The XC2S200-6FGG1368C is a high-performance, cost-optimized field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Xilinx’s Spartan-II family. Featuring 200,000 system gates, 5,292 logic cells, and a massive 1368-pin FBGA package with up to 514 user I/O pins, this device is engineered for high-volume, logic-intensive applications where both performance and board-level flexibility are critical.
Built on Xilinx’s proven 0.18-micron, 6-layer metal CMOS process, the XC2S200-6FGG1368C operates at a 2.5V core voltage and supports a wide range of I/O standards, making it a versatile choice for communications, DSP, industrial control, and embedded system designs.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Key Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Part Number |
XC2S200-6FGG1368C |
| Family |
Spartan-II |
| System Gates |
200,000 |
| Logic Cells |
5,292 |
| CLB Array |
42 x 42 |
| Block RAM |
56 x 4Kb (224Kb total) |
| Distributed SelectRAM |
57,344 bits |
| Max User I/O |
514 |
| Package |
1368-FBGA |
| Speed Grade |
-6 |
| Core Voltage |
2.5V |
| Process Technology |
0.18µm, 6-layer metal |
| Max System Clock |
200 MHz |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 85°C (Commercial) |
| Configuration Memory |
SRAM |
| Mounting Type |
Surface Mount |
XC2S200-6FGG1368C: Spartan-II FPGA Family Overview
The Spartan-II FPGA family was designed by Xilinx to deliver high gate density at the lowest possible cost, targeting high-volume production environments. The XC2S200 sits at the top of the Spartan-II lineup, offering the maximum available resources within the family.
Spartan-II Family Comparison Table
| Device |
System Gates |
Logic Cells |
CLB Array |
Block RAMs |
Max I/O |
| XC2S15 |
15,000 |
432 |
12×12 |
4 |
86 |
| XC2S30 |
30,000 |
972 |
18×18 |
8 |
132 |
| XC2S50 |
50,000 |
1,728 |
24×24 |
12 |
176 |
| XC2S100 |
100,000 |
2,700 |
30×30 |
24 |
260 |
| XC2S150 |
150,000 |
3,888 |
36×36 |
36 |
260 |
| XC2S200 |
200,000 |
5,292 |
42×42 |
56 |
514 |
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C is the largest and most capable device in the Spartan-II series, making it the preferred choice when maximum logic density and I/O count are required.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Architecture and Logic Resources
Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C is built around a 42×42 array of Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs). Each CLB contains:
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4 slices per CLB
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2 four-input Look-Up Tables (LUTs) per slice
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2 flip-flops per slice
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Dedicated fast carry chain logic
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Arithmetic logic support
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SRL16 shift register mode support
This architecture enables efficient implementation of both combinational and sequential logic, arithmetic functions, and shift registers without consuming additional resources.
SelectRAM+ Block Memory
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C includes 56 block RAMs, each 4Kb in size, totaling 224Kb of on-chip block RAM. These can be configured as:
In addition, 57,344 bits of distributed SelectRAM are available within the CLB fabric for smaller, distributed memory needs.
Clock Management with Delay-Locked Loops (DLL)
The device features 4 Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs) and 4 dedicated global clock buffers, providing:
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Zero clock skew distribution
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Frequency synthesis and multiplication
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Phase shifting capabilities
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Jitter reduction for high-speed interfaces
XC2S200-6FGG1368C I/O Capabilities and Supported Standards
With 514 user I/O pins in the 1368-FBGA package, the XC2S200-6FGG1368C offers exceptional connectivity. The I/O banks support a wide range of industry-standard interfaces:
| I/O Standard |
Description |
| LVTTL |
Low-Voltage TTL (3.3V) |
| LVCMOS2 / LVCMOS3 |
Low-Voltage CMOS |
| PCI |
3.3V PCI bus compatible |
| GTL / GTLP |
Gunning Transceiver Logic |
| HSTL |
High-Speed Transceiver Logic |
| SSTL2 / SSTL3 |
Stub Series Terminated Logic |
This broad I/O standard support makes the XC2S200-6FGG1368C compatible with a wide range of processors, memory interfaces, and peripheral devices.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Configuration Methods
As an SRAM-based FPGA, the XC2S200-6FGG1368C requires configuration on every power-up. Supported configuration modes include:
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JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan) — for in-system programming and debugging
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Master Serial — using an external serial PROM
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Slave Serial — driven by an external controller
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Slave Parallel (SelectMAP) — for fast parallel configuration
Configuration data is typically stored in an external flash memory or Xilinx Platform Flash PROM and loaded automatically at startup.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Package Information
| Package |
Pins |
User I/O |
Body Size |
| FG456 |
456 |
284 |
23×23 mm |
| FG676 |
676 |
408 |
27×27 mm |
| FG1368 |
1368 |
514 |
37×37 mm |
The FGG1368 package (used in the XC2S200-6FGG1368C) is the largest available option for this device, providing the maximum I/O count of 514 pins — ideal for designs requiring dense interconnects or multiple high-speed buses.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Speed Grade Comparison
| Speed Grade |
Max Frequency |
Logic Delay |
Typical Use Case |
| -5 |
~170 MHz |
Slower |
Cost-sensitive, lower-speed designs |
| -6 |
~200 MHz |
Standard |
General-purpose, balanced performance |
| -7 |
~220 MHz |
Fastest |
High-speed, timing-critical designs |
The -6 speed grade of the XC2S200-6FGG1368C offers a solid balance between performance and cost, supporting system clocks up to 200 MHz — sufficient for the vast majority of communications and DSP workloads.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Applications
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C Spartan-II FPGA is widely used across multiple industries:
Communications and Networking
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Industrial and Embedded Control
Consumer Electronics
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Set-top box logic
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Display controllers
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Audio processing
Automotive
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ADAS sensor interfacing
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CAN/LIN bus controllers
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Functional safety logic
Why Choose the XC2S200-6FGG1368C?
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C stands out in the Spartan-II lineup for several reasons:
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Highest gate count (200K) in the Spartan-II family
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Maximum I/O availability (514 pins) via the 1368-FBGA package
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Proven 0.18µm process with mature toolchain support (Xilinx ISE)
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Broad I/O standard compatibility reduces external level-shifting components
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JTAG support simplifies in-system debugging and production testing
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Long-term availability for legacy and industrial designs
For engineers sourcing Xilinx programmable logic devices, the full range of options is available at Xilinx FPGA.
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Ordering Information
| Part Number |
Package |
Speed Grade |
Temperature |
Status |
| XC2S200-6FGG1368C |
1368-FBGA |
-6 |
Commercial (0°C~85°C) |
Active |
| XC2S200-5FGG1368C |
1368-FBGA |
-5 |
Commercial (0°C~85°C) |
Active |
| XC2S200-7FGG1368C |
1368-FBGA |
-7 |
Commercial (0°C~85°C) |
Active |
| XC2S200-6FGG1368I |
1368-FBGA |
-6 |
Industrial (-40°C~100°C) |
Active |
XC2S200-6FGG1368C Technical Summary
The XC2S200-6FGG1368C Spartan-II FPGA delivers 200,000 system gates, 5,292 logic cells, 224Kb of block RAM, and 514 I/O pins in a 1368-FBGA package — all running at up to 200 MHz on a 2.5V core. It supports JTAG, serial, and parallel configuration, a wide range of I/O standards, and four on-chip DLLs for robust clock management. Whether you’re building communications infrastructure, DSP pipelines, or industrial control systems, the XC2S200-6FGG1368C provides the logic density and I/O flexibility to get the job done.