High-performance CPLD chips with 288 macro cells for advanced logic applications
Manufacturer: xilinx
# Introduction to the XC95288XL - 6TQG144C Product Series
## 1. Overview
The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C belongs to the XC9500XL family of Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) developed by Xilinx. These CPLDs are designed to offer high - performance, flexible, and cost - effective solutions for a wide range of digital logic applications. The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C, in particular, combines a rich set of features with a compact form factor, making it suitable for various embedded systems, communication devices, and industrial control applications.
## 2. Key Features
### Logic Capacity
- The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C has a significant logic capacity, with 288 macrocells. Macrocells are the basic building blocks of a CPLD and can be configured to implement a variety of logic functions such as combinational logic (e.g., AND, OR, NOT gates) and sequential logic (e.g., flip - flops). This large number of macrocells allows designers to implement complex digital circuits on a single device, reducing the need for multiple discrete components.
### Speed Grade
- The “- 6” in the part number indicates the speed grade of the device. A lower speed grade number generally means a faster device. The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C is capable of operating at high clock frequencies, enabling it to handle high - speed data processing tasks. This makes it suitable for applications where real - time performance is crucial, such as high - speed communication interfaces and fast - paced control systems.
### Package Type
- It comes in a TQG144 package. The TQG144 is a 144 - pin Thin Quad Flat Pack with a grid array of pins. This package offers a relatively small footprint, which is beneficial for space - constrained applications. The grid - array pin layout also provides good electrical performance, with reduced inductance and capacitance compared to some other package types, resulting in better signal integrity.
### Configuration
- The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C is a non - volatile device, which means that its configuration data is retained even when the power is turned off. This is achieved through the use of Flash - based technology. Designers can program the device using industry - standard programming tools, such as Xilinx's own programming software. The device can be reprogrammed multiple times, allowing for design iterations and updates without the need to replace the hardware.
## 3. Electrical Characteristics
### Power Supply
- The XC95288XL - 6TQG144C typically operates with a single 3.3V power supply. This common power supply voltage simplifies the power management design of the overall system. It also has low power consumption characteristics, which is important for battery - powered applications or systems where power efficiency is a concern.
### Input/Output (I/O) Pins
- The device has a large number of I/O pins available in the 144 - pin package. These I/O pins can be configured as either input or output pins, and they support a variety of logic levels and signaling standards. This flexibility allows the XC95288XL - 6TQG144C to interface with different types of external devices, such as microcontrollers, sensors, and memory chips.
## 4. Applications
### Embedded Systems
- In embedded systems, the XC95288XL - 6TQG144C can be used to implement custom logic functions that are specific to the application. For example,
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