Military Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) 1,437

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Programmable IC Type Grading Of Temperature Form Of Terminal No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Total Dose (V) Package Body Material No. of Logic Cells Surface Mount Maximum Supply Voltage No. of CLBs Technology Used Screening Level No. of Inputs No. of Equivalent Gates Nominal Supply Voltage (V) Packing Method Power Supplies (V) Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Minimum Supply Voltage Pitch Of Terminal Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Combinatorial Delay of a CLB Organization Minimum Operating Temperature Finishing Of Terminal Used Position Of Terminal JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Seated Height Width Qualification Additional Features JESD-609 Code Maximum Clock Frequency Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) No. of Outputs Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Length

5962-9561202MYC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

164

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

484

Yes

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

142

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TAPEPAK,164P,.025

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F164

3.302 mm

28.702 mm

No

e4

230 MHz

142

28.702 mm

XC4028EX-4PG299M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

299

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

No

3.6 V

1024

CMOS

18000

3.3

Grid Array

3 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1024 CLBS, 18000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P299

4.318 mm

52.324 mm

No

Can also use 50000 gates

52.324 mm

XQV2000E-6FG1156N

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1156

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

43200

Yes

1.89 V

9600

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

804

2541952

1.8

1.2/3.6,1.8 V

Grid Array

BGA1156,34X34,40

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

1.71 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

9600 CLBS, 2541952 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1156

3

2.6 mm

35 mm

No

e0

357.2 MHz

30 s

804

225 °C (437 °F)

35 mm

XC7V2000T-1LFFG784E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

784

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

305400

Grid Array

125 °C (257 °F)

305400 CLBS

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B784

4

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

XC7V450T-3FFG1761E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1761

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1761

4

42.5 mm

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

42.5 mm

5962-8971302QTA

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

QFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

5.5 V

144

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

4200

5

Flatpack

4.5 V

125 °C (257 °F)

9 ns

144 CLBS, 4200 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

70 MHz

XC7V450T-3FFG784E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1761

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1761

4

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

XQ4VLX40-10FFG668M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

668

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.26 V

CMOS

Grid Array

BGA668,26X26,40

1.14 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

0.78 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B668

2.85 mm

27 mm

27 mm

XQV2000E-6FGG1156N

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1156

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.89 V

9600

CMOS

2541952

1.8

Grid Array

1.71 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

9600 CLBS, 2541952 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Silver Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1156

3

2.6 mm

35 mm

No

e1

357.2 MHz

35 mm

XC3142-5CB100M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

144

Yes

144

CMOS

82

3000

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK100,2.6SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

4.1 ns

144 CLBS, 3000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

1

2.921 mm

19.05 mm

No

MAX 96 I/OS; 480 flip-flops; typical gates = 3000 - 3700

e0

190 MHz

82

19.05 mm

XC4025E-1PGG299M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

299

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

No

5.5 V

784

CMOS

13000

5

Grid Array

4.5 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

784 CLBS, 13000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P299

4.318 mm

52.324 mm

No

e3

166 MHz

52.324 mm

5962-9957201QZX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

2.625 V

1536

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

322970

2.5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

2.375 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

0.8 ns

1536 CLBS, 322970 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

Yes

39.37 mm

XC7V2000T-3FFG784E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

784

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.03 V

305400

1

Grid Array

.97 V

125 °C (257 °F)

305400 CLBS

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B784

4

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

5962-9850901QZC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

2432

Yes

5.5 V

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

192

28000

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK228,2.5SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

4.5 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

2.2 ns

28000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

3.0226 mm

39.68 mm

No

e4

143 MHz

192

39.68 mm

XQ4VLX60-10FFG1148M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1148

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.26 V

CMOS

Grid Array

BGA1148,34X34,40

1.14 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

0.78 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1148

3.4 mm

35 mm

35 mm

XC7V855T-3FFG484E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

484

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B484

4

No

e1

30 s

250 °C (482 °F)

XQV2000E-6BGG560N

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

560

LBGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.89 V

9600

CMOS

2541952

1.8

Grid Array, Low Profile

1.71 V

1.27 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

9600 CLBS, 2541952 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn95.5Ag4.0Cu0.5)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B560

