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Product Specification 1
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Summary
The Xilinx Automotive (XA) Spartan®-3A DSP family of
FPGAs solves the design challenges in most high-volume,
cost-sensitive, high-performance DSP automotive
applications. The two-member family offers densities
ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 million system gates, as shown in
Ta bl e 1 .
Introduction
XA devices are available in both extended-temperature
Q-Grade (–40°C to +125°C TJ) and I-Grade (–40°C to
+100°C TJ) and are qualified to the industry recognized
AEC-Q100 standard.
The XA Spartan-3A DSP family builds on the success of the
earlier XA Spartan-3E and XA Spartan-3 FPGA families by
adding hardened DSP MACs with pre-adders, significantly
increasing the throughput and performance of this low-cost
family. These XA Spartan-3A DSP family enhancements,
combined with proven 90 nm process technology, deliver
more functionality and bandwidth per dollar than ever
before, setting the new standard in the programmable logic
industry.
Because of their exceptionally low cost,
XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs are ideally suited to a wide
range of automotive electronics applications, including
infotainment, driver information, and driver assistance
modules.
The XA Spartan-3A DSP family is a superior alternative to
mask programmed ASICs. FPGAs avoid the high initial
mask set costs and lengthy development cycles, while also
permitting design upgrades in the field with no hardware
replacement necessary because of its inherent
programmability, an impossibility with conventional ASICs
and ASSPs with their inflexible architecture.
Features
Very low cost, high-performance DSP solution for
high-volume, cost-conscious applications
250 MHz DSP48A slices using XtremeDSP™ solution
Dedicated 18-bit by 18-bit multiplier
Available pipeline stages for enhanced performance of at
least 250 MHz in the standard -4 speed grade
48-bit accumulator for multiply-accumulate (MAC)
operation
Integrated adder for complex multiply or multiply-add
operation
Integrated 18-bit pre-adder
Optional cascaded Multiply or MAC
Dual-range VCCAUX supply simplifies 3.3V-only design
Suspend and Hibernate modes reduce system power
Multi-voltage, multi-standard SelectIO™ interface pins
Up to 519 I/O pins or 227 differential signal pairs
LVCMOS, LVTTL, HSTL, and SSTL single-ended I/O
3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.5V, and 1.2V signaling
Selectable output drive, up to 24 mA per pin
QUIETIO standard reduces I/O switching noise
Full 3.3V ± 10% compatibility and hot-swap compliance
622+ Mb/s data transfer rate per differential I/O
LVDS, RSDS, mini-LVDS, HSTL/SSTL differential I/O
with integrated differential termination resistors
Enhanced Double Data Rate (DDR) support
DDR/DDR2 SDRAM support up to 266 Mb/s
Fully compliant 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI® technology support
Abundant, flexible logic resources
Densities up to 53,712 logic cells, including optional shift
register
Efficient wide multiplexers, wide logic
Fast look-ahead carry logic
IEEE 1149.1/1532 JTAG programming/debug port
Hierarchical SelectRAM™ memory architecture
Up to 2,268 Kbits of fast block RAM with byte write
enables for processor applications
Up to 373 Kbits of efficient distributed RAM
Registered outputs on the block RAM with operation of at
least 280 MHz in the standard -4 speed grade
Eight Digital Clock Managers (DCMs)
Clock skew elimination (delay locked loop)
Frequency synthesis, multiplication, division
High-resolution phase shifting
Wide frequency range (5 MHz to over 320 MHz)
Eight low-skew global clock networks, eight additional
clocks per half device, plus abundant low-skew routing
Configuration interface to industry-standard PROMs
Low-cost, space-saving SPI serial Flash PROM
x8 or x8/x16 parallel NOR Flash PROM
Unique Device DNA identifier for design authentication
Complete Xilinx ISE® and WebPACK™ software
support plus Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Starter Kit
MicroBlaze™ and PicoBlaze™ embedded processor
cores
BGA packaging, Pb-free only
Common footprints support easy density migration
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FPGA Family Data Sheet
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Product Specification 2
Refer to DS610, Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Family Data Sheet for a full product description, AC and DC specifications, and
package pinout descriptions. Any values shown specifically in this XA Spartan-3A DSP Automotive FPGA Family data sheet
override those shown in DS610.
For information regarding reliability qualification, refer to RPT103, Xilinx Spartan-3A Family Automotive Qualification Report
and RPT070, Spartan-3A Commercial Qualification Report. Contact your local Xilinx representative for more details on
these reports.
Key Feature Differences from Commercial XC Devices
AEC-Q100 device qualification and full production part approval process (PPAP) documentation support available in
both extended temperature I- and Q-Grades
Guaranteed to meet full electrical specifications over the TJ= –40°C to +125°C temperature range (Q-Grade)
XA Spartan-3A DSP devices are available in the -4 speed grade only
PCI-66 and PCI-X are not supported in the XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA product line
Platform Flash is not supported within the XA family
XA Spartan-3A DSP devices are available in Pb-free packaging only
MultiBoot is not supported in XA versions of this product.
The XA Spartan-3A DSP device must be power cycled prior to reconfiguration.
Architectural Overview
The XA Spartan-3A DSP family architecture consists of five fundamental programmable functional elements:
XtremeDSP DSP48A Slice provides an 18-bit x 18-bit multiplier, 18-bit pre-adder, 48-bit post-adder/accumulator, and
cascade capabilities for various DSP applications.
Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) contain flexible Look-Up Tables (LUTs) that implement logic plus storage
elements used as flip-flops or latches. CLBs perform a wide variety of logical functions as well as store data.
Input/Output Blocks (IOBs) control the flow of data between the I/O pins and the internal logic of the device. IOBs
support bidirectional data flow plus 3-state operation. Supports a variety of signal standards, including several
high-performance differential standards. Double Data-Rate (DDR) registers are included.
Block RAM provides data storage in the form of 18-Kb dual-port blocks.
Digital Clock Manager (DCM) Blocks provide self-calibrating, fully digital solutions for distributing, delaying,
multiplying, dividing, and phase-shifting clock signals.
These elements are organized as shown in Figure 1. A dual ring of staggered IOBs surrounds a regular array of CLBs. The
XA3SD1800A has four columns of DSP48A slices, and the XA3SD3400A has five columns of DSP48A slices. Each
DSP48A has an associated block RAM. The DCMs are positioned in the center with two at the top and two at the bottom of
the device and in the two outer columns of the four or five columns of block RAM and DSP48As.
The XA Spartan-3A DSP family features a rich network of routing that interconnect all five functional elements, transmitting
signals among them. Each functional element has an associated switch matrix that permits multiple connections to the
routing.
Tab le 1: Summary of XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Attributes
Device System
Gates
Equivalent
Logic
Cells
CLB Array
(One CLB = Four Slices) Distributed
RAM bits(1)
Block
RAM
Bits
(1)
Dedicated
Multipliers DCMs Maximum
User I/O
Maximum
Differential
I/O Pairs
Rows Columns Total
CLBs
Total
Slices
XA3SD1800A 1800K 37,440 88 48 4,160 16,640 260K 1512K 84 8 519 227
XA3SD3400A 3400K 53,712 104 58 5,968 23,872 373K 2268K 126 8 469 213
Notes:
1. By convention, one Kb is equivalent to 1,024 bits.
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Product Specification 3
Configuration
XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs are programmed by loading configuration data into robust, reprogrammable, static CMOS
configuration latches (CCLs) that collectively control all functional elements and routing resources. The FPGA’s
configuration data is stored externally in a PROM or some other non-volatile medium, either on or off the board.
After applying power, the configuration data is written to the FPGA using any of five different modes:
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) from an industry-standard SPI serial Flash
Byte Peripheral Interface (BPI) Up from an industry-standard x8 or x8/x16 parallel NOR Flash
Slave Serial, typically downloaded from a processor
Slave Parallel, typically downloaded from a processor
Boundary-scan (JTAG), typically downloaded from a processor or system tester
Additionally, each XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA contains a unique, factory-programmed Device DNA identifier useful for
tracking purposes, anti-cloning designs, or IP protection.
X-Ref Target - Figure 1
Figure 1: XA Spartan-3A DSP Family Architecture
CLB
Block RAM
DCM
IOBs
IOBs
DS705_01_061908
IOBs
IOBs
DCM
Block RAM / DSP48A Slice
DCM
CLBs
IOBs
DSP48A Slice
Notes:
1. The XA3SD1800A and XA3SD3400A have two DCMs on both the left and right sides, as well as the two DCMs at the top and
bottom of the devices. The two DCMs on the left and right of the chips are in the middle of the outer block RAM/DSP48A
columns of the four or five columns in the selected device, as shown in the diagram.
2. A detailed diagram of the DSP48A can be found in UG431, XtremeDSP DSP48A for Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs User Guide.
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Product Specification 4
I/O Capabilities
The XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA SelectIO interface supports many popular single-ended and differential standards. Ta bl e 2
shows the number of user I/Os as well as the number of differential I/O pairs available for each device/package combination.
Some of the user I/Os are unidirectional input-only pins as indicated in Ta bl e 2 .
XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs support the following single-ended standards:
3.3V low-voltage TTL (LVTTL)
Low-voltage CMOS (LVCMOS) at 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.5V, or 1.2V
3.3V PCI at 33 MHz
HSTL I, II, and III at 1.5V and 1.8V, commonly used in memory applications
SSTL I and II at 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V, commonly used for memory applications
XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs support the following differential standards:
LVDS, mini-LVDS, RSDS, and PPDS I/O at 2.5V or 3.3V
Bus LVDS I/O at 2.5V
TMDS I/O at 3.3V
Differential HSTL and SSTL I/O
LVPECL inputs at 2.5V or 3.3V
Production Status
Ta bl e 3 indicates the production status of each XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA by temperature range and speed grade. The
table also lists the earliest speed file version required for creating a production configuration bitstream. Later versions are
also supported.
Tab le 2: Available User I/Os and Differential I/O Pairs
Device CSG484 FGG676
User Differential User Differential
XA3SD1800A 309
(60)
140
(78)
519
(110)
227
(131)
XA3SD3400A 309
(60)
140
(78)
469
(60)
213
(117)
Notes:
1. The number shown in bold indicates the maximum number of I/O and input-only pins. The number shown in (italics) indicates the number
of input-only pins. The differential input-only pin count includes both differential pairs on input-only pins and differential pairs on I/O pins
within I/O banks that are restricted to differential inputs.
Tab le 3: XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Family Production Status (Production Speed File)
Temperature Range I-Grade Q-Grade
Speed Grade Standard (-4) Standard (-4)
Part Number XA3SD1800A Production (v1.32) Production (v1.32)
XA3SD3400A Production (v1.32)
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Product Specification 5
Package Marking
Figure 2 shows the top marking for XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs in BGA packages.
Ordering Information
XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs are available in Pb-free packaging only for all device/package combinations.
Pb-Free Packaging
X-Ref Target - Figure 2
Figure 2: XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Package Marking Example
X-Ref Target - Figure 3
Figure 3: Ordering Information
Device Speed Grade Package Type / Number of Pins Temperature Range (TJ)
XA3SD1800A -4 Standard
Performance
CSG484 484-ball Chip-Scale Ball Grid Array (CSBGA) I I-Grade (–40°C to 100°C)
XA3SD3400A FGG676 676-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) Q Q-Grade (–40°C to 125°C)
Notes:
1. The XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA product line is available in -4 speed grade only.
2. The XA3SD3400A is available in I-Grade only.
Lot Code
Date Code
4I
SPARTAN
Device Type
BGA Ball A1
Package
Speed Grade
Operating Range
R
R
DS705_02_061908
CSG484XGQ####
X#######X
Mask Revision
Fabrication/
Process Code
XA3SD1800A
-4 CS G484I
Device Type
Speed Grade
-4: Standard Performance
Power/Temperature Range:
Q = Grade (TJ = –40oC to 125oC)
I = Grade (TJ = –40oC to 100oC)
Package Type
Number of Pins
Pb-free
Example: XA3SD1800A
ds705_03_041111
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Product Specification 6
DC Electrical Characteristics
All parameter limits are representative of worst-case supply voltage and junction temperature conditions. Unless otherwise
noted, the published parameter values apply to all XA Spartan-3A DSP devices. AC and DC characteristics are specified
using the same numbers for both I-Grade and Q-Grade.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed under Ta b le 4 , Absolute Maximum Ratings might cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those listed under
the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods of
time adversely affects device reliability.
Tab le 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Description Conditions Min Max Units
VCCINT Internal supply voltage –0.5 1.32 V
VCCAUX Auxiliary supply voltage –0.5 3.75 V
VCCO Output driver supply voltage –0.5 3.75 V
VREF Input reference voltage –0.5 VCCO +0.5 V
VIN
Voltage applied to all User I/O pins and
Dual-Purpose pins
Driver in a high-impedance state –0.95 4.6 V
Voltage applied to all Dedicated pins –0.5 4.6 V
IIK Input clamp current per I/O pin –0.5V < VIN <(V
CCO +0.5V)(1) ±100 mA
VESD Electrostatic Discharge Voltage
Human body model ±2000 V
Charged device model ±500 V
Machine model ±200 V
TJJunction temperature 125 °C
TSTG Storage temperature –65 150 °C
Notes:
1. Upper clamp applies only when using PCI IOSTANDARDs.
2. For soldering guidelines, see UG112: Device Packaging and Thermal Characteristics and XAPP427: Implementation and Solder Reflow
Guidelines for Pb-Free Packages.
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Power Supply Specifications
Tab le 5: Supply Voltage Thresholds for Power-On Reset
Symbol Description Min Max Units
VCCINTT Threshold for the VCCINT supply 0.4 1.0 V
VCCAUXT Threshold for the VCCAUX supply 0.8 2.0 V
VCCO2T Threshold for the VCCO Bank 2 supply 0.8 2.0 V
Notes:
1. VCCINT
, VCCAUX, and VCCO supplies to the FPGA can be applied in any order. However, the FPGA’s configuration source (SPI Flash, parallel
NOR Flash, microcontroller) might have specific requirements. Check the data sheet for the attached configuration source. Apply VCCINT last
for lowest overall power consumption (see UG331 chapter "Powering Spartan-3 Generation FPGAs" for more information).
