XC3S1500-4FGG456C Xilinx XC3S1500-4FGG456C Spartan-3 FPGA | 1.5M Gates | 316 I/O | High-Performance DSP
The Xilinx XC3S1500-4FGG456C FPGA delivers 1.5M logic gates, 316 I/O, and DSP slices—ideal for industrial, automotive, and video processing. View datasheets, pricing, and alternatives.
Key Features:
✅ High Logic Density – 1.5M gates, 1,542 logic cells
✅ Rich I/O Options – 316 user I/O, supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, HSTL, SSTL
✅ DSP & RAM Resources – 1,728Kb BRAM, embedded multipliers
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Request a QuoteXilinx XC3S1500-4FGG456C Spartan-3 FPGA – Cost-Effective, High-Performance FPGA for Embedded Systems
The Xilinx XC3S1500-4FGG456C is part of the Spartan-3 family, offering high logic density, DSP capabilities, and flexible I/Os in a cost-optimized FPGA. Built for industrial, automotive, and communications applications, it balances performance and power efficiency with 1.5M system gates, 1.7Mb block RAM, and 316 configurable I/O pins.
Key Features & Benefits
1. High Logic Capacity & Performance
- 1.5M system gates, 1,542 logic cells (CLBs)
- 630MHz max internal clock speed
- 936,000 slice flip-flops for sequential logic
2. Flexible I/O & Memory
- 316 user I/O pins (3.3V/2.5V/1.8V)
- 1,728Kb block RAM for buffering & FIFOs
- Dedicated 18×18 multipliers for DSP acceleration
3. Robust Clock & Signal Management
- Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) – Jitter filtering, clock synthesis
- Global & regional clock routing
- Per-I/O termination (DCI) for signal integrity
4. Rugged & Reliable Packaging
- 456-ball Fine-Pitch BGA (FGG456C)
- Industrial-grade (-40°C to +100°C)
- RoHS-compliant & Pb-free
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| FPGA Family | Spartan-3 |
| Logic Gates | 1.5 million |
| Logic Cells | 1,542 |
| Block RAM | 1,728 Kb |
| Max Freq. | 630 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 316 |
| Voltage Support | Core: 1.2V / I/O: 1.5V–3.3V |
| Package | 456-ball FBGA (23x23mm) |
| Temp. Range | -40°C to +100°C |
Applications
🏭 Industrial Automation – PLCs, motor control, robotics
🚗 Automotive Electronics – ADAS, infotainment, CAN bus logic
📶 Communications – Baseband processing, protocol bridging
📺 Video Processing – Image enhancement, video switching
🔌 Consumer Electronics – Smart home, IoT edge devices
Comparison to Alternatives
| Feature | XC3S1500-4FGG456C | Altera Cyclone III | Lattice ECP5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic Gates | 1.5M | 1.2M | 2.2M (LFE5UM-85) |
| I/O Count | 316 | 288 | 365 |
| Block RAM | 1.7Mb | 1.1Mb | 3.8Mb |
| DSP Slices | Embedded Multipliers | 18×18 Multipliers | 56 DSP Blocks |
Why Choose Spartan-3? Lower cost, proven reliability for legacy designs.
Development Tools & Support
🛠️ Xilinx ISE Design Suite – Full FPGA synthesis/implementation
📖 IP Cores – UART, Ethernet MAC, SPI, I2C
🔄 JTAG & Platform Flash for configuration
Order the XC3S1500-4FGG456C Today!
📞 Contact suppliers for bulk pricing & availability.
Who Uses This FPGA?
- Embedded Engineers – Legacy system upgrades
- Automotive Suppliers – CAN bus interfaces
- Industrial PCB Designers – Machine vision control
🔧 Still in Demand – Ideal for cost-sensitive, high-volume designs!
Specification: Xilinx XC3S1500-4FGG456C Spartan-3 FPGA | 1.5M Gates | 316 I/O | High-Performance DSP
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