AMD XC2VP2-5FGG456I
- Part No.:
- XC2VP2-5FGG456I
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 456-BBGA
- Datasheet:
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XC2VP2-5FGG456I.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 156 I/O 456FBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC2VP2-5FGG456I 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 legacy high-speed serial interface bridging in telecom backplanes and industrial protocol gateways.
For engineers reviewing the XC2VP2-5FGG456I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include verified RocketIO transceiver compliance with Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, confirmed -5 speed grade timing at industrial temperature (–40°C to +100°C), package-specific I/O count (204 user I/Os in FGG456), and absence of PowerPC block for pure programmable logic use cases.
Technical Context
This device implements a SRAM-based, in-system reconfigurable architecture with Active Interconnect routing, Digital Clock Manager (DCM) modules for clock deskew and synthesis, and Block SelectRAM+ memory (12 × 18 Kb blocks). Its IOBs support programmable DCI termination and DDR/LVDS signaling with on-chip differential termination.
The 4 RocketIO transceivers operate at up to 2.5 Gb/s in wire-bond packages (FG/FGG), include 8B/10B encoding, channel bonding support (2–20 channels), and monolithic CDR - all without requiring external clock recovery components. The CLB structure comprises 1,408 slices, each with dual 4-LUTs and flip-flops, enabling high-density synchronous logic implementation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 3,168 - defines maximum combinational+sequential logic capacity for custom RTL or IP integration |
| RocketIO Transceivers | 4 × full-duplex SERDES - enables four independent 2.5 Gb/s serial links (e.g., dual XAUI lanes or quad GigE) |
| User I/O Pads | 204 - supports high-pin-count parallel buses or dense differential I/O interfaces in FGG456 package |
| Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) | 4 - provides jitter-tolerant clock deskew, frequency synthesis (×2–×16), and phase shifting (±180°) |
| Block RAM (18 Kb) | 12 × 18 Kb - delivers 216 KB true dual-port RAM for FIFOs, frame buffers, or lookup tables |
| Multiplier Blocks | 44 × 18×18-bit - accelerates DSP filtering, correlation, and arithmetic-intensive algorithms |
| Speed Grade / Temp Range | -5 / Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) - guarantees timing closure under extended thermal stress without derating |
Pinout & Package
XC2VP2-5FGG456I is housed in a 456-ball Fine-Pitch BGA (FGG456) with 1.0 mm pitch, wire-bond construction, Pb-free finish, and 204 user I/Os. Ball grid includes dedicated configuration pins (CCLK, DONE, M0–M2, PROG_B), JTAG TAP signals, and 4 RocketIO transceiver banks (each with TXP/TXN, RXP/RXN, REFCLKP/REFCLKN).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CCLK | Configuration Clock Input | Drives internal configuration shift register during master/slave serial or SelectMAP mode |
| DONE | Configuration Status Output | Open-drain signal indicating successful bitstream loading and initialization completion |
| M0–M2 | Mode Selection Inputs | Set configuration mode (e.g., slave serial = 000, master serial = 001, slave SelectMAP = 010) |
| TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO | JTAG Boundary-Scan Interface | Enable IEEE 1149.1-compliant testing, programming, and readback of configuration memory |
| TXP/TXN (per MGT bank) | Differential Transmitter Output | LVDS-compatible 2.5 Gb/s serial output pair; requires AC coupling and 100 Ω differential termination |
| RXP/RXN (per MGT bank) | Differential Receiver Input | LVDS-compatible input pair with internal CDR; supports automatic lock-to-reference and comma detection |
| REFCLKP/REFCLKN | Differential Reference Clock Input | Provides low-jitter clock source (125–250 MHz) for transceiver PLL; must meet phase noise < 1 ps RMS |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Digitally Controlled Impedance (DCI) | Automatically matches I/O driver impedance to external trace impedance (50 Ω or 75 Ω), eliminating discrete termination resistors |
| On-Chip Differential Termination | Provides 100 Ω differential termination for LVDS, BLVDS, and LVPECL I/O standards - reduces board area and signal integrity risk |
| Active Interconnect Routing | Fourth-generation segmented routing ensures predictable delay (< 1 ns variation across fanout 1–32), critical for timing-closure in high-speed designs |
| SelectRAM+ Memory Hierarchy | Combines 216 KB block RAM with 1,378 Kb distributed RAM to implement large FIFOs, caches, or packet buffers without external memory |
| Triple-DES Bitstream Encryption | Prevents IP theft by encrypting configuration bitstream using on-chip DES decryptor and user-provided keys |
Applications
| Telecom Backplane Interface | Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Bridging legacy TDM over SONET/SDH with modern packet-switched infrastructure via serial backplane links. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric implements protocol translation logic; RocketIO transceivers serialize/deserialize data at 2.5 Gb/s with 8B/10B encoding. Use Value: Eliminates need for external SERDES and clock recovery ICs, reducing BOM cost and board space by >30%. | Use Scenario: Converting 1000BASE-X optical PHY signals to copper-based 1000BASE-T for legacy switch port expansion. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: RocketIO handles 1.25 Gbaud serial I/O; CLBs implement GMII-to-RGMII bridge and auto-negotiation state machine. Use Value: Achieves sub-50 ns latency through hardwired logic path, meeting IEEE 802.3ab timing requirements without external PHY arbitration. |
