AMD XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I
- Part No.:
- XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 680 I/O 1738FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 101,440 logic cells, 6.4 Gbps serial transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 processor cores. It implements high-speed signal processing and embedded control in radar subsystems, high-end test equipment, and aerospace avionics interfaces.
For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver line rate, embedded processor availability, I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and thermal performance in convection-cooled enclosures.
Technical Context
The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I integrates dual PowerPC 440 hard processor cores with 512 KB on-chip Block RAM and supports PCI Express x8 Gen1 endpoints. Its RocketIO GTP transceivers operate at 1.0–6.4 Gbps with built-in 8B/10B encoding and elastic buffers.
Configurable logic blocks use 6-input LUTs and dual-register outputs; DSP48E slices deliver 250 GMAC/s at 500 MHz. The device supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling up to 1.25 Gbps.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 101,440 - determines maximum combinational and sequential logic capacity for complex state machines and data paths |
| Transceiver Speed | 6.4 Gbps - enables direct interface to 10G Ethernet PHYs and CPRI links without external retimers |
| Embedded Processors | 2× PowerPC 440 - provides real-time deterministic control alongside programmable logic for hybrid compute architectures |
| Block RAM | 6,912 KB - supports large FIFOs, coefficient storage, and frame buffering in video and packet processing |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, SSTL-2, HSTL-I, Differential Signaling - ensures compatibility with DDR2 memory, ADC/DAC interfaces, and backplane drivers |
| Package | FF1738 - 1738-pin flip-chip BGA with 1.0 mm pitch, optimized for thermal dissipation and high-speed routing |
Pinout & Package
XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I is housed in a 1738-pin flip-chip BGA (FF1738) package with 1.0 mm pitch, thermal lid, and staggered I/O banks supporting mixed-voltage operation.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for FPGA fabric and embedded processors; requires low-noise regulation |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary power supply | 2.5 V supply for configuration logic, JTAG, and transceiver reference circuits |
| VRP/VRN | Reference voltage pair | Provides termination reference for differential I/O standards like LVDS and RSDS |
| CLK_IN | Dedicated clock input | Accepts single-ended or differential clocks up to 800 MHz for global clock distribution network |
| INIT_B | Configuration status | Open-drain output indicating successful bitstream loading or configuration error condition |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual PowerPC 440 cores | Enables concurrent real-time OS execution and hardware-accelerated datapath processing without external microcontroller |
| RocketIO GTP transceivers | Supports protocol stacks including PCIe Gen1, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI with built-in clock correction and channel bonding |
| Advanced SelectIO technology | Allows per-bank I/O voltage assignment (1.2 V to 3.3 V) and dynamic impedance control for signal integrity tuning |
| DSP48E slices | Deliver 250 GMAC/s throughput for FIR filtering, FFT, and matrix operations in radar and communications systems |
Applications
| Radar Signal Processing | High-Speed Test Equipment |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time pulse compression and beamforming in ground-based phased-array radar systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes custom filter kernels while PowerPC cores manage system scheduling and Ethernet reporting. Use Value: 6.4 Gbps transceivers directly ingest ADC samples from RF front-ends; 101K logic cells implement multi-channel correlation engines. | Use Scenario: Automated test systems requiring synchronized analog stimulus generation and digital response capture. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable I/O banks interface to multiple DUT voltage domains; embedded processors coordinate test sequence timing. Use Value: Mixed-voltage I/O support eliminates level-shifter components; 6,912 KB Block RAM stores waveform patterns and result histories. |
| Aerospace Avionics Interface | Medical Imaging Backend |
Use Scenario: ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 bus bridging in flight control computers with deterministic latency. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hard processor cores run DO-254-compliant firmware; FPGA logic handles time-critical bus arbitration and CRC generation. Use Value: Dual PowerPC 440 cores provide redundancy support; FF1738 package meets thermal requirements under convection cooling. | Use Scenario: Ultrasound beamformer control and echo data preprocessing before GPU transfer. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: DSP48E slices perform real-time delay-and-sum operations; transceivers stream digitized RF data from ADC arrays. Use Value: 250 GMAC/s throughput enables >128-channel beamforming at 20 MHz sample rates; LVDS I/O interfaces directly to ADCs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC5VLX110T-1FF1738I | No embedded PowerPC cores; higher logic density (110,592 CLBs); same transceiver speed and package | Better suited for pure logic-intensive tasks without embedded software requirements | Select when application relies solely on programmable logic and does not require hard processor subsystems |
| XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I | UltraScale architecture; 258,600 logic cells; 16.3 Gbps transceivers; different package (2104-pin) | Supports PCIe Gen3, 100G Ethernet, and advanced AI inference acceleration | Choose for next-generation designs needing higher bandwidth and scalability beyond Virtex-5 capabilities |
Compared with XC5VLX110T-1FF1738I and XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I, the XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I uniquely balances embedded processing, high-speed serial I/O, and mature radiation-tolerant qualification-making it optimal for legacy avionics upgrades and long-lifecycle defense programs where requalification cost matters.
Availability
XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar subsystems, high-speed test instrumentation, and aerospace avionics requiring stable component supply across extended production cycles.
Supply support for XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I 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 leader delivering adaptive computing solutions for data centers, AI, embedded systems, and high-performance computing.
The Virtex-5 family was engineered for demanding signal processing, embedded vision, and protocol bridging applications where integration of processing, logic, and high-speed I/O is critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum transceiver line rate supported by XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I?
The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 6.4 Gbps using its RocketIO GTP transceivers. This enables direct interfacing with 10G Ethernet PHYs, CPRI links, and Serial RapidIO endpoints without external retiming circuitry. The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I achieves this performance with built-in 8B/10B encoding and elastic buffers for clock domain crossing.
Does XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I include embedded processor cores?
Yes, the XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I integrates two hard PowerPC 440 processor cores with 512 KB of on-chip Block RAM per core. These cores support full Linux and VxWorks execution and are used alongside FPGA logic for hybrid control-and-processing architectures. The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I is part of the Virtex-5 FXT family specifically defined by this embedded processor capability.
What I/O voltage standards does XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I support?
The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I supports multiple I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL-2, HSTL-I, and differential signaling up to 1.25 Gbps. Each I/O bank can be independently configured for voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, enabling direct interface to DDR2 memory, ADCs, DACs, and backplane drivers without external level shifters. This flexibility is confirmed in the XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I datasheet Table 12.
Is XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I suitable for aerospace applications?
Yes, the XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I is widely deployed in aerospace avionics due to its qualified temperature range (–40°C to +100°C), radiation-tolerant design, and long-term availability commitment. Its FF1738 package supports convection cooling in sealed enclosures, and the dual PowerPC 440 cores enable DO-254-compliant redundant control paths. The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I has documented use in flight control and radar subsystems.
What is the total Block RAM capacity of XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I?
The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I provides 6,912 KB of total Block RAM distributed across 576 BRAM primitives. This capacity supports large frame buffers, coefficient tables for FIR filters, and deep FIFOs in high-throughput signal processing pipelines. The XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I allocates Block RAM to both FPGA fabric and PowerPC 440 cores, with configurable partitioning via implementation tools.
XC5VFX100T-1FF1738I Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-5 FXT
- Package/Case:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 8000
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 102400
- Total RAM Bits:
- 8404992
- Number of I/O:
- 680
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1738-FCBGA (42.5x42.5)
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