3

1.7 mm

42.5 mm

No

e1

357.2 MHz

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

42.5 mm

XC3020-50CQ100BSPC0107

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

QFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

5.5 V

64

CMOS

2000

5

Flatpack

4.5 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

14 ns

64 CLBS, 2000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

3.683 mm

17.272 mm

No

MAX 64 I/OS; 256 flip-flops; power-down supplier current = 1 µA @ VCC = 3.2 V & T = 25°C

e0

50 MHz

17.272 mm

5962-9851101QX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

3.6 V

2304

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535

40000

3.3

Flatpack, Guard Ring

3 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1.6 ns

2304 CLBS, 40000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

No

Typical gates = 40000 to 130000

166 MHz

39.37 mm

XC7V855T-3FFG1761E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1761

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1761

4

42.5 mm

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

42.5 mm

5962-9561001MZX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

3.429 mm

19.05 mm

No

e4

19.05 mm

XQ7A100T-1MFG484M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

484

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.05 V

1

Grid Array

.95 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1.27 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

S-PBGA-B484

3

2.6 mm

23 mm

e0

23 mm

XC4010-10PG191B

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

191

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

No

5.5 V

400

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B

8000

5

Grid Array

4.5 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

400 CLBS, 8000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P191

4.318 mm

47.244 mm

No

1120 flip-flops; typical gates = 8000-10000

47.244 mm

5962-9957501QX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

3.6 V

3136

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535

55000

3.3

Flatpack, Guard Ring

3 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 ns

3136 CLBS, 55000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

No

Typical gates = 55000 to 180000

200 MHz

39.37 mm

XC3142A-5PQ100B

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Gull Wing

100

QFP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

144

Yes

144

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

82

3000

5

5 V

Flatpack

QFP100,.7X.9

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

4.1 ns

144 CLBS, 3000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

R-PQFP-G100

3

2.87 mm

14 mm

No

MAX 96 I/OS; 480 flip-flops; typical gates = 3000 - 3700

e0

190 MHz

30 s

82

225 °C (437 °F)

20 mm

5962-8982301XX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

175

PGA

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

No

5.5 V

320

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

9000

5

Grid Array

4.5 V

125 °C (257 °F)

14 ns

320 CLBS, 9000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Perpendicular

R-CPGA-P175

No

e4

16 MHz

XC3090-50PG175B

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

175

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

320

No

320

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B

144

5000

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA176,16X16MOD

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

14 ns

320 CLBS, 5000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P175

4.318 mm

42.164 mm

No

928 flip-flops; typical gates = 5000-6000; power-down supplier current = 250 µA

50 MHz

144

42.164 mm

5962-9851301NUX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

256

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

3.6 V

576

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535

10000

3.3

Grid Array

3 V

1.27 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1.6 ns

576 CLBS, 10000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B256

2.55 mm

27 mm

No

Typical gates = 10000 to 30000

166 MHz

27 mm

5962-9561101MYX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

164

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

320

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

5000

5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

4.1 ns

320 CLBS, 5000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F164

3.302 mm

28.702 mm

No

Typical gates = 5000-6000

e4

188 MHz

28.702 mm

XC7V855T-1FFG784E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

784

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B784

4

No

e1

30 s

245 °C (473 °F)

XC7V285T-1FFG484E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1761

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

Grid Array

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5)

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1761

4

No

e1

30 s

250 °C (482 °F)

5962-8971302MXC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

84

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

144

No

144

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

74

4200

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA84M,11X11

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

9 ns

144 CLBS, 4200 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P84

5.207 mm

27.94 mm

No

e4

70 MHz

74

27.94 mm

XC7VX485T-2FFG1157E

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1157

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

1.03 V

75900

1

Grid Array

.97 V

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

75900 CLBS

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Silver Copper

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1157

4

35 mm

No

e1

35 mm

XC3090-50CB164M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

164

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

320

CMOS

5000

5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

320 CLBS, 5000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F164

2.921 mm

28.702 mm

No

928 flip-flops; typical gates = 5000-6000; power-down supplier current = 250 µA

50 MHz

28.702 mm

XC3120A-5CB100M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

64

Yes

64

CMOS

64

1300

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK100,2.6SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

4.1 ns

64 CLBS, 1300 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

1

2.921 mm

19.05 mm

No

MAX 64 I/OS; 256 flip-flops; typical gates = 1300 - 1800

190 MHz

64

19.05 mm

5962-01-416-6251

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

84

PGA

Square

Ceramic

144

No

CMOS

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

74

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA84M,11X11

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-XPGA-P84

No

50 MHz

74

5962-9752401QZC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

1368

Yes

5.5 V

576

CMOS

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

192

10000

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK228,2.5SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

