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What is Xilinx Spartan-7? Its Datasheet and Reference

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Introduction
The Xilinx Spartan-7 family delivers an optimal balance of low

cost, power efficiency and features in a small form factor FPGA. Built on an
advanced 28nm manufacturing process, Spartan-7 provides high density logic,
abundant IOs, integrated memory and DSP slices to address diverse embedded
applications.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Spartan-7 architecture,

available devices, key resources, datasheet specifications and reference design details.
Comparison to previous Spartan generations is also included to illustrate the
enhancements Spartan-7 delivers.
Spartan-7 Family Overview
The Spartan-7 family spans from 10K logic cells to over 200K logic cells across
twelve device sizes to meet various application requirements:
This range of densities combined with low cost BGA packaging made Spartan-7
suitable for applications like display/camera interfacing, motor control, IoT edge
nodes, industrial automation, and functional safety systems.
Now let’s explore the key resources and capabilities in more detail.
Spartan-7 Architecture Innovations
Building upon the popular Spartan-6 family, the Spartan-7 architecture incorporated
new enhancements to deliver more application value at lower power.
28nm Process for Higher Density and Performance
The 28nm high-performance, low-power (HPL) manufacturing process allowed a 2X

increase in logic density versus Spartan-6 built on a 45nm node. This expanded
capacity within existing small form factors.
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Higher transistor densities and lower supply voltages also enabled up to 25% power
savings together with improved speed. Spartan-7 could operate across a wide 0.8V to
1.0V Vcc range.
Advanced Productivity Features
To boost design productivity, Spartan-7 added advanced capabilities like:
 150MHz+ speed grade devices

 Integrated memory controllers with ECC support
 Mixed-mode clock management blocks
 Enhanced DSP blocks with 25 x 18 multipliers
 Automotive and industrial temperature support
 Feature-rich IO logic with DDR3 memory interfacing
These features facilitated integration of both control and data processing within a
single Spartan-7 device.
Integrated Memory Controllers
To efficiently interface to external RAM and flash, Spartan-7 incorporated dedicated

memory interface blocks. Key benefits included:
 1Gbps performance with 32-bit DDR3 support

 Error correction code (ECC) logic for reliability
 Simple interfacing without consuming programmable fabric resources
 Reference designs to quickly leverage memory controllers
Low Cost Packaging and IP
Spartan-7 leveraged low-cost chip-scale ball grid array (CSBGA) packages making
them ideal for price-sensitive, high volume applications.
Xilinx also provided a large catalog of free IP to accelerate designs including AXI
peripherals, verification cores, DSP and video analytics functions.
Together these enhancements expanded Spartan-7’s capabilities compared to prior

generations for embedded systems requiring integrated control, data processing and
connectivity.
Spartan-7 FPGA Feature Details

Now let’s take a closer look at the details and specs behind the major resource types
in Spartan-7 FPGAs.
Programmable Logic Blocks
The Spartan-7 logic fabric is organized as Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)

interconnected through a hierarchy of routing resources.
Key attributes of the CLB architecture:
 Each CLB contains 8 LUTs and 16 flip-flops

 LUTs can also be configured as distributed memory or shift registers
 16-bit shift registers enhance high-speed datapath capability
 2 x 2 flip-flop pairs support high-fanout clocking
 Fast carry logic for arithmetic operations
In total Spartan-7 delivers 19K to 147K LUTs to implement glue logic, state machines,
buffers and other control-oriented functions.
Block RAM Memory
Spartan-7 contains 216Kb to 2.7Mb of embedded block RAM memory for data
storage and buffering needs.
Block RAM provides:
 Dual-port 18Kb blocks with optional ECC support

 Configurable as 36Kb simple dual-port RAM
 Built-in FIFO capability
 Dedicated memory interface with DDR3 support and up to 10Gbps throughput
Abundant block RAM enables Spartan-7 to accommodate local data storage and
buffering requirements.
Digital Signal Processing
For signal processing, math and vector operations, Spartan-7 integrates up to 444 DSP
slices.
DSP slice features include:
 25 x 18 multipliers yielding 450 GMACS throughput

 48-bit accumulators for high precision compute

 Cascadable to form wide math functions

 Optional pipelining for high throughput
 Power saving clock gating
The DSP slices readily support functions like filters, FFTs, matrix operations, video
overlays and sensor fusion.
High Speed Serial I/O
To enable high bandwidth interfacing, Spartan-7 incorporates up to 12.5Gbps serial

transceivers supporting protocols including PCIe, Ethernet, DisplayPort and SATA.
Key attributes of the serial transceivers:
 Integrated high-speed analog for reduced BOM