2. To ensure successful power-on, VCCINT
, VCCO Bank 2, and VCCAUX supplies must rise through their respective threshold-voltage ranges with
no dips at any point.
Tab le 6: Supply Voltage Ramp Rate
Symbol Description Min Max Units
VCCINTR Ramp rate from GND to valid VCCINT supply level 0.2 100 ms
VCCAUXR Ramp rate from GND to valid VCCAUX supply level 0.2 100 ms
VCCO2R Ramp rate from GND to valid VCCO Bank 2 supply level 0.2 100 ms
Notes:
1. VCCINT
, VCCAUX, and VCCO supplies to the FPGA can be applied in any order. However, the FPGA’s configuration source (SPI Flash, parallel
NOR Flash, microcontroller) might have specific requirements. Check the data sheet for the attached configuration source. Apply VCCINT last
for lowest overall power consumption (see UG331 chapter "Powering Spartan-3 Generation FPGAs" for more information).
2. To ensure successful power-on, VCCINT
, VCCO Bank 2, and VCCAUX supplies must rise through their respective threshold-voltage ranges with
no dips at any point.
Tab le 7:
Supply Voltage Levels Necessary for Preserving CMOS Configuration Latch (CCL) Contents and RAM Data
Symbol Description Min Units
VDRINT VCCINT level required to retain CMOS Configuration Latch (CCL) and RAM data 1.0 V
VDRAUX VCCAUX level required to retain CMOS Configuration Latch (CCL) and RAM data 2.0 V
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General Recommended Operating Conditions
Tab le 8: General Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Description Min Nominal Max Units
TJJunction temperature I-Grade –40 –100C
Q-Grade –40 –125C
VCCINT Internal supply voltage 1.14 1.20 1.26 V
VCCO(1) Output driver supply voltage 1.10 –3.60V
VCCAUX Auxiliary supply voltage(2) VCCAUX = 2.5 2.25 2.50 2.75 V
VCCAUX = 3.3 3.00 3.30 3.60 V
VIN(3) Input voltage PCI™ IOSTANDARD –0.5 –V
CCO+0.5 V
All other
IOSTANDARDs
IP or IO_# –0.5 –4.10V
IO_Lxxy_#(4) –0.5 –4.10V
TIN Input signal transition time(5) 500 ns
Notes:
1. This VCCO range spans the lowest and highest operating voltages for all supported I/O standards. Tabl e 1 1 lists the recommended VCCO
range specific to each of the single-ended I/O standards, and Ta bl e 1 3 lists that specific to the differential standards.
2. Define VCCAUX selection using CONFIG VCCAUX constraint.
3. See XAPP459, Eliminating I/O Coupling Effects when Interfacing Large-Swing Single-Ended Signals to User I/O Pins on Spartan-3
Generation FPGAs.
4. For single-ended signals that are placed on a differential-capable I/O, VIN of –0.2V to –0.5V is supported but can cause increased leakage
between the two pins. See Parasitic Leakage in UG331, Spartan-3 Generation FPGA User Guide.
5. Measured between 10% and 90% VCCO. Follow Signal Integrity recommendations.
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General DC Characteristics for I/O Pins
Tab le 9: General DC Characteristics of User I/O, Dual-Purpose, and Dedicated Pins (1)
Symbol Description Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
IL(2) Leakage current at User I/O,
Input-only, Dual-Purpose, and
Dedicated pins, FPGA powered
Driver is in a high-impedance state,
VIN =0V or V
CCO max, sample-tested
–10 –+10µA
IHS Leakage current on pins during
hot socketing, FPGA unpowered
All pins except INIT_B, PROG_B, DONE, and JTAG pins
when PUDC_B = 1.
–10 –+10µA
INIT_B, PROG_B, DONE, and JTAG pins or other pins
when PUDC_B = 0.
Add IHS + IRPU µA
IRPU(3) Current through pull-up resistor
at User I/O, Dual-Purpose,
Input-only, and Dedicated pins.
Dedicated pins are powered by
VCCAUX.
VIN = GND VCCO or VCCAUX = 3.0V to 3.6V –151 –315 –710 µA
VCCO or VCCAUX = 2.3V to 2.7V –82 –182 –437 µA
VCCO = 1.7V to 1.9V –36 –88 –226 µA
VCCO = 1.4V to 1.6V –22 –56 –148 µA
VCCO = 1.14V to 1.26V –11 –31 –83 µA
RPU(3) Equivalent pull-up resistor value
at User I/O, Dual-Purpose,
Input-only, and Dedicated pins
(based on IRPU per Note 3)
VIN = GND VCCO = 3.0V to 3.6V 5.1 11.4 23.9 k
VCCO = 2.3V to 2.7V 6.2 14.8 33.1 k
VCCO = 1.7V to 1.9V 8.4 21.6 52.6 k
VCCO = 1.4V to 1.6V 10.8 28.4 74.0 k
VCCO = 1.14V to 1.26V 15.3 41.1 119.4 k
IRPD(3) Current through pull-down
resistor at User I/O,
Dual-Purpose, Input-only, and
Dedicated pins
VIN = VCCO VCCAUX = 3.0V to 3.6V 167 346 659 µA
VCCAUX = 2.25V to 2.75V 100 225 457 µA
RPD(3) Equivalent pull-down resistor
value at User I/O, Dual-Purpose,
Input-only, and Dedicated pins
(based on IRPD per Note 3)
VCCAUX = 3.0V to 3.6V VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V 5.5 10.4 20.8 k
VIN = 2.3V to 2.7V 4.1 7.8 15.7 k
VIN = 1.7V to 1.9V 3.0 5.7 11.1 k
VIN = 1.4V to 1.6V 2.7 5.1 9.6 k
VIN = 1.14V to 1.26V 2.4 4.5 8.1 k
VCCAUX = 2.25V to
2.75V
VIN = 3.0V to 3.6V 7.9 16.0 35.0 k
VIN = 2.3V to 2.7V 5.9 12.0 26.3 k
VIN = 1.7V to 1.9V 4.2 8.5 18.6 k
VIN = 1.4V to 1.6V 3.6 7.2 15.7 k
VIN = 1.14V to 1.26V 3.0 6.0 12.5 k
IREF VREF current per pin All VCCO levels –10 –+10µA
CIN Input capacitance –10pF
RDT Resistance of optional
differential termination circuit
within a differential I/O pair. Not
available on Input-only pairs.
VCCO = 3.3V ± 10% LVDS_33, MINI_LVDS_33,
RSDS_33
90 100 115
VCCO = 2.5V ± 10% LVDS_25, MINI_LVDS_25,
RSDS_25
90 110
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the conditions set forth in Tabl e 8 .
2. For single-ended signals that are placed on a differential-capable I/O, VIN of –0.2V to –0.5V is supported but can cause increased leakage
between the two pins. See Parasitic Leakage in UG331, Spartan-3 Generation FPGA User Guide.
3. This parameter is based on characterization. The pull-up resistance RPU = VCCO/IRPU. The pull-down resistance RPD =V
IN /I
RPD.
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Quiescent Current Requirements
Tab le 10: Quiescent Supply Current Characteristics
Symbol Description Device Typical(2) I-Grade
Maximum(2) Q-Grade
Maximum(2) Units
ICCINTQ Quiescent VCCINT supply current XA3SD1800A 41 500 900 mA
XA3SD3400A 64 725 –mA
ICCOQ Quiescent VCCO supply current XA3SD1800A 0.4 5 5 mA
XA3SD3400A 0.4 5 –mA
ICCAUXQ Quiescent VCCAUX supply current XA3SD1800A 25 110 145 mA
XA3SD3400A 39 160 –mA
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the conditions set forth in Tabl e 8 .
2. Quiescent supply current is measured with all I/O drivers in a high-impedance state and with all pull-up/pull-down resistors at the I/O pads
disabled. Typical values are characterized using typical devices at room temperature (TJ of 25°C at VCCINT = 1.2V, VCCO = 3.3V, and VCCAUX
= 2.5V). The maximum limits are tested for each device at the respective maximum specified junction temperature and at maximum voltage
limits with VCCINT = 1.26V, VCCO = 3.6V, and VCCAUX = 3.6V. The FPGA is programmed with a “blank” configuration data file (that is, a
design with no functional elements instantiated). For conditions other than those described above (for example, a design including functional
elements), measured quiescent current levels will be different than the values in the table.
3. There are two recommended ways to estimate the total power consumption (quiescent plus dynamic) for a specific design: a) The
Spartan-3A DSP FPGA XPower Estimator provides quick, approximate, typical estimates, and does not require a netlist of the design.
b) XPower Analyzer uses a netlist as input to provide maximum estimates as well as more accurate typical estimates.
4. The maximum numbers in this table indicate the minimum current each power rail requires in order for the FPGA to power-on successfully.
5. For information on the power-saving Suspend mode, see XAPP480, Using Suspend Mode in Spartan-3 Generation FPGAs. Suspend mode
typically saves 40% total power consumption compared to quiescent current.
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Single-Ended I/O Standards
Tab le 11: Recommended Operating Conditions for User I/Os Using Single-Ended Standards
IOSTANDARD
Attribute
VCCO for Drivers(2) VREF VIL VIH(3)
Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Max (V) Min (V)
LVTT L 3.0 3 .3 3 . 6
VREF is not used for
these I/O standards
0.8 2.0
LVCM O S 33 (4) 3.0 3.3 3.6 0.8 2.0
LVCM O S 25 (4,5) 2.3 2.5 2.7 0.7 1.7
LVCMOS18 1.65 1.8 1.95 0.4 0.8
LVCMOS15 1.4 1.5 1.6 0.4 0.8
LVCMOS12 1.1 1.2 1.3 0.4 0.7
PCI33_3(6) 3.0 3.3 3.6 0.3 VCCO 0.5 VCCO
HSTL_I 1.4 1.5 1.6 0.68 0.75 0.9 VREF – 0.1 VREF + 0.1
HSTL_III 1.4 1.5 1.6 –0.9 –V
REF – 0.1 VREF + 0.1
HSTL_I_18 1.7 1.8 1.9 0.8 0.9 1.1 VREF – 0.1 VREF + 0.1
HSTL_II_18 1.7 1.8 1.9 –0.9 –V
REF – 0.1 VREF + 0.1
HSTL_III_18 1.7 1.8 1.9 –1.1 –V
REF – 0.1 VREF + 0.1
SSTL18_I 1.7 1.8 1.9 0.833 0.900 0.969 VREF – 0.125 VREF + 0.125
SSTL18_II 1.7 1.8 1.9 0.833 0.900 0.969 VREF – 0.125 VREF + 0.125
SSTL2_I 2.3 2.5 2.7 1.15 1.25 1.38 VREF – 0.150 VREF + 0.150
SSTL2_II 2.3 2.5 2.7 1.15 1.25 1.38 VREF – 0.150 VREF + 0.150
SSTL3_I 3.0 3.3 3.6 1.3 1.5 1.7 VREF – 0.2 VREF + 0.2
SSTL3_II 3.0 3.3 3.6 1.3 1.5 1.7 VREF – 0.2 VREF + 0.2
Notes:
1. Descriptions of the symbols used in this table are as follows:
VCCO – the supply voltage for output drivers
VREF – the reference voltage for setting the input switching threshold
VIL – the input voltage that indicates a Low logic level
VIH – the input voltage that indicates a High logic level
2. In general, the VCCO rails supply only output drivers, not input circuits. The exceptions are for LVCMOS25 inputs when VCCAUX = 3.3V range
and for PCI I/O standards.
3. For device operation, the maximum signal voltage (VIH max) can be as high as VIN max. See Ta b l e 4 .
4. There is approximately 100 mV of hysteresis on inputs using LVCMOS33 and LVCMOS25 I/O standards.
5. All Dedicated pins (PROG_B, DONE, SUSPEND, TCK, TDI, TDO, and TMS) draw power from the VCCAUX rail and use the LVCMOS25 or
LVCMOS33 standard depending on VCCAUX. The Dual-Purpose configuration pins use the LVCMOS25 standard before the User mode.
When using these pins as part of a standard 2.5V configuration interface, apply 2.5V to the VCCO lines of Banks 0, 1, and 2 at power-on as
well as throughout configuration.
6. For information on PCI IP solutions, see www.xilinx.com/pci. The PCI IOSTANDARD is not supported on input-only pins.
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Tab le 12: DC Characteristics of User I/Os Using Single-Ended Standards
IOSTANDARD Attribute
Test Conditions Logic Level Characteristics
IOL
(mA)
IOH
(mA)
VOL
Max (V)
VOH
Min (V)
LVTT L (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 2.4
444
666
888
12 12 –12
16 16 –16
24 24(6) –24
LVCM O S 33 (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 VCCO 0.4
444
666
888
12 12 –12
16 16 –16(6)
24(4) 24 –24(6)
LVCM O S 25 (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 VCCO 0.4
444
666
888
12 12 –12
16(4) 16 –16(6)
24(4) 24(6) –24(6)
LVCM O S 18 (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 VCCO 0.4
444
666
(6)
888
12(4) 12 –12(6)
16(4) 16 –16
LVCM O S 15 (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 VCCO 0.4
444
666
8(4) 8–8
12(4) 12 –12
LVCM O S 12 (3) 2 2 –2 0.4 VCCO 0.4
4(4) 4–4
6(4) 6–6
PCI33_3(5) 1.5 –0.5 10% VCCO 90% VCCO
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Differential I/O Standards
HSTL_I(4) 8–8 0.4V
CCO 0.4
HSTL_III(4) 24(7) –8 0.4 VCCO 0.4
HSTL_I_18 8 –8 0.4 VCCO 0.4
HSTL_II_18(4) 16 –16(7) 0.4 VCCO 0.4
HSTL_III_18 24(7) –8 0.4 VCCO 0.4
SSTL18_I 6.7 –6.7 VTT – 0.475 VTT + 0.475
SSTL18_II(4) 13.4 –13.4 VTT – 0.475 VTT + 0.475
SSTL2_I 8.1 –8.1 VTT – 0.61 VTT + 0.61
SSTL2_II(4) 16.2 –16.2 VTT – 0.80 VTT + 0.80
SSTL3_I 8 –8 VTT – 0.6 VTT + 0.6
SSTL3_II 16 –16 VTT – 0.8 VTT + 0.8
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the conditions set forth in Tabl e 8 and Ta b l e 1 1 .
