Electronics of today are a bit different from those from decades past. Today, we have more electronics demanding low-power solutions, rather than the higher power consumption tenable over two decades ago.
What changed, you may ask? The revolutionary designs of electronics and the need to cut down on excess power in the circuit boards.
The result? The development of low-power FPGAs to match the ever-growing market. Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C is one of the Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) that have adopted this model of FPGA designing technology. It is powered by the 0.18um technology.
In this article, you will learn more about this technology, the technical specifications for Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C and some of its features.
What is the 0.18um Technology?
It is a low-power technology popularized by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). According to the company, the 0.18-micron technology was introduced in 1998. Its introduction came on the heels of demands for low-power process technologies for electronics.
The 0.18-micron process technology would later be replaced by other ultra-low-power process technologies, notable among which are 3-micron, 90 nm, 20 nm, and 12 nm technologies. Others are 28 nm, 22 nm, 16 nm and 42 nm technologies.
Technical Specifications of Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C FPGA
Here is a table representing the technical attributes of the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
| Technical Attributes | Description |
| Number of Logic Gates | 50,000 |
| Pin (I/O) Count | 140 |
| Mounting Style | Surface Mount Technology (SMT) |
| Number of CLBs/LABs | 384 |
| Number of Logic Cells/Elements | 1,728 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0-degree Celsius |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85-degree Celsius |
| Operating Supply Voltage (DC) | 2.5 volts |
| Moisture Sensitivity | Yes |
| Distributed RAM | 24,576 kbits |
| Embedded Block RAM (EBR) | 32 kbits |
| Case/Package | PQFP |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Voltage Supply | 2.375 volts to 2.625 volts |
| RAM Bits | 32,768 |
| FPGA Series | Spartan-II |
Features of the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C FPGA
Let us talk about some of the features that aren’t to be overlooked in the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C FPGA.
1. Automation
The Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C is automated, especially its mapping, placement and routing.
2. Zero Hold Time
Zero Hold Time is a design timing concept in a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). It refers to the minimum amount of time that must be spent before the stabilization of the input to a Flip-Flop. This happens after the clock edge.
By default, the Hold Time is meant to come after the Setup Time, which is the amount of time required for the stabilization of the input to a Flip-Flop.
As per the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C datasheet, its Hold Time is zero. One of the responses to a question raised in the Xilinx Forum asserts that the Hold Time can negative, zero or positive, depending on the path environment it was held in the FPGA.
However, the duo of zero hold time and positive hold time are commonly accepted in most FPGAs.
3. Xilinx Development System Support
The Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C is fully supported by the powerful Xilinx ISE development system. This means that your digital designer will get all the support needed to configure the board.
Conclusion
Xilinx XC2S50-5PQ208C is not only powered by the powerful 0.18 um technology, but also has many other underlining features.
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