On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Herbert Graf wrote: > Nope. I tend to stay out of the pricing game. I can however offer my > experience in that Xilinx generally ensures that new parts are less > expensive per gate then the previous generation. How much less can > depend quite a bit. > > So, at worst the V7 based parts will be the same price as the V6 parts, > chances are they'll be cheaper (since being on a new process they'll be > cheaper to make). > > > I want to know whether to wait for the kintex/artix for my next design = or > > just stick with a Spartan 6. > > Go with the 6. It's a great family. The V7 based parts promise ALOT of > good stuff, but if S6 offers what you need, don't bother waiting. > > Why do you want a V7 based part? Is price the only reason? > > Apparently, the 7 series consume 50% less power. Artix should be a nice Spartan 6 replacement. As for the Kintex, I've always wanted a Virtex, but they're financially out of my reach for now. The Artix is supposedly more than 50% cheaper with Virtex 6 performance. I want to try and do some high speed fiber optics stuff and the Kintex would be perfect for that. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .