AMD XC2VP2-7FGG256C

Overview

XC2VP2-7FGG256C 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 datacom systems requiring reconfigurable logic with integrated SERDES.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP2-7FGG256C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its 4-channel 2.5 Gb/s RocketIO transceiver capability, 204 user I/Os in FGG256 package, DCI-enabled single-ended termination, and absence of PowerPC cores-making it suitable for non-processor-based high-bandwidth interface bridging and protocol adaptation.

Technical Context

The XC2VP2-7FGG256C implements a SRAM-based configurable logic fabric with Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), 18 Kb Block SelectRAM+ memory modules, and dedicated 18×18 multipliers. Its routing architecture uses Active Interconnect Technology with hierarchical switch matrices and predictable delay independent of fanout.

It integrates four RocketIO transceivers supporting full-duplex operation at up to 2.5 Gb/s (wire-bond packages), 8B/10B encoding, programmable pre-emphasis, on-chip 50 Ω termination, and internal loopback modes. Clock management is handled by up to twelve Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) offering phase shifting, frequency synthesis, and deskew.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP2-7FGG256C is housed in a 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FGG256) package with 1.0 mm pitch, wire-bond construction, and Pb-free finish. The package supports 204 user I/Os plus configuration, clock, and power pins.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based high-speed interface applications.

Compared with XC2VP2-7FGG256C, XC2VP4-7FGG456C adds processor capability and logic resources but increases board area and BOM cost; XC3S1600E-4FGG456C offers lower unit price and power but cannot replace RocketIO functionality-making it unsuitable for any application requiring >1 Gb/s serial links.

Availability

XC2VP2-7FGG256C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom line cards, industrial video transport systems, and test equipment requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC2VP2-7FGG256C 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-level integration-combining FPGA fabric, multi-gigabit transceivers, and embedded processors to replace ASICs in telecom, networking, and DSP applications.

FAQ

Is XC2VP2-7FGG256C still recommended for new designs?

No, XC2VP2-7FGG256C is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" per Xilinx DS083 v5.0. It remains available for legacy support and obsolescence mitigation, but newer Virtex-4, Virtex-5, or Kintex families are advised for new projects due to improved performance, lower power, and extended lifecycle support.

What is the maximum data rate supported by the RocketIO transceivers in XC2VP2-7FGG256C?

The XC2VP2-7FGG256C supports RocketIO transceivers rated at up to 2.5 Gb/s per channel in wire-bond packages like FGG256. This is confirmed in Table 4 of DS083 for -7 speed grade devices using FG/FGG packages, and applies specifically to XC2VP2-not the higher-rate RocketIO X variants found in XC2VPX devices.

Does XC2VP2-7FGG256C include an embedded PowerPC processor?

No, XC2VP2-7FGG256C contains zero PowerPC 405 processor blocks. As shown in Table 1 of DS083, only XC2VP4 and higher Virtex-II Pro devices include one or two PowerPC cores; XC2VP2 is optimized for pure logic + transceiver applications without embedded processing.

Which I/O standards are supported by XC2VP2-7FGG256C with on-chip termination?

XC2VP2-7FGG256C supports Digitally Controlled Impedance (DCI) for single-ended standards including LVCMOS (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V), SSTL-2, SSTL-18, HSTL Class I–IV, and PCI/PCI-X. DCI provides automatic on-die series or parallel termination-no external resistors required for impedance matching.

Can XC2VP2-7FGG256C be configured via JTAG boundary scan?

Yes, XC2VP2-7FGG256C fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan through dedicated TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins. It implements BYPASS, SAMPLE, EXTEST, INTEST, and USERCODE instructions, enabling in-system programming, verification, and debug without requiring additional configuration PROMs.