AMD XC2VP4-5FGG256I

Overview

XC2VP4-5FGG256I from Xilinx is a Virtex-II Pro platform FPGA integrating one PowerPC 405 RISC processor core, four RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers (2.5 Gb/s max), 6,768 logic cells, twelve Digital Clock Managers (DCMs), and 348 user I/Os in a 256-pin Fine-Pitch BGA (FGG256) package. It targets high-reliability industrial telecom and embedded control systems requiring integrated processing, serial connectivity, and reconfigurable logic.

For engineers reviewing the XC2VP4-5FGG256I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its -5 speed grade (300 MHz PowerPC, 2.5 Gb/s transceivers), industrial temperature rating (–40°C to +100°C), wire-bond FGG256 package with 140 usable I/Os, and compatibility with Xilinx ISE 12.x toolchain for legacy system maintenance.

Technical Context

The XC2VP4-5FGG256I implements a hybrid architecture combining hard IP blocks - including a single 32-bit PowerPC 405 core with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, MMU, and OCM interface - with programmable FPGA fabric based on 0.13 µm copper process. Its four RocketIO transceivers support full-duplex operation at up to 2.5 Gb/s per channel with 8B/10B encoding, internal CDR, and programmable pre-emphasis.

Digital clock management is handled by twelve DCM modules offering precise de-skew, integer/fractional frequency synthesis, and ±1/256-cycle phase shifting. The device uses SelectIO-Ultra I/O banks supporting LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards (LVDS, BLVDS) with Digitally Controlled Impedance (DCI) termination and DDR register support.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC2VP4-5FGG256I uses a 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FGG256) package with 1.0 mm pitch, wire-bond interconnect, and Pb-free finish. Package dimensions are 17 mm × 17 mm. Pin assignments follow Xilinx DS083 Module 4, with dedicated configuration (M0/M1/M2, PROG_B, CCLK, DONE), JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO), power (VCCINT=1.5V, VCCAUX=2.5V, VCCO per bank), and I/O banks grouped by voltage and signaling standard.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-with-embedded-processor applications.

Compared with XC2VP4-5FGG256I, the XC2VP4-6FGG256I offers higher clock margins but sacrifices industrial temperature support, while the XCV2000E-6FG456C provides gate density at lower cost but omits all hard IP blocks - making XC2VP4-5FGG256I uniquely suited for reconfigurable embedded systems needing integrated compute, I/O, and timing.

Availability

XC2VP4-5FGG256I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial protocol gateways, telecom line cards, medical imaging subsystems, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XC2VP4-5FGG256I 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 architectures with embedded processors and high-speed transceivers.

The Virtex-II Pro family, including XC2VP4-5FGG256I, was designed for high-performance embedded systems requiring tightly coupled hardware/software co-design, particularly in telecom infrastructure and industrial control where integration reduces latency and improves reliability.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC 405 core in XC2VP4-5FGG256I?

The XC2VP4-5FGG256I PowerPC 405 core operates at up to 300 MHz under industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +100°C). This speed grade (-5) is validated across the full temperature range and requires no external derating. The XC2VP4-5FGG256I datasheet specifies this limit in Table 4 of DS083, and it applies regardless of whether the core runs standalone or concurrently with RocketIO transceivers or FPGA fabric activity.

Does XC2VP4-5FGG256I support JTAG boundary-scan testing?

Yes, XC2VP4-5FGG256I fully complies with IEEE 1149.1 and supports boundary-scan testing via dedicated TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins. The device implements standard instructions including EXTEST, INTEST, SAMPLE, PRELOAD, and BYPASS. Test access is available during both configuration and normal operation, enabling in-system verification of PCB interconnects and I/O pin functionality without halting XC2VP4-5FGG256I application logic.

Can XC2VP4-5FGG256I be configured using SPI flash memory?

No, XC2VP4-5FGG256I does not support native SPI flash configuration. It requires configuration through Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, or JTAG modes using parallel or serial PROMs compatible with Xilinx's Platform Flash XL (e.g., XCFxxP series). SPI flash would require an external microcontroller or CPLD to emulate the SelectMAP interface - a method not supported by XC2VP4-5FGG256I's native configuration controller.

What I/O standards are supported by XC2VP4-5FGG256I's SelectIO-Ultra banks?

XC2VP4-5FGG256I supports 22 single-ended standards (including LVCMOS 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V, LVTTL, PCI, GTL, HSTL, SSTL) and 10 differential standards (LVDS, BLVDS, ULVDS, LDT, LVPECL). Each bank is independently configurable for voltage and standard. Digitally Controlled Impedance (DCI) provides automatic on-die termination for single-ended I/Os, while on-chip differential termination is available for LVDS and related standards - all directly supported in XC2VP4-5FGG256I without external components.

Is XC2VP4-5FGG256I still recommended for new designs?

No, XC2VP4-5FGG256I is marked "Product Not Recommended For New Designs" per Xilinx DS083 v5.0 (June 2011). It remains available for legacy system repair, obsolescence mitigation, and long-lifecycle industrial programs, but Xilinx recommends Virtex-5 or newer families (e.g., Kintex-7) for new development due to superior performance, lower power, and ongoing tool support. Aetrix Electronics maintains inventory and supply chain continuity specifically for XC2VP4-5FGG256I in these maintenance contexts.