Field programmable gate arrays. Vcc = 3.0V to 3.6V. The **XC4036XLA-09HQ160C** is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by **Xilinx**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Xilinx
- **Family:** XC4000
- **Series:** XC4000XL
- **Part Number:** XC4036XLA-09HQ160C
- **Logic Cells:** 3,600
- **Gates:** 36,000
- **Speed Grade:** -09 (9ns maximum delay)
- **Package:** HQ160 (160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack)
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **I/O Pins:** 160
- **Configuration:** SRAM-based (volatile, requires external configuration memory)
- **Operating Temperature:** Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XC4036XLA-09HQ160C** is a mid-range FPGA from Xilinx's **XC4000XL** series, optimized for low-power and high-performance applications.
- It features **3,600 logic cells** and **36,000 system gates**, making it suitable for medium-complexity digital designs.
- The **HQ160 package** provides 160 I/O pins for interfacing with external components.
- It supports **3.3V operation**, making it compatible with modern low-voltage systems.
- The **SRAM-based configuration** requires an external PROM or microcontroller for programming.
### **Features:**
- **Flexible Logic Architecture:** Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) for custom logic implementation.
- **On-Chip RAM:** Distributed and block RAM for data storage.
- **High-Speed I/O:** Supports fast signal interfacing.
- **Reconfigurable:** Can be reprogrammed multiple times.
- **JTAG Support:** For boundary scan testing and in-system programming.
- **Low-Power Design:** Optimized for power efficiency in the XC4000XL series.
This FPGA is commonly used in **telecommunications, industrial control, and embedded systems** due to its balance of performance and power efficiency.
