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AMD XC4VFX100-10FF1517C
- Part No.:
- XC4VFX100-10FF1517C
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1517-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 768 I/O 1517FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance Virtex-4 FPGA featuring 103,520 logic cells, 640 embedded 18×18 multipliers, and integrated PowerPC 405 RISC processors. It supports DDR2 memory interfaces up to 400 MHz and includes 9.6 Mb of block RAM. Used in high-speed communications infrastructure and radar signal processing systems.
For engineers reviewing the XC4VFX100-10FF1517C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V), maximum system clock frequency (650 MHz), transceiver data rate (3.125 Gbps), and thermal design power (14.2 W).
Technical Context
The XC4VFX100-10FF1517C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), dedicated DSP slices, and hard-core PowerPC 405 processors. It integrates RocketIO™ multi-gigabit transceivers supporting protocols including PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, and Gigabit Ethernet.
This device uses 90 nm copper process technology and features SelectIO™ technology for flexible I/O standards compliance. Configuration is performed via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, with support for dual configuration images and bitstream encryption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 103,520 - total programmable logic capacity for complex digital functions |
| Block RAM | 9.6 Mb - on-chip memory for FIFOs, buffers, and data storage without external memory |
| Multipliers | 640 × 18×18 - dedicated hardware for high-speed arithmetic in filtering and FFT operations |
| Max System Clock | 650 MHz - determines highest synchronous logic operating frequency |
| Transceiver Rate | 3.125 Gbps - supports serial protocols including PCIe Gen1 and SRIO |
| I/O Standards | LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, LVDS - enables direct interfacing with diverse memory and peripheral ICs |
| TDP | 14.2 W - thermal budget requirement for heatsink and airflow planning |
Pinout & Package
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C is housed in a 1517-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 1.0 mm pitch and 35 mm × 35 mm body size. The package supports thermal dissipation via exposed thermal slug and provides 720 user I/O pins across 24 banks.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core supply | 1.2 V internal logic rail; requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary supply | 2.5 V for configuration circuitry, JTAG, and certain I/O banks |
| VCCO | I/O supply | Bank-specific voltage (1.2–2.5 V); sets output swing and input threshold per bank |
| PROGRAM_B | Configuration control | Active-low asynchronous reset initiating reconfiguration from PROM or processor |
| DONE | Configuration status | Open-drain output indicating successful bitstream loading and initialization |
| CLK0–CLK3 | Global clock inputs | Dedicated low-skew routing to global clock networks and DCMs |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hard PowerPC 405 cores | Two embedded 32-bit RISC processors enabling real-time control + programmable logic co-processing |
| RocketIO transceivers | 16 lanes at 3.125 Gbps each - eliminates need for external SerDes in high-speed backplane designs |
| DCM clock management | Eight Digital Clock Managers providing jitter reduction, phase shifting, and frequency synthesis |
| SelectIO technology | Support for 18 I/O standards in same device - reduces board-level level-shifter count |
| Bitstream encryption | AES-128 encrypted configuration - protects IP against reverse engineering and cloning |
Applications
| Radar Signal Processing | High-Speed Test Equipment |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time pulse-Doppler processing and beamforming in active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes adaptive filtering and FFTs; PowerPC cores manage subsystem coordination and interface protocol handling. Use Value: Integrated DSP slices and 3.125 Gbps transceivers enable >10 Gbps aggregate data throughput between ADCs and memory. | Use Scenario: High-precision automated test equipment requiring sub-nanosecond timing resolution and parallel stimulus-response analysis. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable logic implements custom pattern generators and high-speed comparators; DCMs provide deterministic clock phase alignment. Use Value: 650 MHz system clock and fine-grained I/O delay control allow <100 ps timing accuracy across 720 I/O pins. |
| Optical Transport Networking | Military Data Links |
