AMD XC2VP2-5FF672C

Overview

XC2VP2-5FF672C from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA featuring 3,168 logic cells, four RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (up to 3.125 Gb/s), and no embedded PowerPC processor block. It uses a 0.13 µm nine-layer copper process, operates with 1.5 V core voltage (VCCINT), and is packaged in a 672-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FF672) with 204 user I/Os. It targets high-speed serial interconnect applications in telecom and networking infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP2-5FF672C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver count and speed grade (-5), FF672 package I/O mapping, DCM clock management capability, SelectIO-Ultra I/O standard support, and compatibility with legacy Virtex-II Pro design flows and toolchains.

Technical Context

The XC2VP2-5FF672C implements a SRAM-based, in-system reprogrammable architecture with Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), 18 Kb Block SelectRAM+ memory modules, and dedicated 18×18-bit multipliers. Its four RocketIO transceivers operate at up to 3.125 Gb/s full-duplex with monolithic clock recovery, 8B/10B encoding, and programmable pre-emphasis.

Digital Clock Manager (DCM) modules provide precise clock deskew, integer/fractional frequency synthesis, and coarse/fine phase shifting. The FF672 package supports 204 user I/Os with SelectIO-Ultra technology, including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and digitally controlled impedance (DCI) for on-chip termination.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP2-5FF672C is housed in a 672-ball flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FF672) with 1.0 mm pitch, optimized for thermal performance and high I/O density. Pin definitions follow Xilinx DS083 Module 4, with dedicated configuration, clock, JTAG, transceiver, and bank-specific I/O balls.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based serial interconnect applications.

Compared with XC2VP4-5FF672C, the XC2VP2-5FF672C offers identical transceiver count and package but reduced logic and no PowerPC block-ideal for pure datapath acceleration. Versus XC3S1600E-4FG456C, it trades transceiver capability for higher logic density and legacy Virtex toolchain compatibility, making it unsuitable as a direct replacement in non-serial applications.

Availability

XC2VP2-5FF672C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, industrial Ethernet gateways, optical access equipment, and test instrumentation requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC2VP2-5FF672C 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 semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices, acquired by AMD in 2022. It pioneered FPGA architectures with embedded hard IP and system-level integration.

The Virtex-II Pro family was designed for high-performance, system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) implementations in communications and signal processing, integrating FPGA fabric with multi-gigabit transceivers and processor blocks before the advent of modern SoC FPGAs.

FAQ

Is XC2VP2-5FF672C still recommended for new designs?

No, XC2VP2-5FF672C is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" per Xilinx DS083 v5.0 (June 2011). It remains available for legacy support, obsolescence mitigation, and repair of installed systems. New designs should consider modern alternatives such as Kintex-7 or Versal ACAP families with superior performance, power efficiency, and long-term supply assurance.

What speed grade does the -5 in XC2VP2-5FF672C indicate?

The "-5" suffix denotes the speed grade, specifying guaranteed timing performance under commercial temperature conditions (0°C to 85°C). For XC2VP2-5FF672C, this corresponds to RocketIO transceivers operating up to 3.125 Gb/s and internal logic performance aligned with the -5 timing model in Xilinx ISE software. It is slower than -6 and -7 grades but offers broader voltage margin and thermal stability.

Does XC2VP2-5FF672C include an embedded PowerPC processor?

No, XC2VP2-5FF672C contains zero PowerPC 405 processor blocks. Per Table 1 in DS083, only Virtex-II Pro devices starting from XC2VP4 and above integrate one or two PowerPC cores. The XC2VP2 variant focuses on logic density and transceiver count without embedded processor overhead, simplifying software toolflow and reducing configuration complexity.

Which development tools support XC2VP2-5FF672C?

XC2VP2-5FF672C is supported exclusively by Xilinx ISE Design Suite (versions 6.3 through 14.7), not Vivado. Synthesis, implementation, and simulation require ISE Project Navigator or command-line tools targeting the virtex2p architecture. ChipScope ILA and IMPACT programming utilities are fully compatible. Migration to newer toolchains is not possible due to architectural discontinuity.

Can XC2VP2-5FF672C be used with modern high-speed transceivers like PCIe Gen2 or SATA?

No, XC2VP2-5FF672C RocketIO transceivers are not compliant with PCIe Gen2 (5 Gb/s) or SATA II/III (3 Gb/s) physical layer specifications. They support Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, XAUI, and InfiniBand at up to 3.125 Gb/s, but lack the protocol-specific encoding, equalization, and compliance features required for PCIe or SATA. External retimers or bridging ASICs would be needed for such interfaces.