XC3S200-5VQ100C - 200K Gate Spartan-3 FPGA | AMD Xilinx
MPN: XC3S200-5VQ100C ✗ End of LifeXC3S200-5VQ100C Overview
A field-programmable gate array is a programmable digital semiconductor that combines configurable logic, programmable interconnect, and memory resources in one device. In the broader semiconductor hierarchy, an FPGA belongs to programmable logic devices and provides a hardware alternative to implementing a fixed function in an application-specific integrated circuit. The Spartan-3 family was designed for cost-sensitive embedded, industrial, consumer, and communication systems.
The XC3S200-5VQ100C provides 4,320 logic cells and 221,184 RAM bits for parallel datapaths, control logic, state machines, and interface conditioning. Its 63 user I/O pins provide connections to external memory, sensors, converters, communication transceivers, and display or control peripherals. The -5 speed designation identifies the device's performance grade, while the commercial C temperature designation corresponds to the stated 0 to 85 °C range.
The device uses a 1.2 V core supply, making power-supply design important in compact embedded systems. Available details confirm 200,000 system gates, 4,320 logic cells, 63 I/O pins, 221,184 RAM bits, and a 100-TQFP package. Additional detailed information such as exact I/O standards, configuration interface characteristics, and recommended operating limits is not present in the supplied verified records and must be confirmed from the manufacturer datasheet before design release.
Typical uses include industrial controllers, embedded control systems, video and image-processing front ends, communication equipment, and consumer electronics. In each case, the Spartan-3 architecture permits logic and memory functions to be updated in the field, reducing the need for a custom ASIC in moderate-volume designs.
Designers should preserve the manufacturer's recommended power and decoupling arrangement, validate every I/O voltage and bank configuration, and account for configuration-pin requirements during power-up. Because the supplied records do not include a complete verified pin table, the package drawing is represented by the generic library key rather than an invented pinout.
This page combines the verified distributor specifications, packaging information, source links, and drop-in alternatives. It also distinguishes directly comparable speed-grade parts from larger-package or functionally similar devices that cannot replace the target without PCB changes.
Drop-in alternatives for XC3S200-5VQ100C — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with XC3S200-5VQ100C (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Device Type, Core Supply Voltage, System Gates, Temperature Grade, Package.
XC3S200-4VQ100C
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View Datasheet →XC3S200-5VQ100C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | FPGA |
| FPGA Family | Spartan-3 |
| System Gates | 200,000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 4,320 logic cells |
| Total RAM | 221,184 bits |
| User I/O Pins | 63 I/O |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V nominal |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.14 V to 1.26 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 85 °C |
| Performance Grade | -5 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Process Technology | 90 nm |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 630 MHz |
XC3S200-5VQ100C 100-pin tqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for XC3S200-5VQ100C (100-pin tqfp package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for XC3S200-5VQ100C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
XC3S200-5VQ100C is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Logic, Embedded Communication Controller, Video Signal Conditioning, Data Acquisition Front End, Motor and Motion Control, Consumer and HMI Controller.
Industrial Control Logic
The XC3S200-5VQ100C suits industrial control logic requiring 4,320 logic cells, 221,184 RAM bits, and 63 user I/O pins. It can implement sequencing, state machines, interlocks, counters, and data conditioning while keeping the design programmable. The verified 1.2 V nominal core supply and 0 to 85 °C commercial range align with controlled indoor equipment, although the supplied records do not confirm industrial certification. Validate transient immunity, grounding, expansion interfaces, and long-term component availability before production release.
Recommended
Embedded Communication Controller
The Spartan-3 XC3S200-5VQ100C can implement protocol framing, packet buffers, baud-rate generation, and interface control using its 4,320 logic cells and 221,184 RAM bits. Its 63 user I/O pins support parallel data paths and control signals in compact communications equipment. The 100-pin TQFP package is suitable for moderate pin counts, while the 1.2 V core supply simplifies partitioning when other system rails are already present. Exact I/O standards and timing constraints must come from the manufacturer data.
