Automotive-grade XA Spartan 3A FPGA Family
The XA Spartan™ 3A FPGA is the world’s lowest cost I/O optimized full feature platform of four devices with system gates ranging from 200K to 1.4M gates, and I/Os ranging from 195 to 375 I/Os, with density migration.
XA Spartan 3A FPGA Family Benefits
- Large selection of device/package options
- Industry’s most comprehensive IP library
- Leading embedded and DSP solutions
- Efficient, cost-effective board designs
- Allows use of fewer components
- Increased system reliability by eliminating external components
- Unique Device DNA serial number (57-bits) helps prevent design cloning, unauthorized overbuilding and reverse engineering
- Secure mechanism to deliver IP
- Customizable algorithms for security as well as responses to failures
- Extended temperature range with XA FPGAs available in Automotive I grade (Tj = -40°C to +100°C) and Automotive Q grade (Tj = -40°C to +125°C)
- Pb free packaging to meet the RoHS directive
XA Spartan 3 FPGA Features
| Features | XA Spartan 3E | XA Spartan 3A | XA Spartan 3A DSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual power management modes | |||
| Device DNA security | |||
| Comprehensive configuration capabilities |
What applications is this good for?
Possible applications include:
- Automotive hybrid cluster systems where Spartan 3A brings flexibility and scalability as well as:
- Capability to drive individual LEDs for color and brightness in cluster backlighting
- High pin count for pin-intensive PWM applications (analog gauges in hybrid clusters)
- LVDS/RSDS I/O for direct link to displays
- Graphics acceleration and video capability through scalable IP in both hybrid and reconfigurable clusters
Key Documents
| Name | File Size | Modified Date |
|---|---|---|
| XA Spartan 3A Automotive FPGA Family Data Sheet | 1.81 MB | 02/05/2021 |
| Automotive Brochure |