The XC7A15T-3FGG484E is a high-performance member of the AMD Artix®-7 FPGA family, designed to provide the best-in-class performance-per-watt for cost-sensitive applications. If you are looking for a versatile Xilinx FPGA that balances high-speed transceivers with low power consumption, this specific part number is an industry-standard choice.
Why Choose the XC7A15T-3FGG484E?
The Artix-7 series is optimized for low power through the use of high-K metal gate (HKMG) 28nm process technology. The “XC7A15T” variant provides 16,640 logic cells, making it ideal for compact designs that require high-speed I/O throughput without the thermal overhead of larger chips.
The -3 speed grade represents the highest performance tier in the series, allowing for faster clock speeds and lower latency in data processing. Additionally, the FGG484 package (Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array) offers 484 pins, providing a high ratio of user I/Os for complex multi-signal interfacing.
Technical Detail Specifications
To help your engineering team with the design-in process, here are the core technical parameters for the XC7A15T-3FGG484E:
| Feature |
Specification |
| Logic Cells |
16,640 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) |
2,080 |
| Total Block RAM |
900 Kb |
| DSP Slices |
45 |
| Maximum User I/Os |
250 |
| Speed Grade |
-3 (Fastest) |
| Temperature Grade |
E (Extended: 0°C to +100°C) |
| Package / Case |
484-FBGA, FCBGA (19×19 mm) |
| Voltage Supply |
0.95V to 1.05V |
High-Speed Connectivity and Signal Integrity
One of the standout features of the XC7A15T-3FGG484E is its integrated high-speed transceivers. These GTP transceivers support bit rates up to 6.6 Gb/s, which is essential for high-bandwidth protocols such as PCIe Gen2, DisplayPort, and Gigabit Ethernet. Furthermore, the inclusion of 45 DSP slices allows for efficient digital signal processing, making it suitable for motor control, wireless communication, and image processing.
Key Applications
Due to its combination of high speed and extended temperature tolerance, this FPGA is widely used across several high-tech industries:
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Industrial Automation: Machine vision and high-speed motion control.
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Telecommunications: Edge computing hardware and base station signal routing.
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Medical Imaging: Portable ultrasound and diagnostic equipment.
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Consumer Electronics: High-resolution display controllers and professional audio equipment.
Summary for Project Managers
The XC7A15T-3FGG484E is a “sweet spot” component. It provides enough logic density for sophisticated IP cores while remaining cost-effective for mass-market production. Because it belongs to the mature Artix-7 ecosystem, developers can leverage the full power of the Vivado® Design Suite for rapid prototyping and deployment.
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