2. Descriptions of the symbols used in this table are as follows:
IOL the output current condition under which VOL is tested
IOH the output current condition under which VOH is tested
VOL the output voltage that indicates a Low logic level
VOH the output voltage that indicates a High logic level
VIL the input voltage that indicates a Low logic level
VIH the input voltage that indicates a High logic level
VCCO the supply voltage for output drivers
VREF the reference voltage for setting the input switching threshold
VTT the voltage applied to a resistor termination
3. For the LVCMOS and LVTTL standards: the same VOL and VOH limits apply for both the Fast and Slow slew attributes.
4. These higher-drive output standards are supported only on FPGA banks 1 and 3. Inputs are unrestricted. See the chapter "Using I/O
Resources" in UG331.
5. Tested according to the relevant PCI specifications. For information on PCI IP solutions, see
http://www.xilinx.com/products/design_resources/conn_central/protocols/pci_pcix.htm. The PCI IOSTANDARD is not supported on
input-only pins. The PCIX IOSTANDARD is available and has equivalent characteristics, but no PCI-X IP is supported.
6. Derate by 20% for TJ above 100oC
7. Derate by 5% for TJ above 100oC
X-Ref Target - Figure 4
Figure 4: Differential Input Voltages
Tab le 12: DC Characteristics of User I/Os Using Single-Ended Standards (Cont’d)
IOSTANDARD Attribute
Test Conditions Logic Level Characteristics
IOL
(mA)
IOH
(mA)
VOL
Max (V)
VOH
Min (V)
DS705_04_041111
VINN
VINN
VINP
VINP
GND level
50%
VICM
VICM = Input common mode voltage =
VID
Internal
Logic
Differential
I/O Pair Pins
N
P
2
VINP + VINN
VID = Differential input voltage = VINP - VINN
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Tab le 13: Recommended Operating Conditions for User I/Os Using Differential Signal Standards
IOSTANDARD Attribute
VCCO for Drivers(1) VID VICM(2)
Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V) Min (mV) Nom (mV) Max (mV) Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V)
LVDS _ 2 5 (3) 2.25 2.5 2.75 100 350 600 0.3 1.25 2.35
LVDS _ 3 3 (3) 3.0 3.3 3.6 100 350 600 0.3 1.25 2.35
BLVDS_25(4) 2.25 2.5 2.75 100 300 0.3 1.3 2.35
MINI_LVDS_25(3) 2.25 2.5 2.75 200 600 0.3 1.2 1.95
MINI_LVDS_33(3) 3.0 3.3 3.6 200 600 0.3 1.2 1.95
LVPECL_25(5) Inputs Only 100 800 1000 0.3 1.2 1.95
LVPECL_33(5) Inputs Only 100 800 1000 0.3 1.2 2.8(6)
RSDS_25(3) 2.25 2.5 2.75 100 200 –0.31.21.5
RSDS_33(3) 3.0 3.3 3.6 100 200 –0.31.21.5
TMDS_33(3,4,7) 3.14 3.3 3.47 150 –12002.7 –3.23
PPDS_25(3) 2.25 2.5 2.75 100 400 0.2 –2.3
PPDS_33(3) 3.0 3.3 3.6 100 400 0.2 –2.3
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 1.7 1.8 1.9 100 –0.8–1.1
DIFF_HSTL_II_18(8) 1.7 1.8 1.9 100 –0.8–1.1
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 1.7 1.8 1.9 100 –0.8–1.1
DIFF_HSTL_I 1.4 1.5 1.6 100 –0.68 0.9
DIFF_HSTL_III 1.4 1.5 1.6 100 –0.9
DIFF_SSTL18_I 1.7 1.8 1.9 100 –0.7–1.1
DIFF_SSTL18_II(8) 1.7 1.8 1.9 100 –0.7–1.1
DIFF_SSTL2_I 2.3 2.5 2.7 100 –1.0–1.5
DIFF_SSTL2_II(8) 2.3 2.5 2.7 100 –1.0–1.5
DIFF_SSTL3_I 3.0 3.3 3.6 100 –1.1–1.9
DIFF_SSTL3_II 3.0 3.3 3.6 100 –1.1–1.9
Notes:
1. The VCCO rails supply only differential output drivers, not input circuits.
2. VICM must be less than VCCAUX.
3. These true differential output standards are supported only on FPGA banks 0 and 2. Inputs are unrestricted. See the chapter "Using I/O Resources" in UG331.
4. See External Termination Requirements for Differential I/O, page 16.
5. LVPECL is supported on inputs only, not outputs. LVPECL_33 requires VCCAUX =3.3V ± 10%.
6. LVPECL_33 maximum VICM = the lower of 2.8V or VCCAUX –(V
ID/2).
7. Requires VCCAUX = 3.3V ± 10% for inputs. (VCCAUX – 300 mV) VICM (VCCAUX – 37 mV)
8. These higher-drive output standards are supported only on FPGA banks 1 and 3. Inputs are unrestricted. See the chapter "Using I/O Resources" in UG331.
9. VREF inputs are used for the DIFF_SSTL and DIFF_HSTL standards. The VREF settings are the same as for the single-ended versions in Ta b l e 1 1 . Other differential
standards do not use VREF
.
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X-Ref Target - Figure 5
Figure 5: Differential Output Voltages
Tab le 14: DC Characteristics of User I/Os Using Differential Signal Standards
IOSTANDARD Attribute VOD VOCM VOH VOL
Min (mV) Typ (mV) Max (mV) Min (V) Typ (V) Max (V) Min (V) Max (V)
LVDS_25 247 350 454 1.125 1.375
LVDS_33 247 350 454 1.125 1.375
BLVDS_25 240 350 460 1.30
MINI_LVDS_25 300 600 1.0 1.4
MINI_LVDS_33 300 600 1.0 1.4
RSDS_25 100 400 1.0 1.4
RSDS_33 100 400 1.0 1.4
TMDS_33 400 800 VCCO 0.405 –V
CCO 0.190
PPDS_25 100 400 0.5 0.8 1.4
PPDS_33 100 400 0.5 0.8 1.4
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 –V
CCO 0.4 0.4
DIFF_HSTL_II_18 –V
CCO 0.4 0.4
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 –V
CCO 0.4 0.4
DIFF_HSTL_I –V
CCO 0.4 0.4
DIFF_HSTL_III –V
CCO 0.4 0.4
DIFF_SSTL18_I VTT + 0.475 VTT – 0.475
DIFF_SSTL18_II VTT + 0.475 VTT – 0.475
DIFF_SSTL2_I VTT + 0.61 VTT – 0.61
DIFF_SSTL2_II VTT + 0.81 VTT – 0.81
DIFF_SSTL3_I VTT + 0.6 VTT – 0.6
DIFF_SSTL3_II VTT + 0.8 VTT – 0.8
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 and Ta b l e 1 3 .
2. See External Termination Requirements for Differential I/O, page 16.
3. Output voltage measurements for all differential standards are made with a termination resistor (RT) of 100 across the N and P pins of the
differential signal pair.
4. At any given time, no more than two of the following differential output standards can be assigned to an I/O bank: LVDS_25, RSDS_25,
MINI_LVDS_25, PPDS_25 when VCCO=2.5V, or LVDS_33, RSDS_33, MINI_LVDS_33, TMDS_33, PPDS_33 when VCCO =3.3V.
VOUTN
VOUTP
GND level
50%
VOCM
V
OCM
VOD
V
OL
VOH
VOUTP
Internal
Logic VOUTN
N
P
= Output common mode voltage = 2
VOUTP +V
OUTN
V
OD = Output differential voltage =
V
OH = Output voltage indicating a High logic level
V
OL = Output voltage indicating a Low logic level
VOUTP -V
OUTN
Differential
I/O Pair Pins
DS705_05_041111
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External Termination Requirements for Differential I/O
LVDS, RSDS, MINI_LVDS, and PPDS I/O Standards
BLVDS_25 I/O Standard
TMDS_33 I/O Standard
X-Ref Target - Figure 6
Figure 6: External Input Termination for LVDS, RSDS, MINI_LVDS, and PPDS I/O Standards
X-Ref Target - Figure 7
Figure 7: External Output and Input Termination Resistors for BLVDS_25 I/O Standard
X-Ref Target - Figure 8
Figure 8: External Input Resistors Required for TMDS_33 I/O Standard
Z
0
= 50Ω
Z
0
= 50Ω
100
Ω
DS705_06_041111
a) Input-only differential pairs or pairs not using DIFF_TERM=Yes constraint
Z
0
= 50Ω
Z
0
= 50Ω
b) Differential pairs using DIFF_TERM=Yes constraint
DIFF_TERM=No
DIFF_TERM=Yes
LVD S_33,
MINI_LVDS_33,
RSDS_33,
PPDS_33
LVD S_33, LVDS_25,
MINI_LVDS_33,
MINI_LVDS_25,
RSDS_33, RSDS_25,
PPDS_33, PPDS_25
CAT16-PT4F4
Part Number
1/4th of Bourns
VCCO = 3.3V
LVD S_25,
MINI_LVDS_25,
RSDS_25,
PPDS_25
VCCO = 2.5V
LVD S_33,
MINI_LVDS_33,
RSDS_33,
PPDS_33
VCCO = 3.3V
LVD S_25,
MINI_LVDS_25,
RSDS_25,
PPDS_25
VCCO = 2.5V
No VCCO Restrictions
R
LVD S_33,
MINI_LVDS_33,
RSDS_33,
PPDS_33
VCCO = 3.3V
LVD S_25,
MINI_LVDS_25,
RSDS_25,
PPDS_25
VCCO = 2.5V
DT
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 1
Bank 0 and 2 Any Bank
Z
0
= 50Ω
Z
0
= 50Ω
140Ω
165Ω
165Ω
100Ω
VCCO
= 2.5V
No VCCO Requirement
DS705_07_041111
BLVDS_25 BLVDS_25
CAT16-LV4F12
Part Number
1/4th of Bourns
CAT16-PT4F4
Part Number
1/4th of Bourns
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 1
Any Bank
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 1
Any Bank
50Ω
V
CCO
= 3.3VV
CCAUX
= 3.3V
ds705_08_041111
DVI/HDMI cable
50Ω
3.3V
TMDS_33 TMDS_33
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 0 and 2
Bank 0
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 1
Any Bank
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Device DNA Read Endurance
Switching Characteristics
All XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs ship in the -4 speed grade. Switching characteristics in this document are designated as
Production, as shown in Ta b l e 1 6 .
Production: These specifications are approved once enough production silicon of a particular device family member has
been characterized to provide full correlation between speed files and devices over numerous production lots. There is no
under-reporting of delays, and customers receive formal notification of any subsequent changes.
Software Version Requirements
Production-quality systems must use FPGA designs compiled using a speed file designated as PRODUCTION status.
FPGAs designs using a less mature speed file designation should only be used during system prototyping or pre-production
qualification. FPGA designs with speed files designated as Preview, Advance, or Preliminary should not be used in a
production-quality system.
Whenever a speed file designation changes, as a device matures toward Production status, rerun the latest Xilinx ISE
software on the FPGA design to ensure that the FPGA design incorporates the latest timing information and software
updates.
All parameter limits are representative of worst-case supply voltage and junction temperature conditions. Unless otherwise
noted, the published parameter values apply to all XA Spartan-3A DSP devices. AC and DC characteristics are specified
using the same numbers for both I-Grade and Q-Grade.
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Timing parameters and their representative values are selected for inclusion below either because they are important as
general design requirements or they indicate fundamental device performance characteristics. The XA Spartan-3A DSP
FPGA speed files (v1.32), part of the Xilinx Development Software, are the original source for many but not all of the values.
The speed grade designations for these files are shown in Ta b le 1 6 . For more complete, more precise, and worst-case data,
use the values reported by the Xilinx static timing analyzer (TRACE in the Xilinx development software) and back-annotated
to the simulation netlist.
Ta bl e 1 7 provides the recent history of the XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA speed files.
Tab le 15: Device DNA Identifier Memory Characteristics
Symbol Description Minimum Units
DNA_CYCLES Number of READ operations or JTAG ISC_DNA read operations. Unaffected by
HOLD or SHIFT operations. 30,000,000 Read
cycles
Tab le 16: XA Spartan-3A DSP FPGA v1.32 Speed Grade Designations
Device Production
XA3SD1800A -4
XA3SD3400A -4
Tab le 17: XA Spartan-3A DSP Speed File Version History
Version ISE Software Release Description
1.32 ISE 10.1 SP2 Support for Automotive.
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I/O Timing
Pin-to-Pin Clock-to-Output Times
Pin-to-Pin Setup and Hold Times
Tab le 18: Pin-to-Pin Clock-to-Output Times for the IOB Output Path
Symbol Description Conditions Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TICKOFDCM When reading from the Output Flip-Flop (OFF),
the time from the active transition on the Global
Clock pin to data appearing at the Output pin.
The DCM is in use.
LVCM O S25(2), 12mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate, with DCM(3)
XA3SD1800A 3.51 ns
XA3SD3400A 3.82 ns
TICKOF When reading from OFF, the time from the
active transition on the Global Clock pin to data
appearing at the Output pin. The DCM is not in
use.
