XC7A12T-2CSG325I - 12.8K Logic Cell Artix-7 FPGA | AMD
MPN: XC7A12T-2CSG325I ✓ ActiveXC7A12T-2CSG325I Overview
An FPGA is a reconfigurable digital semiconductor whose programmable logic, memory blocks, and programmable I/O can be configured after manufacture. The Artix-7 family combines a low-cost FPGA architecture with resources suited to embedded processing, control logic, communication interfaces, and general-purpose digital systems. XC7A12T-2CSG325I is the smallest logic-density member of this Artix-7 family as identified by the verified 12,800-logic-cell specification.
The device provides 150 user I/Os, allowing a compact design to expose substantial external connectivity despite its relatively small logic capacity. Its 737,280 configuration-memory bits provide the nonvolatile storage used to define the implemented logic and interconnect configuration. The -2 speed designation identifies its performance grade, while the CSBGA package supports compact, high-density PCB integration.
The 28 nm HKMG HPL process provides the physical foundation for the device's low-power, cost-sensitive positioning. Available design resources can be assigned for control, data acquisition, interface bridging, embedded signal processing, or general programmable logic. Exact block counts, memory capacity, supported I/O standards, operating-temperature limits, and recommended operating conditions are not present in the supplied source excerpts and therefore should not be inferred.
Typical applications include industrial control modules, low-power embedded systems, communication interfaces, video and image-processing front ends, instrumentation, and consumer or embedded products that benefit from reconfigurable logic. The 150 I/Os are especially useful when an external processor, memory, transceiver, or mixed-signal interface requires multiple parallel connections.
PCB planning should use the official AMD Artix-7 package pinout files rather than generic BGA assumptions. Decoupling, power sequencing, configuration-interface routing, and thermal management must follow the applicable AMD seven-series guidance, and unused balls should not be assigned functions without consulting the package data.
This page consolidates verified distributor specifications, package information, availability, and design guidance into one engineering-focused reference. It also distinguishes the only verified same-package alternatives from different-package devices that may be functionally similar but cannot replace the target without PCB and design changes.
Drop-in alternatives for XC7A12T-2CSG325I — 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 XC7A12T-2CSG325I (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Logic Cells, Package, User I/O.
XC7A12T-1CSG325I
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →XC7A12T-L1CSG325I
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
XC7A12T-2CSG325I Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Artix-7 FPGA |
| Logic Cells | 12,800 cells |
| User I/O | 150 I/Os |
| Configuration Memory | 737,280 bits |
| Performance Grade | -2 |
| Process Technology | 28 nm HKMG HPL |
| Package | 324-LFBGA CSBGA |
| Package Type | CSPBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programmable Logic Type | FPGA |
| Product Family | Artix-7 |
| Number of Logic Cells | 12,800 cells |
| Number of User I/Os | 150 I/Os |
| Silicon Technology | 28 nm HKMG HPL process |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
XC7A12T-2CSG325I cspbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for XC7A12T-2CSG325I (cspbga 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 XC7A12T-2CSG325I.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
XC7A12T-2CSG325I is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Communication Interface Bridging, Low-Power Embedded Systems, Instrumentation and Signal Conditioning, Video and Image Processing Front Ends, Consumer and Embedded Control Products.
Industrial Control and Automation
XC7A12T-2CSG325I suits compact industrial controllers because it combines 12,800 logic cells with 150 user I/Os on a 28 nm HKMG HPL Artix-7 device. The I/O count can accommodate digital sensors, actuators, interlocks, status indicators, and communications between a control processor and field equipment. Its -2 performance grade is appropriate when timing margins must be maintained against the system clock. The engineer should partition the design into bounded real-time logic, isolate slow I/O, and verify every industrial voltage and temperature requirement against the full AMD documentation rather than relying only on the distributor summary.
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Communication Interface Bridging
XC7A12T-2CSG325I can bridge parallel and serial data paths where a programmable protocol or timing conversion is required. Its 150 user I/Os provide parallel lanes for data, clock, chip-select, and flow-control signals, while the 12,800 logic cells can implement framing, buffering, and protocol conversion. The -2 grade gives designers a defined performance class for timing analysis. A practical implementation should budget interconnect delay, constrain serial interfaces at their supported rates, and add I/O registers where deterministic input-to-output behavior is required instead of relying on unregistered combinational paths.
