AMD XC2V500-5FG456I

Overview

XC2V500-5FG456I from Xilinx is a 500K-system-gate Virtex-II platform FPGA in a 456-pin Fine-Pitch BGA (FG456) package, rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C), with 264 user I/Os, 96 dedicated 18×18 multipliers, and 8 Digital Clock Managers (DCMs). It delivers high-speed logic implementation for telecom infrastructure, video processing, and DDR memory interface designs.

For engineers reviewing the XC2V500-5FG456I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page provides verified architecture details, I/O standard support (LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI-X), DCM timing parameters, and validated alternative FPGAs for migration or second-sourcing.

Technical Context

The XC2V500-5FG456I implements a SRAM-based, reprogrammable logic array with 3,072 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), each containing four slices with dual 4-input LUTs, dual flip-flops/latches, and fast carry chains. Its routing uses fourth-generation Active Interconnect Technology with 24 long lines per row/column and predictable delay independent of fanout.

It integrates 32 × 18-Kb Block SelectRAM™ modules (576 Kb total), 96 dedicated 18×18 multipliers, and eight global clock multiplexer buffers. Each of its eight DCMs supports precise de-skew, frequency synthesis (M/D ratio), and fine-grained phase shifting (1/256 clock period resolution).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2V500-5FG456I uses the FG456 (Fine-Pitch BGA, 1.00 mm pitch, 23 mm × 23 mm) wire-bond package with 456 balls. Pin definitions follow Xilinx DS031 Module 4 - Pinout Information, with 264 user I/Os, 15 dedicated configuration/control pins (CCLK, DONE, M0–M2, PROG_B, PWRDWN_B, TCK/TDI/TDO/TMS, HSWAP_EN, DXN/DXP, RSVD), and power/ground distribution across VCCINT, VCCAUX (3.3 V), and multiple VCCO banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based logic implementation applications.

Compared with XC2V500-5FG456I, XC2V1000-5FG456I offers scalable logic and I/O within identical packaging and thermal constraints, while XCV50-6PQ240I represents a functionally limited, non-drop-in alternative lacking critical Virtex-II features including DCMs, DCI, and LVDS support.

Availability

XC2V500-5FG456I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, industrial video processing, and PCI-X embedded controller applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for XC2V500-5FG456I 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, now part of AMD, pioneered programmable logic with FPGA architectures optimized for high-performance, system-level integration and IP reuse.

The Virtex-II family was designed for demanding applications in telecommunications, networking, and video processing, emphasizing high-speed I/O, embedded memory, and deterministic clock management.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature range for XC2V500-5FG456I?

The XC2V500-5FG456I is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +100°C junction temperature. This specification is defined by the "I" suffix in the part number and confirmed in Xilinx DS031 Module 1, Table 6 and Figure 2. Operation outside this range may result in configuration loss or timing violation.

Does XC2V500-5FG456I support LVDS signaling, and what is its maximum data rate?

Yes, XC2V500-5FG456I supports LVDS I/O with a maximum data rate of 840 Mb/s per differential pair, as specified in the "Summary of Virtex-II™ Features" section of DS031. This capability is implemented in IOB blocks with current-mode drivers and is usable across all 264 user I/Os when configured in differential pairs.

How many Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) does XC2V500-5FG456I include, and what functions do they provide?

XC2V500-5FG456I includes eight Digital Clock Managers (DCMs). Each DCM provides clock de-skew, frequency synthesis (M/D ratio), coarse and fine phase shifting (down to 1/256 clock period), and duty-cycle correction - enabling robust multi-clock domain designs without external PLLs.

Is XC2V500-5FG456I pin-compatible with other Virtex-II devices in the FG456 package?

Yes, all Virtex-II devices offered in the FG456/FGG456 package - including XC2V250-5FG456I, XC2V500-5FG456I, and XC2V1000-5FG456I - share identical pinouts and footprint. This allows scalable design migration within the same PCB layout, as documented in DS031 Module 1, Table 6 and Figure 2.

What configuration modes are supported by XC2V500-5FG456I?

XC2V500-5FG456I supports five configuration modes: slave-serial, master-serial, slave SelectMAP, master SelectMAP, and IEEE 1532 boundary-scan. Mode selection is controlled by the M0–M2 pins, and all modes are fully documented in DS031 Module 2, Configuration section.