Architecture Features
Configurable Logic Block (CLB) Structure
Each CLB in the XC2S200-6FGG470C contains four logic cells organized in two slices. The architecture delivers:
- Two 4-input Look-Up Tables (LUTs) per slice
- Dedicated carry logic for arithmetic operations
- Wide-function multiplexers for efficient logic implementation
- Dual flip-flops with independent control signals
Delay-Locked Loop (DLL) Clock Management
The XC2S200-6FGG470C integrates four Delay-Locked Loops positioned at each corner of the die. These DLLs provide:
- Clock deskewing for reduced clock-to-output delays
- Clock multiplication and division (up to 4× and down to 1.5×, 2×, 4×, 8×, or 16×)
- Phase shifting in 90° increments
- Board-level clock deskewing when used as clock mirror
- Frequency synthesis from 25 MHz to 320 MHz output range
Block RAM Architecture
Two columns of dedicated block RAM flank the CLB array. Each block RAM module provides 4,096 bits organized as 256×16, 512×8, 1024×4, 2048×2, or 4096×1 configurations. Key features include:
- Dual-port operation with independent read/write ports
- Synchronous operation at system clock speeds
- Cascadable for larger memory implementations
- Support for FIFO and ROM implementations
I/O Standards and Interface Support
16 Selectable I/O Standards
The XC2S200-6FGG470C Input/Output Blocks (IOBs) support comprehensive interface flexibility:
| Standard |
Voltage |
Application |
| LVTTL |
3.3V |
General purpose TTL interface |
| LVCMOS33 |
3.3V |
CMOS logic interfacing |
| LVCMOS25 |
2.5V |
Low-voltage CMOS |
| LVCMOS18 |
1.8V |
Ultra-low voltage CMOS |
| SSTL3 Class I/II |
3.3V |
DDR SDRAM interfaces |
| SSTL2 Class I/II |
2.5V |
DDR/DDR2 memory |
| HSTL Class I/III/IV |
1.5V |
High-speed memory interfaces |
| GTL |
– |
Gunning Transceiver Logic |
| GTL+ |
– |
Enhanced GTL |
| PCI 3.3V |
3.3V |
PCI bus compliance |
| CTT |
3.3V |
Center-Tapped Termination |
| AGP-2× |
3.3V |
Graphics interfaces |
I/O Bank Organization
The 284 user I/O pins are organized into eight I/O banks. Each bank supports:
- Independent VCCO voltage selection
- Multiple I/O standards per bank (same VCCO)
- Hot-swap compliance capability
- Programmable output drive strength
- Selectable slew rate control
Configuration and Programming Options
Configuration Modes
| Mode |
Data Width |
Clock |
Description |
| Master Serial |
1-bit |
Internal |
Self-loading from serial PROM |
| Slave Serial |
1-bit |
External |
Daisy-chain configuration |
| Slave Parallel |
8-bit |
External |
Fast byte-wide loading |
| Boundary Scan |
1-bit |
TCK |
JTAG programming |
Configuration Features
- Express mode for rapid reconfiguration
- Partial reconfiguration support
- Configuration readback capability
- JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan compliance
- Internal oscillator frequencies from 4 MHz to 60 MHz
- Configuration bitstream size: 1,335,840 bits
XC2S200-6FGG470C Applications
Telecommunications and Networking
The XC2S200-6FGG470C excels in communication protocol implementation, enabling:
- Network routers and switches
- Protocol converters and bridges
- Data transmission equipment
- Wireless baseband processing
- SDH/SONET framing
Industrial Automation and Control
For factory automation environments, this FPGA supports:
- Motor control and servo drives
- Process control systems
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) implementations
- Machine vision preprocessing
- Real-time data acquisition
Medical and Scientific Equipment
Healthcare applications benefit from the device’s reliability:
- Medical imaging systems
- Patient monitoring devices
- Diagnostic equipment
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Ultrasound signal processing
Consumer Electronics and Security
The cost-effective architecture enables:
- Video processing systems
- Surveillance and security cameras
- Biometric identification systems
- Access control implementations
- Set-top box designs
Design Resources and Development Tools
Xilinx ISE Design Suite
The XC2S200-6FGG470C is fully supported by the Xilinx ISE Design Suite, providing:
- Schematic and HDL-based design entry
- Synthesis and implementation tools
- Timing analysis and constraint management
- Simulation and verification capabilities
- Bitstream generation and programming
Configuration PROMs
Compatible configuration storage devices include:
- XC18V04: 4Mbit serial PROM
- XC18V02: 2Mbit serial PROM
- XC18V01: 1Mbit serial PROM
Ordering Information Decoder
The part number XC2S200-6FGG470C decodes as follows:
| Code |
Meaning |
| XC2S |
Xilinx Spartan-II Family |
| 200 |
200K System Gates |
| -6 |
Speed Grade (Fastest) |
| FG |
Fine Pitch BGA |
| G |
Pb-Free (Lead-Free) Package |
| 470 |
470 Ball Count |
| C |
Commercial Temperature (0°C to +85°C) |
Why Choose the XC2S200-6FGG470C FPGA
The AMD XC2S200-6FGG470C delivers compelling advantages for digital design projects:
- Cost-Effective Performance: 200,000 system gates at competitive pricing
- Fastest Speed Grade: -6 designation ensures maximum clock frequencies up to 263 MHz
- Flexible I/O: 284 user pins supporting 16 industry-standard interfaces
- Abundant Memory: 131K total RAM bits for data buffering and processing
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free packaging meets environmental regulations
- Proven Architecture: Spartan-II platform with mature, reliable silicon
- In-Field Updates: Reprogrammable logic enables design modifications without hardware changes
The Spartan-II XC2S200-6FGG470C represents a mature, well-documented FPGA solution ideal for volume production applications requiring proven reliability and comprehensive ecosystem support.