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Low-Power Embedded Systems
XC7A12T-2CSG325I is appropriate for reconfigurable embedded logic that complements a host processor without demanding the resources of a larger FPGA. The compact Artix-7 device offers 12,800 logic cells, 150 I/Os, and a -2 speed grade on a 28 nm HKMG HPL process. It can handle status collection, debouncing, timing supervision, or peripheral-signal conditioning while leaving the main application processor free. Design teams should minimize toggling on unused I/O, enable only required resources in the bitstream, and compare measured board-level idle and active power against the system thermal budget.
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Instrumentation and Signal Conditioning
XC7A12T-2CSG325I can implement digital acquisition conditioning, trigger logic, counters, and data-packing functions in instrumentation systems. With 150 user I/Os, it can accept multiple digital measurement channels and coordinate them with a processor or display subsystem, while 12,800 logic cells are sufficient for moderate control and test logic. The design should define acquisition timing in the FPGA rather than in general-purpose software, constrain clock domains, and account for input-slew, output-impedance, and voltage-level requirements. Analog precision and safety isolation require separate front-end components because the FPGA itself does not establish those specifications.
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Video and Image Processing Front Ends
XC7A12T-2CSG325I is suitable for small image-acquisition and display-interface front ends that require programmable timing and parallel data handling rather than maximum DSP capacity. Its 150 user I/Os can connect pixel, sync, control, and status signals, while the 12,800 logic cells can perform deserialization, line buffering, cropping, or format conversion. Engineers should first map pixel-clock and data-rate requirements, then check supported I/O standards and timing from the complete device documentation. External memory is normally required for frame-level storage, making this role best suited to preprocessing rather than complete video buffering.
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Consumer and Embedded Control Products
XC7A12T-2CSG325I offers a cost-sensitive programmable-logic platform for products whose interfaces or behavior evolve after design release. The Artix-7 device provides 12,800 logic cells and 150 I/Os for feature control, display sequencing, keypad scanning, peripheral arbitration, and custom logic. Its -2 grade supports a defined timing target, while the 324-LFBGA package supports compact boards. Product teams should include configuration-memory update procedures, bootloader support, and field recovery in the design because changing an FPGA bitstream introduces update and validation requirements that a fixed microcontroller program does not have.
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Engineering reference data for XC7A12T-2CSG325I — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XC7A12T-1CSG325I | XC7A12T-L1CSG325I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 324-LFBGA CSBGA | 324-LFBGA CSBGA | 324-CSBGA |
| Brand | AMD | AMD | AMD |
| FPGA Family | Artix-7 | Artix-7 | Artix-7 |
| User I/Os | 150 I/Os | 150 I/Os | 150 I/Os |
| Performance Designation | -2 | -1 | L1 |
| Drop-In Compatibility | Reference device | Same listed package; lower performance grade | Same listed package; different performance designation |
Key Differentiators
- Higher documented performance grade than the -1 alternative (vs XC7A12T-1CSG325I)
- Retains the compact 150-I/O package interface (vs XC7A12T-1CSG325I)
- Provides a verified 28 nm HKMG HPL process designation (vs XC7A12T-L1CSG325I)
Design Notes
Use AMD's official Artix-7 package device pinout files and UG475 for the complete 324-LFBGA assignment. Verify every power, ground, configuration, reference-clock, and user-I/O ball against the specific device suffix rather than relying on a generic CSBGA outline. Preserve the package's exposed-thermal and power-distribution structure, and check the mechanical drawing for keep-out and land-pattern dimensions before releasing artwork.
Plan the power tree around the exact core and I/O supply requirements listed in the full AMD documentation; these values were not included in the supplied excerpts. Provide local bulk and high-frequency decoupling at the supply pins, minimize loop area, and separate sensitive clock or configuration routing from noisy switching nodes. Confirm startup sequencing, current limits, and power-source ramp behavior because the target's -2 grade does not itself define safe power conditions.
Do not treat XC7A12T-1CSG325I or XC7A12T-L1CSG325I as timing-identical replacements. Their verified packages match, but their performance designations differ from -2, so an existing bitstream and timing closure may need reassessment. Also avoid functional substitutions in smaller packages such as XC7A12T-2CPG236I: a different ball count changes the PCB footprint even when the FPGA family and logic capacity are similar.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance is stated in the verified LCSC record. The supplied sources do not provide REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations.
