AMD XC4VFX60-11FF672I

Overview

XC4VFX60-11FF672I from AMD is a Virtex-4 FX60 FPGA featuring 60,192 logic cells, 288 embedded 18×18 multipliers, and integrated PowerPC 405 RISC processors. It supports DDR2 memory interfaces up to 400 MHz and includes RocketIO™ multi-gigabit transceivers operating at 3.125 Gbps. Used in high-performance communication line cards and reconfigurable computing platforms.

For engineers reviewing the XC4VFX60-11FF672I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver count (16 lanes), embedded processor core count (2x PowerPC 405), I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and speed grade (-11 = fastest timing).

Technical Context

The XC4VFX60-11FF672I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (2,880 kbits), and dedicated DSP slices. Its dual PowerPC 405 cores run at up to 550 MHz and support JTAG debug and on-chip BIST.

RocketIO transceivers provide protocol-agnostic serial I/O with built-in encoding/decoding, clock data recovery, and programmable pre-emphasis. The device uses SelectIO™ technology for flexible single-ended and differential signaling across 448 user I/Os.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC4VFX60-11FF672I is housed in a 672-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FF672) package with 35 mm × 35 mm body size and 1.0 mm ball pitch. Thermal and mechanical specifications comply with JEDEC MO-251.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC4VFX60-11FF672I, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I delivers 19× more logic and 2× higher transceiver speed but removes embedded CPUs, while the XC7VX690T-2FFG1927I increases logic by 11× and adds DDR4 support yet retains no hard processor-both require redesign for control-plane integration.

Availability

XC4VFX60-11FF672I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, defense electronics, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC4VFX60-11FF672I 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 is a global semiconductor company focused on high-performance and adaptive computing solutions for data centers, embedded systems, and AI acceleration.

The Virtex-4 FX family was designed for system-on-chip integration in communications and signal processing applications where embedded processing, high-speed I/O, and programmable logic must operate in concert.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC 405 cores in XC4VFX60-11FF672I?

The XC4VFX60-11FF672I supports PowerPC 405 cores running at up to 550 MHz under typical conditions. This frequency is guaranteed for the -11 speed grade when operating within specified voltage (1.2 V ±3%) and temperature (-40°C to +100°C) ranges. The actual achievable clock depends on design implementation and thermal management, but the XC4VFX60-11FF672I datasheet confirms 550 MHz as the rated maximum for this speed grade.

Does XC4VFX60-11FF672I support DDR2 memory interfaces?

Yes, XC4VFX60-11FF672I supports DDR2 SDRAM interfaces up to 400 MHz data rate (200 MHz clock). It includes dedicated I/O logic and calibration circuitry for source-synchronous timing alignment. The XC4VFX60-11FF672I documentation specifies compatibility with JEDEC-compliant DDR2-400 modules using its SelectIO resources and DCM-based clocking.

How many RocketIO transceivers does XC4VFX60-11FF672I include?

The XC4VFX60-11FF672I integrates 16 RocketIO multi-gigabit transceivers. Each operates at data rates from 622 Mbps to 3.125 Gbps and supports protocols including Aurora, Serial RapidIO, and custom 8b/10b encoded links. This count is fixed for the FX60 device variant and confirmed in the XC4VFX60-11FF672I pinout and electrical specifications.

What is the I/O voltage range supported by XC4VFX60-11FF672I?

XC4VFX60-11FF672I supports I/O voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V across its 448 user I/O pins, organized into independently powered banks. Each bank can be set to a single VCCO voltage, enabling mixed-voltage operation-for example, interfacing with both 1.8 V peripherals and 3.3 V legacy devices simultaneously on the same XC4VFX60-11FF672I device.

Is XC4VFX60-11FF672I still in active production?

No, XC4VFX60-11FF672I is discontinued by AMD (formerly Xilinx) and classified as obsolete per Product Change Notification #XCN-2011-001. However, Aetrix Electronics maintains legacy inventory with full traceability and offers lifecycle support-including obsolescence forecasting, cross-reference assistance, and long-term supply agreements-for customers continuing to use XC4VFX60-11FF672I in deployed systems.