Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I is one of the Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in the Spartan-II series to have more I/Os. Unlike the other with barely 92 I/Os, it amassed a total of 140 I/O.s
Besides the Inputs and Outputs (I/Os) interfaces, the FPGA has a number of features worth talking about. Continue reading to find out everything you need to know about the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I FPGA.
Technical Attributes of the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I FPGA
Here is a breakdown of the attributes that make up Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I. Each of these have different functions and combine to make the performance of the FPGA optimal.
1. I/Os
Inputs and Outputs (I/Os) are resources or fixed elements on an FPGA designed to enable data or bitstream transfer.
As you know, information or data is integrated and transported out of the FPGA during its prototyping leading to the final design.
The I/Os serve as the resources on the FPGA target to make this data or bitstream transmission easier.
Many of the I/O resources on an FPGA have physical terminals, being the primary means of transmitting data to and from the FPGA to different parts of the system.
As noted earlier, the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I has one of the highest numbers of I/Os. It has a total of 140 I/Os resources on the FPGA target.
2. Logic Array Blocks (LABs)
This is the fundamental building block of an FPGA, according to Wikipedia. A Logic Array Block (LAB) is the primary means of connecting the I/Os, as the latter serves as the target to interface the LAB to both the internal and external signals.
Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I’s LABs total 384.
3. RAM
To help the efficiency of the IC, RAM was built into FPGAs. As “internal memories,” they help in the regulation of memory-related processing in the IC.
Both the Distributed RAM and Embedded Block RAM (EBR) are available on the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I FPGA.
The value of the Distributed RAM is 24,576 kbit while that of the Embedded Block RAM (EBR) is 32 kbit.
4. Operating Temperature
Just like the I/Os, the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I also made significant improvement in the operating temperature.
Some of the Spartan-II FPGA series have theirs between 0-degree Celsius and 80-degree Celsius. However, that of Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I is between 40-degree Celsius and 100-degree Celsius.
5. Operating Frequency
This is the maximum frequency that the chip can take to enable it function effectively. The frequency can also have some impacts on the speed, especially if you are looking to increase the FPGA’s speed.
Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I’s operating frequency is 200 MHz. According to IEEE Xplore, the 250 MHz frequency is the “speed limit of the I/O ports of the FPGA using the large-FFT processor.”
6. Package/Case
The package and case used by the Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I is the Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP). According to FPGAKey, it is a “form of chip packaging with pins on all sides, and the total number of pins is generally more than 100.”
Also, the PQFP packaging has thinner pins and the distance between these pins is very small. It is common to use this type of packaging for large-scale FPGA packaging, such as Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Xilinx XC2S50-5PQG208I is a large-scale FPGA usable in many applications, including, but not limited to consumer electronics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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