 Low power modes for 10G+ operation under 2W
 Multi-rate capability from 500Mbps to 12.5Gbps
 Sophisticated equalization for backplane signal integrity
 Support for 150m copper cable lengths
Mixed-Mode Clock Management
Flexible clocking capabilities are provided through up to 12 mixed-mode clock

management (MMCM) blocks and 48 clock management tiles (CMT).
Key clocking features include:
 Zero delay buffers to reduce skew

 Frequency synthesis, division and spreading
 Phase shifting for timing adjustment
 Low jitter PLLs for clock clean-up
 Glitchless clock multiplexing and gating
Integrated Memory Controllers
As mentioned earlier, dedicated memory interface blocks enable interfacing to

external DDR3 components.
Spartan-7 memory controllers provide:
 32-bit interface up to 1Gbps throughput

 Simple SPI control for configuration
 ECC support for reliability

 Reference designs available

 1-2 controllers per FPGA device
Spartan-7 FPGA Datasheet Details
Xilinx provides comprehensive datasheets detailing the complete specifications and

characteristics of Spartan-7 FPGAs. Let’s go through some of the key parameters
covered:
Features Summary: Overview of device size, package offerings, process node,

voltage, operating temperatures, etc.
Pinouts: Diagrams showing pin functions for each package footprint. Details I/O
bank assignments.
Memory Ports: Specifications for block RAM capacity and configuration for each
device size.
I/O Characteristics: AC/DC parameters for memory interface pins and general
purpose I/Os. Highlights sideband signals like dedicated clock inputs.
Maximum Ratings: Absolute maximum voltages, junction temps, power

consumption and other parameters. Ensures reliable operation when conditions are
within ratings.
Thermal Resistance: Resistance parameters to estimate die temperature based on

package thermal characteristics and power dissipation.
Switching Characteristics: Timing specs for global clocks, block RAM, transceivers
and I/O interfaces across speed grades, voltage and temperature.
Power Consumption: Typical static and dynamic power consumption figures to

estimate device power across use cases. Power varies by utilization.
Physical Attributes: Dimensions and weight for each package footprint. Helps with
board layout and mechanical considerations.
System Signals: Descriptions of key clocks, configuration pins and other global
signals used to operate the FPGA.
The comprehensive datasheet gives designers detailed electrical and physical data to
properly model, analyze and deploy Spartan-7 devices in their systems.
Spartan-7 Reference Design Overview

To accelerate adoption, Xilinx provides a suite of Spartan-7 reference designs

showing optimal utilization of resources:
Spartan-7 Evaluation Kit: Highlights main Spartan-7 feature sets like block RAM
and DSP designs.
Memory Interface Solutions: Demo projects for integrating Spartan-7 memory

controllers.
PCI Express Solutions: Endpoint demos using integrated PCIe blocks.
Connectivity Solutions: Networking and interfacing demos leveraging Spartan-7

transceivers.
Signal Processing Solutions: DSP pipeline designs for common algorithms like FIR
filtering and FFT.
Video and Image Processing: Demos for video buffering, overlays, encoding using
Spartan-7’s dedicated resources.
Industrial Networking and Motor Control: Real-world industrial app examples for
functional safety and motor actuation.
These optimized reference projects enable faster design starts leveraging Spartan-7
capabilities. The source code can be readily modified and enhanced to meet
application requirements.
Spartan-7 vs. Spartan-6 Comparison
To appreciate the enhancements in Spartan-7, it is useful to compare against its

predecessor Spartan-6 built on 45nm technology:
Spartan-6
 45nm process node

 Up to 150K logic cells
 3.2Gbps integrated serial transceivers
 200MHz speed grade
 No integrated memory controller
Spartan-7
 28nm process enabling 2X density