LVCM O S25(2), 12mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate, without DCM
XA3SD1800A 5.58 ns
XA3SD3400A 6.13 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This clock-to-output time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the Global Clock Input or a
standard other than LVCMOS25 with 12 mA drive and Fast slew rate is assigned to the data Output. If the former is true, add the appropriate
Input adjustment from Table 2 3 . If the latter is true, add the appropriate Output adjustment from Tab l e 2 6.
3. DCM output jitter is included in all measurements.
Tab le 19: Pin-to-Pin Setup and Hold Times for the IOB Input Path (System Synchronous)
Symbol Description Conditions Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min
Setup Times
TPSDCM When writing to the Input Flip-Flop (IFF), the
time from the setup of data at the Input pin to
the active transition at a Global Clock pin. The
DCM is in use. No Input Delay is programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (2),
IFD_DELAY_VALUE = 0,
with DCM(4)
XA3SD1800A 3.11 ns
XA3SD3400A 2.49 ns
TPSFD When writing to IFF, the time from the setup of
data at the Input pin to an active transition at
the Global Clock pin. The DCM is not in use.
The Input Delay is programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (2),
IFD_DELAY_VALUE = 6,
without DCM
XA3SD1800A 3.39 ns
XA3SD3400A 3.08 ns
Hold Times
TPHDCM When writing to IFF, the time from the active
transition at the Global Clock pin to the point
when data must be held at the Input pin. The
DCM is in use. No Input Delay is programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (3),
IFD_DELAY_VALUE = 0,
with DCM(4)
XA3SD1800A –0.38 ns
XA3SD3400A –0.26 ns
TPHFD When writing to IFF, the time from the active
transition at the Global Clock pin to the point
when data must be held at the Input pin. The
DCM is not in use. The Input Delay is
programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (3),
IFD_DELAY_VALUE = 6,
without DCM
XA3SD1800A –0.71 ns
XA3SD3400A –0.65 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This setup time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the Global Clock Input or the data
Input. If this is true of the Global Clock Input, subtract the appropriate adjustment from Ta bl e 2 3 . If this is true of the data Input, add the
appropriate Input adjustment from the same table.
3. This hold time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the Global Clock Input or the data
Input. If this is true of the Global Clock Input, add the appropriate Input adjustment from Ta bl e 2 3 . If this is true of the data Input, subtract the
appropriate Input adjustment from the same table. When the hold time is negative, it is possible to change the data before the clock’s active
edge.
4. DCM output jitter is included in all measurements.
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Input Setup and Hold Times
Tab le 20: Setup and Hold Times for the IOB Input Path
Symbol Description Conditions IFD_DELAY
_VALUE Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min
Setup Times
TIOPICK Time from the setup of data at the Input pin to
the active transition at the ICLK input of the
Input Flip-Flop (IFF). No Input Delay is
programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (2) 0 XA3SD1800A 1.81 ns
XA3SD3400A 1.88 ns
TIOPICKD Time from the setup of data at the Input pin to
the active transition at the ICLK input of the
Input Flip-Flop (IFF). The Input Delay is
programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (2) 1 XA3SD1800A 2.24 ns
22.83ns
33.64ns
44.20ns
54.16ns
65.09ns
76.02ns
86.63ns
1 XA3SD3400A 2.44 ns
23.02ns
33.81ns
44.39ns
54.26ns
65.08ns
75.95ns
86.55ns
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Hold Times
TIOICKP Time from the active transition at the ICLK
input of the Input Flip-Flop (IFF) to the point
where data must be held at the Input pin. No
Input Delay is programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (3) 0 XA3SD1800A –0.52 ns
XA3SD3400A –0.56 ns
TIOICKPD Time from the active transition at the ICLK
input of the Input Flip-Flop (IFF) to the point
where data must be held at the Input pin. The
Input Delay is programmed.
LVCM O S 25 (3) 1 XA3SD1800A –1.40 ns
2 –2.11 ns
3 –2.48 ns
4 –2.77 ns
5 –2.62 ns
6 –3.06 ns
7 –3.42 ns
8 –3.65 ns
1 XA3SD3400A –1.31 ns
2 –1.88 ns
3 –2.44 ns
4 –2.89 ns
5 –2.83 ns
6 –3.33 ns
7 –3.63 ns
8 –3.96 ns
Set/Reset Pulse Width
TRPW_IOB Minimum pulse width to SR control input on
IOB
All 1.61 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This setup time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the data Input. If this is true, add the
appropriate Input adjustment from Ta b l e 23 .
3. These hold times require adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the data Input. If this is true, subtract
the appropriate Input adjustment from Tab l e 2 3. When the hold time is negative, it is possible to change the data before the clock’s active
edge.
Tab le 21: Sample Window (Source Synchronous)
Symbol Description Max Units
TSAMP Setup and hold
capture window of
an IOB flip-flop
The input capture sample window value is highly specific to a particular application, device,
package, I/O standard, I/O placement, DCM usage, and clock buffer. Please consult the
appropriate Xilinx Answer Record for application-specific values.
Answer Record 30879
ps
Tab le 20: Setup and Hold Times for the IOB Input Path (Cont’d)
Symbol Description Conditions IFD_DELAY
_VALUE Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min
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Input Propagation Times
Input Timing Adjustments
Tab le 22: Propagation Times for the IOB Input Path
Symbol Description Conditions IFD_DELAY
_VALUE Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Max
Propagation Times
TIOPLI The time it takes for data to travel from the Input
pin through the IFF latch to the I output with no
input delay programmed
LVCMO S 25(2) 0 XA3SD1800A 2.04 ns
XA3SD3400A 2.11 ns
TIOPLID The time it takes for data to travel from the Input
pin through the IFF latch to the I output with the
input delay programmed
LVCMO S 25(2) 1 XA3SD1800A 2.47 ns
23.06ns
33.86ns
44.43ns
54.39ns
65.32ns
76.24ns
86.86ns
1 XA3SD3400A 2.67 ns
23.25ns
34.04ns
44.62ns
54.49ns
65.31ns
76.18ns
86.78ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This propagation time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 is assigned to the data Input. When this is
true, add the appropriate Input adjustment from Tabl e 2 3 .
Tab le 23: Input Timing Adjustments by IOSTANDARD
Convert Input Time from LVCMOS25 to the
Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
Speed Grade: -4
Single-Ended Standards
LVTT L 0.6 2 ns
LVCMOS33 0.54 ns
LVCMOS25 0.00 ns
LVCMOS18 0.83 ns
LVCMOS15 0.60 ns
LVCMOS12 0.31 ns
PCI33_3 0.45 ns
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HSTL_I 0.72 ns
HSTL_III 0.85 ns
HSTL_I_18 0.69 ns
HSTL_II_18 0.83 ns
HSTL_III_18 0.79 ns
SSTL18_I 0.71 ns
SSTL18_II 0.71 ns
SSTL2_I 0.71 ns
SSTL2_II 0.71 ns
SSTL3_I 0.78 ns
SSTL3_II 0.78 ns
Differential Standards
LVDS_25 0.79 ns
LVDS_33 0.79 ns
BLVDS_25 0.79 ns
MINI_LVDS_25 0.84 ns
MINI_LVDS_33 0.84 ns
LVPECL_25 0.80 ns
LVPECL_33 0.80 ns
RSDS_25 0.83 ns
RSDS_33 0.83 ns
TMDS_33 0.80 ns
PPDS_25 0.81 ns
PPDS_33 0.81 ns
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 0.80 ns
DIFF_HSTL_II_18 0.98 ns
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 1.05 ns
DIFF_HSTL_I 0.77 ns
DIFF_HSTL_III 1.05 ns
DIFF_SSTL18_I 0.76 ns
DIFF_SSTL18_II 0.76 ns
DIFF_SSTL2_I 0.77 ns
DIFF_SSTL2_II 0.77 ns
DIFF_SSTL3_I 1.06 ns
DIFF_SSTL3_II 1.06 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta bl e 2 7 and are based on
the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 , Ta bl e 1 1 , and Ta bl e 1 3 .
2. These adjustments are used to convert input path times originally specified for the LVCMOS25
standard to times that correspond to other signal standards.
Tab le 23: Input Timing Adjustments by IOSTANDARD (Cont’d)
Convert Input Time from LVCMOS25 to the
Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
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Output Propagation Times
Three-State Output Propagation Times
Tab le 24: Timing for the IOB Output Path
Symbol Description Conditions Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TIOCKP When reading from the Output Flip-Flop (OFF),
the time from the active transition at the OCLK
input to data appearing at the Output pin
LVCM O S 25 (2), 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 3.13 ns
Propagation Times
TIOOP The time it takes for data to travel from the JOB’s
O input to the Output pin
LVCM O S 25 (2), 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 2.91 ns
TIOOLP The time it takes for data to travel from the O input
through the OFF latch to the Output pin
All 2.85 ns
Set/Reset Times
TIOSRP Time from asserting the OFF’s SR input to
setting/resetting data at the Output pin
LVCM O S 25 (2), 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 3.89 ns
TIOGSRQ Time from asserting the Global Set Reset (GSR)
input on the STARTUP_SPARTAN3A primitive to
setting/resetting data at the Output pin
All 9.65 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 with 12 mA drive and Fast slew rate is assigned to the data
Output. When this is true, add the appropriate Output adjustment from Tab l e 2 6.
Tab le 25: Timing for the IOB Three-State Path
Symbol Description Conditions Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Max
Synchronous Output Enable/Disable Times
TIOCKHZ Time from the active transition at the OTCLK input
of the Three-state Flip-Flop (TFF) to when the
Output pin enters the high-impedance state
LVCMOS25, 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 1.39 ns
TIOCKON(2) Time from the active transition at TFF’s OTCLK
input to when the Output pin drives valid data
All 3.35 ns
Asynchronous Output Enable/Disable Times
TGTS Time from asserting the Global Three State (GTS)
input on the STARTUP_SPARTAN3A primitive to
when the Output pin enters the high-impedance
state
LVCMOS25, 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 10.36 ns
Set/Reset Times
TIOSRHZ Time from asserting TFF’s SR input to when the
Output pin enters a high-impedance state
LVCMOS25, 12 mA
output drive, Fast slew
rate
All 1.86 ns
TIOSRON(2) Time from asserting TFF’s SR input at TFF to
when the Output pin drives valid data
All 3.82 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating conditions set forth in
Ta b l e 8 and Table 1 1 .
2. This time requires adjustment whenever a signal standard other than LVCMOS25 with 12 mA drive and Fast slew rate is assigned to the data
Output. When this is true, add the appropriate Output adjustment from Tab l e 2 6.
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Output Timing Adjustments
Tab le 26: Output Timing Adjustments for IOB
Convert Output Time from LVCMOS25 with 12mA Drive and Fast
Slew Rate to the Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
Speed Grade: -4
Single-Ended Standards
LVTTL Slow 2 mA 5.58 ns
4 mA 3.44 ns
6 mA 3.44 ns
8 mA 2.26 ns
12 mA 1.66 ns
16 mA 1.29 ns
24 mA 2.97 ns
Fast 2 mA 3.37 ns
4 mA 2.26 ns
6 mA 2.26 ns
8 mA 0.62 ns
12 mA 0.61 ns
16 mA 0.59 ns
24 mA 0.60 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 27.67 ns
4 mA 27.67 ns
6 mA 27.67 ns
8 mA 16.71 ns
12 mA 16.67 ns
16 mA 16.22 ns
24 mA 12.11 ns
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LVCMOS33 Slow 2 mA 5.58 ns
4 mA 3.30 ns
6 mA 3.30 ns
8 mA 2.26 ns
12 mA 1.29 ns
16 mA 1.21 ns
24 mA 2.79 ns
Fast 2 mA 3.72 ns
4 mA 2.04 ns
6 mA 2.08 ns
8 mA 0.53 ns
12 mA 0.59 ns
16 mA 0.59 ns
24 mA 0.51 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 27.67 ns
4 mA 27.67 ns
6 mA 27.67 ns
8 mA 16.71 ns
12 mA 16.29 ns
16 mA 16.18 ns
24 mA 12.11 ns
Tab le 26: Output Timing Adjustments for IOB (Cont’d)
Convert Output Time from LVCMOS25 with 12mA Drive and Fast
Slew Rate to the Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
Speed Grade: -4
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LVCMOS25 Slow 2 mA 5.33 ns
4 mA 2.90 ns
6 mA 2.91 ns
8 mA 1.22 ns
12 mA 1.22 ns
16 mA 0.90 ns
24 mA 2.31 ns
Fast 2 mA 4.71 ns
4 mA 2.19 ns
6 mA 1.49 ns
8 mA 0.39 ns
12 mA 0.00 ns
16 mA 0.01 ns
24 mA 0.01 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 25.92 ns
4 mA 25.92 ns
6 mA 25.92 ns
8 mA 15.57 ns
12 mA 15.59 ns
16 mA 14.27 ns
24 mA 11.37 ns
LVCMOS18 Slow 2 mA 5.00 ns
4 mA 3.69 ns
6 mA 2.91 ns
8 mA 2.02 ns
12 mA 1.57 ns
16 mA 1.19 ns
Fast 2 mA 4.12 ns
4 mA 2.62 ns
6 mA 1.91 ns
8 mA 1.06 ns
12 mA 0.83 ns
16 mA 0.63 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 24.97 ns
4 mA 24.97 ns
6 mA 24.08 ns
8 mA 16.43 ns
12 mA 14.52 ns
16 mA 13.41 ns
Tab le 26: Output Timing Adjustments for IOB (Cont’d)
Convert Output Time from LVCMOS25 with 12mA Drive and Fast
Slew Rate to the Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
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LVCMOS15 Slow 2 mA 6.41 ns
4 mA 3.97 ns
6 mA 3.21 ns
8 mA 2.53 ns
12 mA 2.06 ns
Fast 2 mA 5.83 ns
4 mA 3.05 ns
6 mA 1.95 ns
8 mA 1.60 ns
12 mA 1.30 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 34.11 ns
4 mA 25.66 ns
6 mA 24.64 ns
8 mA 22.06 ns
12 mA 20.64 ns
LVCMOS12 Slow 2 mA 7.14 ns
4 mA 4.87 ns
6 mA 5.67 ns
Fast 2 mA 6.77 ns
4 mA 5.02 ns
6 mA 4.09 ns
QuietIO 2 mA 50.76 ns
4 mA 43.17 ns
6 mA 37.31 ns
PCI33_3 0.34 ns
HSTL_I 0.85 ns
HSTL_III 1.16 ns
HSTL_I_18 0.35 ns
HSTL_II_18 0.30 ns
HSTL_III_18 0.47 ns
SSTL18_I 0.40 ns
SSTL18_II 0.30 ns
SSTL2_I 0.00 ns
SSTL2_II –0.05 ns
SSTL3_I 0.00 ns
SSTL3_II 0.17 ns
Tab le 26: Output Timing Adjustments for IOB (Cont’d)
Convert Output Time from LVCMOS25 with 12mA Drive and Fast
Slew Rate to the Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
Speed Grade: -4
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Differential Standards
LVDS_25 1.49 ns
LVDS_33 0.46 ns
BLVDS_25 0.11 ns
MINI_LVDS_25 1.11 ns
MINI_LVDS_33 0.41 ns
LVPECL_25 Input Only
LVPECL_33
RSDS_25 1.72 ns
RSDS_33 0.64 ns
TMDS_33 0.46 ns
PPDS_25 1.28 ns
PPDS_33 0.88 ns
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 0.43 ns
DIFF_HSTL_II_18 0.41 ns
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 0.36 ns
DIFF_HSTL_I 1.01 ns
DIFF_HSTL_III 1.16 ns
DIFF_SSTL18_I 0.49 ns
DIFF_SSTL18_II 0.41 ns
DIFF_SSTL2_I 0.91 ns
DIFF_SSTL2_II 0.10 ns
DIFF_SSTL3_I 1.18 ns
DIFF_SSTL3_II 0.28 ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are tested using the methodology presented in Ta b l e 2 7 and are based on the operating
conditions set forth in Table 8 , Ta ble 11 , and Table 1 3 .
