Virtex-E 1.8V field programmable gate array. The **XCV100E-6FG256I** is a member of the **Virtex-E** family of FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) manufactured by **Xilinx**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Xilinx
- **Family:** Virtex-E
- **Device:** XCV100E
- **Speed Grade:** -6 (indicating performance level)
- **Package:** FG256 (Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array, 256 pins)
- **Operating Temperature:** Industrial (-40°C to +100°C)
- **Logic Cells:** ~100,000 gates (equivalent)
- **CLB (Configurable Logic Blocks):** 1,200
- **Flip-Flops:** 12,288
- **Max User I/Os:** 176
- **Block RAM:** 160 Kb
- **Dedicated Multipliers:** None (Virtex-E does not include DSP slices)
- **Core Voltage:** 2.5V
- **I/O Voltage:** 3.3V (5V tolerant with restrictions)
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XCV100E-6FG256I** is a high-performance FPGA designed for complex digital logic applications.
- It belongs to the **Virtex-E** series, which was Xilinx's advanced FPGA line before the Virtex-II generation.
- The **FG256 package** provides a compact footprint with 256 pins, suitable for space-constrained designs.
- It supports **industrial temperature ranges**, making it suitable for harsh environments.
### **Features:**
- **High-Density Programmable Logic:** Supports large-scale digital designs.
- **On-Chip Block RAM:** 160 Kb for data storage and buffering.
- **Flexible I/O:** Supports multiple I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, etc.).
- **Clock Management:** Includes delay-locked loops (DLLs) for clock synchronization.
- **5V Tolerance:** Some I/Os can interface with 5V systems (with proper configuration).
- **Reconfigurable:** Can be reprogrammed in-system for design flexibility.
This FPGA is commonly used in telecommunications, networking, industrial control, and high-speed data processing applications.
*(Note: Virtex-E is an older generation FPGA; for newer designs, consider modern Xilinx families like Virtex-7 or UltraScale.)*
