Sometimes, low power doesn’t translate to underperformance. In some scenarios, a lower power or current supply in the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) can help prevent certain damages, including the possible unexpected increase in the device’s performance.
Regulating power supply via a low-powered technology, such as the one provided by XC7K325T-1FFG900I can go a long way to balance both ends. In this article, we aim to help you understand what the XC7K325T-1FFG900I is all about, including its High-Performance, Low-Power (HPL) technology.
XC7K325T-1FFG900I and Previous FPGAs: A Comparison
Xilinx, the manufacturer of the XC7K325T-1FFG900I made an impressive improvement in its architecture and overall performance.
According to the manufacturer, the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I has up to “2x improvement” when compared to its predecessors.
As an FPGA consumer, it is an indication that you are now working with a new brand of FPGAs that not only guarantees increased performance but also comes with improved architecture.
Why Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I is Better than the Other Logic ICs
A couple of factors prove why the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I is a better alternative to reconfiguring specific devices in the medical, consumer electronics, Artificial Intelligence, and cloud computing niches.
Here are some of the reasons why this should be on your list of FPGAs to buy next:
1. Increased System Performance
The in-system performance is something worth talking about. As an improvement from the previous FPGAs, the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I packs 5.3 TMAC/s DSP, 2.8 Tb/s of Input and Output (I/O) bandwidth, and up to 2 million logic cells.
2. Easy Migration
Worthy of mention is that Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I belongs to the Kintex-7 series of FPGAs designed by Xilinx.
The idea is that both the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I and other forms of FPGAs from the same series can be easily migrated via the high-signal integrity flip chip packaging. One of the other important factors for the migration is the low-cost, lidless flip-chip and wire-bond packaging that are available in both Pb-free and Pb options.
3. Fast Data Rate
The speed of transmitting bytes of data from the circuit to another end is worth mentioning too. In this case, Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I has a data rate of 600 megabytes per second. This is transmitted via the multiple built-in transceivers, which are 16 on the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I.
The data rate can be accelerated up to 6.6 gigabytes per second and a record 28.05 gigabytes per second.
Technical Specifications for Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I
| Technical Attributes | Description |
| Mounting Style | Surface Mount Technology (SMT) |
| Number of Transceivers | 16 |
| Number of Registers | 407,600 |
| Memory Card Interface | Storage Device (SD) |
| Distributed RAM | 4,000 kbit |
| Operating Temperature (min-max) | – 40˚C ~ + 100˚C |
| Number of I/Os | 500 |
| Voltage Supply (min-max) | 0.97 volts to 1.03 volts |
| Number of CLBs/LABs | 25,475 |
| Number of Logic Cells/Elements | 326,080 |
Should You Buy the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I FPGA?
Are you thinking if the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I is worth the investment? If so, what are the motivating factors to encourage you to make the purchase?
The fact is that the Xilinx XC7K325T-1FFG900I is one of the Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) that are affordable, can make do with low power and offer improved performance.
If you need additional professional guidance and other tips, reach out to us at Rayming Technology (RayPCB). We will be glad to help you make a better buying decision.
