The Xilinx XC7A200T is a transceiver-enabled family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Through this, the communication within the device can be streamlined and facilitated in real-time.
For the cost aspect, the Xilinx XC7A200T is a low-cost FPGA family. It reduces the costs of Bill of Materials (BOM) by offering up to $5 savings on components. It also does that via the use of small wire bond packaging.
Xilinx XC7A200T: A Look at The FPDA Family’s Capable Transceivers and Low-End Optimization
Let us have a look at the low-end optimization and capable transceivers used by the Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA family.
1. Power Reduction and Management
Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA devices do not only reduce power usage. They also have an excellent grip on power management.
That wouldn’t have been possible without the inputs of the 50% lower power reduction, as compared to most 45nm generation devices.
The Xilinx XC7A200T FPGAs also offer a maximum 65% power reduction.
2. Increased System Performance
Xilinx XC7A200T improves the performance of its system and associated devices by utilizing a wide range of memory types. Examples are the DDR3-1066, 930 GMAC/s and 1.25Gb/s LVDS.
3. Highest Performance Assurance
Xilinx XC7A200T also delivers the highest assurance of the device’s performance. This is offered with a combination of per-watt fabric tailoring, AMS integration and excellent DSP processing. It also delivers improved transceiver line rates.
4. Multiple Application Uses
The Xilinx XC7A200T FPA family is optimized for multiple application uses. Some of the applications are:
- Low-end wireless backhauls
- Software-defined radio
- Machine vision cameras
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- 64-Channel Portable Ultrasound
Xilinx XC7A200T’s Technical Specifications
The table below shows some of the technical attributes and components of the Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA family.
Technical Specifications | Description |
Number of DSP Slices | 740 |
Number of Input and Output (I/O) Pins | 500 |
Memory | 13,140 |
Number of Logic Cells (K) | 215,360 |
Number of GTP 6.6 Gb/s Transceivers | 16 |
Xilinx XC7A200T’s Core Processor, the MicroBlaze™
The MicroBlaze™ Soft Processor is the core processor powering the Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA family.
According to Xilinx, the MicroBlaze™ Soft Processor Core “is a family of drop-in, modifiable preset 32-bit/64-bit RISC microprocessor configurations.”
Typically, the MicroBlaze™ Soft Processor Core is the ideal processor that can power the wide range of applications and reduced power optimization of the Xilinx XC7A200T devices.
Some of the innovative features of the processor are:
Further Customization
Further and improved customization of the Xilinx XC7A200T is possible with this processor. It is possible via the provision of a wide range of peripherals, including serial interfaces, PWMs, DMAs and UARTs.
The Xilinx XC7A200T’s MicroBlaze™ also offers a variety of specific processor options to enable the unending customization.
Multiple Applications/Use Cases Support
The Xilinx XC7A200T also supports several applications, all thanks to its diverse applications’ support. Some of the applicable areas are:
- Communications
- Industrial
- Consumer
- Medical
- Automotive
Preset Configuration Analogs
You can start configuring your Xilinx XC7A200T FPGAs with the use of three (3) preset configuration analogs.
These analogs are the Application Processor with Linux embeddable capabilities, Microcontroller suitable for use alongside baremetal code and Real-Time Processor that offers real-time processing on RTOS.
Wrapping Up
Xilinx XC7A200T is a highly-configurable and functional FPGA family. The set of peripherals and programmable system integrations make for unique and excellent configurations.
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