XC7A25T-1CPG238C - Artix-7 FPGA, 23K Logic Cells | AMD
MPN: XC7A25T-1CPG238C ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132.5 | $1,325.00 |
| 100 | $118.75 | $11,875.00 |
| 500 | $102.4 | $51,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $89.6 | $89,600.00 |
XC7A25T-1CPG238C Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose digital logic, routing, and I/O behavior are defined by a user-supplied configuration bitstream after manufacture. Within the broader programmable-logic taxonomy, FPGAs sit above CPLDs (less complex, non-volatile) and below ASICs (fully custom, non-programmable). The Artix-7 family is positioned for low-power and high DSP/logic throughput at 28nm, complementary to Kintex-7 (price-performance) and Virtex-7 (highest performance) within AMD's 7-series portfolio.
Differentiating specifications for the XC7A25T include 1,658,880 system gates, 112 user I/O pins, and a -1 speed grade that balances timing margin versus the -2/-3 grades. The CPG238 package is one of AMD's small-footprint, low-cost BGA options for the Artix-7 family, optimized for the smallest PCB footprint while preserving full Artix-7 fabric features. The commercial temperature grade suits indoor, lab, and consumer environments.
Typical applications span industrial motor control and machine vision, software-defined radio (SDR) front ends, low-cost video processing pipelines, embedded digital signal processing, and portable test & measurement instruments. Compared with Spartan-6, Artix-7 roughly doubles logic density per watt and adds higher-rate transceivers, making it a frequent upgrade path. The device is supported by AMD Vivado Design Suite and legacy ISE, with free WebPack editions supporting the XC7A25T device.
When designing with the XC7A25T-1CPG238C, ensure the PCB has a BGA fan-out with matched-length impedance-controlled traces for high-speed transceiver signals. Decoupling must follow AMD's UG475 package guidelines, and the configuration mode (SPI flash, JTAG, or SelectMAP) should be finalized before schematic freeze because pin assignments differ per mode. Pricing as of 2026-10-11 reflects current distributor quotes.
Drop-in alternatives for XC7A25T-1CPG238C — 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 XC7A25T-1CPG238C (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Logic Cells, Package, Process Node, Temperature Grade.
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XC7A25T-1CPG238C Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Artix-7 |
| Manufacturer | AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Logic Cells | 23360 |
| System Gates | 1658880 |
| User I/O Banks | 112 |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) |
| Package | 238-LFBGA, CSPBGA (CPG238) |
| Package Code | CPG238 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Process Node | 28 nm |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Lifecycle Status | Active |
| Configuration | SRAM-based, JTAG / SPI / SelectMAP |
XC7A25T-1CPG238C cpg238 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for XC7A25T-1CPG238C (cpg238 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 XC7A25T-1CPG238C.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
XC7A25T-1CPG238C is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Drive, Machine Vision and Image Processing, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front End, Low-Cost Video Processing Pipelines, Portable Test and Measurement, Embedded DSP and Audio Processing, Aerospace and Defense Avionics Subsystems.
Industrial Motor Control and Drive
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C is well-suited for industrial motor and drive control loops where deterministic latency and high DSP throughput matter. With 112 user I/O pins it captures multi-axis encoder feedback while driving PWM channels to IGBT/MOSFET gate drivers in parallel; 23,360 logic cells implement the state machine, commutation logic, and field-oriented control (FOC) loop without external DSP. Compared with Spartan-6, the 28nm Artix-7 fabric roughly halves logic power, and the CPG238 BGA is small enough for compact DIN-rail servo modules.
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Machine Vision and Image Processing
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C's parallel fabric and LVDS-capable I/O banks serve MIPI-CSI or parallel CMOS image-sensor pipelines in industrial camera and machine-vision systems. The 28nm process allows multi-Mpixel/s processing at modest power budgets, and the CPG238's 238-ball BGA provides plenty of I/O for sensor data plus Ethernet or USB3 fan-out. Used in factory QA cells for inline defect detection, sorting, and barcode-canning where FPGA parallelism outperforms sequential MCUs.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front End
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C is used in software-defined radio front ends for digital down-conversion, channelization, and baseband processing below 1 GHz. Its 28nm fabric allows wide-bandwidth DDC chains at sample rates of tens of MSPS, while the integrated DSP slices implement FIR filters and FFT engines in parallel. SDR applications benefit from the FPGA's reprogrammability, letting one hardware platform support multiple radio standards (LTE, Wi-Fi, custom waveforms) across SDR development kits and lab instruments.
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Low-Cost Video Processing Pipelines
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C powers low-cost video processing pipelines for HDMI repeaters, video mixers, and broadcast auxiliary equipment. Its LVDS I/O handles HDMI / DVI / DisplayPort TMDS signals at HDMI 1.4 rates, while the 28nm fabric runs real-time deinterlacing, scaling, color-space conversion, and OSD overlay. Compared with Spartan-6, Artix-7 doubles the available logic at similar cost, allowing 1080p60 processing on a single chip. The CPG238 BGA simplifies PCB routing of high-speed serial video lanes.
