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Spartan-3

Third-generation Spartan FPGA lineage with separate 3E, 3A, 3AN and 3A DSP variants; historical documentation must be checked for each part.

Product lines are representative. Stock, lifecycle, package and grade must be checked against the exact MPN.

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Spartan-3 — technical product-family map
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Device references in this category10
Documented ordering codes20
Information checked2026-09-28

FROM FAMILY TO DEVICE

Chip models in Spartan-3

Documented device references

Base-device names are distinct from full ordering numbers. Each detail page identifies the product type, parameter scope and official source.

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BASE DEVICE

XC3S200

Spartan-3 base device for legacy design maintenance. Package, speed and temperature suffixes are required to identify an orderable part.

Equivalent logic cells
4320 cells
Configurable logic blocks
480 CLBs
Block RAM
216 Kbit (1024 bits)
1 ordering codeXC3S200-4FTG256C →
Specifications & documents →

BASE DEVICE

XC3S250E

Spartan-3E base device for legacy design maintenance. Package, speed and temperature suffixes are required to identify an orderable part.

Equivalent logic cells
5508 cells
Configurable logic blocks
612 CLBs
Block RAM
216 Kbit (1024 bits)
1 ordering codeXC3S250E-4TQG144I →
Specifications & documents →

BASE DEVICE

XC3S500E

Spartan-3E base device for legacy design maintenance. Package, speed and temperature suffixes are required to identify an orderable part.

Equivalent logic cells
10476 cells
Configurable logic blocks
1164 CLBs
Block RAM
360 Kbit (1024 bits)
1 ordering codeXC3S500E-4PQ208C →
Specifications & documents →

BASE DEVICE

XC3SD1800A

Spartan-3A DSP base device for legacy design maintenance, with DSP48A arithmetic slices. Package, speed and temperature suffixes are required to identify an orderable part.

Equivalent logic cells
37440 cells
Configurable logic blocks
4160 CLBs
Block RAM
1512 Kbit (1024 bits)
1 ordering codeXC3SD1800A-4CSG484I →
Specifications & documents →

10 device references

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WITHIN THIS PRODUCT LINE

Series & subcategories

FPGA families

Spartan-3E

Spartan-3E is a manufacturer-named product family or series. Check the exact device, documentation, tool support and lifecycle before design-in.

2 device refs · 2 ordering codesExplore Spartan-3E →
FPGA families

Spartan-3A

Spartan-3A is a manufacturer-named product family or series. Check the exact device, documentation, tool support and lifecycle before design-in.

2 device refs · 4 ordering codesExplore Spartan-3A →
FPGA families

Spartan-3AN

Spartan-3AN is a manufacturer-named product family or series. Check the exact device, documentation, tool support and lifecycle before design-in.

2 device refs · 6 ordering codesExplore Spartan-3AN →
FPGA families

Spartan-3A DSP

Spartan-3A DSP is a manufacturer-named product family or series. Check the exact device, documentation, tool support and lifecycle before design-in.

2 device refs · 3 ordering codesExplore Spartan-3A DSP →

SELECTION CONTEXT

Working with Spartan-3

Define the required function

Third-generation Spartan FPGA lineage with separate 3E, 3A, 3AN and 3A DSP variants; historical documentation must be checked for each part.

Use the requirements below to decide which specification limits your design. A family name alone is not a purchasing specification.

Check the integration boundary

Choose the complete device and ordering code before checking package pinout, power, electrical limits and operating grade. Keep family maxima separate from a selected device or package.

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ENGINEERING DECISIONS

What to confirm before selection

Use these checks to define the requirement. Family names alone do not establish performance, package compatibility or current availability.

  1. Compare the exact device resources, package, I/O and interface requirements.
  2. Confirm tool support, qualification and lifecycle for the exact ordering code.

Move from family to full ordering number

Identify the complete manufacturer part number, package, operating grade and electrical requirements. Reviewed FPGA specifications can then be compared at device level.

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Preparing a complete board?

Bring the BOM, schematic constraints, stack-up and assembly requirements into the project brief.

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EVIDENCE & DEVELOPMENT

Documents for this product line

Start with the device table, then check electrical limits, ordering information and the applicable tool release.

Spartan-3 FPGA Family Data Sheet, v3.1 (2013-06-27)Table 1 and notes, p. 2; package and pinout tablesPDF ↗Legacy FPGA and CPLD Product Discontinuation Notice, v1.1 (2024-01-29)Scope, p. 1; Table 3, p. 2; Table 5, pp. 3-5; final-order and final-delivery dates, p. 5PDF ↗Spartan-3A FPGA Family Data Sheet, v2.1 (2018-12-18)Table 1 and notes, p. 3; Architectural Overview and configurationPDF ↗Spartan-3AN FPGA Family Data Sheet, v4.3 (2019-01-09)Table 2 and notes, p. 2; Configuration and In-System Flash Memory, Table 3, p. 4PDF ↗Spartan-3E FPGA Family Data Sheet, v4.2 (2018-12-14)Table 1 and notes, p. 2; package and footprint migration tablesPDF ↗Spartan-3A DSP FPGA Family Data Sheet, v3.0 (2010-10-04)Table 1, p. 2; Architectural Overview, p. 3PDF ↗
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These broader manufacturer resources do not establish support or compatibility for every device on this page.

PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Spartan-3 selection questions

How do I select a model within Spartan-3?

Start with the documented product scope: Third-generation Spartan FPGA lineage with separate 3E, 3A, 3AN and 3A DSP variants; historical documentation must be checked for each part. Then compare the device-specific facts below with your required resources and interfaces. Open each model for its evidence and ordering constraints.

Is a base-device name enough to place an order?

A base-device identifier identifies the silicon or model, but may omit package, speed, temperature, qualification and packing options. Use the manufacturer ordering table to establish the complete code. Reference examples do not establish stock or an approved replacement.

Can the listed devices use the same PCB or development tools?

A shared family or manufacturer does not establish pin compatibility. Compare pinout, supply and I/O-bank voltages, configuration, timing, tool support and thermal limits before changing a board.

What should I include for sourcing or PCBA review?

Provide the exact part or board revision, quantity, delivery requirement, operating environment and traceability needs. For assembly, identify BOM readiness, PCB stack-up, programming access and the inspection or functional-test scope.

PREPARE A USEFUL INQUIRY

Build your selection brief.

Select the points you want our team to review. Your selections stay in this browser until you choose to submit the quotation form.

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Sources & portfolio context

AMD / Xilinx Spartan-3 reference ↗

Source review: 2026-09-28. This family guide does not assert stock or compatibility between devices.

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