Field programmable gate array. The **XC4036XL-2HQ240C** 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-2HQ240C
- **Speed Grade:** -2 (indicating performance level)
- **Package:** HQ240 (240-pin Heat Sink Quad Flat Pack)
- **Logic Cells:** ~36,000 gates (equivalent)
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **I/O Pins:** 176 user I/Os
- **Configuration:** SRAM-based (volatile, requires external configuration memory)
- **Operating Temperature:** Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XC4036XL** is part of Xilinx’s **XC4000XL** series, optimized for low-power and high-performance applications.
- It features a flexible architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), I/O blocks (IOBs), and programmable interconnects.
- Suitable for prototyping, digital signal processing (DSP), and embedded systems.
### **Features:**
- **High Logic Density:** Supports complex digital designs with ~36K gates.
- **Low Power Consumption:** Optimized for 3.3V operation.
- **Flexible I/O:** 176 user-programmable I/O pins with support for multiple standards.
- **SRAM-Based Configuration:** Requires an external PROM or microcontroller for bootloading.
- **On-Chip Memory:** Distributed RAM for efficient data storage.
- **JTAG Support:** For boundary-scan testing and in-system programming.
This FPGA is commonly used in telecommunications, industrial control, and high-speed data processing applications.
(Note: Always verify datasheets for exact specifications.)