2. These adjustments are used to convert output- and three-state-path times originally specified for the LVCMOS25 standard
with 12 mA drive and Fast slew rate to times that correspond to other signal standards. Do not adjust times that measure
when outputs go into a high-impedance state.
Tab le 26: Output Timing Adjustments for IOB (Cont’d)
Convert Output Time from LVCMOS25 with 12mA Drive and Fast
Slew Rate to the Following Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD)
Add the Adjustment Below Units
Speed Grade: -4
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Timing Measurement Methodology
When measuring timing parameters at the programmable I/Os, different signal standards call for different test conditions.
Ta bl e 2 7 lists the conditions to use for each standard.
The method for measuring Input timing is as follows: A signal that swings between a Low logic level of VL and a High logic
level of VH is applied to the Input under test. Some standards also require the application of a bias voltage to the VREF pins
of a given bank to properly set the input-switching threshold. The measurement point of the Input signal (VM) is commonly
located halfway between VL and VH.
The Output test setup is shown in Figure 9. A termination voltage VT is applied to the termination resistor RT
, the other end
of which is connected to the Output. For each standard, RT and VT generally take on the standard values recommended for
minimizing signal reflections. If the standard does not ordinarily use terminations (for example, LVCMOS, LVTTL), then RT
is set to 1 M to indicate an open connection, and VT is set to zero. The same measurement point (VM) that was used at the
Input is also used at the Output.
X-Ref Target - Figure 9
Figure 9: Output Test Setup
Tab le 27: Test Methods for Timing Measurement at I/Os
Signal Standard
(IOSTANDARD)
Inputs Outputs Inputs and
Outputs
VREF (V) VL (V) VH (V) RT ()V
T (V) VM (V)
Single-Ended
LVTT L 0 3.3 1M 0 1.4
LVCM O S 33 0 3.3 1M 0 1.65
LVCM O S 25 0 2.5 1M 0 1.25
LVCM O S 18 0 1.8 1M 0 0.9
LVCM O S 15 0 1.5 1M 0 0.75
LVCM O S 12 0 1.2 1M 0 0.6
PCI33_3 Rising –Note 3 Note 3 25 0 0.94
Falling 25 3.3 2.03
HSTL_I 0.75 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.75 VREF
HSTL_III 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.5 VREF
HSTL_I_18 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
HSTL_II_18 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 25 0.9 VREF
HSTL_III_18 1.1 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.8 VREF
SSTL18_I 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
SSTL18_II 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 25 0.9 VREF
SSTL2_I 1.25 VREF – 0.75 VREF + 0.75 50 1.25 VREF
FPGA Output
VT (VREF)
RT (RREF)
VM (VMEAS)
CL (CREF)
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Notes:
1. The names shown in parentheses are
used in the IBIS file.
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The capacitive load (CL) is connected between the output and GND. The Output timing for all standards, as published in the
speed files and the data sheet, is always based on a CL value of zero. High-impedance probes (less than 1 pF) are used for
all measurements. Any delay that the test fixture might contribute to test measurements is subtracted from those
measurements to produce the final timing numbers as published in the speed files and data sheet.
SSTL2_II 1.25 VREF – 0.75 VREF + 0.75 25 1.25 VREF
SSTL3_I 1.5 VREF – 0.75 VREF + 0.75 50 1.5 VREF
SSTL3_II 1.5 VREF – 0.75 VREF + 0.75 25 1.5 VREF
Differential
LVDS_25 –V
ICM – 0.125 VICM + 0.125 50 1.2 VICM
LVDS_33 –V
ICM – 0.125 VICM + 0.125 50 1.2 VICM
BLVDS_25 –V
ICM – 0.125 VICM + 0.125 1M 0 VICM
MINI_LVDS_25 –V
ICM – 0.125 VICM + 0.125 50 1.2 VICM
MINI_LVDS_33 –V
ICM – 0.125 VICM + 0.125 50 1.2 VICM
LVPECL_25 –V
ICM – 0.3 VICM + 0.3 N/A N/A VICM
LVPECL_33 –V
ICM – 0.3 VICM + 0.3 N/A N/A VICM
RSDS_25 –V
ICM – 0.1 VICM + 0.1 50 1.2 VICM
RSDS_33 –V
ICM – 0.1 VICM + 0.1 50 1.2 VICM
TMDS_33 –V
ICM – 0.1 VICM + 0.1 50 3.3 VICM
PPDS_25 –V
ICM – 0.1 VICM + 0.1 50 0.8 VICM
PPDS_33 –V
ICM – 0.1 VICM + 0.1 50 0.8 VICM
DIFF_HSTL_I 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_HSTL_III 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_HSTL_II_18 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 1.1 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.8 VREF
DIFF_SSTL18_I 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_SSTL18_II 0.9 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 0.9 VREF
DIFF_SSTL2_I 1.25 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.25 VREF
DIFF_SSTL2_II 1.25 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.25 VREF
DIFF_SSTL3_I 1.5 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.5 VREF
DIFF_SSTL3_II 1.5 VREF – 0.5 VREF + 0.5 50 1.5 VREF
Notes:
1. Descriptions of the relevant symbols are as follows:
VREF – The reference voltage for setting the input switching threshold
VICM – The common mode input voltage
VM – Voltage of measurement point on signal transition
VL – Low-level test voltage at Input pin
VH – High-level test voltage at Input pin
RT – Effective termination resistance, which takes on a value of 1 M when no parallel termination is required
VT – Termination voltage
2. The load capacitance (CL) at the Output pin is 0 pF for all signal standards.
3. According to the PCI specification.
Tab le 27: Test Methods for Timing Measurement at I/Os (Cont’d)
Signal Standard
(IOSTANDARD)
Inputs Outputs Inputs and
Outputs
VREF (V) VL (V) VH (V) RT ()V
T (V) VM (V)
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Using IBIS Models to Simulate Load Conditions in Application
IBIS models permit the most accurate prediction of timing delays for a given application. The parameters found in the IBIS
model (VREF
, RREF
, and VMEAS) correspond directly with the parameters used in Ta bl e 2 7 (VT
, RT
, and VM). Do not confuse
VREF (the termination voltage) from the IBIS model with VREF (the input-switching threshold) from the table. A fourth
parameter, CREF
, is always zero. The four parameters describe all relevant output test conditions. IBIS models are found in
the Xilinx development software as well as at the following link:
www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.htm
Delays for a given application are simulated according to its specific load conditions as follows:
1. Simulate the desired signal standard with the output driver connected to the test setup shown in Figure 9. Use
parameter values VT
, RT
, and VM from Ta b l e 2 7 . CREF is zero.
2. Record the time to VM.
3. Simulate the same signal standard with the output driver connected to the PCB trace with load. Use the appropriate IBIS
model (including VREF
, RREF
, CREF
, and VMEAS values) or capacitive value to represent the load.
4. Record the time to VMEAS.
5. Compare the results of steps 2 and 4. Add (or subtract) the increase (or decrease) in delay to (or from) the appropriate
Output standard adjustment (Ta bl e 2 6 ) to yield the worst-case delay of the PCB trace.
Simultaneously Switching Output Guidelines
This section provides guidelines for the recommended maximum allowable number of Simultaneous Switching Outputs
(SSOs). These guidelines describe the maximum number of user I/O pins of a given output signal standard that should
simultaneously switch in the same direction, while maintaining a safe level of switching noise. Meeting these guidelines for
the stated test conditions ensures that the FPGA operates free from the adverse effects of ground and power bounce.
Ground or power bounce occurs when a large number of outputs simultaneously switch in the same direction. The output
drive transistors all conduct current to a common voltage rail. Low-to-High transitions conduct to the VCCO rail; High-to-Low
transitions conduct to the GND rail. The resulting cumulative current transient induces a voltage difference across the
inductance that exists between the die pad and the power supply or ground return. The inductance is associated with
bonding wires, the package lead frame, and any other signal routing inside the package. Other variables contribute to SSO
noise levels, including stray inductance on the PCB as well as capacitive loading at receivers. Any SSO-induced voltage
consequently affects internal switching noise margins and ultimately signal quality.
Ta bl e 2 8 and Ta bl e 2 9 provide the essential SSO guidelines. For each device/package combination, Ta bl e 2 8 provides the
number of equivalent VCCO/GND pairs. The equivalent number of pairs is based on characterization and may not match the
physical number of pairs. For each output signal standard and drive strength, Ta bl e 2 9 recommends the maximum number
of SSOs, switching in the same direction, allowed per VCCO/GND pair within an I/O bank. The guidelines in Ta bl e 2 9 are
categorized by package style, slew rate, and output drive current. Furthermore, the number of SSOs is specified by I/O bank.
Generally, the left and right I/O banks (Banks 1 and 3) support higher output drive current.
Multiply the appropriate numbers from Ta b l e 2 8 and Ta bl e 2 9 to calculate the maximum number of SSOs allowed within an
I/O bank. Exceeding these SSO guidelines might result in increased power or ground bounce, degraded signal integrity, or
increased system jitter.
SSOMAX/IO Bank = Ta bl e 2 8 x Ta bl e 2 9
The recommended maximum SSO values assumes that the FPGA is soldered on the printed circuit board and that the board
uses sound design practices. The SSO values do not apply for FPGAs mounted in sockets, due to the lead inductance
introduced by the socket.
The SSO values assume that the VCCAUX is powered at 3.3V. Setting VCCAUX to 2.5V provides better SSO characteristics.
Tab le 28: Equivalent VCCO/GND Pairs per Bank
Device Package Style (Pb-free)
CSG484 FGG676
XA3SD1800A 6 9
XA3SD3400A 6 10
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Tab le 29: Recommended Number of Simultaneously Switching Outputs per VCCO/GND Pair (VCCAUX=3.3V)
Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD) Package Type: CSG484 and FGG676
Top, Bottom (Banks 0,2) Left, Right (Banks 1,3)
Single-Ended Standards
LVTT L Slow 260 60
441 41
629 29
822 22
12 13 13
16 11 11
24 99
Fast 210 10
466
655
833
12 33
16 33
24 22
QuietIO 280 80
448 48
636 36
827 27
12 16 16
16 13 13
24 12 12
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LVCM O S 33 Sl ow 276 76
446 46
627 27
820 20
12 13 13
16 10 10
24 –9
Fast 210 10
488
655
844
12 44
16 22
24 –2
QuietIO 276 76
446 46
632 32
826 26
12 18 18
16 14 14
24 –10
Table 29: Recommended Number of Simultaneously Switching Outputs per VCCO/GND Pair (VCCAUX=3.3V) (Cont’d)
Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD) Package Type: CSG484 and FGG676
Top, Bottom (Banks 0,2) Left, Right (Banks 1,3)
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LVCM O S 25 Sl ow 276 76
446 46
633 33
824 24
12 18 18
16 –11
24 –7
Fast 218 18
414 14
666
866
12 33
16 –3
24 –2
QuietIO 276 76
460 60
648 48
836 36
12 36 36
16 –36
24 –8
LVCM O S 18 Sl ow 264 64
434 34
622 22
818 18
12 –13
16 –10
Fast 218 18
499
677
844
12 –4
16 –3
QuietIO 264 64
464 64
648 48
836 36
12 –36
16 –24
Table 29: Recommended Number of Simultaneously Switching Outputs per VCCO/GND Pair (VCCAUX=3.3V) (Cont’d)
Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD) Package Type: CSG484 and FGG676
Top, Bottom (Banks 0,2) Left, Right (Banks 1,3)
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LVCM O S 15 Sl ow 255 55
431 31
618 18
8–15
12 –10
Fast 225 25
410 10
666
8–4
12 –3
QuietIO 270 70
440 40
631 31
8–31
12 –20
LVCM O S 12 Sl ow 240 40
4–25
6–18
Fast 231 31
4–13
6–9
QuietIO 255 55
4–36
6–36
PCI33_3 16 16
HSTL_I –20
HSTL_III –8
HSTL_I_18 17 17
HSTL_II_18 –5
HSTL_III_18 10 8
SSTL18_I 715
SSTL18_II –9
SSTL2_I 18 18
SSTL2_II –9
SSTL3_I 810
SSTL3_II 67
Table 29: Recommended Number of Simultaneously Switching Outputs per VCCO/GND Pair (VCCAUX=3.3V) (Cont’d)
Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD) Package Type: CSG484 and FGG676
Top, Bottom (Banks 0,2) Left, Right (Banks 1,3)
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Differential Standards (Number of I/O Pairs or Channels)
LVDS_25 22
LVDS_33 27
BLVDS_25 44
MINI_LVDS_25 22
MINI_LVDS_33 27
LVPECL_25 Inputs Only
LVPECL_33
RSDS_25 22
RSDS_33 27
TMDS_33 27
PPDS_25 22
PPDS_33 27
DIFF_HSTL_I_18 8 8
DIFF_HSTL_II_18 –2
DIFF_HSTL_III_18 5 4
DIFF_HSTL_I –10
DIFF_HSTL_III –4
DIFF_SSTL18_I 3 7
DIFF_SSTL18_II –1
DIFF_SSTL2_I 99
DIFF_SSTL2_II –4
DIFF_SSTL3_I 45
DIFF_SSTL3_II 33
Notes:
1. Not all I/O standards are supported on all I/O banks. The left and right banks (I/O banks 1 and 3) support higher output drive current than
the top and bottom banks (I/O banks 0 and 2). Similarly, true differential output standards, such as LVDS, RSDS, PPDS, miniLVDS, and
TMDS, are only supported in top or bottom banks (I/O banks 0 and 2). Refer to UG331, Spartan-3 Generation FPGA User Guide for
additional information.