4.5 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

3.9 ns

576 CLBS, 10000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

No

Typical gates = 10000-30000

e4

111 MHz

192

39.37 mm

XQR4062XL-3CB228M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

60k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

5472

Yes

3.6 V

2304

CMOS

384

40000

3.3

3.3 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK228,2.5SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

3 V

.635 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

1.6 ns

2304 CLBS, 40000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

1

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

No

Typical gates = 40000 to 130000

e0

166 MHz

384

39.37 mm

XC4025E-4CB228B

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

228

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

2432

Yes

5.5 V

1024

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B

192

15000

5

5 V

Flatpack, Guard Ring

TPAK228,2.5SQ,25

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

4.5 V

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

2.7 ns

1024 CLBS, 15000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Quad

S-CQFP-F228

1

3.302 mm

39.37 mm

No

Typical gates = 15000-45000

e0

111 MHz

192

39.37 mm

XC4005E-3PG156M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

156

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

No

5.5 V

196

CMOS

3000

5

Grid Array

4.5 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

196 CLBS, 3000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P156

4.318 mm

42.164 mm

No

125 MHz

42.164 mm

XQKU095-1RFA1156M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Ball

1156

BGA

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

67200

.95

Grid Array

1 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

67200 CLBS

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

S-PBGA-B1156

3.72 mm

35 mm

e0

35 mm

XC4003A-10CB100B

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

100

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

5.5 V

100

CMOS

MIL-STD-883 Class B

2500

5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

4.5 V

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

100 CLBS, 2500 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Quad

S-CQFP-F100

3.429 mm

19.05 mm

No

360 flip-flops; typical gates = 2500-3000

19.05 mm

5962-9561002MXC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

84

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

144

No

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

74

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA84M,11X11

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P84

5.207 mm

27.94 mm

No

e4

230 MHz

74

27.94 mm

5962-9471202MXX

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

120

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

238

No

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

80

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA120,13X13

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

6 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P120

4.318 mm

34.544 mm

No

e4

90.9 MHz

80

34.544 mm

5962-9230501MYC

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Flat

196

GQFF

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

Yes

CMOS

MIL-STD-883

5

Flatpack, Guard Ring

.65 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Quad

S-CQFP-F196

3.302 mm

28.702 mm

No

e4

28.702 mm

XC4010-6PG191M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

191

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

400

No

5.5 V

400

CMOS

160

8000

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA191M,18X18

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

4.5 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

6 ns

400 CLBS, 8000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Silver Copper

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P191

4.064 mm

47.244 mm

No

1120 flip-flops; typical gates = 8000-10000

e1

90.9 MHz

160

47.244 mm

XQ2V3000-4CG717M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

717

CGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

32256

Yes

1.575 V

3584

CMOS

516

3000000

1.5

1.5,1.5/3.3,3.3 V

Grid Array

CGA717,27X27,50

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

1.425 V

1.27 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

0.44 ns

3584 CLBS, 3000000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Bottom

S-CBGA-X717

1

3.3 mm

35 mm

No

e0

650 MHz

516

35 mm

XC4006E-1PG156M

Xilinx

FPGA

Military

Pin/Peg

156

PGA

Square

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

608

No

5.5 V

256

CMOS

125

4000

5

5 V

Grid Array

PGA156,16X16

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

4.5 V

2.54 mm

125 °C (257 °F)

256 CLBS, 4000 Gates

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Perpendicular

S-CPGA-P156

4.318 mm

42.164 mm

No

166 MHz

125

42.164 mm

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are digital integrated circuits that are programmable by the user to perform specific logic functions. They consist of a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) that can be programmed to perform any digital function, as well as programmable interconnects that allow these blocks to be connected in any way the designer wishes. This makes FPGAs highly versatile and customizable, and they are often used in applications where a high degree of flexibility and performance is required.

FPGAs are programmed using specialized software tools that allow the designer to specify the logic functions and interconnects that are required for a particular application. This process is known as synthesis and involves translating the high-level design into a format that can be implemented on the FPGA hardware. The resulting configuration data is then loaded onto the FPGA, allowing it to perform the desired logic functions.

FPGAs are used in a wide range of applications, including digital signal processing, computer networking, and high-performance computing. They offer a number of advantages over traditional fixed-function digital circuits, including the ability to be reprogrammed in the field, lower development costs, and faster time-to-market. However, they also have some disadvantages, including higher power consumption and lower performance compared to custom-designed digital circuits.