Field programmable gate array. The **XC3030A-7PC84I** is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by **Xilinx**. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Xilinx
- **Family:** XC3000
- **Series:** XC3000A
- **Part Number:** XC3030A-7PC84I
- **Package:** 84-Pin Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
- **Speed Grade:** -7 (indicating performance/timing characteristics)
- **Logic Cells/Gates:** Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 gates (varies based on configuration)
- **Operating Voltage:** 5V (TTL-compatible)
- **I/O Pins:** 64 (varies based on package configuration)
- **Configuration:** SRAM-based (volatile, requires external configuration memory)
- **Operating Temperature:** Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XC3030A** is part of Xilinx’s **XC3000** FPGA series, an early-generation programmable logic device.
- It is designed for general-purpose digital logic applications, offering flexible reprogrammability.
- The **-7** speed grade indicates mid-range performance for its generation.
- The **PLCC-84** package is a through-hole or socket-mountable option for prototyping and development.
### **Features:**
- **Reconfigurable Logic:** Allows users to implement custom digital circuits.
- **SRAM-Based Configuration:** Requires an external PROM (e.g., Xilinx serial PROM) for loading the bitstream.
- **TTL/CMOS I/O Compatibility:** Supports 5V logic levels.
- **Programmable Interconnect:** Provides routing flexibility for custom designs.
- **On-Chip Registers/Latches:** Supports sequential logic implementations.
- **Wide Range of Applications:** Used in early digital systems, prototyping, and legacy designs.
This information is based on Xilinx’s historical documentation for the **XC3000** series. For exact timing and utilization details, refer to the original datasheet or Xilinx archives.