2. The numbers in this table are recommendations that assume sound board layout practice. This table assumes the following parasitic factors:
combined PCB trace and land inductance per VCCO and GND pin of 1.0 nH, receiver capacitive load of 15 pF. Test limits are the VIL/VIH
voltage limits for the respective I/O standard.
3. If more than one signal standard is assigned to the I/Os of a given bank, refer to XAPP689, Managing Ground Bounce in Large FPGAs for
information on how to perform weighted average SSO calculations.
Table 29: Recommended Number of Simultaneously Switching Outputs per VCCO/GND Pair (VCCAUX=3.3V) (Cont’d)
Signal Standard (IOSTANDARD) Package Type: CSG484 and FGG676
Top, Bottom (Banks 0,2) Left, Right (Banks 1,3)
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Configurable Logic Block Timing
Tab le 30: CLB (SLICEM) Timing
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TCKO When reading from the FFX (FFY) Flip-Flop, the time from the active transition
at the CLK input to data appearing at the XQ (YQ) output
–0.68ns
Setup Times
TAS Time from the setup of data at the F or G input to the active transition at the
CLK input of the CLB
0.36 –ns
TDICK Time from the setup of data at the BX or BY input to the active transition at the
CLK input of the CLB
1.88 –ns
Hold Times
TAH Time from the active transition at the CLK input to the point where data is last
held at the F or G input
0.00 –ns
TCKDI Time from the active transition at the CLK input to the point where data is last
held at the BX or BY input
0.00 –ns
Clock Timing
TCH The High pulse width of the CLB’s CLK signal 0.75 –ns
TCL The Low pulse width of the CLK signal 0.75 –ns
FTOG Toggle frequency (for export control) 0 667 MHz
Propagation Times
TILO The time it takes for data to travel from the CLB’s F (G) input to the X (Y) output –0.71ns
Set/Reset Pulse Width
TRPW_CLB The minimum allowable pulse width, High or Low, to the CLB’s SR input 1.61 –ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
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Clock Buffer/Multiplexer Switching Characteristics
Tab le 31: CLB Distributed RAM Switching Characteristics
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TSHCKO Time from the active edge at the CLK input to data appearing on the
distributed RAM output
–1.72ns
Setup Times
TDS Setup time of data at the BX or BY input before the active transition at the CLK
input of the distributed RAM
–0.02 –ns
TAS Setup time of the F/G address inputs before the active transition at the CLK
input of the distributed RAM
0.36 –ns
TWS Setup time of the write enable input before the active transition at the CLK
input of the distributed RAM
0.59 –ns
Hold Times
TDH Hold time of the BX and BY data inputs after the active transition at the CLK
input of the distributed RAM
0.13 –ns
TAH, TWH Hold time of the F/G address inputs or the write enable input after the active
transition at the CLK input of the distributed RAM
0.01 –ns
Clock Pulse Width
TWPH, TWPL Minimum High or Low pulse width at CLK input 1.01 –ns
Tab le 32: CLB Shift Register Switching Characteristics
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TREG Time from the active edge at the CLK input to data appearing on the shift
register output
–4.82ns
Setup Times
TSRLDS Setup time of data at the BX or BY input before the active transition at the CLK
input of the shift register
0.18 –ns
Hold Times
TSRLDH Hold time of the BX or BY data input after the active transition at the CLK input
of the shift register
0.16 –ns
Clock Pulse Width
TWPH, TWPL Minimum High or Low pulse width at CLK input 1.01 –ns
Tab le 33: Clock Distribution Switching Characteristics
Description Symbol Minimum Maximum Units
Global clock buffer (BUFG, BUFGMUX, BUFGCE) I input to O-output delay TGIO –0.23ns
Global clock multiplexer (BUFGMUX) select S-input setup to I0 and I1 inputs.
Same as BUFGCE enable CE-input TGSI –0.63ns
Frequency of signals distributed on global buffers (all sides) FBUFG 0 334 MHz
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
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Block RAM Timing
Tab le 34: Block RAM Timing
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Clock-to-Output Times
TRCKO_DOA_NC When reading from block RAM, the delay from the active transition at the CLK
input to data appearing at the DOUT output
–2.80ns
TRCKO_DOA Clock CLK to DOUT output (with output register) –1.45ns
Setup Times
TRCCK_ADDR Setup time for the ADDR inputs before the active transition at the CLK input
of the block RAM
0.46 –ns
TRDCK_DIB Setup time for data at the DIN inputs before the active transition at the CLK
input of the block RAM
0.33 –ns
TRCCK_ENB Setup time for the EN input before the active transition at the CLK input of the
block RAM
0.60 –ns
TRCCK_WEB Setup time for the WE input before the active transition at the CLK input of the
block RAM
0.75 –ns
TRCCK_REGCE Setup time for the CE input before the active transition at the CLK input of the
block RAM
0.40 –ns
TRCCK_RST Setup time for the RST input before the active transition at the CLK input of
the block RAM
0.25 –ns
Hold Times
TRCKC_ADDR Hold time on the ADDR inputs after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
TRDCK_DIB Hold time on the DIN inputs after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
TRCKC_ENB Hold time on the EN input after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
TRCKC_WEB Hold time on the WE input after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
TRCKC_REGCE Hold time on the CE input after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
TRCKC_RST Hold time on the RST input after the active transition at the CLK input 0.10 –ns
Clock Timing
TBPWH High pulse width of the CLK signal 1.79 –ns
TBPWL Low pulse width of the CLK signal 1.79 –ns
Clock Frequency
FBRAM Block RAM clock frequency 0 280 MHz
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
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DSP48A Timing
To reference the DSP48A block diagram, see the XtremeDSP DSP48A for Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs User Guide (UG431).
Tab le 35: Setup Times for the DSP48A
Symbol Description Pre-adder Multiplier Post-adder Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min
Setup Times of Data/Control Pins to the Input Register Clock
TDSPDCK_AA A input to A register CLK –0.04ns
TDSPDCK_DB D input to B register CLK Yes(1) –1.88ns
TDSPDCK_CC C input to C register CLK –0.05ns
TDSPDCK_DD D input to D register CLK –0.04ns
TDSPDCK_OPB OPMODE input to B register CLK Yes –0.42ns
TDSPDCK_OPOP OPMODE input to OPMODE register CLK –0.06ns
Setup Times of Data Pins to the Pipeline Register Clock
TDSPDCK_AM A input to M register CLK –Yes –3.79ns
TDSPDCK_BM B input to M register CLK Yes Yes –4.97ns
No Yes –3.79ns
TDSPDCK_DM D input to M register CLK Yes Yes –5.06ns
TDSPDCK_OPM OPMODE to M register CLK Yes Yes –5.42ns
Setup Times of Data/Control Pins to the Output Register Clock
TDSPDCK_AP A input to P register CLK –YesYes 5.49 ns
TDSPDCK_BP B input to P register CLK Yes Yes Yes 6.74 ns
No Yes Yes 5.48 ns
TDSPDCK_DP D input to P register CLK Yes Yes Yes 6.83 ns
TDSPDCK_CP C input to P register CLK Yes 2.18 ns
TDSPDCK_OPP OPMODE input to P register CLK Yes Yes Yes 7.18 ns
Notes:
1. “Yes” means that the component is in the path. “No” means that the component is being bypassed. “–” means that no path exists, so it is not
applicable.
2. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
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Tab le 36: Clock to Out, Propagation Delays, and Maximum Frequency for the DSP48A
Symbol Description Pre-adder Multiplier Post-adder Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min
Clock to Out from Output Register Clock to Output Pin
TDSPCKO_PP CLK (PREG) to P output –1.44ns
Clock to Out from Pipeline Register Clock to Output Pins
TDSPCKO_PM CLK (MREG) to P output –Yes
(1) Ye s 3 . 6 3 n s
Yes No 2.23 ns
Clock to Out from Input Register Clock to Output Pins
TDSPCKO_PA CLK (AREG) to P output –YesYes 7.27 ns
TDSPCKO_PB CLK (BREG) to P output Yes Yes Yes 8.56 ns
TDSPCKO_PC CLK (CREG) to P output Yes 3.87 ns
TDSPCKO_PD CLK (DREG) to P output Yes Yes Yes 8.42 ns
Combinatorial Delays from Input Pins to Output Pins
TDSPDO_AP
TDSPDO_BP
A or B input to P output No Yes 3.19 ns
Yes No 5.28 ns
–YesYes 6.49 ns
TDSPDO_BP B input to P output Yes No No 4.01 ns
Yes Yes No 6.65 ns
Ye s Ye s Ye s 7 . 7 4 n s
TDSPDO_CP C input to P output Yes 3.17 ns
TDSPDO_DP D input to P output Yes Yes Yes 7.82 ns
TDSPDO_OPP OPMODE input to P output Yes Yes Yes 8.18 ns
Maximum Frequency
FMAX All registers used Yes Yes Yes 250 MHz
Notes:
1. “Yes” means that the component is in the path. “No” means that the component is being bypassed. “–” means that no path exists, so it is not
applicable.
2. To reference the DSP48A block diagram, see UG431, XtremeDSP DSP48A for Spartan-3A DSP FPGAs User Guide.
3. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
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Digital Clock Manager Timing
For specification purposes, the DCM consists of three key components: the Delay-Locked Loop (DLL), the Digital Frequency
Synthesizer (DFS), and the Phase Shifter (PS).
Aspects of DLL operation play a role in all DCM applications. All such applications inevitably use the CLKIN and the CLKFB
inputs connected to either the CLK0 or the CLK2X feedback, respectively. Thus, specifications in the DLL tables (Ta b l e 3 7
and Ta b l e 3 8 ) apply to any application that only employs the DLL component. When the DFS and/or the PS components are
used together with the DLL, then the specifications listed in the DFS and PS tables (Ta b l e 3 9 through Ta bl e 4 2 ) supersede
any corresponding ones in the DLL tables. DLL specifications that do not change with the addition of DFS or PS functions
are presented in Ta b le 3 7 and Ta bl e 3 8 .
Period jitter and cycle-cycle jitter are two of many different ways of specifying clock jitter. Both specifications describe
statistical variation from a mean value.
Period jitter is the worst-case deviation from the ideal clock period over a collection of millions of samples. In a histogram of
period jitter, the mean value is the clock period.
Cycle-cycle jitter is the worst-case difference in clock period between adjacent clock cycles in the collection of clock periods
sampled. In a histogram of cycle-cycle jitter, the mean value is zero.
Delay-Locked Loop
Tab le 37: Recommended Operating Conditions for the DLL
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Input Frequency Ranges
FCLKIN CLKIN_FREQ_DLL Frequency of the CLKIN clock input 5(2) 250(3) MHz
Input Pulse Requirements
CLKIN_PULSE CLKIN pulse width as a percentage of the
CLKIN period
FCLKIN 150 MHz 40% 60%
FCLKIN 150 MHz 45% 55%
Input Clock Jitter Tolerance and Delay Path Variation(4)
CLKIN_CYC_JITT_DLL_LF Cycle-to-cycle jitter at the CLKIN input FCLKIN 150 MHz –±300ps
CLKIN_CYC_JITT_DLL_HF FCLKIN 150 MHz –±150ps
CLKIN_PER_JITT_DLL Period jitter at the CLKIN input –±1ns
CLKFB_DELAY_VAR_EXT Allowable variation of off-chip feedback delay from the DCM output to
the CLKFB input
–±1ns
Notes:
1. DLL specifications apply when any of the DLL outputs (CLK0, CLK90, CLK180, CLK270, CLK2X, CLK2X180, or CLKDV) are in use.
2. The DFS, when operating independently of the DLL, supports lower FCLKIN frequencies. See Ta b l e 3 9 .
3. To support double the maximum effective FCLKIN limit, set the CLKIN_DIVIDE_BY_2 attribute to TRUE. This attribute divides the incoming
clock period by two as it enters the DCM. The CLK2X output reproduces the clock frequency provided on the CLKIN input.
