AMD XC2VP2-5FG256I

Overview

XC2VP2-5FG256I from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA featuring 3,168 logic cells, 4 RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (2.5 Gb/s max), and no embedded PowerPC processor block. It uses a 0.13 µm copper process, 1.5 V core supply, and supports SelectIO-Ultra I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL. It targets high-speed serial interconnect in telecom and networking equipment where moderate logic density and transceiver capability are required.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP2-5FG256I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection considerations include its -5 speed grade (300 MHz PowerPC clock limit, 2.5 Gb/s transceiver rate), FG256 wire-bond BGA package (256 balls, 1.0 mm pitch), 204 user I/Os, and absence of embedded processor blocks - distinguishing it from higher-density Virtex-II Pro variants.

Technical Context

The XC2VP2-5FG256I 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 Digital Clock Manager (DCM) provides phase shifting, frequency synthesis, and deskew for up to 12 global clocks.

It integrates four RocketIO transceivers supporting full-duplex operation at 600 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s (per channel), 8/16/32-bit parallel FPGA interface, 8B/10B encoding, and on-chip 50 Ω termination. The IOBs support DCI-controlled impedance matching and DDR/LVDS signaling, but lack PowerPC 405 cores - confirming its role as a transceiver-enhanced logic fabric without embedded processing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP2-5FG256I is housed in a 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FG256) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, wire-bond interconnect, and industrial temperature rating (–40°C to +100°C). Pin definitions follow Xilinx DS083 Module 4, with dedicated configuration, JTAG, clock, and transceiver differential pairs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA logic + transceiver applications.

Compared with XC2VP2-5FG256I, XC2VP4-5FG456I adds processor capability and logic headroom at modest I/O and package size increase, while XC2VP7-5FF672I doubles transceiver count and logic resources but mandates flip-chip assembly and higher power delivery complexity - making XC2VP2-5FG256I optimal for cost-sensitive, space-constrained serial interface bridging.

Availability

XC2VP2-5FG256I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom line card interface, industrial protocol gateway, medical imaging data link, and test equipment high-speed trigger applications requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle planning.

Supply support for XC2VP2-5FG256I 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, is a pioneer in programmable logic technology, delivering FPGA, SoC, and adaptive compute acceleration platforms since 1984.

The Virtex-II Pro family was designed for high-performance system integration requiring embedded serial transceivers and flexible logic fabric - targeting telecom infrastructure, video processing, and high-speed data acquisition where ASIC-like bandwidth meets FPGA-level reconfigurability.

FAQ

What is the maximum transceiver data rate supported by XC2VP2-5FG256I?

XC2VP2-5FG256I supports RocketIO transceivers rated up to 2.5 Gb/s per channel in the -5 speed grade. This is confirmed in DS083 Table 4 for wire-bond packages (FG256/FGG256) and applies to all four transceiver blocks on the device. The rate is fixed per speed grade and cannot be increased via configuration or external circuitry.

Does XC2VP2-5FG256I include an embedded PowerPC processor core?

No, XC2VP2-5FG256I does not contain a PowerPC 405 processor block. As shown in Table 1 of DS083, only XC2VP4 and higher Virtex-II Pro devices integrate PowerPC cores. XC2VP2-5FG256I is optimized for pure logic + transceiver applications, eliminating processor-related power, area, and toolchain overhead.

What I/O standards are supported by XC2VP2-5FG256I's SelectIO-Ultra blocks?

XC2VP2-5FG256I supports 22 single-ended standards (including LVTTL, LVCMOS 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V, PCI-X, GTL) and 10 differential standards (LVDS, BLVDS, ULVDS, LVPECL, HSTL, SSTL). DCI enables automatic on-die termination for all single-ended standards, and on-chip differential termination is available for LVDS, ULVDS, and LDT.

Is XC2VP2-5FG256I suitable for new designs?

No - XC2VP2-5FG256I is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" in DS083 (v5.0, June 2011). It remains available for legacy support and obsolescence management, but Xilinx recommends Virtex-4, Virtex-5, or newer families for new projects due to enhanced performance, lower power, and ongoing toolchain support.

What configuration modes does XC2VP2-5FG256I support?

XC2VP2-5FG256I supports slave-serial, master-serial, slave SelectMAP, master SelectMAP, and IEEE 1532 boundary-scan configuration modes. Bitstream encryption via triple-DES is optional. Configuration is SRAM-based, enabling unlimited reprogramming and partial reconfiguration without hardware changes to the XC2VP2-5FG256I device itself.