INIT_B Pin - INIT_B Pin - UG860

Spartan UltraScale+ FPGAs Configuration User Guide (UG860)

Document_ID
UG860
Release_Date
2026-07-27
Revision
v1.3 English

The INIT_B pin is active-Low and indicates when the device is in the reset state and initializing the device. Spartan UltraScale+ FPGAs will drive the INIT_B pin low at power-up or after reset on when properly powered (See Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA Data Sheet: DC and AC Switching Characteristics (DS930) for power rail values and power sequencing). In UltraScale+ devices, the INIT_B pin might be seen as High (because of external resistors on board for INIT_B) for approximately 40 ms after power ON. The initial High time depends on the POR_OVERRIDE setting. With POR_OVERRIDE Low, the High time is approximately 40 ms. With POR_OVERRIDE High, the High time is approximately 9 ms. After the device is initialized the INIT_B is released to a high impedance state. If the FPGA detects an error then the INIT_B is driven low. The INIT_B status signal provides key debug information during configuration.