4. CLKIN input jitter beyond these limits might cause the DCM to lose lock.
5. The DCM specifications are guaranteed when both adjacent DCMs are locked.
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Tab le 38: Switching Characteristics for the DLL
Symbol Description Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Output Frequency Ranges
CLKOUT_FREQ_CLK0 Frequency for the CLK0 and CLK180 outputs All 5 250 MHz
CLKOUT_FREQ_CLK90 Frequency for the CLK90 and CLK270 outputs 5 200 MHz
CLKOUT_FREQ_2X Frequency for the CLK2X and CLK2X180 outputs 10 334 MHz
CLKOUT_FREQ_DV Frequency for the CLKDV output 0.3125 166 MHz
Output Clock Jitter(2,3,4)
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_0 Period jitter at the CLK0 output All –±100ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_90 Period jitter at the CLK90 output –±150ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_180 Period jitter at the CLK180 output –±150ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_270 Period jitter at the CLK270 output –±150ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_2X Period jitter at the CLK2X and CLK2X180 outputs ±[0.5% of CLKIN
period + 100] ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_DV1 Period jitter at the CLKDV output when performing integer
division
–±150ps
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_DV2 Period jitter at the CLKDV output when performing non-integer
division
±[0.5% of CLKIN
period + 100] ps
Duty Cycle(4)
CLKOUT_DUTY_CYCLE_
DLL
Duty cycle variation for the CLK0, CLK90, CLK180, CLK270,
CLK2X, CLK2X180, and CLKDV outputs, including the
BUFGMUX and clock tree duty-cycle distortion
All ±[1% of CLKIN
period + 350] ps
Phase Alignment(4)
CLKIN_CLKFB_PHASE Phase offset between the CLKIN and CLKFB inputs All –±150ps
CLKOUT_PHASE_DLL Phase offset between DLL outputs CLK0 to CLK2X
(not CLK2X180)
±[1% of CLKIN
period + 100] ps
All others ±[1% of CLKIN
period + 150] ps
Lock Time
LOCK_DLL(3) When using the DLL alone: The
time from deassertion at the DCM’s
Reset input to the rising transition
at its LOCKED output. When the
DCM is locked, the CLKIN and
CLKFB signals are in phase
5 MHz FCLKIN 15 MHz All –5ms
FCLKIN 15 MHz 600 µs
Delay Lines
DCM_DELAY_STEP(5) Finest delay resolution, averaged over all steps All 15 35 ps
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 and Table 3 7 .
2. Indicates the maximum amount of output jitter that the DCM adds to the jitter on the CLKIN input.
3. For optimal jitter tolerance and faster lock time, use the CLKIN_PERIOD attribute.
4. Some jitter and duty-cycle specifications include 1% of input clock period or 0.01 UI. For example, the data sheet specifies a maximum jitter
of “±[1% of CLKIN period + 150]”. Assume the CLKIN frequency is 100 MHz. The equivalent CLKIN period is 10 ns and 1% of 10 ns is 0.1 ns
or 100 ps. According to the data sheet, the maximum jitter is ±[100 ps + 150 ps] = ±250ps, averaged over all steps.
5. The typical delay step size is 23 ps.
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Digital Frequency Synthesizer
Tab le 39: Recommended Operating Conditions for the DFS
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Input Frequency Ranges(2)
FCLKIN CLKIN_FREQ_FX Frequency for the CLKIN input 0.200 333 MHz
Input Clock Jitter Tolerance(3)
CLKIN_CYC_JITT_FX_LF Cycle-to-cycle jitter at the CLKIN input,
based on CLKFX output frequency
FCLKFX 150 MHz –±300ps
CLKIN_CYC_JITT_FX_HF FCLKFX 150 MHz –±150ps
CLKIN_PER_JITT_FX Period jitter at the CLKIN input –±1ns
Notes:
1. DFS specifications apply when either of the DFS outputs (CLKFX or CLKFX180) is used.
2. If both DFS and DLL outputs are used on the same DCM, follow the more restrictive CLKIN_FREQ_DLL specifications in Tab l e 3 7.
3. CLKIN input jitter beyond these limits may cause the DCM to lose lock.
4. The DCM specifications are guaranteed when both adjacent DCMs are locked.
Tab le 40: Switching Characteristics for the DFS
Symbol Description Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Output Frequency Ranges
CLKOUT_FREQ_FX(2) Frequency for the CLKFX and CLKFX180 outputs All 5 311 MHz
Output Clock Jitter(3,4)
CLKOUT_PER_JITT_FX Period jitter at the CLKFX and CLKFX180
outputs.
Typ Max
CLKIN 20 MHz All Use the Spartan-3A
Jitter Calculator:
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documentation/data_she
ets/s3a_jitter_calc.zip
ps
CLKIN 20 MHz ±[1% of
CLKFX
period
+ 100]
±[1% of
CLKFX
period
+ 200]
ps
Duty Cycle(5,6)
CLKOUT_DUTY_CYCLE_FX Duty cycle precision for the CLKFX and CLKFX180 outputs,
including the BUFGMUX and clock tree duty-cycle distortion
All ±[1% of
CLKFX period
+ 350]
ps
Phase Alignment(6)
CLKOUT_PHASE_FX Phase offset between the DFS CLKFX output and the DLL
CLK0 output when both the DFS and DLL are used
All ±200 ps
CLKOUT_PHASE_FX180 Phase offset between the DFS CLKFX180 output and the
DLL CLK0 output when both the DFS and DLL are used
All ±[1% of
CLKFX period
+ 200]
ps
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Phase Shifter
Lock Time
LOCK_FX(2,3)The time from deassertion at the DCM’s
Reset input to the rising transition at its
LOCKED output. The DFS asserts
LOCKED when the CLKFX and
CLKFX180 signals are valid. If using both
the DLL and the DFS, use the longer
locking time.
5MHz FCLKIN
15 MHz
All –5ms
FCLKIN
15 MHz
450 µs
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 and Table 3 9 .
2. DFS performance requires the additional logic automatically added by ISE 9.1i and later software revisions.
3. For optimal jitter tolerance and faster lock time, use the CLKIN_PERIOD attribute.
4. Maximum output jitter is characterized within a reasonable noise environment (40 SSOs and 25% CLB switching) on an FPGA. Output jitter
strongly depends on the environment, including the number of SSOs, the output drive strength, CLB utilization, CLB switching activities,
switching frequency, power supply and PCB design. The actual maximum output jitter depends on the system application.
5. The CLKFX and CLKFX180 outputs always have an approximate 50% duty cycle.
6. Some duty-cycle and alignment specifications include a percentage of the CLKFX output period. For example, the data sheet specifies a
maximum CLKFX jitter of “±[1% of CLKFX period + 200]”. Assume the CLKFX output frequency is 100 MHz. The equivalent CLKFX period
is 10 ns and 1% of 10 ns is 0.1 ns or 100 ps. According to the data sheet, the maximum jitter is ±[100 ps + 200 ps] = ±300 ps.
Tab le 41: Recommended Operating Conditions for the PS in Variable Phase Mode
Symbol Description Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
Operating Frequency Ranges
PSCLK_FREQ (FPSCLK) Frequency for the PSCLK input 1 167 MHz
Input Pulse Requirements
PSCLK_PULSE PSCLK pulse width as a percentage of the PSCLK period 40% 60%
Tab le 42: Switching Characteristics for the PS in Variable Phase Mode
Symbol Description Phase Shift Amount Units
Phase Shifting Range
MAX_STEPS(2) Maximum allowed number of
DCM_DELAY_STEP(3) steps for a
given CLKIN clock period, where
T = CLKIN clock period in ns. If using
CLKIN_DIVIDE_BY_2 = TRUE,
double the clock effective clock
period.
CLKIN 60 MHz [INTEGER(10 (TCLKIN – 3 ns))] steps
CLKIN 60 MHz [INTEGER(15 (TCLKIN – 3 ns))]
FINE_SHIFT_RANGE_MIN Minimum guaranteed delay for variable phase shifting [MAX_STEPS 
DCM_DELAY_STEP_MIN]
ns
FINE_SHIFT_RANGE_MA
X
Maximum guaranteed delay for variable phase shifting [MAX_STEPS 
DCM_DELAY_STEP_MAX]
ns
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 and Ta b l e 4 1 .
2. The maximum variable phase shift range, MAX_STEPS, is only valid when the DCM is has no initial fixed phase shifting, that is, the
PHASE_SHIFT attribute is set to 0.
3. The DCM_DELAY_STEP values are provided at the bottom of Ta b l e 3 8 .
Tab le 40: Switching Characteristics for the DFS (Cont’d)
Symbol Description Device Speed Grade: -4 Units
Min Max
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Miscellaneous DCM Timing
DNA Port Timing
Tab le 43: Miscellaneous DCM Timing
Symbol Description Min Max Units
DCM_RST_PW_MIN Minimum duration of a RST pulse width 3 –CLKIN
cycles
Tab le 44: DNA_PORT Interface Timing
Symbol Description Min Max Units
TDNASSU Setup time on SHIFT before the rising edge of CLK 1.0 –ns
TDNASH Hold time on SHIFT after the rising edge of CLK 0.5 –ns
TDNADSU Setup time on DIN before the rising edge of CLK 1.0 –ns
TDNADH Hold time on DIN after the rising edge of CLK 0.5 –ns
TDNARSU Setup time on READ before the rising edge of CLK 5.0 10,000 ns
TDNARH Hold time on READ after the rising edge of CLK 0.0 –ns
TDNADCKO Clock-to-output delay on DOUT after rising edge of CLK 0.5 1.5 ns
TDNACLKF CLK frequency 0.0 100 MHz
TDNACLKH CLK High time 1.0 ns
TDNACLKL CLK Low time 1.0 ns
Notes:
1. The minimum READ pulse width is 5 ns, and the maximum READ pulse width is 10 µs.
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Suspend Mode Timing
X-Ref Target - Figure 10
Figure 10: Suspend Mode Timing
Tab le 45: Suspend Mode Timing Parameters
Symbol Description Min Typ Max Units
Entering Suspend Mode
TSUSPENDHIGH_AWAKE Rising edge of SUSPEND pin to falling edge of AWAKE pin without glitch filter
(suspend_filter:No)
–7–ns
TSUSPENDFILTER Adjustment to SUSPEND pin rising edge parameters when glitch filter
enabled (suspend_filter:Yes)
+160 +300 +600 ns
TSUSPEND_GTS Rising edge of SUSPEND pin until FPGA output pins drive their defined
SUSPEND constraint behavior
–10–ns
TSUSPEND_GWE Rising edge of SUSPEND pin to write-protect lock on all writable clocked
elements
–<5–ns
TSUSPEND_DISABLE Rising edge of the SUSPEND pin to FPGA input pins and interconnect
disabled
340 –ns
Exiting Suspend Mode
TSUSPENDLOW_AWAKE Falling edge of the SUSPEND pin to rising edge of the AWAKE pin. Does not
include DCM lock time.
4 to 108 –µs
TSUSPEND_ENABLE Falling edge of the SUSPEND pin to FPGA input pins and interconnect
re-enabled
3.7 to 109 –µs
TAWAKE_GWE1 Rising edge of the AWAKE pin until write-protect lock released on all writable
clocked elements, using sw_clk:InternalClock and sw_gwe_cycle:1.
–67–ns
TAWAKE_GWE512 Rising edge of the AWAKE pin until write-protect lock released on all writable
clocked elements, using sw_clk:InternalClock and sw_gwe_cycle:512.
–14–µs
TAWAKE_GTS1 Rising edge of the AWAKE pin until outputs return to the behavior described
in the FPGA application, using sw_clk:InternalClock and sw_gts_cycle:1.
–57–ns
TAWAKE_GTS512 Rising edge of the AWAKE pin until outputs return to the behavior described
in the FPGA application, using sw_clk:InternalClock and
sw_gts_cycle:512.
–14–µs
Notes:
1. These parameters based on characterization.
2. For information on using the Suspend feature, see XAPP480: Using Suspend Mode in Spartan-3 Generation FPGAs.
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Configuration and JTAG Timing
General Configuration Power-On/Reconfigure Timing
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Figure 11: Waveforms for Power-On and the Beginning of Configuration
Tab le 46: Power-On Timing and the Beginning of Configuration
Symbol Description Device Min Max Units
TPOR(2) The time from the application of VCCINT
, VCCAUX, and VCCO
Bank 2 supply voltage ramps (whichever occurs last) to the
rising transition of the INIT_B pin
All –18ms
TPROG The width of the low-going pulse on the PROG_B pin All 0.5 –µs
TPL(2) The time from the rising edge of the PROG_B pin to the
rising transition on the INIT_B pin
All –2ms
TINIT Minimum Low pulse width on INIT_B output All 300 –ns
TICCK(3) The time from the rising edge of the INIT_B pin to the
generation of the configuration clock signal at the CCLK
output pin
All 0.5 4 µs
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Table 8 . This means power must be applied to all VCCINT
, VCCO,
and VCCAUX lines.
2. Power-on reset and the clearing of configuration memory occurs during this period.
3. This specification applies only to the SPI and BPI modes.
4. For details on configuration, see UG332, Spartan-3 Generation Configuration User Guide.
VCCINT
(Supply)
(Supply)
(Supply)
VCCAUX
VCCO Bank 2
PROG_B
(Output)
(Open-Drain)
(Input)
INIT_B
CCLK
DS705_11_041311
1.2V
2.5V
TICCK
TPROG TPL
TPOR
1.0V
2.0V
2.0V 3.3V
or
2.5V
3.3V
or
Notes:
1. The VCCINT
, VCCAUX, and VCCO supplies can be applied in any order.