| Industrial Protocol Gateway | Video Over IP Encoder |
Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU and Profibus DP fieldbus traffic into unified TCP/IP backbone for SCADA systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual RocketIO lanes carry time-synchronized control packets; DCMs generate precise 1.8432 MHz and 19.2 MHz clocks for UART peripherals. Use Value: Enables deterministic jitter < 50 ps RMS across all serial links, satisfying IEC 61158 Class A real-time constraints. | Use Scenario: Compressing and encapsulating HD-SDI video streams (1.485 Gb/s) into RTP/UDP packets for low-latency streaming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: RocketIO receives HD-SDI as serial data; CLBs run SMPTE 292 line sync detection and MPEG-2 TS packetization logic. Use Value: Leverages 18×18 multipliers for motion estimation acceleration, cutting encode latency to < 2 video frames vs. software-only solutions. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based serial interface applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC2VP4-5FGG456I | 6,768 logic cells, 1 PowerPC 405 core, 4 RocketIO transceivers - adds soft processor capability and 2.1× more logic density | Supports embedded firmware-driven protocol stacks (e.g., TCP/IP stack offload); not suitable where pure logic fabric is required | Select when system-level control logic exceeds CLB capacity of XC2VP2-5FGG456I or PowerPC co-processing is needed |
| XC3S1000-4FGG456C | No RocketIO transceivers; Spartan-3 series; 1,000,000 system gates; LVDS I/O only up to 340 Mb/s - lacks multi-gigabit serial capability | Restricted to parallel or low-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCI, SDRAM); cannot replace XC2VP2-5FGG456I in GigE or Fibre Channel roles | Consider only for cost-sensitive, non-serial applications where XC2VP2-5FGG456I's transceivers are unused |
Compared with XC2VP2-5FGG456I, XC2VP4-5FGG456I offers embedded processing headroom but increases power and complexity, while XC3S1000-4FGG456C eliminates transceiver functionality entirely - making it unsuitable for any design requiring native 2.5 Gb/s serial I/O.
Availability
XC2VP2-5FGG456I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom backplane interface, industrial protocol gateway, and video-over-IP encoder applications requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for XC2VP2-5FGG456I 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 architecture and tools for high-performance digital system design.
The Virtex-II Pro family was engineered to integrate high-speed serial transceivers and flexible logic fabric for telecommunications, networking, and video infrastructure - addressing the need for single-chip solutions replacing multi-IC serial interface subsystems.
FAQ
What is the maximum data rate supported by the RocketIO transceivers in XC2VP2-5FGG456I?
The XC2VP2-5FGG456I supports RocketIO transceivers rated for up to 2.5 Gb/s in wire-bond packages like FGG456. This is validated per DS083 Table 4 for -5 speed grade devices. Operation at this rate requires proper reference clock jitter compliance (< 1 ps RMS) and AC-coupled differential PCB routing. The XC2VP2-5FGG456I does not support RocketIO X (6.25 Gb/s) - that capability is exclusive to XC2VPX-series devices.
Does XC2VP2-5FGG456I include an embedded PowerPC processor core?
No, XC2VP2-5FGG456I contains zero PowerPC 405 processor blocks. Per DS083 Table 1, only XC2VP4 and higher Virtex-II Pro devices include one or two PowerPC cores. The XC2VP2-5FGG456I is optimized for pure programmable logic and serial I/O functions, making it suitable for applications where soft-core microcontrollers or external processors handle control-plane tasks.
What is the operating temperature range for XC2VP2-5FGG456I?
The XC2VP2-5FGG456I is specified for Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +100°C. The "I" suffix in the part number explicitly denotes Industrial grade, and the -5 speed grade is qualified across this full range per Xilinx DS083 specifications. This enables deployment in harsh environments such as base station cabinets or factory automation controllers without thermal derating.
Can XC2VP2-5FGG456I be configured via JTAG boundary scan?
Yes, XC2VP2-5FGG456I fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan for configuration, verification, and debug. Pins TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, and TRST are dedicated to the Test Access Port (TAP), enabling bitstream programming, readback of configuration memory, and real-time observation of internal signals using ChipScope ILA. JTAG mode operates independently of other configuration methods like SelectMAP or slave serial.
Is bitstream encryption supported on XC2VP2-5FGG456I?
Yes, XC2VP2-5FGG456I includes on-chip Triple-DES decryption hardware. When enabled, the configuration bitstream must be encrypted using Xilinx tools and loaded with user-provided 168-bit keys. This prevents unauthorized readback or cloning of the programmed logic design. Encryption is optional and configurable per design; unencrypted bitstreams function identically but lack IP protection.
XC2VP2-5FGG456I Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-II Pro
- Package/Case:
- 456-BBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 352
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 3168
- Total RAM Bits:
- 221184
- Number of I/O:
- 156
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.425V ~ 1.575V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 456-FBGA (23x23)
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