AMD XC2V1500-4FFG896C

Overview

XC2V1500-4FFG896C from Xilinx is a 1.5 million system gate Virtex-II platform FPGA in an 896-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FFG896) package, operating at commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C) with -4 speed grade. It integrates 7,680 CLBs, 240 18×18 multipliers, 48 Block SelectRAM™ modules (528 Kbits total), and 12 Digital Clock Managers (DCMs), targeting high-speed telecom, networking, and DSP systems requiring PCI-X, LVDS, and DDR interfaces.

For engineers reviewing the XC2V1500-4FFG896C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, I/O standard support (including DCI-enabled LVCMOS/LVDS/SSTL/HSTL), timing parameters for -4 speed grade, package mechanical data, and validated alternative FPGAs for migration or second-sourcing.

Technical Context

The XC2V1500-4FFG896C implements Xilinx's IP-Immersion architecture with a 0.15 µm/0.12 µm 8-layer metal CMOS process, delivering up to 420 MHz internal clock speed and 840 Mb/s I/O performance. Its logic fabric comprises 7,680 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), each containing four slices with dual 4-input LUTs, dual registers, carry chains, and cascade logic.

It features 48 dedicated 18-Kb dual-port Block SelectRAM™ modules (528 Kbits total), 240 hard 18×18 multipliers, and 12 fully digital DCMs supporting precise de-skew, frequency synthesis (M/D ratio), and ±1/256-cycle phase shifting. The FF896 package provides 528 user I/Os with support for 19 single-ended and 6 differential I/O standards, including PCI-X (133 MHz), LVDS, and SSTL-2/3.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2V1500-4FFG896C is housed in a 31 mm × 31 mm flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FF896) package with 1.00 mm ball pitch, 896 total balls, and 528 user I/Os. Power and ground balls are distributed across the array to minimize noise and support stable 1.5 V core and 3.3 V auxiliary (VCCAUX) supply delivery.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-density programmable logic applications.

Compared with XC2V1500-4FFG896C, the -5 variant offers measurable timing margin improvement for high-frequency designs, while the XCV500E-8FG896C represents a functional downgrade in clock management, memory, and I/O capability - neither is pin-compatible nor drop-in replaceable without logic and timing revalidation.

Availability

XC2V1500-4FFG896C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, network switching, broadcast video, and industrial embedded control applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for XC2V1500-4FFG896C includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Xilinx, Inc. is a pioneering semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices, acquired by AMD in 2022. It developed industry-standard FPGA architectures and design tools for high-performance digital systems.

The Virtex-II family was designed for high-speed, high-density applications in telecommunications, networking, and DSP - emphasizing clock management, memory integration, and I/O flexibility over earlier FPGA generations.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC2V1500-4FFG896C?

The XC2V1500-4FFG896C has a -4 speed grade, guaranteeing a maximum internal clock frequency of 420 MHz under worst-case commercial conditions (0°C to +85°C, 1.5 V VCCINT). This value is derived from silicon characterization and documented in Module 3 of DS031 (v3.5), covering DC and switching characteristics for the -4 grade.

Does the XC2V1500-4FFG896C support DDR memory interfaces?

Yes, the XC2V1500-4FFG896C supports DDR SDRAM interfaces through dedicated input and output registers in its IOBs, along with DCMs that generate phase-aligned clocks. It also supports DDR SRAM and QDR SRAM via SSTL-2 and SSTL-3 I/O standards, with VCCO configurable per bank to match memory voltage requirements.

How many Block RAM resources does the XC2V1500-4FFG896C include?

The XC2V1500-4FFG896C includes 48 Block SelectRAM™ modules, each providing 18 Kbits of dual-port RAM, for a total of 528 Kbits. These blocks support configurations from 16K×1 to 512×36, with three read-during-write modes and cascading capability for larger memory structures.

Is the XC2V1500-4FFG896C compatible with PCI-X 133 MHz?

Yes, the XC2V1500-4FFG896C is PCI-X 133 MHz compliant at 3.3 V, as confirmed in the "Summary of Virtex-II™ Features" and "Supported Single-Ended I/O Standards" sections of DS031. Its IOBs meet timing and electrical requirements for PCI-X signaling, including setup/hold, voltage levels, and drive strength.

What configuration modes does the XC2V1500-4FFG896C support?

The XC2V1500-4FFG896C supports five configuration modes: slave-serial, master-serial, slave SelectMAP, master SelectMAP, and IEEE 1532 boundary-scan. Configuration is SRAM-based and in-system reprogrammable, with optional Triple-DES bitstream encryption for security.