AMD XC7A35T-1FTG256C

XC7A35T-1FTG256C Artix-7 series FPGA IC 

The XC7A35T-1FTG256C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a mid-range Artix-7 series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring high performance and low power consumption.   This advanced FPGA features 33,280 logic cells, 1,800 Kbits of block RAM, and 90 DSP slices with 25x18 multipliers, packaged in a 256-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) that offers an optimal balance between I/O capability and physical size.

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 50% lower power consumption and 35% better performance compared to previous generation FPGAs, making it ideal for portable medical equipment, automotive driver assistance systems, industrial networking, and communications infrastructure where processing power and energy efficiency are equally critical.   The XC7A35T-1FTG256C provides a robust feature set including high-speed serial transceivers, advanced memory interfaces, and comprehensive clock management resources that enable designers to implement complex digital systems with minimal external components.

XC7A35T-1FTG256C Applications

The XC7A35T-1FTG256C is extensively deployed in industrial automation systems for motor control, vision-based inspection, and real-time processing in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) where its DSP capabilities enable complex control algorithms and its low power consumption reduces thermal management requirements.   Automotive applications include camera-based driver assistance systems, radar signal processing, and infotainment interfaces that leverage the device's high I/O count and processing performance while meeting automotive temperature requirements.   Medical equipment such as portable ultrasound machines, patient monitors, and diagnostic imaging systems utilize this FPGA for signal processing and interface management due to its reliability and computational density.   Communications applications include software-defined radio, network packet processing, and wireless base station equipment where the Artix-7's balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost meets stringent industry requirements.   Additional applications include aerospace systems, scientific instruments, and broadcast video equipment that benefit from the FPGA's flexibility and processing capabilities.

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● Lattice ECP5-85F-8MG324I: A low-power FPGA featuring 84K LUTs and 3.2 Gbps SERDES in a comparable package size for cost-sensitive applications.

● Microsemi IGLOO2 M2GL005S-1FGG484I: A flash-based FPGA with 5K logic elements offering low static power and single-chip solution benefits.

● QuickLogic ArcticLink III Solution Platform: A ultra-low-power FPGA alternative with integrated hard IP cores for specific mobile and portable applications.