 Up to 275K logic cells
 12.5Gbps integrated serial transceivers

 150+ MHz speed grades

 Integrated DDR3 memory controller
The combination of advanced process technology and architectural enhancements

solidiified Spartan-7’s position as the leading low-cost/high-value FPGA offering at
28nm.
Conclusion
The Xilinx Spartan-7 family delivers new levels of design value through density,
bandwidth and power improvements over prior generations. The 28nm manufacturing
combined with 2X capacity, abundant memory, 12.5G serial connectivity and
integrated DDR3 memory controllers cement Spartan-7’s standing as the premier
low-cost FPGA.
For embedded applications like industrial networking, motor control, functional safety
and IoT edge processing, Spartan-7 provides an optimal balance of features and small
form factor. The comprehensive datasheet contains complete electrical specifications
to aid design and analysis. Example reference designs allow accelerating
time-to-market.
Overall, Spartan-7 carries forth Xilinx’s legacy of providing low-cost, high-value

FPGAs for space-constrained embedded applications not requiring maximum capacity
or performance. The family sets a new benchmark for low-cost programmable logic
capability.
Spartan-7 FPGA FAQ
Here are some common questions regarding the Spartan-7 FPGA family:
Q: What process node is Spartan-7 manufactured on?
A: Spartan-7 uses a high-performance, low-power 28nm node to enable higher density

and lower power versus the preceding 45nm Spartan-6 generation.
Q: Does Spartan-7 support 3.3V I/O signaling?
A: Yes, in addition to 1.8V interfaces Spartan-7 supports 3.3V I/O for legacy system
interoperability along with mixed-voltage I/O banks.
Q: How many clock management tiles does the Spartan-7 architecture contain?
A: Spartan-7 contains up to 12 MMCM blocks and 48 CMTs for advanced clocking

capability relative to device size.

Q: What embedded memory controllers are integrated in Spartan-7?
A: Integrated DDR3 memory controllers with 32-bit interface up to DDR3-1066

speed are included to interface to external RAM and SDRAM.
Q: Does Spartan-7 support PCI Express integration?
A: Yes, selected devices include integrated PCIe blocks for implementing PCIe
endpoint connectivity without consuming FPGA fabric resources.
Working with electronics can be a terrifying prospect for someone who has little to no
experience. One needs to be competent in several different areas just to get started.
Fortunately, some tools can help simplify the process, and with these tools, any
beginner can get off the ground running.
Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA boards‘ design is precisely for this purpose with features. For
instance, being free from onboard power supplies and simple USB connections. It
makes the task of getting started easier than ever before.
The boards are essential in creating many things, from simple LED projects to clocks
to full-featured computers, and much more. Spartan-7s is facing criticism from those
who believe there is little to offer those with the most limited needs despite their
versatility. This notion stems from the fact that many people see them as a
steppingstone towards something better. It seems like a common opinion amongst
those who do not know why they would choose Spartan-7 over other FPGA boards.
The Arty family of Digilent boards aims to change this notion. These boards are
perfect for a wide variety of FPGA projects and do not require heavily trained
engineers to use or operate. These designs combine power and ease of use with the
flexibility needed to create something great. They also integrate high-end FPGA
features. For instance, Xilinx‘s 1.2TFLOPS Tri-core processors, the industry-standard
BM3358 dual-core processor, and more into small form factor boards that people can
use. At the same time, they learn FPGAs without feeling overwhelmed by the
technology.
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The first thing that people will notice is that the Arty boards are small, just 4.75
inches by 2.8 inches. This makes them perfect for projects within tight spaces where it
would be impossible to fit something larger. Since these boards lack onboard power
supplies, they are straightforward to use since we can power them through any
micro-USB cable or adapter. This makes them great for projects that might need

