AMD XC2VP40-5FF1148C

Overview

XC2VP40-5FF1148C from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA with dual PowerPC 405 RISC processor blocks, 43,632 logic cells, 192 18×18 multipliers, and 3,456 Kb of Block SelectRAM+ memory. It features no bonded-out RocketIO transceivers in the FF1148 flip-chip BGA package (1148-pin), supports 804 user I/Os, and operates at -5 speed grade (300 MHz PowerPC, 2.0 Gb/s RocketIO if enabled in other packages).

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP40-5FF1148C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include dual-processor integration, high-density SRAM-based logic, DCI-enabled I/O termination, DCM-based clock management, and compatibility with legacy telecom and embedded control systems requiring long-lifecycle support.

Technical Context

The XC2VP40-5FF1148C implements a hardened dual PowerPC 405 core architecture with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, MMU, and OCM interface - enabling real-time embedded processing without external microcontroller. Its FPGA fabric includes 192 dedicated 18×18 signed multipliers tightly coupled to Block SelectRAM+ modules for DSP-intensive tasks.

Digital Clock Manager (DCM) modules provide precise deskew, integer/fractional frequency synthesis, and ±1/256-cycle phase shifting across up to 12 independent clock domains. The FF1148 package delivers 804 user I/Os with SelectIO-Ultra support for LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI-X, and digitally controlled impedance (DCI) for on-die single-ended termination.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP40-5FF1148C uses the FF1148 flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package: 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, 1148 I/O balls. This package variant has zero RocketIO transceiver pins bonded out; all 1148 balls serve user I/O, power, ground, configuration, or JTAG functions. Pin definitions and full ball mapping are documented in DS083 Module 4 (Pinout Information), pages specific to FF1148.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-density embedded FPGA applications.

Compared with XC2VP40-5FF1148C, the XC2VP40-6FF1148C delivers higher clock margins at the cost of increased power and thermal load, while the XC2VP50-5FF1152C offers scalable logic capacity but mandates board layout revision - neither is drop-in replaceable, and both require full timing and thermal revalidation.

Availability

XC2VP40-5FF1148C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, industrial automation, avionics data concentrators, and medical imaging systems requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.

Supply support for XC2VP40-5FF1148C 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 solutions and developed the Virtex family as high-performance FPGA platforms for demanding system-level integration.

The Virtex-II Pro product line was engineered to unify hard processor subsystems with configurable logic, targeting applications where software-defined functionality and hardware acceleration coexist - such as protocol processing, real-time control, and signal conditioning.

FAQ

Is XC2VP40-5FF1148C still recommended for new designs?

No - XC2VP40-5FF1148C is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" per Xilinx DS083 v5.0. It remains available for legacy support, repair, and sustainment programs, but Xilinx advises migration to 7-series or UltraScale FPGAs for new development. Designers should verify long-term availability and obsolescence timelines directly with Aetrix Electronics before committing to XC2VP40-5FF1148C in production.

Does XC2VP40-5FF1148C include RocketIO transceivers?

No - the XC2VP40-5FF1148C variant uses the FF1148 package, which has zero RocketIO transceiver pins bonded out, as confirmed in DS083 Table 3. While the XC2VP40 die supports up to 12 RocketIO blocks, those transceivers are physically disconnected in this package. Other XC2VP40 variants (e.g., XC2VP40-5FF672C) do include functional RocketIO channels.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC cores in XC2VP40-5FF1148C?

The -5 speed grade guarantees 300 MHz operation for the dual PowerPC 405 cores under commercial temperature conditions, as specified in DS083 Table 4. This rating assumes proper decoupling, thermal management, and adherence to Xilinx's power sequencing requirements. Operation above 300 MHz requires use of the -6 or -7 speed grades and may necessitate implementation guidance from XAPP755.

Can XC2VP40-5FF1148C support DDR SDRAM interfaces?

Yes - XC2VP40-5FF1148C supports DDR SDRAM through its SelectIO-Ultra I/O banks with built-in DDR input/output registers and programmable drive strength. The device meets timing requirements for PC133 and DDR266 interfaces when used with appropriate PCB layout, termination, and DCM-controlled clocking. Xilinx application notes XAPP653 and XAPP699 provide validated interface designs.

What configuration modes does XC2VP40-5FF1148C support?

XC2VP40-5FF1148C supports five configuration modes: slave-serial, master-serial, slave SelectMAP, master SelectMAP, and IEEE 1532 boundary-scan. Configuration bitstreams can be encrypted using on-chip DES/3DES decryptors. The device also supports partial reconfiguration and readback for in-system debugging - all documented in DS083 Module 1 and Module 3.