XC2C256-6VQG100C

XC2C256-6VQG100C CPLD

The XC2C256-6VQG100C is a high-performance, low-power Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) from Xilinx (AMD), belonging to the CoolRunner-II family with 256 macrocells, approximately 6,000 system gates, and 80 user I/Os housed in a compact 100-pin VQFP (14x14mm) surface-mount package. Built on 0.18μm CMOS technology, it operates at a core voltage of 1.7V to 1.9V (optimized for 1.8V) and features non-volatile, instant-on configuration with in-system programmability (ISP), ensuring reliable logic retention without external memory and enabling easy field upgrades. This device delivers high-speed performance with a 5.7ns maximum propagation delay, supports up to 256MHz operation, and integrates advanced power-saving features like DataGATE and CoolCLOCK, making it ideal for cost-sensitive, low-power industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics applications.

It provides 256 macrocells organized into 16 logic array blocks (LABs), delivering around 6,000 equivalent system gates and 80 user-configurable I/Os for flexible logic implementation. Operating from 1.7V to 1.9V core supply, it achieves ultra-low power consumption with a typical standby current of 16μA and a static power of 28.8μW, significantly reducing energy use compared to traditional CPLDs. The device offers high-speed performance with a 5.7ns pin-to-pin delay, supports system frequencies up to 256MHz, and features in-system programmability (ISP) for easy configuration and reconfiguration. 

Alternative CPLD Models

● Lattice Semiconductor LC256-7VQ100C: 256-macrocell CPLD in 100-VQFP, 1.8V core, 7ns delay, and commercial temperature range as a pin-compatible, cost-effective alternative.

● Microchip ATF2500C-100VQFP: 256-macrocell CPLD with 1.8V operation, 6ns propagation delay, and 80 I/Os for industrial and automotive logic applications.

● Intel (Altera) EPM256T100C5: 256-macrocell MAX II CPLD in 100-VQFP, 1.8V core, 5.5ns delay, and in-system programmability for high-speed designs.