AMD XC2VP40-5FFG1148C

Overview

XC2VP40-5FFG1148C from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA featuring dual PowerPC 405 RISC processor blocks, 43,632 logic cells, 192 18×18-bit multipliers, and 8 Digital Clock Managers (DCMs), configured in an 1148-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package with no bonded-out RocketIO transceivers - optimized for high-density embedded processing and I/O-intensive telecom and networking control-plane applications.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP40-5FFG1148C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this device delivers verified dual-processor subsystem integration, 804 user I/Os, 1.5 V core voltage, and full IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support - critical for deterministic real-time control, protocol acceleration, and legacy system upgrades requiring stable, long-lifecycle FPGA silicon.

Technical Context

The XC2VP40-5FFG1148C implements two independent PowerPC 405 cores running at up to 300 MHz (–5 speed grade), each with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, MMU, and dedicated OCM interface. Its FPGA fabric includes 19,392 CLB slices, 3,456 Kb distributed RAM, and 8,040 Kb block SelectRAM+ memory organized as 192 × 18 Kb modules.

Digital Clock Manager (DCM) resources provide precise clock deskew, integer/fractional frequency synthesis, and ±1/256-cycle phase shifting across 12 global clock networks. I/O subsystem supports 22 single-ended and 10 differential standards including LVDS (840 Mb/s), PCI-X, SSTL, and HSTL, with Digitally Controlled Impedance (DCI) for on-die termination.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP40-5FFG1148C uses the FF1148 flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package: 1148 balls, 1.0 mm pitch, 35 mm × 35 mm body size, Pb-free compatible, with no RocketIO transceiver pins bonded out - all I/O balls allocated to SelectIO-Ultra banks and configuration/control signals.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC2VP50-5FF1152C, XC2VP40-5FFG1148C trades transceiver capability for higher I/O count (804 vs. 852) and lower static power in control-plane roles; versus XC3S1600E-4FGG456C, it delivers verified dual-processor determinism, 5× more block RAM, and industrial-grade clock management - making it the sole viable option for certified embedded systems requiring both compute and configurable logic in one die.

Availability

XC2VP40-5FFG1148C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, industrial automation, and avionics applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for legacy system sustainment.

Supply support for XC2VP40-5FFG1148C 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 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 flexible logic fabric - specifically targeting embedded networking, wireless infrastructure, and real-time signal processing where software-defined hardware acceleration is essential.

FAQ

Is XC2VP40-5FFG1148C still in production or recommended for new designs?

No - XC2VP40-5FFG1148C is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" per Xilinx DS083 v5.0 (June 2011). It remains available through authorized distributors and Aetrix Electronics for legacy system repair, obsolescence mitigation, and long-life program support, but no new design-in is advised. Engineering validation and documentation are fully archived.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC cores in XC2VP40-5FFG1148C?

The –5 speed grade guarantees 300 MHz operation for both PowerPC 405 cores under commercial temperature conditions (0°C to 85°C), as confirmed in Table 4 of DS083. This assumes proper PCB layout, decoupling, and 1.5 V ±3% VCCINT supply - exceeding this requires derating per XAPP755 guidelines for dual-processor timing closure.

Does XC2VP40-5FFG1148C include RocketIO transceivers, and can they be used?

No - the FF1148 package variant of XC2VP40-5FFG1148C has zero RocketIO transceivers bonded out, as explicitly stated in Table 3 notes. All 1148 balls are assigned to I/O banks, configuration, and power; transceiver logic is physically present but unconnected. Use XC2VP40-5FF896C if transceivers are needed.

What JTAG standards does XC2VP40-5FFG1148C support for boundary-scan testing?

XC2VP40-5FFG1148C fully complies with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and IEEE 1532 (in-system configuration) standards. Its TAP controller supports BYPASS, PRELOAD, SAMPLE, IDCODE, USERCODE, EXTEST, INTEST, and HIGHZ instructions - enabling production test, in-field reprogramming, and real-time debug without additional hardware.

Can XC2VP40-5FFG1148C be configured via SPI flash, and what modes are supported?

XC2VP40-5FFG1148C does not support native SPI flash configuration. It supports Slave Serial, Master Serial, Slave SelectMAP, Master SelectMAP, and JTAG (IEEE 1532) modes only. For compact non-volatile configuration, a microcontroller or CPLD must emulate SelectMAP or serial mode using parallel NOR flash or SD card interfacing - documented in XAPP388.