XC7A50T
AMDArtix-7The XC7A50T is an Artix-7 FPGA from AMD, built on a 28 nm process. It provides 32,600 LUT6 look-up tables (52,160 logic cells), 65,200 flip-flops, 2.6 Mb of block RAM and 120 DSP slices. It offers up to 250 user I/O pins and 4 GTP transceivers at up to 6.6 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 5 packages, from the CPG236 (10 × 10 mm) to the FGG484 (23 × 23 mm). Temperature grades: commercial, extended, industrial. Designs are built with AMD Vivado.
Specifications
| Vendor | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Artix-7 |
| Series | 7 Series |
| Process | 28 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 52,160 |
| Look-up tables (LUT6) | 32,600 |
| Logic cells | 52,160 |
| Flip-flops | 65,200 |
| Distributed RAM | 600 Kb |
| Block RAM | 2.6 Mb (75 × 36 Kb) |
| DSP (DSP slice) | 120 |
| Clock management tiles | 5 |
| Max. user I/O | 250 |
|---|---|
| Differential pairs | 120 |
| GTP transceivers | 4 × 6.6 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | Gen2 |
| Analog / monitor | XADC |
| Design tool | AMD Vivado |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPG236 | 10 × 10 | 0.5 | 106 | 2 |
| CSG324 | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 210 | — |
| CSG325 | 15 × 15 | 0.8 | 150 | 4 |
| FTG256 | 17 × 17 | 1.0 | 170 | — |
| FGG484 | 23 × 23 | 1.0 | 250 | 4 |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Speed and temperature grades
| Temperature grade | Junction range | Speed grades |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial (C) | 0 to 85 °C | -1, -2 |
| Extended (E) | 0 to 100 °C | -2L, -3 |
| Industrial (I) | −40 to 100 °C | -1, -2, -1L |
Alternatives to the XC7A50T
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW5AT-60Gowin Arora V | 59.9K 59.9K LUT4 | — | 118 | 2.1 Mb | 320 | 4 SERDES 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| XCSU60PAMD Spartan UltraScale+ | 48K 30K LUT6 | 66K SLC | 144 | 3.4 Mb | 262 | 4 GTH 16.3 Gb/s | Gen4 |
| MPF050TMicrochip PolarFire | 48K 48K LUT4 | 48K LE | 150 | 3.1 Mb | 188 | 4 SERDES 12.7 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XCSU45PAMD Spartan UltraScale+ | 38.4K 24K LUT6 | 53K SLC | 96 | 2.5 Mb | 262 | 4 GTH 16.3 Gb/s | Gen4 |
| LFCPNX-50Lattice CertusPro-NX | 43.3K 43.3K LUT4 | 52K LC | 96 | 1.7 Mb | 269 | 4 SERDES 10.3125 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| EP4CGX50Altera Cyclone IV | 50K 50K LUT4 | 50K LE | 140 | 2.4 Mb | 310 | 8 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen2 |
Compare side by side: XC7A50T vs GW5AT-60, XC7A50T vs XCSU60P, XC7A50T vs MPF050T, XC7A50T vs LFCPNX-50, XC7A50T vs EP4CGX50.
XC7A50T quick facts
How many LUTs does the XC7A50T have?
The XC7A50T has 32,600 LUT6 look-up tables, about 52,160 LUT4 equivalents (52,160 logic cells as published by AMD).
How many DSP blocks does the XC7A50T have?
The XC7A50T has 120 DSP slices and 2.6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the XC7A50T have transceivers?
Yes, 4 GTP transceivers at up to 6.6 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the XC7A50T?
Devices of similar size in other families include GW5AT-60 (Gowin Arora V), XCSU60P (AMD Spartan UltraScale+), MPF050T (Microchip PolarFire).
Which software is used to design with the XC7A50T?
Designs for the XC7A50T are built with AMD Vivado.
Other Artix-7 devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC7A12T | 12.8K 8K LUT6 | 12.8K LC | 40 | 0.7 Mb | 150 | 2 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A15T | 16.6K 10.4K LUT6 | 16.6K LC | 45 | 0.9 Mb | 250 | 4 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A25T | 23.4K 14.6K LUT6 | 23.4K LC | 80 | 1.6 Mb | 150 | 4 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A35T | 33.3K 20.8K LUT6 | 33.3K LC | 90 | 1.8 Mb | 250 | 4 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A50T | 52.2K 32.6K LUT6 | 52.2K LC | 120 | 2.6 Mb | 250 | 4 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A75T | 75.5K 47.2K LUT6 | 75.5K LC | 180 | 3.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A100T | 101K 63.4K LUT6 | 101K LC | 240 | 4.7 Mb | 300 | 8 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
| XC7A200T | 215K 135K LUT6 | 215K LC | 740 | 12.8 Mb | 500 | 16 GTP 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 |
Source: AMD 7 Series FPGAs Product Selection Guide, XMP101 (v1.8). Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.