Field programmable gate array. The **XC4036XL-1HQ208C** is a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) manufactured by **Xilinx**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Xilinx
- **Family:** XC4000XL
- **Part Number:** XC4036XL-1HQ208C
- **Logic Cells:** 36,000 gates (approximate)
- **Speed Grade:** -1 (performance level)
- **Package Type:** HQ208 (208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **I/O Pins:** 160 (varies by configuration)
- **On-Chip RAM:** Configurable as distributed or block RAM
- **Configuration:** SRAM-based, volatile (requires external configuration memory)
- **Operating Temperature:** Commercial (0°C to +85°C)
### **Descriptions:**
- **Architecture:** The XC4036XL is part of Xilinx’s **XC4000XL** family, optimized for **low-power, high-performance** applications.
- **Flexibility:** Features a **configurable logic block (CLB)** structure with programmable interconnects.
- **Applications:** Suitable for **digital signal processing (DSP), networking, and embedded systems**.
### **Features:**
- **High Logic Density:** Supports complex designs with 36K equivalent gates.
- **Low Power Consumption:** Optimized for 3.3V operation, reducing power usage.
- **Fast Performance:** -1 speed grade ensures efficient timing.
- **Rich I/O Options:** Supports **TTL, CMOS, and LVCMOS** standards.
- **Reconfigurable:** In-system programmable via **JTAG or external PROM**.
- **On-Chip Memory:** Can be configured as RAM or ROM.
- **Reliable Packaging:** 208-pin HQFP (Heat-sink Quad Flat Pack) for thermal management.
This FPGA is ideal for applications requiring **reconfigurable logic with moderate gate counts and low power consumption**.