relocation frequently. We do not need a particular power source to power the

board once everything is working correctly.
In addition to being small, the boards are relatively light, making them easy to carry
around or carry in a case. With a weight of just Under 1.5 pounds, most people who
use them will not even know that they are carrying around an FPGA board.
The boards have all the standard functionality you expect from a modern FPGA board.
They include Xilinx’s DSP blocks, such as the CINCH mode, and PCR blocks, such
as the DSPax2 and DSPz2 cores. This helps to ensure that those who use these boards
will be able to create something truly amazing without compromising the internal
functionality of the board.
Each of these boards has several different design areas in mind. For example, the Arty
1 and Arty 2 boards place a significant emphasis on power and ease of use out of the
box. With both boards, all needed to get started is a micro cable and any composite
cable. Ones that you might need for your project already soldered to the board itself.
Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA Boards Features
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The Arty boards are the first FPGA boards that have Digilent’s new Artix-7 FPGAs.
Both boards use the same basic schematic. However, they differ in handling power
and forgo onboard power supplies to ensure that the boards are small enough to be
portable.
Configuration
Configuring the Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA boards is relatively easy. However, it can be
confusing for those who have little to no experience with programming FPGAs. In all
reality, this process is not difficult, and it simply takes time to learn how everything
works.
You first need to use Xilinx’s WebPACK tools to configure the Artix-7 FPGA on
either of these boards. The JTAG debugger that you need to do this comes with the
board when you buy it. These boards also come with two micro-USB cables so that
you can plug them into your computer.
Each of these boards has a Pmod connector so that you can use Digilent’s Pmod
peripherals with the board. The connectors are compatible with the older Pmods, so
any Pmod peripheral will work without issue. SPI Flash drives or JTAG debugger
cards are beneficial with these boards. This is because they allow you to store files on
them for easy transfer to other devices instead of transferring files to an SD card.
Support The Digilent Pmod peripherals work great with both boards, but the
documentation can be confusing. The “Getting Started” section in the user manual
says nothing about using them. The Pmod peripheral pages often list features that do
not exist (for example, there is no six-channel A/D). QSPI flash drives with the Arty
boards work, but they do not support multi-bit reads and writing like the SuperCap
and Spark boards do.
Memory
Because these boards only come with 8MB of onboard memory, you will need to add
at least one additional memory chip if you wish to store data and programs on the
board itself.
The memory on these boards can last for a while, and it is unlikely that you will run
out of space while working on something. The documentation lists the memory as
being dynamic, but this is inaccurate. More accurate information is that you can write
the memory, but it will not disappear.
Processors

These boards have two different processors onboard. The first is a single-core
processor known as the TriCore processor, which functions at 633MHz. It has 4kb of
embedded DDR2 RAM and 8kB of embedded SRAM.
The second processor is the BM3358 dual-core processor, which functions at

400MHz with two MB of embedded DDR2 RAM and 16kb of embedded SRAM. It
also has 4kb of EEPROM to store configuration data.
The two processors are different in terms of how they operate, but they both function
well. You can use these processors independently or together to do different things at
the same time.
We should use the TriCore processor for low-power applications. This is because it
requires very little energy to run, and it will not consume much power. The BM3358
is better suited for high-power applications since it can consume more energy than its
companion chip.
Control & I/O
The Arty 1 and Arty 2 boards have a single user I/O port, allowing an external to wire
the switch to the board. This allows the board to work as a simple switch, and it is
beneficial for projects that need more than one piece of equipment to work
simultaneously.
The boards also have a single DIP switch, allowing five different serial ports to
connect to the board. This will enable you to use the boards with a variety of software
tools and peripherals.
Both boards have a standard JTAG port that can debug code or use the board as a
programmer. The Artix-7 FPGA also has an embedded serial port, but neither of these
two boards has this feature. User pushbuttons are available for them, but they are
somewhat limited in what you can do with them.
Both boards have 16 digital I/O pins that we can use to send or receive data. They also
have four analogs PWM channels that can process their inputs or output data. This
makes both boards extremely useful for HMI applications. It is because you can use
PWM channels to display any image, text, or anything else that you might need on the
screen. DIP switches are available to control the digital I/O pins and run
a simulation to determine what they do.
The Arty 1 and Arty 2 boards can work as a general-purpose development board that
we can use for various projects. The TriCore processor on these boards will not carry
heavy loads very well, but it will manage those loads without issue if you need it to
run programs.


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Expansion Connectors
The Digilent Artix-7 Spartan-7 FPGA boards come with a variety of expansion
connectors. It allows users to connect the boards to their other hardware.
The first expansion connector these two boards have is a Pmod connector. It allows
the connection of other Digilent peripherals to the board. We can use them with both
boards, but they will not work with the XC7A200T FPGAs on the Spark Board or
SuperCap. VITA 57.1 FMC LPC connector This FMC connector allows users to
connect a VITA 57.1 programming board to the board. There is no documentation on
the Internet for this device. So, it may be easy to use wrong or damage something
during the process.
The Digilent Artix-7 Spartan-7 FPGA boards have an LPC connector. So, users can
program their peripherals instead of using the Xilinx software tool. Pmod Headers
This connector allows users to connect an external display with a separate power
supply to the board.
This adapter will allow users to connect an external USB flash drive to the board. You
must connect it in this format, or it will not work correctly. This connector tells the
board what memory banks are available on the expansion header. The only free bank
on this board is A0, so if you do not have one of these connectors, you will not
connect your expansion device to the board.
Communication & Networking

