Overview
In a single CPLD, XC2C256-7CPG132I which belongs to Cool Runner -II CPLD combines the incredibly low power adaptability of the XPLA3 family with the high speed and simplicity of use associated with the XC9500/XL/XV CPLD family. This implies that, with the extra benefit of in-system programming, the exact same components can be used for high-speed data communications/computing systems and cutting-edge portable devices. XC2C256-7CPG132I is simple to use and economical combining high-speed operation with low power consumption. The users’ power budget is increased through clocking strategies and other power-saving measures. Starting with the Xilinx ISE® 4.1i WebPACK tool, the design functionalities are supported.
The majority of surface-mount products use ball-grid technologies. Maximum functional capacity is possible in the tiniest conceivable packaging. Because XC2C256-7CPG132I’s CMOS technology produces so little heat, small packages can be employed for high-speed operation. There are at least two densities present in every package, with three being found in the VQ100 (100-pin 1.0mm QFP), TQ144 (144-pin 1.4mm QFP), and FT256 (256-ball 1.0mm spacing FLBGA), with the exception of the Pb-free QF packages. For portable solutions with tiny dimensions and mid- to high-density logic requirements, the FT256 is very crucial.
| Part Number | XC2C256-7CPG132I |
| Function | CoolRunner-II CPLD Family 6K 256 Macro Cells |
| Package | VQ100 |
| Manufacturer | XILINX |
| Datasheet | Download PDF ![]() |

Architecture
A highly homogeneous collection of quick, low-power CPLDs is the CoolRunner-II family. The fundamental architecture is a conventional CPLD architecture made up of Function Blocks (FBs), which are coupled by the Xilinx Advanced Interconnect Matrix (AIM), a global routing matrix. All product terms can be routed and shared among any of the macrocells of the FB thanks to the Programmable Logic Array (PLA) configuration used by the FBs. The logic that is afterward fitted to the FBs and connected with the ability to employ a very high percentage of device resources can be synthesized and optimized efficiently by design software. The program takes advantage of the Programmable Logic Array’s 100% profitability in each FB to manage design modifications quickly and automatically. The design program automatically handles these device resources, allowing users to express their concepts without having any prior knowledge of these architectural specifics using entirely generic constructions. These details can be used by more experienced users to better comprehend the software’s decisions and control its outcomes. The high-level design of the internal connection matrix, where FBs link to pins and communicate with one another, is depicted in Figure 2. There are 16 macrocells in each FB. The JTAG Boundary Scan Contropath is the BSC route. The JTAG controller and In-System Programming Circuits are located in the BSC and ISP block.

XC2C256-7CPG132I Features
- Abundant product term clocks, output enables and set/resets
- Efficient control term clocks, output enables and sets/resets for each macrocell and shared across function blocks
- Advanced design security
- Open-drain output option for Wired-OR and LED drive
- Optional bus-hold, 3-state, or weak pull-up on select I/O pins
- Optionally configurable grounds on unused I/Os
- Mixed I/O voltages compatible with 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V logic levels on all parts
- Design entry/verification using Xilinx and industry-standard CAE tools
- Free software support for all densities using Xilinx® WebPACK™ tool
- Industry-leading nonvolatile 0.18 micron CMOS process
Advantages of CoolRunner II CPLD
The CoolRunnerTM II and XA CoolRunner II 1.8V CPLD families are the best in the business thanks to their single-chip, instant-on, nonvolatile, high-performance, low-power characteristics. CoolRunner II CPLDs provide the optimum system solution for today’s designing difficulties since they are enhanced with ground-breaking capabilities like DataGATE, sophisticated I/Os, and the industry’s lowest form factor packaging. AMD now offers supply for new designs beginning in 2024, extending the life cycle commitment for these devices.
XC2C256-7CPG132I Specificcaion
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | CPLD – Complex Programmable Logic Devices |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Series: | XC2C256 |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package / Case: | CSBGA-132 |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V |
| Number of Macrocells: | 256 |
| Number of I/Os: | 106 I/O |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 1.9 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 1.7 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Maximum Operating Frequency: | 256 MHz |
| Propagation Delay – Max: | 5.7 ns |
| Brand: | Xilinx |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks – LABs: | 16 |
| Operating Supply Current: | 21 uA |
| Product Type: | CPLD – Complex Programmable Logic Devices |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Subcategory: | Programmable Logic ICs |
| Tradename: | CoolRunner-II |
| Unit Weight: | 1.141311 oz |
XC2C256-7CPG132I Pinout

Applications
- Digital Signal Processing
- Data Acquisition
- Communication Devices
- Control Systems
XC2C256-7CPG132I Datasheet
Download the XC2C256-7CPG132I IC Datasheet from the link given below.