2. The Low-going pulse on PROG_B is optional after power-on.
3. The rising edge of INIT_B samples the voltage levels applied to the mode pins (M0 – M2).
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Configuration Clock (CCLK) Characteristics
Tab le 47: CCLK Output Period by ConfigRate Option Setting
Symbol Description ConfigRate
Setting
Temperature
Range Minimum Maximum Units
TCCLK1 CCLK clock period by ConfigRate
setting
1
(power-on value)
I-Grade/
Q-Grade 1,180 2,500 ns
TCCLK3 3I-Grade/
Q-Grade 390 833 ns
TCCLK6 6I-Grade/
Q-Grade 195 417 ns
TCCLK7 7I-Grade/
Q-Grade 168 357 ns
TCCLK8 8I-Grade/
Q-Grade 147 313 ns
TCCLK10 10 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 116 250 ns
TCCLK12 12 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 97 208 ns
TCCLK13 13 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 88 192 ns
TCCLK17 17 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 68 147 ns
TCCLK22 22 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 51 114 ns
TCCLK25 25 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 45 100 ns
TCCLK27 27 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 42 93 ns
TCCLK33 33 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 34 76 ns
TCCLK44 44 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 25 57 ns
TCCLK50 50 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 21 50 ns
TCCLK100 100 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 10.6 25 ns
Notes:
1. Set the ConfigRate option value when generating a configuration bitstream.
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Tab le 48: CCLK Output Frequency by ConfigRate Option Setting
Symbol Description ConfigRate
Setting
Temperature
Range Minimum Maximum Units
FCCLK1 Equivalent CCLK clock frequency
by ConfigRate setting
1
(power-on value)
I-Grade/
Q-Grade 0.400 0.847 MHz
FCCLK3 3I-Grade/
Q-Grade 1.20 2.57 MHz
FCCLK6 6I-Grade/
Q-Grade 2.40 5.13 MHz
FCCLK7 7I-Grade/
Q-Grade 2.80 5.96 MHz
FCCLK8 8I-Grade/
Q-Grade 3.20 6.81 MHz
FCCLK10 10 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 4.00 8.63 MHz
FCCLK12 12 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 4.80 10.31 MHz
FCCLK13 13 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 5.20 11.37 MHz
FCCLK17 17 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 6.80 14.61 MHz
FCCLK22 22 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 8.80 19.61 MHz
FCCLK25 25 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 10.00 22.23 MHz
FCCLK27 27 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 10.80 23.81 MHz
FCCLK33 33 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 13.20 29.23 MHz
FCCLK44 44 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 17.60 40.00 MHz
FCCLK50 50 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 20.00 47.66 MHz
FCCLK100 100 I-Grade/
Q-Grade 40.00 94.34 MHz
Tab le 49: CCLK Output Minimum Low and High Time
Symbol Description ConfigRate Setting Units
1 3 6 7 8 10121317222527334450100
TMCCL,
TMCCH
CCLK
Minimum Low
and High Time
I-Grade/
Q-Grade 560 185 92.6 79.8 69.8 55.0 46.0 41.8 32.3 24.2 21.4 20.0 16.2 11.9 10.0 5.0 ns
Tab le 50: CCLK Input Low and High Time
Symbol Description Min Max Units
TSCCL,
TSCCH
CCLK Low and High time 5 ns
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Slave Serial Mode Timing
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Figure 12: Waveforms for Slave Serial Configuration
Tab le 51: Timing for the Slave Serial Configuration Modes
Symbol Description Min Max Units
Clock-to-Output Times
TCCO The time from the falling transition on the CCLK pin to data appearing at the DOUT pin 1.5 10 ns
Setup Times
TDCC The time from the setup of data at the DIN pin to the rising transition at the CCLK pin 7 –ns
Hold Times
TCCD The time from the rising transition at the CCLK pin to the point when data is last held at
the DIN pin
1.0 –ns
Clock Timing
TCCH High pulse width at the CCLK input pin See Ta bl e 5 0
TCCL Low pulse width at the CCLK input pin See Ta bl e 5 0
FCCSER Frequency of the clock signal at the CCLK
input pin
No bitstream compression 0 100 MHz
With bitstream compression 0 100 MHz
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
2. For serial configuration with a daisy-chain of multiple FPGAs, the maximum limit is 25 MHz.
DS705_12_041311
Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit n Bit n+1
Bit n-64 Bit n-63
1/FCCSER
TSCCL
TDCC
TCCD
TSCCH
TCCO
PROG_B
(Input)
DIN
(Input)
DOUT
(Output)
(Open-Drain)
INIT_B
(Input)
CCLK
TMCCL TMCCH
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Slave Parallel Mode Timing
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Figure 13: Waveforms for Slave Parallel Configuration
Tab le 52: Timing for the Slave Parallel Configuration Mode
Symbol Description Min Max Units
Setup Times
TSMDCC(2) The time from the setup of data at the D0-D7 pins to the rising transition at the CCLK pin 7 –ns
TSMCSCC Setup time on the CSI_B pin before the rising transition at the CCLK pin 7 –ns
TSMCCW Setup time on the RDWR_B pin before the rising transition at the CCLK pin 17 –ns
Hold Times
TSMCCD The time from the rising transition at the CCLK pin to the point when data is last held at
the D0-D7 pins
1–ns
TSMCCCS The time from the rising transition at the CCLK pin to the point when a logic level is last
held at the CSO_B pin
0–ns
TSMWCC The time from the rising transition at the CCLK pin to the point when a logic level is last
held at the RDWR_B pin
0–ns
Clock Timing
TCCH The High pulse width at the CCLK input pin 5 –ns
TCCL The Low pulse width at the CCLK input pin 5 –ns
FCCPAR Frequency of the clock signal at the CCLK input
pin
No bitstream compression 0 80 MHz
With bitstream compression 0 80 MHz
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
2. Some Xilinx documents refer to Parallel modes as “SelectMAP” modes.
DS705_13_041311
Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte n Byte n+1
TSMWCC
1/F
CCPAR
TSMCCCS
TSCCH
TSMCCW
T
SMCCD
TSMCSCC
T
SMDCC
PROG_B
(Input)
(Open-Drain)
INIT_B
(Input)
CSI_B
RDWR_B
(Input)
(Input)
CCLK
(Inputs)
D0 - D7
TMCCH TSCCL
TMCCL
Notes:
1. It is possible to abort configuration by pulling CSI_B Low in a given CCLK cycle, then switching RDWR_B Low or High in any subsequent
cycle for which CSI_B remains Low. The RDWR_B pin asynchronously controls the driver impedance of the D0 - D7 bus. When RDWR_B
switches High, be careful to avoid contention on the D0 - D7 bus.
2. To pause configuration, pause CCLK instead of deasserting CSI_B. See the section in Chapter 7 called “Non-Continuous SelectMAP Data
Loading” in UG332 for more details.
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Serial Peripheral Interface Configuration Timing
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Figure 14: Waveforms for Serial Peripheral Interface Configuration
Tab le 53: Timing for Serial Peripheral Interface Configuration Mode
Symbol Description Minimum Maximum Units
TCCLK1 Initial CCLK clock period See Ta bl e 47
TCCLKnCCLK clock period after FPGA loads ConfigRate setting See Ta b l e 4 7
TMINIT Setup time on VS[2:0] variant-select pins and M[2:0] mode pins before the rising
edge of INIT_B
50 –ns
TINITM Hold time on VS[2:0] variant-select pins and M[2:0] mode pins after the rising
edge of INIT_B
0–ns
TCCO MOSI output valid delay after CCLK falling edge See Ta bl e 51
TDCC Setup time on DIN data input before CCLK rising edge See Ta bl e 51
TCCD Hold time on DIN data input after CCLK rising edge 0 –ns
T
DH
T
DSU
Command
(msb)
T
V
T
CSS
<1:1:1>
INIT_B
M[2:0]
T
MINIT
T
INITM
DIN
CCLK
(Input)
T
CCLKn
T
CCLK1
VS[2:0]
(Input)
New ConfigRate active
Mode input pins M[2:0] and variant select input pins VS[2:0] are sampled when INIT_B
goes High. After this point, input values do not matter until DONE goes High, at which
point these pins become user-I/O pins.
<0:0:1>
Pin initially pulled High by internal pull-up resistor if PUDC_B input is Low.
Pin initially high-impedance (Hi-Z) if PUDC_B input is High. External pull-up resistor required on CSO_B.
T
CCLK1
T
MCCLn
T
MCCHn
(Input)
DataDataDataData
CSO_B
MOSI
T
CCO
T
MCCL1
T
MCCH1
T
DCC
T
CCD
(Input)
PROG_B
PUDC_B
(Input)
PUDC_B must be stable before INIT_B goes High and constant throughout the configuration process.
DS705_14_041311
(Open-Drain)
Shaded values indicate specifications on attached SPI Flash PROM.
Command
(msb-1)
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Tab le 54: Configuration Timing Requirements for Attached SPI Serial Flash
Symbol Description Requirement Units
TCCS SPI serial Flash PROM chip-select time ns
TDSU SPI serial Flash PROM data input setup time ns
TDH SPI serial Flash PROM data input hold time ns
TVSPI serial Flash PROM data clock-to-output time ns
fC or fRMaximum SPI serial Flash PROM clock frequency (also depends on
specific read command used)
MHz
Notes:
1. These requirements are for successful FPGA configuration in SPI mode, where the FPGA generates the CCLK signal. The
post-configuration timing can be different to support the specific needs of the application loaded into the FPGA.
2. Subtract additional printed circuit board routing delay as required by the application.
TCCS TMCCL1TCCO
TDSU TMCCL1TCCO
TDH TMCCH1
TVTMCCLn TDCC
fC
1
TCCLKn min
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Byte Peripheral Interface Configuration Timing
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Figure 15: Waveforms for Byte-wide Peripheral Interface Configuration
Tab le 55: Timing for Byte-wide Peripheral Interface Configuration Mode
Symbol Description Minimum Maximum Units
TCCLK1 Initial CCLK clock period See Ta b l e 4 7
TCCLKnCCLK clock period after FPGA loads ConfigRate setting See Ta bl e 4 7
TMINIT Setup time on M[2:0] mode pins before the rising edge of INIT_B 50 –ns
TINITM Hold time on M[2:0] mode pins after the rising edge of INIT_B 0 –ns
TINITADDR Minimum period of initial A[25:0] address cycle; LDC[2:0] and HDC are asserted
and valid
55T
CCLK1
cycles
TCCO Address A[25:0] outputs valid after CCLK falling edge See Ta b l e 5 1
TDCC Setup time on D[7:0] data inputs before CCLK rising edge See TSMDCC in Ta b l e 5 2
TCCD Hold time on D[7:0] data inputs after CCLK rising edge 0 –ns
(Input) PUDC_B must be stable before INIT_B goes High and constant throughout the configuration process.
DataDataData
AddressAddress
Data
Address
Byte 0
000_0000
INIT_B
<0:1:0>
M[2:0]
T
MINIT
T
INITM
LDC[2:0]
HDC
CSO_B
Byte 1
000_0001
CCLK
A[25:0]
D[7:0]
T
DCC
T
CCD
T
AVQV
TCCLK1
(Input)
TINITADDR
T
CCLKn
T
CCLK1
T
CCO
PUDC_B
New ConfigRate active
Pin initially pulled High by internal pull-up resistor if PUDC_B input is Low.
Pin initially high-impedance (Hi-Z) if PUDC_B input is High.
Mode input pins M[2:0] are sampled when INIT_B goes High. After this point,
input values do not matter until DONE goes High, at which point the mode pins
become user-I/O pins.
(Input)
PROG_B
(Input)
DS705_15_041311
(Open-Drain)
Shaded values indicate specifications on attached parallel NOR Flash PROM.
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Tab le 56: Configuration Timing Requirements for Attached Parallel NOR Flash)
Symbol Description Requirement Units
TCE
(tELQV)
Parallel NOR Flash PROM chip-select time ns
TOE
(tGLQV)
Parallel NOR Flash PROM output-enable time ns
TACC
(tAVQV)
Parallel NOR Flash PROM read access time ns
TBYTE
(tFLQV, tFHQV)
For x8/x16 PROMs only: BYTE# to output valid time(3) ns
Notes:
1. These requirements are for successful FPGA configuration in BPI mode, where the FPGA generates the CCLK signal. The
post-configuration timing can be different to support the specific needs of the application loaded into the FPGA.
2. Subtract additional printed circuit board routing delay as required by the application.
3. The initial BYTE# timing can be extended using an external, appropriately sized pull-down resistor on the FPGA’s LDC2 pin. The resistor
value also depends on whether the FPGA’s PUDC_B pin is High or Low.
TCE TINITADDR
TOE TINITADDR
TACC 50%TCCLKn min
TCCO TDCC PCB
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IEEE 1149.1/1532 JTAG Test Access Port Timing
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Figure 16: JTAG Waveforms
Tab le 57: Timing for the JTAG Test Access Port
Symbol Description Min Max Units
Clock-to-Output Times
TTCKTDO The time from the falling transition on the TCK pin to data appearing at the TDO pin 1.0 11.0 ns
Setup Times
TTDITCK The time from the setup of data at the
TDI pin to the rising transition at the
TCK pin
All functions except those shown below 7.0 –ns
Boundary-Scan commands
(INTEST, EXTEST, SAMPLE)
13.0
TTMSTCK The time from the setup of a logic level at the TMS pin to the rising transition at the TCK pin 7.0 –ns
Hold Times
TTCKTDI The time from the rising transition at
the TCK pin to the point when data is
last held at the TDI pin
All functions except those shown below 0 –ns
Configuration commands (CFG_IN, ISC_PROGRAM) 3.5
TTCKTMS The time from the rising transition at the TCK pin to the point when a logic level is last held at the
TMS pin
0–ns
Clock Timing
TCCH The High pulse width at the TCK pin All functions except ISC_DNA command 5 –ns
TCCL The Low pulse width at the TCK pin 5 –ns
TCCHDNA The High pulse width at the TCK pin During ISC_DNA command 10 10,000 ns
TCCLDNA The Low pulse width at the TCK pin 10 10,000 ns
FTCK Frequency of the TCK signal BYPASS or HIGHZ instructions 0 33 MHz
All operations except for BYPASS or HIGHZ instructions 20
Notes:
1. The numbers in this table are based on the operating conditions set forth in Ta b l e 8 .
2. For details on JTAG, see “JTAG Configuration Mode and Boundary-Scan” in Chapter 9 of UG332, Spartan-3 Generation Configuration User
Guide.
TCK
TTMSTCK
TMS
TDI
TDO
(Input)
(Input)
(Input)
(Output)
TTCKTMS
T
TCKTDI
TTCKTDO
TTDITCK
DS705_16_041311
TCCH TCCL
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