Larger density family members, low-cost computation, and embedded processing are achieved with abundant DSP48A hard blocks. These blocks speed calculations and save logic cells (average of 300 per DSP48A block used), while AMD’s MicroBlaze 7 soft processor delivers inexpensive, highly functional Linux embedded processing. For designers needing non-volatility, the Spartan-3AN devices allow seamless package migration and a large Flash memory. This unique combination of FPGA and Flash technologies provides a new solution ideal for space-critical or secure applications. The broad coverage of the Extended Spartan-3A family provide designers the ability to pick the right fit for an application.