XC17S150APD8I

The XC17S150APD8I is a Configuration PROM designed specifically for use with Xilinx FPGAs such as the Spartan-3 series. This PROM is used for the quicker and easier configuration and re-configuration of the FPGA. It is specifically designed to work with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and is an important part of the FPGA configuration process.

XC17S150APD8I devices are used in a wide range of applications, such as automotive, aerospace and avionics, industrial control, medical device and instrumentation, test and measurement, and communications applications. They are designed to meet the needs of embedded FPGA designs, allowing for faster development times, lower power consumption, and smaller board sizes.

The XC17S150APD8I is based on a Configuration Chain that consists of four components: FPGA, PROM, BitMCU and JTAG. The FPGA is a programmable chip that contains the actual logic and memory units. The PROM is a non-volatile memory device that stores the configuration data for the FPGA. The BitMCU is a processor that interprets the data stored in the PROM and configures the FPGA. Finally, JTAG is a four-pin standard interface through which a test programmer can program the PROM, read back the data, and debug the system.

The XC17S150APD8I uses IEEE 1532 programming technology to provide a high-speed configuration process. It is electrically erasable and reprogrammable, and is compatible with Xilinx programming software. It features a wide voltage range of 1.8 to 3.3 volts, and a speed of 50MHz. In addition, the XC17S150APD8I offers an extended temperature range of -40 to +125 degrees Celsius and a wide data width up to 256 kilobits.

The XC17S150APD8I uses a register-based serial interface to configure the FPGA from a wide range of sources, such as SPI and I2C. The device also provides user-programmable control of the global reset circuit, allowing for reset synching with other components in the system. It has advanced features such as Error Detection and Correction (EDC) and Advanced Error Correction Technologies (AEC). The XC17S150APD8I also features a selectable Integrity Control Flag (ICF) to ensure the data is always valid and can be used in mixed-voltage operation.

To use the XC17S150APD8I, the circuit designer must program the PROM using a test programmer or Xilinx programming software. Once programmed, the PROM must be connected to the FPGA. The PROM is then scanned by the FPGA’s software to configure the FPGA. An initialization loop is then activated to enable the FPGA for data loading. This process is repeated whenever the FPGA needs re-programming.

The XC17S150APD8I is designed specifically for Xilinx FPGAs and provides a high-speed and reliable configuration process. It is a user-programmable device that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. Its wide voltage range, extended temperature range, and advanced EDC and AEC make it ideal for a variety of applications, such as automotive, aerospace and avionics, industrial control, medical device, and instrumentation applications.