Field programmable gate array. The **XC4036XL-3HQ240I** is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by **Xilinx**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features based on available information:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Xilinx
- **Family:** XC4000XL
- **Part Number:** XC4036XL-3HQ240I
- **Speed Grade:** -3 (indicating performance level)
- **Package:** HQ240 (240-pin Heat Sink Quad Flat Pack)
- **Logic Cells/Gates:** Approximately **36,000 system gates** (varies based on configuration)
- **Configuration:** SRAM-based (volatile, requires external configuration memory)
- **Operating Voltage:** **3.3V** (typical for XC4000XL series)
- **I/O Pins:** **176 user I/Os** (varies based on package)
- **Operating Temperature:** Industrial-grade (typically **-40°C to +85°C**)
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XC4036XL** is part of Xilinx’s **XC4000XL family**, optimized for **low-power, high-performance** applications.
- It features **reconfigurable logic blocks (CLBs)**, **programmable interconnects**, and **flexible I/O blocks**.
- Designed for **industrial, communications, and embedded systems** requiring moderate logic density.
### **Features:**
- **High Logic Density:** ~36K system gates for mid-range designs.
- **Low Power:** Optimized for 3.3V operation with reduced power consumption.
- **Flexible I/O:** Supports various I/O standards (TTL, CMOS, etc.).
- **SRAM-Based Configuration:** Requires external PROM or microcontroller for bootloading.
- **HQ240 Package:** Provides thermal performance for industrial applications.
- **On-Chip RAM:** Distributed and block RAM for data storage.
- **Reconfigurable:** Supports in-system programming (ISP) for design updates.
For exact timing, power, and pinout details, refer to Xilinx’s official **XC4000XL datasheet** or user guides.
