XC7A200T-3FB676E Product Overview
The XC7A200T-3FB676E is a premier Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) within the Xilinx Artix-7 family. Engineered for applications requiring high-performance logic and high-speed serial transceivers, this device is the go-to solution for designers who need the highest logic density available in the Artix-7 portfolio.
The “200T” designation signifies its massive logic capacity, while the “-3” speed grade represents the highest performance tier Xilinx offers for this series. Housed in a 676-pin Fine-pitch BGA (FB676) package, it provides an optimized balance of I/O count and PCB footprint. Whether you are working on advanced medical imaging, defense electronics, or high-bandwidth wireless communications, the XC7A200T-3FB676E delivers the reliability and throughput your project demands.
Key Features and Architecture
The Artix-7 architecture is built on a 28nm High-Performance Low-Power (HPL) process. This allows the XC7A200T-3FB676E to deliver superior “performance-per-watt” compared to previous generations. It features 215,360 logic cells and 740 DSP slices, making it exceptionally capable of handling complex digital signal processing tasks and high-speed mathematical computations.
Furthermore, this Xilinx FPGA supports high-speed serial connectivity with 16 GTP transceivers, capable of reaching speeds up to 6.6 Gb/s. This makes it ideal for interfacing with PCIe Gen2, SATA, and high-speed Ethernet protocols.
Technical Specifications
The following table outlines the critical electrical and logic parameters for the XC7A200T-3FB676E:
| Parameter |
Specification / Value |
| Logic Cells |
215,360 |
| CLB Slices |
33,650 |
| Total Block RAM (Kb) |
13,140 |
| DSP Slices |
740 |
| Speed Grade |
-3 (Fastest) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C ~ 100°C (Extended Range) |
| Package / Case |
676-FBGA, FCBGA |
| Number of I/Os |
400 |
| GTP Transceivers |
16 (Up to 6.6 Gb/s) |
| Voltage Supply |
0.95V ~ 1.05V |
High-Speed Connectivity and I/O Versatility
One of the standout attributes of the XC7A200T-3FB676E is its I/O versatility. With 400 user I/Os, it supports a wide range of I/O standards including LVCMOS, LVDS, and HSTL. The integration of high-performance clock management tiles (CMTs) ensures low-jitter clock distribution, which is vital for maintaining signal integrity in high-speed systems.
Industry Applications
Due to its high logic density and fast speed grade, this FPGA is frequently utilized in:
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Aerospace & Defense: For software-defined radio (SDR) and radar signal processing.
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Medical Imaging: Handling real-time data from ultrasound and MRI sensors.
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Industrial Automation: Machine vision systems requiring high-speed image processing.
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Telecommunications: Network switching and protocol bridging.
Conclusion
The XC7A200T-3FB676E represents the pinnacle of the Artix-7 family. By choosing the -3 speed grade, developers ensure they have the maximum timing margin for their most critical paths. Its robust feature set and power-efficient 28nm process make it a sustainable choice for long-lifecycle industrial and commercial products.
