AMD XC4VFX100-11FF1152C
- Part No.:
- XC4VFX100-11FF1152C
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1152-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC4VFX100-11FF1152C.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 576 I/O 1152FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC4VFX100-11FF1152C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-4 FX family FPGA featuring 101,952 logic cells, dual PowerPC 405 RISC processors, embedded RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers operating up to 6.5 Gbps, and 640 DSP slices. It is used in high-performance reconfigurable computing systems requiring integrated processing, serial connectivity, and signal processing - such as radar beamforming subsystems.
For engineers reviewing the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O count (772 user I/Os), transceiver lane count (24 RocketIO lanes), embedded processor availability, and speed grade (-11 indicating fastest timing performance).
Technical Context
The XC4VFX100-11FF1152C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (8,448 kbits), distributed RAM, and dedicated arithmetic units. Its dual PowerPC 405 cores support symmetric or asymmetric multiprocessing with on-chip instruction and data caches.
RocketIO transceivers provide protocol-agnostic serial I/O compliant with PCIe 1.0a, Serial RapidIO, and Gigabit Ethernet standards. The -11 speed grade guarantees setup/hold timing margins for operation at 500 MHz system clock frequency with 1.2 V core voltage.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 101,952 - determines maximum combinational and sequential logic capacity for custom RTL implementation |
| User I/O Pins | 772 - supports high-pin-count parallel interfaces and board-level signal routing flexibility |
| RocketIO Transceivers | 24 lanes @ up to 6.5 Gbps - enables multi-channel serial backplane or chip-to-chip links without external PHYs |
| Block RAM | 8,448 kbits - provides on-die memory for FIFOs, buffers, and coefficient storage in DSP pipelines |
| Embedded Processors | 2× PowerPC 405 - allows soft-core offload, real-time control, and host interface management within same die |
| Speed Grade | -11 - ensures timing closure at highest supported clock frequencies for critical datapaths |
Pinout & Package
The XC4VFX100-11FF1152C is packaged in a 1152-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG1152) with 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high-density PCB layouts and thermal dissipation in industrial and aerospace applications.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core power supply | 1.2 V supply for FPGA logic fabric and embedded processors; requires low-noise regulation |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary power supply | 2.5 V supply for configuration circuitry, SelectIO banks, and RocketIO analog front-end |
| M0–M2 | Configuration mode pins | Determine boot source (e.g., Master Serial, Slave SelectMAP) during power-up initialization |
| PROGRAM_B | Active-low configuration reset | Forces reconfiguration and clears internal state; asynchronous to all clocks |
| INIT_B | Configuration status indicator | Open-drain output signaling configuration completion or error condition |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual PowerPC 405 processors | Enables tightly coupled software-defined control alongside hardware-accelerated logic without external CPU |
| 24 RocketIO transceivers | Reduces system component count by integrating high-speed serial I/O with built-in encoding/decoding and clock recovery |
| 640 DSP48 slices | Supports parallel multiply-accumulate operations at >200 MHz for real-time filtering and FFT computation |
| 772 user-configurable I/Os | Permits direct connection to DDR2 memory, ADC/DAC interfaces, and legacy parallel buses without glue logic |
Applications
| Radar Signal Processing | High-Speed Data Acquisition |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time adaptive beamforming and pulse-Doppler processing in ground-based phased-array radar systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes time-critical beam steering algorithms while PowerPC cores manage system scheduling and communication protocols. Use Value: Integration of processing, I/O, and transceivers reduces latency between RF front-end and digital backend by eliminating interposer delays. | Use Scenario: Multi-channel oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer capturing synchronized 1 GS/s samples across 16 channels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC4VFX100-11FF1152C serves as central acquisition engine, interfacing with high-speed ADCs via LVDS and aggregating data into DDR2 memory. Use Value: 772 I/Os and 24 RocketIO lanes allow simultaneous sampling and streaming over PCIe or Serial RapidIO without bandwidth bottlenecks. |
| Avionics Data Concentrator | Protocol-Agnostic Test Equipment |
Use Scenario: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete I/O consolidation in flight control computers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC4VFX100-11FF1152C implements multiple protocol engines in parallel using dedicated logic resources and embedded processors for message parsing. Use Value: Single-device integration replaces multiple ASICs and reduces SWaP-C while maintaining DO-254 compliance through traceable RTL. | Use Scenario: Modular test platform supporting PCIe Gen1, SATA, and Fibre Channel physical layer validation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: RocketIO transceivers are configured per standard via GT wizard; FPGA fabric implements link training, error injection, and pattern generation. Use Value: Eliminates need for separate PHY evaluation boards and enables rapid reconfiguration between protocol stacks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-integration FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I | UltraScale+ architecture; higher logic density (1,182K LC), 100+ GTY transceivers @ 32.75 Gbps, but no embedded processors | Lacks hard PowerPC cores; requires external ARM SoC for control plane tasks | Preferred when raw serial bandwidth and logic capacity outweigh integrated processing needs |
| XC7VX690T-2FFG1930I | Virtex-7 architecture; 693,120 logic cells, 36 GTH transceivers @ 13.1 Gbps, no embedded processors | No on-die CPU; relies on external microcontroller or Zynq companion device for system management | Suitable for migration paths where legacy Virtex-4 toolchain compatibility is not required |
Compared with XC4VFX100-11FF1152C, both alternatives offer greater transceiver speed and logic scale but sacrifice the tightly integrated dual PowerPC 405 subsystem - making them less suitable for applications requiring deterministic real-time software execution alongside hardware acceleration.
Availability
XC4VFX100-11FF1152C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, avionics data concentration, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for XC4VFX100-11FF1152C 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 continues development and support of the Virtex FPGA portfolio originally created by Xilinx for high-performance programmable logic applications.
The Virtex-4 FX family was engineered to unify programmable logic, embedded processing, and high-speed serial I/O in a single device for defense, aerospace, and instrumentation systems demanding deterministic latency and long-term obsolescence resilience.
FAQ
What is the core voltage requirement for the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C?
The XC4VFX100-11FF1152C requires a 1.2 V ±3% core supply (VCCINT) delivered with low noise and tight regulation. This voltage powers the FPGA logic fabric, embedded PowerPC 405 processors, and internal interconnect. Deviation beyond tolerance risks timing violations or configuration failure during operation.
Does the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C support JTAG boundary-scan testing?
Yes, the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for PCB-level interconnect testing. Its TAP controller enables INTEST, EXTEST, and SAMPLE/PRELOAD instructions, and it exposes all user I/Os and select internal nodes for visibility during manufacturing test.
What configuration modes does the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C support?
The XC4VFX100-11FF1152C supports Master Serial, Slave Serial, Slave SelectMAP, and Boundary Scan configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up, and configuration bitstreams can be loaded from SPI flash, PROM, or external processor via SelectMAP interface.
Is the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C RoHS compliant?
Yes, the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C is RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free, mercury-free, cadmium-free, hexavalent chromium-free, PBB-free, PBDE-free) and meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3) requirements for surface-mount assembly.
Can the XC4VFX100-11FF1152C operate in extended temperature ranges?
The 'C' suffix in XC4VFX100-11FF1152C denotes commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C ambient). For operation from –40°C to +100°C, the industrial-grade variant XC4VFX100-11FF1152I is specified and qualified per Xilinx's extended temperature screening process.
XC4VFX100-11FF1152C Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-4 FX
- Package/Case:
- 1152-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- 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:
- 576
- 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:
- 1152-FCBGA (35x35)
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