Xilinx XC95288XL is a family of Complex Programmable Gate Arrays (CPLDs) designed by Xilinx. Among many other things, the devices offer speed to market, excellent prototyping options and a wide range of components to work with.
In this article, we explain some of the things you need to know before opting to work with the Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD.
Tackling CPLD Lapses with Xilinx XC95288XL’s All-Digital Core Processor
Designing and customizing Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) comes with some challenges. For one, you could encounter challenges with heat dissipation. This has forced many designers to come up with different options to reduce heat and excessive power transmission in the device.
The higher current usage of traditional CPLDs comes at the behest of the use of analog sense amplifiers.
The Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD family tackles that with the innovative CoolRunner-II CPLD infrastructure. It provides for the use of an all-digital core processor to unify the CPLD configuration methods.
The outcome is a unified processing system that enables the same levels of CPLD performances at the lowest power requirements.
Features of the Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD Family
Now, let us discuss some of the features or characteristics that separate the Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD from the others.
1. Interoperable CPLD Designs
Xilinx XC95288XL CPLDs prove that it is possible to use the same design across different architectures and projects.
The interoperability of the design stems from the utilization of the same CPLD architecture to attain uniformity for both the low-power and high-performance CPLD designs.
2. Improved Designs on the Go
The designing and functioning of the Xilinx XC95288XL CPLDs improve as the newer designs and configurations are made.
Thanks to the removal of the analog sense amplifiers, the devices can now be scaled. All the digital designer needs to do is to use the same architecture or design-model of one of the devices to make more devices.
The amazing aspect to this is that the newer designs will have improved functionalities as enhancements will be made in critical aspects of the design.
Getting Started with Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD Design
You now know that using the Xilinx XC95288XL can help save costs and improve the functionalities of the devices.
Here are the steps to take to get started with the design.
Be Clear About Your Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD Expectations
Make a list of some of the features, peripherals and components you need on the Xilinx XC95288XL CPLD to get the job done.
For example, some of the common features to look for are power requirements, voltage specifications and the size of the CPLD. The design has to do with the combination of Input and Output (I/O) pins and Logic Density.
Choose a Software Package and Start the Design Implementation
You can get started with any of the software packages offered by Xilinx. The ISE WebPACK software tool offers a great start.
Conclusion
You can kick off your next CPLD design with the Xilinx XC95288XL by choosing the right software, programming and testing the device’s prototype.
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