Recommended
Video Signal Conditioning
The XC3S200-5VQ100C can implement pixel timing, line and frame counters, test-pattern generation, and parallel video data conditioning. Its 4,320 logic cells provide parallel datapath capacity, while 221,184 RAM bits support line buffers, lookup tables, and stateful filtering in cost-sensitive embedded video systems. The 63 available I/O pins can connect parallel source interfaces, and the 100-pin TQFP supports a relatively compact surface-mount layout. Signal-integrity and I/O-standard selection remain design-specific.
Recommended
Data Acquisition Front End
The FPGA's programmable logic can coordinate sampling, channel multiplexing, digital filtering, calibration tables, and communication with external converters. With 221,184 RAM bits, it can buffer acquisition records and implement FIR or moving-average operations in parallel, while 63 I/O pins provide control and data connections. The verified 1.14 V to 1.26 V core range requires a stable low-noise supply. Input ranges, acquisition timing, and converter interface voltage levels must be validated in the complete design.
Recommended
Motor and Motion Control
The XC3S200-5VQ100C is appropriate for coordinating stepper or brushless motor sequencing, position counters, fault handling, and programmable timing. Its configurable logic and 221,184 RAM bits support multi-axis state management, while 63 I/O pins allow direct connection to encoders, gate drivers, and status inputs. The commercial 0 to 85 °C range suits many enclosed systems. Motor transients, ground separation, protection networks, and safety behavior require careful design and should not be inferred from the FPGA specifications alone.
Recommended
Consumer and HMI Controller
The Spartan-3 FPGA can implement keypad scanning, display timing, menu-state logic, alarm handling, and peripheral coordination in a compact human-machine interface. Its 4,320 logic cells provide enough parallel capacity for interface multiplexing and control, while the 100-pin TQFP offers 63 user I/O in a surface-mount package. The programmable architecture allows firmware-independent behavior updates after production. Confirm display-interface voltage levels, ESD requirements, user-interface timing, and consumer-product lifecycle expectations before selecting this mature device.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for XC3S200-5VQ100C — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XC3S200-4VQ100C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP | 100-pin TQFP |
| FPGA Family | Spartan-3 | Spartan-3 |
| Speed Grade | -5 | -4; comparison source identifies it as faster |
Key Differentiators
- Defined 100-pin TQFP integration level (vs XC3S200-4VQ100C)
- Medium-capacity programmable logic and memory (vs XC3S200-4VQ100C)
- Low-voltage core operation (vs XC3S200-4VQ100C)
Design Notes
Design the core rail around the verified 1.14 V to 1.26 V supply range and 1.2 V nominal operating point. Place the FPGA's required bypass capacitors directly beside their associated supply and ground pins, minimize loop area, and provide local bulk energy for predictable configuration startup. Exact recommended capacitance and sequencing requirements are not present in the supplied records and must be taken from the manufacturer datasheet before schematic release.
Preserve the 100-pin TQFP land pattern and route each power and ground connection according to the manufacturer layout guidance. Decoupling vias should be placed near the package rather than at the regulator or connector. Because the verified package is 100-pin TQFP and the canonical SVG library has no matching key, the PCB footprint must be checked independently against the AMD package drawing and assembly capability.
Do not treat speed-grade substitution as automatic functional equivalence. Although XC3S200-4VQ100C appears in the supplied comparison data, its different -4 grade changes timing assumptions, so existing constraints, clock margins, and I/O timing must be rerun. Likewise, do not substitute ICE65L04F-LVQ100I or larger-package Spartan-3 devices without a PCB redesign; functional similarity and equal pin count do not establish pin-to-pin compatibility.
Assign configuration pins, dedicated pins, and I/O standards directly from the manufacturer package data rather than from secondary comparison snippets. Keep sensitive interfaces away from noisy switching nodes, use continuous return paths for high-speed signals, and confirm whether any user I/O is restricted by configuration mode. The verified 63-I/O figure describes user availability in the intended configuration, not unrestricted access to every physical package pin.
Compliance Information
The supplied records do not provide reliable extracted compliance declarations for the exact MPN. The commercial 0 °C to 85 °C temperature grade does not by itself establish automotive qualification.
