FS (UK): Xilinx XC3000 and XC4000 series FPGAs (350+) - Page 1
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author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2025, 12:20:47 pm
content: Does anyone have a use for a huge quantity of (presumably used) Xilink FPGAs from the 1990s?These were rescued from a recently deceased ex-BBC engineer's house.Most are in PLCC84 package, some in PLCC68, a few in PLCC44.Stored in antistatic bags by type. Total weight 2.35Kg or just over 5Lb.Types include:XC3042-100XC3064-100XC3090-100XC3130-5XC3130A-5XC3142A-5XC3164-5XC3164A-3XC3190A-3XC3195A-3XC4002A-5 (lots)XC4003A-5(There may be more types but I can't find my full list!)I can split the lot if there are specific devices of interest.If anyone needs these, a suitably generous donation to our 1960s BBC Broadcast Television Technology Trust (www.bttt.org.ukor MCR21.org.uk) will secure them. (You can donate via Paypal).They are light enough and compact enough to ship anywhere within reason. But can also be collected in the UK.Drop a quick note here if interested plus a PM with full contact details.-Jeremy

author: ZGoode
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2025, 03:09:50 pm
content: Any chance there are any XC3142A-4PC84C or XC3042A-7PC84C in that lot of parts? I've been trying to find some of those, but most appear to be coming from China, which between the tariffs and chance of counterfeits make the risk not worth it.

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2025, 04:32:14 pm
content: I have been through the batches again and found 24x XC3142A-5PC84C and 5x XC3142A-3PC84C (just updated these totals). Having looked at the data sheet, the lower the -x number, the lower the propagation delay. So a -5 part should work where a -7 part was used, and a -3 part should work where a -4 part was used. Is that right?(There are also 7x XC3142-5PC84C - the non-A version). But no XC 3042A-7PC84C.Anyway, they are probably pulls so no guarantees, but I am pretty sure they came from the BBC development labs originally (not China!).Therefore I will take any half-sensible offer I get, as it's for our vehicle restoration charity.If they can be of use to you, just drop me a private message or email and I'm sure we can sort something out.-Jeremy

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2025, 03:24:12 pm
content: Just in case anyone else wants to search for device types, here is a list I have just (laboriously) compiled:(sorry about the formatting - the original was fine)These are offered to help out, not make money so just make an offer, however frivolous.Xilinx FPGA Used 372Device Pkg qtyXC2064-50 PC68C 2XC3020-70 PC68C 5XC3020-100 PC68C 24XC3030-50 PC84C 1XC3030-70 PC68C 6XC3030-100 PC68C 5XC3030-100 PC84C 6XC3042-70 PC84C 4XC3042-100 PC84C 9XC3042-125 PC84C 3XC3064-100 PC84C 3XC3090-70 PC84C 1XC3090-100 PC84C 11XC3120-3 PC68C 2XC3130-3 PC68C 5XC3130-3 PC84C 3XC3130-4 PC68C 4XC3130-5 PC44C 20XC3130-5 PC68C 21XC3130-5 PC84C 7XC3130A-3 PC84C 1XC3130A-4 PC84C 3XC3130A-5 PC68C 26XC3130A-5 PC84C 9XC3142-5 PC84C 7XC3142A-3 PC84C 5XC3142A-3C PC84C 1XC3142A-5 PC84C 18XC3164-5 PC84C 8XC3164A-3 PC84C 3XC3190-3 PC84C 7XC3190-4 PC84C 3XC3190A-3 PC84C 10XC3190A-3C PC84C 13XC3195A-3 PC84C 16XC3195A-3C PC84C 7XC4002A-5 PC84C 76XC4003A-5 PC84C 17-Jeremy

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2025, 02:43:10 pm
content: No interest at all??Ok I expect these classic FPGSa will be scrapped then.Shame as they might have helped someone out.I also have the original:XACT User GuideXACT LibrariesXACT Reference Guide Vols 1, 2 and 3Xilinx Programmable Logic Data Bookif anyone wants them, all in nice condition.-Jeremy

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2025, 03:05:17 pm
content: you should kindly slow down on your behavior, if you are in a hurry, it is not the placeif people show or have interests in them, you'll know, don't pressurize peopleif not push, them to ebay or others ...

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2025, 04:21:34 pm
content: I waited nearly 4 weeks after the original to post a follow-up, not exactly "in a hurry". And I have replied to interested people via PM but got no reponse.Please don't be so quick to pick on my behaviour.I just want these to go to a good home rather than a dump.

author: WattsThat
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2025, 07:35:55 pm
content: One way to dispose of them is to put them on eBay for a reasonable price and take offers, a scrounger dealer/distributor/hoarder is likely to pick them to hold in hopes of finding at least one needy buyer that will return their investment.

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2025, 04:27:15 pm
content: XC3042-70 PC84C 4XC3142A-3 PC84C 5Have now gone to an EEVBlog member.Thank you, WatttsThat for the Ebay suggestion - very valid. I just thought that I would offer them here first in case any real enthusiasts could do with them. They are not nice new stock in original packaging though. I think they are "pulls" and they were stored loose in a big heap in electrostatic packaging, and I sorted them with suitable static precautions.I'll let this run for a month more then offer them on Ebay for a low start.

author: Qw3rtzuiop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2025, 01:18:50 pm
content: Quote from: pamphonica on July 07, 2025, 04:27:15 pmThe package arrived already a week ago. Thank you very much.