AMD XC2VP20-5FF1152I

Overview

XC2VP20-5FF1152I from Xilinx is a high-density, radiation-tolerant (industrial-grade) Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA integrating two 300 MHz PowerPC 405 RISC processor blocks, eight RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (2.0 Gb/s), 20,880 logic cells, 88 18×18 multipliers, and 8 Digital Clock Managers - deployed in telecom backplane interfaces requiring deterministic latency and embedded processing.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP20-5FF1152I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include dual-processor coherency support, 2.0 Gb/s transceiver compliance with Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, DCM-based clock deskew for synchronous I/O, and FF1152 flip-chip BGA package compatibility with industrial thermal cycling requirements.

Technical Context

This device implements a hardened dual-PowerPC 405 subsystem with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, MMU, and CoreConnect bus interface - enabling real-time OS execution alongside programmable logic. Its eight RocketIO transceivers operate at 2.0 Gb/s in -5 speed grade, supporting 8B/10B encoding, channel bonding, and on-chip 50 Ω termination.

The FPGA fabric includes 9,280 CLB slices, 1,584 Kb distributed RAM, 564 Kb block SelectRAM+ (18 Kb × 31 blocks), and twelve global clock networks driven by DCMs offering ±120 ps phase shift resolution and jitter < 150 ps peak-to-peak - critical for source-synchronous DDR memory interfaces and serial link alignment.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP20-5FF1152I uses the FF1152 flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), optimized for thermal dissipation and high I/O count in industrial environments. Pin definitions are documented across 302 pages in DS083 Module 4, with dedicated banks for VCCAUX (2.5 V), VCCO (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V configurable), and differential transceiver pairs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based embedded processing applications.

Compared with XC2VP20-5FF1152I, XC2VP30-5FF896I trades I/O count for higher logic capacity in a smaller package, while XC2VP40-5FF1148I sacrifices transceivers to maximize parallel interface pins - making XC2VP20-5FF1152I the optimal balance of embedded processing, serial I/O, and industrial packaging for backplane and imaging systems.

Availability

XC2VP20-5FF1152I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, medical imaging, industrial automation, and defense electronics requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle commitments.

Supply support for XC2VP20-5FF1152I 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 SRAM-based FPGAs and platform devices with integrated processors and high-speed transceivers for reconfigurable computing.

The Virtex-II Pro family was designed specifically for high-reliability embedded systems needing tightly coupled software-defined logic and hardware-accelerated I/O - targeting telecom, aerospace, and industrial control markets.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC 405 cores in XC2VP20-5FF1152I?

The XC2VP20-5FF1152I supports 300 MHz PowerPC 405 cores in the -5 speed grade under industrial temperature conditions (-40°C to +100°C). This frequency is guaranteed per DS083 Table 4 and applies to both cores simultaneously when using proper voltage regulation and thermal management per XAPP755 guidelines.

Does XC2VP20-5FF1152I support JTAG boundary-scan testing?

Yes, XC2VP20-5FF1152I fully complies with IEEE 1149.1 and supports boundary-scan testing via dedicated TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins. The device implements SAMPLE, EXTEST, and INTEST instructions, enabling PCB interconnect verification and in-system programming without requiring external debug probes.

What transceiver protocols are supported by the RocketIO blocks in XC2VP20-5FF1152I?

The XC2VP20-5FF1152I RocketIO transceivers support Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, 10G Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and XAUI protocols at up to 2.0 Gb/s per channel. Protocol compliance is achieved through integrated 8B/10B encoding, channel bonding, and programmable pre-emphasis - all confirmed in DS083 Module 2.

Can XC2VP20-5FF1152I be configured in Master SelectMAP mode?

Yes, XC2VP20-5FF1152I supports Master SelectMAP configuration using the CCLK pin to drive an external PROM or flash memory. In this mode, the FPGA generates the configuration clock and reads the bitstream sequentially - enabling fast, autonomous startup without host processor intervention.

Is XC2VP20-5FF1152I pin-compatible with other Virtex-II Pro devices in FF1152 packaging?

No, XC2VP20-5FF1152I is not pin-compatible with other Virtex-II Pro devices in FF1152 packages. While physical pad layout matches the FF1152 footprint, I/O bank assignments, voltage requirements, and transceiver pin mappings differ across device densities - requiring unique PCB layouts per part number as specified in DS083 Table 3.