These boards can connect to any other piece of equipment you might have, but they
can also communicate with each other.
The Artix-7 FPGA on the Arty 1 and Arty 2 boards comes with several built-in
Ethernet channels that connect Ethernet-capable peripherals.
Arc Risc is an architecture created by Digilent that allows users to connect different
boards over Ethernet. The UART to USB Bridge allows any USB device to connect to
the board using a universal serial bus. This will allow you to use a variety of
peripherals with these boards, but it will not allow the boards to communicate with
each other.
The XADC-4096 can also connect to the two boards via Ethernet, but it is essential in
sensing data from a piece of equipment that is not an Arty board. The RJ-45
Tri-Speed Ethernet Connectors can connect other boards because they have an RJ-45
connector to plug the cable into. This is not a common feature for FPGAs, but it can
be helpful in a variety of applications.
These two boards have two different ways of allowing the user to connect their board
to other equipment. The first way is with a USB cable because it enables you to move
data between your board and any other piece of equipment that has a USB port.
Display

The Arty boards have a DSI LCD connector that allows the user to connect a TFT
LCD or a digital micro-mirror display. This connector drives the display directly and
ensures nothing is wrong with the data it is receiving. The TriCore processor on these
two boards will also be able to drive the same displays. However, it will not do so
since it cannot change the contrast or other settings on these displays. The HDMI
Video Output on these boards will allow you to connect your board to an
HDMI-capable display.
The Artix-7 FPGA on the Arty boards also has two DSI connectors that will allow
you to connect a digital micro-mirror display or TFT LCD. The only difference is that
the user must provide their power to the device instead of a USB cable. Additionally,
the MIPI-CSI Camera Interface connector available on the Arty 1 and Arty 2 will let
you connect a camera to these boards. Also, we can use the MIPI-DSI Display
Interface to connect any TFT LCD. The DSI connector on the Arty boards also has
an HDMI connector so that you can connect your board to an HDMI-capable display.
The Ralink RT5350F Wifi USB adapter for these boards can connect your board to
any other device with a wireless network connection. The only problem with this
adapter is that it does not have an antenna. So, if you are using it for anything more
than basic programming, you will need to figure out how to increase the range of your
wireless network.
Clocking
These boards come with several different clock speeds available for users to use.
These clocks allow you to adjust the speed at which the FPGA is working, but they
must have an appropriate voltage to run from.
The Arty boards have a VHDL source used for all their I/O signals. It is also the same
as the clock used during normal operation, so there is no need for a clock input on
these boards. The board will automatically adjust to a stable clock speed depending on
the voltage that it gets. You can adjust the clock speed that it runs at using either of
these two controls. The Artix-7 FPGA on these boards creates an
internal gyroscope that will adjust the clock speed depending on moving.
The Artix-7 FPGA on these boards has two different clock outputs that you can use
with external oscillators to drive it at different speeds. The first is the WANCOOP1
output which we use with external oscillators. It has an I2C Programmable Clock
input, creating any clock speed that the user would like. The second clock output is
CWAN1, and we can also use it with external oscillators, but it cannot create any
clock speeds.
Power

There are two different power inputs available for this board. The first is the USB
connector that allows the user to supply it with either 3.3V or 5V of power. We can
use it to charge a battery directly, but we cannot use it if an AC adapter has a bad
connection to the board. We refer to the other power input on these boards as
BATEN1, and it has a 6-pin connector that allows users to supply the board with 5V
of AC power directly.
The Arty boards also use the same two types of power inputs, but they come with
more combinations of power supplies that we can use. These boards come with a
C10-C16 DC power input that will allow users to supply the board with any voltage
between 10 and 16 VDC. There is also an AUXIN1 input that can supply the board
with up to 3A of current.
Advantages of the Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA Boards
The Spartan-7 FPGA on the Arty boards will bring a lot of advantages to any project
you are working on. The integrated flash memory and USB connectors will allow you
to load and transfer data between you and your computer at high-speed rates. The
built-in power supply and clock generators will also help by eliminating the need for
two additional parts. Still, there is no need to use built-in oscillators. This is because
they cannot output as high of speeds as one can achieve using external oscillators. The
wide array of Analog, Digital, I/O, and Interfaces make this board an ideal choice for
almost any type of application.
The Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA on these boards is the same as the one found on the
Wonder Boards. It has many of the same features, but some additional features are not
available on the Wonder Boards. The TriCore processor will drive more digital
displays than a single TriCore processor can drive on a Wonder Board. The DSI
connectors will be able to drive more displays, but the Artix-7 FPGA on these boards
will not drive the same amount as a Wonder Board.
The Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA on these boards also has two built-in oscillators that
come at different speeds. So, their outputs will need amplification if you are planning
to use them with an external oscillator. Working with top PCB companies such
as RayMing PCB and Assembly will help you enjoy all the advantages stated above.
Limitations of the Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA Boards
One of the most significant limitations these boards face is requiring an external
oscillator to use with projects. The internal oscillators will not work since they are
only allowed to output at slower speeds. This limits what types of projects we can do
with these boards. If you plan to use them for applications where you need the fastest

