XC7A15T-1CPG236C - 16,640 Logic Cell Artix-7 FPGA | AMD
MPN: XC7A15T-1CPG236C ✓ ActiveXC7A15T-1CPG236C Overview
An FPGA is a reconfigurable semiconductor in the programmable-logic hierarchy: FPGA > programmable logic device > digital semiconductor. Unlike a fixed-function microcontroller or DSP, an FPGA allows parallel circuits, interfaces, and signal-processing pipelines to be defined in programmable hardware. The Artix-7 family combines this flexibility with a 28 nm process and an optimized balance of performance per watt, logic density, DSP capability, and cost.
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C provides 16,640 logic cells for control logic, state machines, protocol handling, and parallel datapaths. Its 921,600 bits of block RAM support buffering, packet storage, and data-domain conversion, while 464 DSP slices accelerate filters and other multiply-accumulate operations. The -1 speed designation identifies the device's performance grade, and the C commercial-temperature designation supports designs in commercial temperature conditions.
The 238-CSBGA package exposes 106 user I/Os according to distributor records. This combination makes the device useful where a relatively compact programmable device is needed with both dedicated DSP resources and general-purpose logic. Exact package dimensions, voltage ratings, differential-I/O standards, and supported transceiver capabilities were not supplied in the verified records and should be confirmed in the AMD family documentation before schematic release.
Typical uses include software-defined radio front ends, industrial automation, machine-vision image processing, embedded control, communication infrastructure, and digital signal processing. Parallel FIR filters, interpolation, decimation, modulation stages, and sensor-data pipelines can be mapped to the DSP slices while control and interface logic occupy the programmable fabric and block RAM.
PCB implementation requires careful assignment of the 238-ball BGA footprint, multilayer escape routing, and verified power, ground, and I/O standards. The design should also include bitstream-generation, timing-analysis, and JTAG programming steps using the corresponding Artix-7 device support. This page combines verified distributor data with engineering-oriented guidance, comparison points, and clearly identified data gaps for design review.
Drop-in alternatives for XC7A15T-1CPG236C — 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 XC7A15T-1CPG236C (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Block RAM, Logic Cells, Package, Process Technology, Product Type.
XC7A15T-2CPG236C
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XC7A35T-1CPG236C
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XC7A75T-1CPG236C
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XC7A100T-1CPG236C
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XC7A15T-1CPG236C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Artix-7 Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Logic Cells | 16,640 cells |
| Block RAM | 921,600 bits |
| DSP Slices | 464 slices |
| User I/O | 106 I/Os |
| Process Technology | 28 nm |
| FPGA Family | Artix-7 |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial |
| Package | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) |
| Package Type | CSPBGA |
| Total Package Balls | 238 balls |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | JTAG |
XC7A15T-1CPG236C 238 balls Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for XC7A15T-1CPG236C (238 balls 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 XC7A15T-1CPG236C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
XC7A15T-1CPG236C is suitable for 6 applications: Software-Defined Radio Signal Processing, Industrial Automation and Control, Machine Vision Image Preprocessing, Sensor and Instrumentation Signal Conditioning, Communication Protocol and Packet Processing, Embedded Data Acquisition and Edge Processing.
Software-Defined Radio Signal Processing
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C fits software-defined radio digital front ends that need parallel filtering, modulation, and packet-buffer resources in a compact FPGA. Its 464 DSP slices can implement multiply-accumulate operations used in interpolation, decimation, and channel filtering, while 921,600 bits of block RAM can hold sample and packet data. The 16,640 logic cells accommodate control state machines and interfaces. Because the 106-I/O device may be used with high-speed digital converters or transceivers, engineers must confirm voltage standards, clocking, and package-level timing in AMD documentation before committing the board layout.
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Industrial Automation and Control
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C is appropriate for industrial control modules requiring deterministic parallel logic alongside modest data-path processing. The 16,640 logic cells can implement motion sequencing, protocol handling, interlocks, and timer logic, while 464 DSP slices provide dedicated arithmetic capacity for condition monitoring. Its 106 I/Os support multiple digital interfaces when pin standards and voltage banks are correctly assigned. For factory equipment, engineers should evaluate the commercial-temperature C grade against the enclosure's measured temperature range, add appropriate protection, and use AMD timing analysis to verify every implemented clock domain.
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Machine Vision Image Preprocessing
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C can support machine-vision preprocessing stages that move data from an image sensor into a compact parallel-processing pipeline. Its 464 DSP slices are well suited to convolution, weighting, and filtering operations, and its 921,600 bits of block RAM can provide local line buffers for compatible image formats. The remaining logic resources can coordinate capture timing and data formatting. The commercial-temperature grade must remain within its specified environmental limits, and video-link timing, clock jitter, and I/O voltage requirements must be verified using the exact CPG236 device files.
