Spartan field programmable gate array. The **XCS30-4PQ240C** is a member of the **Xilinx Spartan®** family of FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features based on available knowledge:
### **Manufacturer:**
**Xilinx** (now part of AMD)
### **Device Family:**
**Spartan®**
### **Part Number Breakdown:**
- **XCS30**: Indicates the Spartan device with 30,000 system gates.
- **4**: Speed grade (varies by performance).
- **PQ240**: Package type (240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack).
- **C**: Commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C).
### **Key Specifications:**
- **Logic Cells:** ~1,728 (varies by equivalent gate count).
- **System Gates:** ~30,000.
- **CLB (Configurable Logic Blocks):** 192 (8 logic cells per CLB).
- **Flip-Flops:** ~1,536.
- **Max User I/Os:** **Up to 173** (depends on package).
- **Package:** **PQ240 (240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)**.
- **Operating Voltage:** **3.3V** (core and I/O).
- **Speed Grade:** **-4** (performance varies by speed bin).
- **On-Chip Memory:** ~24Kb distributed RAM.
- **Clock Management:** Basic digital clock management (DCM) capabilities (varies by Spartan generation).
### **Features:**
- **FPGA Architecture:** SRAM-based, reprogrammable.
- **I/O Standards:** Supports **3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS** (other standards may vary).
- **On-Chip Block RAM:** Limited (Spartan series typically has small RAM blocks).
- **JTAG Support:** For configuration and debugging.
- **Reconfigurable Logic:** Supports dynamic reconfiguration (partial reconfiguration depends on tools).
- **Low-Power:** Compared to higher-end Xilinx FPGAs (but not ultra-low power).
### **Typical Applications:**
- Embedded systems.
- Consumer electronics.
- Industrial control.
- Communication interfaces.
### **Note:**
- Exact specifications may vary slightly based on the Spartan generation (e.g., Spartan-II, Spartan-3).
- For precise details, refer to the **Xilinx datasheet** or official product documentation.
This information is based on general Spartan-series attributes; verify with official Xilinx/AMD resources for the exact XCS30-4PQ240C specifications.