possible clock speeds, you should choose a board from one of the other series of
boards from Xilinx. However, they all have more limited features than the Spartan-7
FPGA on these boards.
Another limitation that these boards have is that there are only two I/O connectors
available. The Arty boards have a USB connector available, but they can only charge
a battery connected directly to the board. We can use the Artix-7 FPGA on the Arty
boards to charge a battery connected directly, but there is no option for an external
power source. The only I/O connector available for the Arty boards is an Analog
Input connector. However, you cannot use them to connect any digital signals made
on the Artix-7 FPGA. This does not limit what types of projects we can do, but it will
make using them for some applications more difficult.
The Spartan-7 FPGA on these boards does not come with built-in oscillators.
Examples of Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA Boards
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[XCM-026Y] Xilinx Spartan-7 FGGA484 FPGA board (5 V Tolerant)

 XC7S100: 160 DSP Slices, 4,320 Total Block RAM (Kb), 100 Maximum user
I/O pins (Board), 338 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 1,100 Maximum
Distributed RAM (Kbits), 102,400 Logic Cells, and 16,000 Slice
I/O pins (Board), 338 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 832 Maximum
Distributed RAM (Kbits), 76,800 Logic Cells, and 12,000 Slices
[XCM-026] Xilinx Spartan-7 FGGA484 FPGA board (5 V I/O)
Distributed RAM (Kbits), 102,400 Logic Cells, and 16,000 Slice
[XP68-06] Xilinx PLCC68 Spartan-7 FPGA Module
 XC7S50: 5 CMT (MMCMx1+PLLx1), 50 Maximum user I/O pins (Board),

210 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 120 DSP Slices, 2,700 Total Block
RAM Bits (Kbits), 600 Maximum Distributed RAM (Kbits), 52,160 Logic
Cells, and 8,150 Slices
 XC7S25: 3 CMT (MMCMx1+PLLx1), 50 Maximum user I/O pins (Board),
150 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 80 DSP Slices, 1,620 Total Block RAM
Bits (Kbits), 313 Maximum Distributed RAM (Kbits), 23,360 Logic Cells, and
3,650 Slices
[XCM-210] Xilinx Spartan-7 FGGA676 FPGA board
 XC7S100: 296 Maximum user I/O pins (Board), 400 Maximum user I/O pins
(Device), 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 160 DSP Slices, 4,320 Maximum
Block RAM (kb), 1,100 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb), 16,000 Slices, and
102,400 Logic Cells
(Device), 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 140 DSP Slices, 3,240 Maximum

Block RAM (kb), 832 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb), 12,000 Slices, and
76,800 Logic Cells
[XCM-308] Xilinx Spartan-7 FTGB196 FPGA board
 XC7S50: 8150 Slices, 52160 Logic Cells, 600 Maximum Distributed RAM
(kb), 2700 Maximum Block RAM (kb), 120 DSP Slice, 5 CMT
(MMCMx1+PLLx1), 100 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), and 56 Maximum
user I/O pins (Board)
(Device), 3 CMT (MMCMx1+PLLx1), 80 DSP Slice, 1620 Maximum Block
RAM (kb), 313 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb), 23360 Logic Cells, and
3650 Slices
RAM (kb), 150 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb), 12800 Logic Cells, and
2000 Slices
RAM (kb), 70 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb), 6000 Logic Cells, and 938
Slices
[XCM-115Z] Xilinx Spartan-7 FGGA484 FPGA board
 XC7A100T: 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 160 DSP Slices, 128 Maximum
user I/O pins (Board), 338 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 4,320 Maximum
Block RAM (Kbits), 1,100 Maximum Distributed RAM (Kbits), 102,400
Logic Cells, and 16,000 Slices
 XC7S75: 12,000 Slices, 76,800 Logic Cells, 832 Maximum Distributed RAM
(Kbits), 3,240 Maximum Block RAM (Kbits), 338 Maximum user I/O pins
(Device), 128 Maximum user I/O pins (Board), 140 DSP Slices, and 8 CMT
(MMCM x1 + PLL x1)
 XC7S50: 5 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 120 DSP Slices, 128 Maximum user
Block RAM (Kbits), 600 Maximum Distributed RAM (Kbits), 52,160 Logic
 XC7A100T: 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 160 DSP Slices, 128 Maximum


