AMD XC2VP20-5FFG896I

Overview

XC2VP20-5FFG896I from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA featuring dual PowerPC 405 RISC processor blocks, eight RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (3.125 Gb/s), 20,880 logic cells, twelve Digital Clock Managers (DCMs), and 564 user I/Os in an 896-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package. It targets high-bandwidth telecom, networking, and video processing systems requiring embedded processing and serial interconnect.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP20-5FFG896I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include verified dual-processor support at 300 MHz, RocketIO transceiver compliance with Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, DCM phase-shifting resolution of 1/256 clock period, and SelectIO-Ultra I/O supporting LVDS, SSTL, and DCI termination.

Technical Context

The XC2VP20-5FFG896I integrates two independent PowerPC 405 cores with 16 KB instruction and data caches each, MMU support, and CoreConnect bus interface - enabling tightly coupled software-defined subsystems. Its eight RocketIO transceivers operate at up to 3.125 Gb/s with 8B/10B encoding, on-chip 50 Ω termination, and per-channel loopback for protocol validation.

Logic fabric includes 9,280 CLB slices, 290 dedicated 18×18 multipliers, 88 Block SelectRAM+ modules (18 Kb each), and Active Interconnect routing with predictable delay. Clocking uses twelve DCMs for deskew, multiplication/division, and coarse/fine phase shifting - all synchronized to 1.5 V core and 2.5 V auxiliary supplies.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP20-5FFG896I uses an 896-ball flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FF896) package with 1.0 mm pitch, 31 mm × 31 mm body size, and thermal-enhanced construction optimized for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C). Pin definitions follow Xilinx DS083 Module 4, with dedicated banks for VCCO, VCCAUX, configuration, JTAG, and transceiver differential pairs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC2VP20-5FFG896I, XC2VP30-5FF896I offers 47% more logic and 48% more I/Os within identical mechanical constraints, while XC2VP20-5FF896C reduces thermal qualification cost by omitting industrial-grade screening - both retain full functional and pin compatibility.

Availability

XC2VP20-5FFG896I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, broadcast video equipment, industrial gateways, and medical imaging systems requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XC2VP20-5FFG896I 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 and developed the Virtex family as high-performance FPGA platforms for system-level integration.

The Virtex-II Pro product line was engineered to unify embedded processing, high-speed serial I/O, and configurable logic in a single device - targeting applications demanding both software flexibility and hardware acceleration.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC 405 cores in XC2VP20-5FFG896I?

The XC2VP20-5FFG896I PowerPC 405 cores operate at up to 300 MHz under Industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +100°C) at speed grade -5. This rating is confirmed in DS083 Table 4 and applies to both cores simultaneously when using proper thermal management and voltage regulation per Xilinx guidelines.

Does XC2VP20-5FFG896I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC2VP20-5FFG896I supports partial reconfiguration through its SRAM-based configuration architecture and dedicated configuration logic. This capability allows dynamic swapping of logic modules without resetting the entire device - critical for adaptive radio or real-time protocol switching applications.

What I/O standards are supported by XC2VP20-5FFG896I's SelectIO-Ultra blocks?

XC2VP20-5FFG896I supports 22 single-ended standards (including LVTTL, LVCMOS 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V, PCI, PCI-X) and 10 differential standards (LVDS, BLVDS, ULVDS, LVPECL, HSTL, SSTL). DCI enables automatic on-die termination for all single-ended standards without external resistors.

Is XC2VP20-5FFG896I compatible with Xilinx ISE 14.7 design tools?

No - XC2VP20-5FFG896I requires Xilinx ISE 10.1 or later, with full toolchain support ending at ISE 14.7. The device is not supported in Vivado, as it predates the 7-series architecture. Legacy ISE installations remain necessary for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation for XC2VP20-5FFG896I.

What is the purpose of the VBATT pin on XC2VP20-5FFG896I?

The VBATT pin on XC2VP20-5FFG896I supplies backup power to internal configuration memory retention circuitry during main power loss. It maintains configuration state only - not functional operation - and requires a 2.5 V ±10% supply connected to a coin-cell or supercapacitor for safe power-down scenarios.