10CL080YF780C8G Datasheet/PDFEmbedded - FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
10CL080YF780C8G is a particular type of field programmable gate array (FPGA) that is specially designed to be embedded into custom hardware application designs. It is an attractive alternative to rigid ASICs as it offers a customizable and highly configurable platform that is more suited to today’s agile, rapidly evolving electronic designs. As FPGAs are programmable by their nature, the 10CL080YF780C8G offers the flexibility to change its functionality and configuration quickly and easily to meet changing customer requirements. This makes it ideal for applications such as Industrial Automation, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive and beyond.
The 10CL080YF780C8G is a high-performance FPGA, offering features such as high data-carrying capacity and low power consumption. It is designed to be used in embedded applications and provides maximum design flexibility. The device offers a wide range of I/Os, memory, and communication options and is ideal for a variety of high-performance applications that require a compact, high-speed solution.
The 10CL080YF780C8G utilizes the Virtex V version of the Xilinx FPGA platform and has a maximum capacity of 520K logic elements. The device is composed of a set of Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) and assorted resources such as embedded Block RAM (BRAM) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) slices. Each CLB contains two slices, which can be configured and combined to form any type of logic function.
The core of an FPGA is the interconnect matrix, which serves to connect the logic elements. In the 10CL080YF780C8G, this is done via an array of interconnect routing channels called the Programmable Interconnect (PI). This array routes the I/O pins to the CLBs, I/O blocks and BRAMs as well as allowing for the connection of any internal elements together. The PI can be configured via the use of special configurable logic cells called Configurable Logic Elements (CLEs). These are used to route signals and to configure the FPGA to implement custom logic functions.
To program the 10CL080YF780C8G, designers must create the necessary logic functions by writing HDL code, which is then synthesized into a bitstream that is stored within the FPGA. This process is assisted by a software tool provided by Xilinx, the ISE (Integrated Software Environment). Once the bitstream is loaded, the design can be tested and optimized until a satisfactory result is achieved.
The 10CL080YF780C8G provides a high degree of configurability for embedded applications, which allows designers to quickly and easily implement their custom designs. It is also suitable for applications that require rapid design iterations as the FPGA can be reconfigured as necessary. As a result, the 10CL080YF780C8G is an ideal solution for embedded designs such as Industrial Automation, Automotive and Aerospace, and Medical devices.