Use Scenario: OTN framer/mapper and forward error correction (FEC) in 10G/40G line cards. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hard PowerPC cores run control plane software; FPGA logic implements OTU2/OTU3 framing and Reed-Solomon encoding. Use Value: 9.6 Mb block RAM supports full-frame buffering for OTU3 (43.018 Gbps) with zero external memory latency. | Use Scenario: Secure, jam-resistant tactical data links compliant with TDL standards (e.g., Link 16, VMF). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA implements waveform modulation/demodulation; AES-encrypted bitstream ensures secure field reconfiguration. Use Value: Dual PowerPC cores enable concurrent crypto engine operation and real-time MAC layer processing without performance penalty. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-end FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC4VLX100-10FF1513C | No PowerPC cores or RocketIO transceivers; higher logic density (103,520 CLBs) but no serial I/O | Suitable for compute-intensive logic-only tasks; not viable for serial protocol bridging or embedded processing | Select when application requires maximum LUT count without high-speed serial I/O or processor integration |
| XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I | UltraScale architecture; 258,600 logic cells, 24.7 Mb BRAM, 64 GTY transceivers up to 32.75 Gbps | Targets next-generation 100G+ systems; requires new PCB layout, toolchain, and power delivery design | Choose for new designs needing >10× transceiver bandwidth and hardened PCIe Gen4/Gen5 controllers |
Compared with XC4VFX100-10FF1517C, XC4VLX100-10FF1513C removes serial I/O and processors to reduce cost and power, while XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I delivers generational improvements in bandwidth and density but demands full platform redesign.
Availability
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, optical transport networking, and military data link applications requiring stable component supply over extended production lifecycles.
Supply support for XC4VFX100-10FF1517C 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
AMD acquired Xilinx in 2022 and now leads development of adaptive computing platforms. Xilinx pioneered FPGA technology and introduced the first programmable SoC with integrated processors.
The Virtex-4 family was designed for high-performance wired and wireless infrastructure, where deterministic latency, multi-gigabit serial connectivity, and embedded processing converge - exemplified by XC4VFX100-10FF1517C.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported data rate for RocketIO transceivers in XC4VFX100-10FF1517C?
The XC4VFX100-10FF1517C integrates RocketIO transceivers rated for 3.125 Gbps per lane. This rate supports PCI Express 1.0, Serial RapidIO 1.x, and Gigabit Ethernet protocols. Each transceiver lane operates independently, and all 16 lanes maintain this specification under recommended voltage and temperature conditions specified in the Virtex-4 DC and Switching Characteristics datasheet.
Does XC4VFX100-10FF1517C include embedded processors?
Yes, XC4VFX100-10FF1517C contains two hard-core PowerPC 405 RISC processors. These are fully functional 32-bit CPUs with instruction and data caches, MMU support, and AXI bus interfaces. They operate independently of the FPGA fabric and can execute standalone firmware or coordinate with logic-based accelerators in heterogeneous architectures.
What I/O standards does XC4VFX100-10FF1517C support?
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C supports 18 I/O standards via SelectIO technology, including LVCMOS (1.2 V to 2.5 V), LVTTL, SSTL-2, SSTL-3, HSTL-I, HSTL-II, and differential standards such as LVDS and RSDS. Each of the 24 I/O banks is independently configurable for voltage and standard, enabling mixed-voltage board designs without level shifters.
What is the total block RAM capacity of XC4VFX100-10FF1517C?
The XC4VFX100-10FF1517C provides 9.6 Mb (12,288 Kbits) of total block RAM distributed across 512 RAMB16 blocks. Each block can be configured as 16K × 1, 8K × 2, 4K × 4, 2K × 8, or 1K × 16, supporting true dual-port operation with independent read/write clocks for applications like ping-pong buffering and FIFO implementation.
Is XC4VFX100-10FF1517C still in active production?
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C is a mature Virtex-4 device discontinued from active production by Xilinx in 2011. However, Aetrix Electronics maintains verified legacy inventory with full traceability and extended lifecycle support, including obsolescence mitigation planning and controlled distribution for long-lifecycle defense and industrial programs.
XC4VFX100-10FF1517C Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-4 FX
- Package/Case:
- 1517-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 10544
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 94896
- Total RAM Bits:
- 6930432
- Number of I/O:
- 768
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.14V ~ 1.26V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1517-FCBGA (40x40)
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2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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