The XC2S200-6FGG1234C is a high-density, cost-optimized Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Xilinx’s renowned Spartan-II family. Offering 200,000 system gates, a 1,234-pin Fine-Pitch BGA (FBGA) package, and a -6 commercial speed grade, this device delivers powerful programmable logic at a competitive price — making it an excellent choice for engineers looking for a proven, production-ready FPGA solution.

If you are sourcing or evaluating Xilinx FPGA components, the XC2S200-6FGG1234C deserves a close look for both new designs and legacy system support.

What Is the XC2S200-6FGG1234C? Decoding the Part Number

Understanding the part number helps engineers quickly identify the exact device:

The “G” in FGG indicates a Pb-free (RoHS-compliant) package — a critical distinction for designs targeting EU markets or green manufacturing standards.

XC2S200-6FGG1234C Key Specifications

Core Logic Resources

Electrical & Physical Characteristics

Configuration Modes Supported

XC2S200-6FGG1234C Architecture Overview

Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)

The XC2S200 is built around a 28 × 42 array of Configurable Logic Blocks, totaling 1,176 CLBs. Each CLB contains four logic cells (slices), each with two 4-input Look-Up Tables (LUTs), two flip-flops, and dedicated carry logic. This architecture enables efficient implementation of both combinational and sequential logic circuits.

Block RAM and Distributed RAM

The device includes 56K bits of block RAM arranged in two columns on opposite sides of the die — ideal for data buffers, FIFOs, and lookup tables. Additionally, 75,264 bits of distributed RAM are embedded within the CLB fabric, providing fast, single-cycle access storage close to the logic.

Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs)

Four on-chip Delay-Locked Loops — one at each corner of the die — allow designers to eliminate clock distribution skew, multiply or divide clock frequencies, and phase-shift clocks. This is essential for high-speed synchronous designs.

Input/Output Blocks (IOBs)

The XC2S200 supports 16 programmable I/O standards, including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL, SSTL, and more. The large FGG1234 package provides up to 284 user I/O pins (not counting four global clock/user input pins), giving designers ample connectivity for complex interface requirements.

Spartan-II Family Comparison: Where Does the XC2S200 Fit?

The XC2S200 is the highest-density device in the Spartan-II family, offering the most logic cells, I/O pins, and memory resources — making it the top choice when designers need maximum capacity within the Spartan-II platform.

Why Choose the XC2S200-6FGG1234C?

 Cost-Effective ASIC Alternative

The Spartan-II family was architected as a superior alternative to mask-programmed ASICs. Unlike ASICs, the XC2S200-6FGG1234C eliminates upfront NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) costs, long fabrication lead times, and the inherent risk of tape-out errors. Firmware can be updated in the field — a capability impossible with fixed-function ASICs.

Fastest Commercial Speed Grade (-6)

The -6 speed grade is the highest performance option available in the commercial temperature range for Spartan-II devices. Engineers targeting maximum throughput, tight timing margins, or high-frequency clocking should select this grade. Note: the -6 speed grade is exclusively available for commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C) applications.

Large Pin-Count Package for Complex Interfaces

The FGG1234 package (1,234-ball Fine-Pitch BGA) is one of the largest available for the XC2S200, providing access to the maximum number of user I/O pins. This makes it well-suited for applications requiring dense parallel buses, multi-standard interfaces, or multiple high-speed communication channels.

 Pb-Free / RoHS-Compliant

The “G” designation in FGG confirms that this device uses a lead-free solder ball finish, complying with RoHS directives. This is required for products shipped into the European Union and increasingly mandated across global markets.

Typical Applications for the XC2S200-6FGG1234C

The XC2S200-6FGG1234C is widely used in:

• Telecommunications equipment – Line cards, protocol converters, and signal processing pipelines
• Industrial control systems – Motor drives, PLCs, and real-time sensor interfaces
• Embedded processing – Custom soft-processor implementations and co-processors
• Test & measurement – Data acquisition, waveform generation, and automated test equipment (ATE)
• Video and imaging – Frame buffers, pixel processing, and display controllers
• Medical devices – High-reliability, compact logic solutions in imaging and monitoring equipment
• Military/defense legacy support – Sustaining existing Spartan-II based board designs

Design Tool Support

The XC2S200-6FGG1234C is supported by Xilinx’s ISE Design Suite (the primary toolchain for Spartan-II devices). For engineers maintaining or migrating older designs, ISE remains the recommended environment for synthesis, placement, routing, and bitstream generation targeting Spartan-II devices.

Note: The newer Vivado Design Suite does not support Spartan-II devices. Use ISE for all XC2S200 design work.

Ordering Information & Part Marking Guide

How to Read the Spartan-II Part Number

XC2S200 - 6 - FGG - 1234 - C
  │        │    │      │    │
  │        │    │      │    └── Temperature: C = Commercial
  │        │    │      └─────── Pin Count: 1234
  │        │    └────────────── Package: FGG = Pb-Free Fine-Pitch BGA
  │        └─────────────────── Speed Grade: -6 (fastest commercial)
  └──────────────────────────── Device: Spartan-II, 200K gates

 Available XC2S200 Package Options

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the XC2S200-6FGG1234C RoHS compliant?

Yes. The “G” in the FGG package designation confirms this is a Pb-free, RoHS-compliant version of the XC2S200 in the FGG1234 package.

 What is the difference between -5 and -6 speed grades?

The -6 speed grade offers faster propagation delays and higher maximum clock frequencies compared to the -5 grade. The -6 grade is only available in the commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C), while -5 is available in both commercial and industrial ranges.

Can I use Vivado to program the XC2S200?

What configuration memory is compatible?

The XC2S200 is compatible with Xilinx Platform Flash PROMs (XCF series) and third-party SPI/parallel serial configuration devices for non-volatile storage of the configuration bitstream.

Is the XC2S200-6FGG1234C recommended for new designs?

Xilinx/AMD has classified Spartan-II as a mature product not recommended for new designs (NRND). For new projects, consider the Spartan-7 or Artix-7 FPGA families. However, the XC2S200-6FGG1234C remains widely available for maintenance, repair, and legacy system sustainment.

Summary

The XC2S200-6FGG1234C is the flagship device of Xilinx’s Spartan-II family — combining 200,000 system gates, 5,292 logic cells, 284 user I/Os, 56K bits of block RAM, and four DLLs in a large, Pb-free 1,234-pin BGA package. With its -6 commercial speed grade, it is the fastest and most capable Spartan-II variant, offering a compelling balance of performance, I/O density, and cost for legacy and high-volume applications.

Whether you are sustaining a production design, evaluating spares, or exploring FPGA architectures, the XC2S200-6FGG1234C remains a well-documented and broadly supported device backed by decades of Xilinx engineering.