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Portable Test and Measurement
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C is a strong fit for portable oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers where battery life matters and DSP throughput matters for FFT and protocol decoding. The 28nm Artix-7 fabric's low static current allows hours of operation on a USB-C PD supply, while 23,360 logic cells run real-time FFT, eye-diagram analysis, and high-speed trigger logic. Compared with DSP+MCU discrete solutions, a single Artix-7 cuts BOM and PCB area while keeping flexibility for protocol updates.
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Embedded DSP and Audio Processing
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C's DSP slices implement FIR / IIR filters, FFT / iFFT, and audio codecs in professional audio and conferencing systems. Its 23,360 logic cells handle digital mixing, beamforming, and acoustic echo cancellation at 48 kHz sample rate across 16+ channels, while the CPG238's 112 I/O connect to multiple TDM / I2S codecs in fan-out. Compared with off-the-shelf DSP ICs, Artix-7 lets the audio engineer reprogram the algorithm without changing silicon, ideal for evolving standards like Dante or AVB.
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Aerospace and Defense Avionics Subsystems
The XC7A25T-1CPG238C supports commercial-mil avionics subsystems where rugged, low-power, and reconfigurable logic matters: flight-control co-processors, mission-computer data routers, and SDR payloads. The Artix-7 family is widely available through aerospace distributors like FPGAX and Lisleapex with full traceability papers, supporting DO-254 design assurance workflows. The CPG238 BGA package withstands vibration profiles typical of fixed-wing and rotary UAV platforms, and the FPGA's reprogrammability allows in-field firmware updates without depopulation.
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Engineering reference data for XC7A25T-1CPG238C — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XC7A35T-1CPG238C | XC7A25T-1CPG238I | XC7A25T-2CPG238C | XA7A25T-1CPG238Q | XC7A15T-1CPG238C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD |
| Package | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) - same | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) - same | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) - same | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) - same | CPG238 (238-LFBGA) - same |
| Logic Cells | 23360 | 33280 | 23360 | 23360 | 23360 | 16640 |
| System Gates | 1658880 | 2079360 | 1658880 | 1658880 | 1658880 | 1307392 |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 (faster) | -1 | -1 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial | Automotive (AEC-Q100) | Commercial |
| User I/O Banks | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, as of 2026-10-11) | $145 | $175-$200 | $160 | $160 | $190 | $115 |
Key Differentiators
- Higher logic density at lower cost than smaller CPG238 variants (vs XC7A15T-1CPG238C)
- Lower cost than -2 speed grade in same package (vs XC7A25T-2CPG238C)
- Commercial temperature grade sufficient for indoor applications (vs XC7A25T-1CPG238I)
Design Notes
The CPG238 is a 0.8mm-pitch 238-ball BGA. Fan-out requires microvia or HDI PCB stack-up; standard 4-layer FR-4 with 0.4mm-via-in-pad is recommended. Reference AMD UG475 (Artix-7 Packaging and Pinout) for pad dimensions, ball diameter, and escape routing rules. Decoupling per AMD's recommended capacitor placement is mandatory - place 100nF X7R caps within 2mm of every VCCO/VCCINT pin group, plus bulk 47µF polymer tantalum near the BGA edge.
Estimated: at 1.0W total core power dissipation (typical Artix-7 utilization at 25C ambient, still air), the CPG238 package theta_JA of approximately 18-22 C/W yields a junction rise of 18-22C, well within the 0C to +85C commercial grade. For higher utilization (>80% LUTs, high toggle rate), add a thermal copper pour under the BGA and small heatsink to keep Tj under 90C. Industrial (-I) variants offer 100C max Tj - useful for sealed enclosures.
High-speed transceiver (GTP) and LVDS pairs must be routed as impedance-controlled matched-length pairs per AMD UG475 guidelines. Use ground pours stitched with ground vias every 0.5mm along the lane to maintain 90 ohm differential impedance. For SDR and video applications, isolate the analog PLL supply (VCCPLL) with an LC filter or ferrite bead - noise coupling into the PLL reduces jitter beyond spec.
Do not confuse the CPG238 package pinout file with the CPG236 package used by the XC7A35T-1CPG236C - despite similar package codes, the two pinouts are not pin-compatible (CPG238 has 2 extra balls). Always use AMD's official pinout CSV from the Artix-7 Package Device Pinout Files archive before schematic freeze. For multi-FPGA designs, verify bank voltage compatibility (VCCO 1.2V-3.3V) before tying pins across banks.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per AMD product page. AEC-Q100 qualified variants available as XA7A25T-1CPG238Q (separate part). CPG238 uses SAC305 lead-free solder balls.
