AMD XC4VFX40-10FF1152I

Overview

XC4VFX40-10FF1152I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-4 FX family FPGA featuring 40,000 logic cells, embedded PowerPC 405 RISC processors, and integrated RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers operating up to 3.75 Gbps. It is housed in a 1152-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG1152) package with -10 speed grade and Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). This device targets high-bandwidth communication line cards and reconfigurable computing systems requiring hard processor cores and serial I/O.

For engineers reviewing the XC4VFX40-10FF1152I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include its dual PowerPC 405 cores, 24 RocketIO transceivers, 2.5 V SelectIO voltage support, and compliance with IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan test standard.

Technical Context

The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I integrates two hardened PowerPC 405 cores with 32 kB instruction and 32 kB data caches each, plus 128 kB of on-chip Block RAM. Its 24 RocketIO transceivers support protocols including PCI Express Gen1, Serial RapidIO, and Gigabit Ethernet, with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization.

Configurable logic includes 40,000 CLBs with distributed RAM and shift registers, DSP48 slices for 18×18-bit multiply-accumulate operations, and clock management tiles with DCMs supporting phase-matching, frequency synthesis, and jitter reduction across eight independent clock networks.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC4VFX40-10FF1152I is packaged in a 1152-ball Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip BGA (FFG1152) with 1.0 mm ball pitch, 35 mm × 35 mm body size, and thermal lid for enhanced power dissipation. The package supports migration within the Virtex-4 FX family via pin-compatible variants.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance reconfigurable processor applications.

Compared with XC4VFX40-10FF1152I, XC4VLX60-11FF1152I trades processor and serial I/O for raw logic capacity in the same footprint, while XC5VLX110-2FF1136C upgrades transceiver performance and logic scale but removes hard PowerPC cores-requiring full software-based control plane implementation.

Availability

XC4VFX40-10FF1152I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, avionics data concentrators, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC4VFX40-10FF1152I 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 develops adaptive computing platforms combining FPGA, ACAP, and AI engine technologies for data center, communications, and embedded markets.

The Virtex-4 FX family was originally designed by Xilinx to deliver integrated processing, high-speed serial I/O, and programmable logic in a single device for demanding communications and defense applications.

FAQ

What is the maximum data rate supported by the RocketIO transceivers in XC4VFX40-10FF1152I?

The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I features 24 RocketIO transceivers rated for operation up to 3.75 Gbps per lane. These transceivers support multiple protocols including PCI Express Gen1, Serial RapidIO, and Gigabit Ethernet, with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization to maintain signal integrity over backplanes and cables. The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I achieves this performance under industrial temperature conditions with appropriate reference clock stability and PCB layout adherence.

Does XC4VFX40-10FF1152I include embedded processor cores?

Yes, the XC4VFX40-10FF1152I integrates two hardened PowerPC 405 RISC processor cores, each with 32 kB instruction cache and 32 kB data cache. These cores operate independently and can run bare-metal firmware or real-time OSes, communicating with the FPGA fabric via on-chip PLB and OPB buses. The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I uses these cores for control-plane tasks while delegating data-path processing to programmable logic.

What configuration modes does XC4VFX40-10FF1152I support?

The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I supports multiple configuration modes selected via M0–M2 pins: Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial PROM. It accepts configuration bitstreams from parallel NOR flash, serial SPI flash, or external processors via the SelectMAP interface. Configuration occurs at power-up or can be reloaded dynamically using ICAP for partial reconfiguration. The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I validates CRC checksums during configuration to ensure bitstream integrity.

What I/O standards are supported by XC4VFX40-10FF1152I?

The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I supports LVDS, SSTL-2, HSTL-I, and 2.5 V SelectIO standards across its configurable I/O banks. Each bank operates at a user-defined VCCO voltage (1.2–3.3 V), enabling mixed-voltage interfaces on a single device. This allows direct connection to DDR2 SDRAM, LVDS image sensors, and legacy parallel buses without level-shifting components. The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I also supports source-synchronous timing with DQS strobes for high-speed memory interfaces.

Is XC4VFX40-10FF1152I qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, the XC4VFX40-10FF1152I is specified for industrial temperature range operation from -40°C to +100°C. It undergoes extended burn-in and characterization across this range to guarantee timing closure, signal integrity, and functional correctness under worst-case thermal and voltage conditions. The XC4VFX40-10FF1152I meets JEDEC JESD22-A108 reliability standards and is commonly deployed in base station radios, avionics modules, and industrial control cabinets where ambient temperatures exceed commercial limits.