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Sensor and Instrumentation Signal Conditioning
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C can act as the programmable acquisition and conditioning element in compact instrumentation. Parallel ADC data can be filtered, scaled, and buffered without relying on a sequential microcontroller loop, using the FPGA's 464 DSP slices for arithmetic stages and block RAM for temporary storage. The 106 I/Os provide flexibility for control signals and synchronous data interfaces, subject to supported I/O standards. For precision measurement designs, engineers should use the family data sheet for voltage, noise, and performance limits rather than infer them from the distributor summary, and account for calibration, clocking, and analog-front-end isolation.
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Communication Protocol and Packet Processing
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C is useful in protocol concentrators and embedded communication adapters that must process multiple byte streams in parallel. Logic cells can implement framing, state machines, CRC, flow control, and buffering logic, while block RAM supports packet queues and temporary payload storage. The Artix-7 architecture avoids a fixed instruction sequence, allowing several data paths to operate concurrently for predictable throughput. System developers must select the correct I/O standards for each bank, define clock-domain crossings explicitly, and verify timing with the intended -1 speed target before generating the production bitstream.
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Embedded Data Acquisition and Edge Processing
The XC7A15T-1CPG236C supports edge-processing modules that acquire data from multiple sensors, perform local filtering, and prepare results for upstream transfer. Its 16,640 logic cells can coordinate acquisition and communication, while 464 DSP slices accelerate repeated arithmetic and 921,600 bits of block RAM provide working storage. This combination allows a compact programmable pipeline without using a separate DSP for every filtering operation. Designers should budget logic and memory for a safe upgrade margin, verify power consumption under realistic utilization, and confirm that the commercial-temperature grade matches the intended enclosure environment.
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Engineering reference data for XC7A15T-1CPG236C — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XC7A15T-2CPG236C | XC7A35T-1CPG236C | XC7A50T-1CPG236C | XC7A75T-1CPG236C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD |
| Package | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) | 238-CSBGA (CPG236) |
| FPGA Family | Artix-7 | Artix-7 | Artix-7 | Artix-7 | Artix-7 |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Logic Cells | 16,640 cells | 16,640 cells | Approximately 33,280 cells | Approximately 51,360 cells | Approximately 75,760 cells |
| Process Technology | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
Key Differentiators
- Smallest Artix-7 resource configuration among the listed CPG236 migrations (vs XC7A35T-1CPG236C)
- Lower speed grade with the same XC7A15T resource count (vs XC7A15T-2CPG236C)
- Substantial dedicated DSP capacity for parallel arithmetic (vs XC7A15T-2CPG236C)
- Compact 106-I/O package for high pin-count FPGA designs (vs XC7A50T-1CPG236C)
Design Notes
Treat the 238-CSBGA footprint as a complete escape-routing problem rather than copying a generic BGA land pattern. Use the AMD CPG236 package files to confirm ball locations, pad-stack dimensions, and any thermal or mechanical requirements. Plan a multilayer stackup with short escape paths for clocks and high-speed I/O, provide adequate power and ground connectivity, and follow the manufacturer-defined decoupling and via-in-pad or via-fanout recommendations.
Do not assign a generic power value to XC7A15T-1CPG236C because utilization changes consumption substantially. Estimate the design with AMD's supported Artix-7 power tool, include activity factors for logic, DSP, RAM, and I/O, and test the worst expected operating state. Verify each required voltage rail against the family documentation and place local bulk and high-frequency decoupling according to the recommended power architecture.
Use the AMD package pinout files and I/O-selection guidance before assigning banks or routing high-speed interfaces. Each interface requires the correct voltage standard, clock source, and termination strategy; pin multiplexing may change when a bank is reassigned. Keep clocks and data paths away from noisy switching nodes, control impedance through the complete stackup, and verify eye, jitter, and timing with realistic PCB constraints.
A same-package Artix-7 migration does not automatically preserve the bitstream, timing, power, or compliance of XC7A15T-1CPG236C. Before replacing the device, regenerate the bitstream for the selected MPN, compare every constrained clock and interface, rerun static timing, examine resource utilization, recalculate power and thermal margin, and confirm all package pins, I/O standards, and regulatory requirements.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified records did not contain explicit compliance declarations for the exact XC7A15T-1CPG236C ordering code. The C commercial-temperature suffix does not establish AEC-Q100 qualification. Obtain the current AMD compliance and material-declaration records before making regulatory claims.
