AMD XC7A100T-2FGG484I

XC7A100T-2FGG484I Artix-7 FPGA IC 

The XC7A100T-2FGG484I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-capacity Artix-7 series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designed for applications requiring substantial logic resources and high-performance signal processing capabilities.  This advanced FPGA features 101,261 logic cells, 4,860 Kbits of block RAM, and 240 DSP slices with 25x18 multipliers, packaged in a 484-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) that provides an extensive I/O count for complex system integration.  

Operating from a 1.0V core voltage with industrial temperature range support (-40°C to +100°C), the device leverages 28nm high-k metal gate (HKMG) process technology to deliver superior performance-per-watt characteristics, making it ideal for telecommunications equipment, industrial automation systems, medical imaging devices, and aerospace applications where computational density and power efficiency are critical requirements.  The XC7A100T-2FGG484I incorporates high-speed serial transceivers capable of data rates up to 6.6 Gbps, advanced memory interfaces supporting DDR3, and comprehensive clock management resources that enable implementation of sophisticated digital systems with optimal resource utilization.

XC7A100T-2FGG484I  CPLD Applications

The XC7A100T-2FGG484I is extensively deployed in telecommunications infrastructure for 4G/LTE and 5G baseband processing, network packet processing, and optical transport systems where its DSP resources and high-speed serial connectivity enable complex signal processing algorithms.  Industrial applications include machine vision systems, motor control units, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that leverage the FPGA's parallel processing capabilities and extensive I/O for real-time control.  Medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound scanners, CT reconstruction systems, and digital X-ray processors utilize this FPGA for data acquisition and image processing tasks requiring high computational throughput.  Aerospace and defense applications include radar signal processing, encrypted communications, and avionics systems where the device's reliability and processing density meet stringent requirements.  Additional applications include scientific instrumentation, broadcast video equipment, and high-performance computing accelerators that benefit from the FPGA's flexibility and parallel processing architecture.

Alternative FPGA Recommendations

● Intel Cyclone 10 GX 10CGX150YF484I6G: A high-density FPGA with 150K logic elements and 12.5 Gbps transceivers offering similar logic capacity and high-speed serial capabilities.

● Lattice ECP5-85F-8MG384I: A mid-range FPGA featuring 84K LUTs and 3.2 Gbps SERDES in a compact package for cost-sensitive applications requiring serial connectivity.

● Microsemi SmartFusion2 M2S090-FGG484I: A flash-based FPGA with 90K logic elements, ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and advanced security features for system-on-chip applications.