AMD XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I

Overview

XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I from AMD is a Virtex-5 FXT family FPGA featuring 101,920 logic cells, 6.4 Gbps RocketIO GTP transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 dual-core processor blocks. It implements high-speed serial I/O, DSP-intensive signal processing, and embedded control in aerospace and defense avionics systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver data rate, embedded processor availability, logic density, and -2 speed grade timing performance under industrial temperature operation.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I integrates two PowerPC 440 hard processor cores with 64 KB instruction and 64 KB data L1 cache per core, and supports DDR2 SDRAM memory interfaces up to 533 MHz. Its 24 RocketIO GTP transceivers operate at 1.0–6.4 Gbps with built-in PRBS generators and checkers.

This device uses 65 nm copper process technology, features SelectIO™ technology supporting LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling standards, and includes 128 DSP48E slices for high-performance arithmetic operations with 25×18-bit multipliers and 48-bit accumulators.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I is housed in a 1136-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35×35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and Pb-free/ROHS-compliant construction. The package supports thermal dissipation up to 25 W under typical industrial airflow conditions.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance embedded FPGA applications.

Compared with XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I, XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I offers greater serial bandwidth and logic scale but removes deterministic PowerPC control, while XC7VX690T-2FFG1927I shifts to ARM-based embedded software and trades transceiver speed for PCIe Gen3 integration.

Availability

XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, avionics data concentration, satellite payload control, and electronic warfare front-end designs requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I 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 specializing in adaptive computing, high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and FPGA technologies for data center, embedded, and aerospace applications.

The Virtex-5 FXT family, including XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I, was engineered for high-bandwidth, mixed-signal embedded systems requiring tightly coupled processing, serial connectivity, and deterministic real-time control in harsh environments.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I?

The XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I is rated for industrial temperature operation from −40°C to +100°C. This range is guaranteed under specified voltage and loading conditions, and the -2 speed grade ensures timing compliance across the full interval. Thermal design must account for 25 W typical power dissipation using appropriate heatsinking and airflow per AMD's Virtex-5 thermal guidelines.

Does XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I support JTAG boundary-scan testing?

Yes, XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I fully supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for PCB-level interconnect testing and in-system programming. The TAP controller is accessible via dedicated TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins, and supports IDCODE, SAMPLE/PRELOAD, EXTEST, and INTEST instructions as defined in the Virtex-5 configuration user guide.

How many RocketIO GTP transceivers does XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I include?

XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I integrates 24 RocketIO GTP transceivers. Each operates at 1.0–6.4 Gbps with independent TX/RX clocking, built-in PRBS pattern generation and checking, and support for protocols including Serial RapidIO, Aurora, and CPRI. All 24 transceivers are accessible in the FFG1136 package without bank restrictions.

Is XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I compatible with Xilinx ISE Design Suite?

Yes, XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I is fully supported by Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7, including synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation. Device-specific constraints, timing models, and simulation libraries for the PowerPC 440 cores and RocketIO GTP transceivers are included in the ISE installation and require no third-party extensions.

What memory interfaces does XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I support?

XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I supports DDR2 SDRAM interfaces up to 533 MHz (1066 Mbps data rate) with 32-bit data bus width per controller. It also supports QDR-II SRAM, RLDRAM-II, and single-ended or differential SDR/DDR SDRAM. Memory controller IP is provided in Xilinx CORE Generator and Vivado IP catalog for verified timing closure.