[XCM-025Z] Xilinx Spartan-7 FGGA484 FPGA board
 XC7S100: 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 160 DSP Slices, 100 Maximum
 XC7S100: 8 CMT (MMCM x1 + PLL x1), 160 DSP Slices, 100 Maximum
Cells, and12,000 Slices
[EDX-303] Xilinx Spartan-7 USB-FPGA board
 XC7S100T: 4,320 Total Block RAM (kb), 56 Maximum user I/O pins (Board),
338 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 1,100 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb),
102,400 Logic Cells, and 16,000 Slices
338 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 832 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb),

250 Maximum user I/O pins (Device), 600 Maximum Distributed RAM (kb),
Conclusion
These boards are great supplements to any other board that you have for your project.
You can use them to perform tasks that were once impossible because of the
limitations of other FPGA boards. They do not offer as many features as the Arty
family, but they still provide plenty of features to make them useful for almost any
type of application. They are not as good as the Wonder Boards, but they are still
high-quality FPGA boards.
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What is Xilinx Spartan-7? Its Datasheet and Reference

The Xilinx Spartan-7 family delivers an optimal balance of low

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Spartan-7 architecture,

Spartan-7 Family Overview

Spartan-7 Architecture Innovations

28nm Process for Higher Density and Performance

The 28nm high-performance, low-power (HPL) manufacturing process allowed a 2X

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Advanced Productivity Features

To boost design productivity, Spartan-7 added advanced capabilities like:

 150MHz+ speed grade devices

Integrated Memory Controllers

To efficiently interface to external RAM and flash, Spartan-7 incorporated dedicated

 1Gbps performance with 32-bit DDR3 support

Low Cost Packaging and IP

Together these enhancements expanded Spartan-7’s capabilities compared to prior

Spartan-7 FPGA Feature Details

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Programmable Logic Blocks

The Spartan-7 logic fabric is organized as Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs)

Key attributes of the CLB architecture:

 Each CLB contains 8 LUTs and 16 flip-flops

Block RAM Memory

Block RAM provides:

 Dual-port 18Kb blocks with optional ECC support

Digital Signal Processing

DSP slice features include:

 25 x 18 multipliers yielding 450 GMACS throughput

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 Cascadable to form wide math functions

High Speed Serial I/O

To enable high bandwidth interfacing, Spartan-7 incorporates up to 12.5Gbps serial

Key attributes of the serial transceivers:

 Integrated high-speed analog for reduced BOM

Mixed-Mode Clock Management

Flexible clocking capabilities are provided through up to 12 mixed-mode clock

Key clocking features include:

 Zero delay buffers to reduce skew

Integrated Memory Controllers

As mentioned earlier, dedicated memory interface blocks enable interfacing to

Spartan-7 memory controllers provide:

 32-bit interface up to 1Gbps throughput

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 Reference designs available

Spartan-7 FPGA Datasheet Details

Xilinx provides comprehensive datasheets detailing the complete specifications and

Features Summary: Overview of device size, package offerings, process node,

Maximum Ratings: Absolute maximum voltages, junction temps, power

Thermal Resistance: Resistance parameters to estimate die temperature based on

Power Consumption: Typical static and dynamic power consumption figures to

Spartan-7 Reference Design Overview

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To accelerate adoption, Xilinx provides a suite of Spartan-7 reference designs

Memory Interface Solutions: Demo projects for integrating Spartan-7 memory

PCI Express Solutions: Endpoint demos using integrated PCIe blocks.

Connectivity Solutions: Networking and interfacing demos leveraging Spartan-7

Spartan-7 vs. Spartan-6 Comparison

To appreciate the enhancements in Spartan-7, it is useful to compare against its

 45nm process node

 28nm process enabling 2X density

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 150+ MHz speed grades