AMD XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C

Overview

XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 130,000 logic cells, 640 DSP48E slices, 12.5 Gb/s serial transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 hard processor cores. It operates at -1 speed grade with 1.0 V core voltage and is housed in a 1738-pin flip-chip BGA (FFG1738) package. This device targets high-performance embedded computing and reconfigurable signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver data rate, embedded processor availability, logic density, I/O voltage support, and thermal management requirements for high-clock-rate designs.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (BRAM), and dedicated routing for deterministic timing closure. Its dual-core PowerPC 440 subsystem supports boot-from-Flash, cache-coherent memory access, and AXI4 interconnect to programmable logic.

This device integrates 16 RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting 1.0–6.5 Gb/s line rates, compliant with PCIe Gen1/Gen2, SATA, and Serial RapidIO standards. The -1 speed grade specifies maximum clock frequencies of 550 MHz for CLB logic and 375 MHz for Block RAM.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C is packaged in a 1738-pin flip-chip BGA (FFG1738) with 35×35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid. Pin functions are organized into I/O banks, configuration pins (M0–M2, CCLK, DONE), JTAG boundary-scan (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO), and dedicated transceiver lanes (TXP/TXN/RXP/RXN).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C, XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I offers significantly higher transceiver speed and logic capacity but removes embedded processing; XC7VX690T-2FFG1927I retains Virtex-family toolchain compatibility while upgrading transceiver performance and memory bandwidth, though requiring external or soft-core control logic.

Availability

XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend systems, avionics data concentrators, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C 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, graphics, and AI acceleration technologies. It acquired Xilinx in 2022, integrating FPGA, adaptive SoC, and software-defined silicon capabilities.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for high-performance reconfigurable computing in aerospace, defense, and medical imaging applications where deterministic timing, embedded processing, and multi-gigabit serial I/O are essential.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the PowerPC 440 cores in XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C?

The XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C PowerPC 440 cores operate at up to 550 MHz under the -1 speed grade specification. This frequency is guaranteed across commercial temperature range (0°C to 85°C) with 1.0 V core supply and proper thermal management. The XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C datasheet defines this limit in the DC and switching characteristics tables, referencing junction temperature and voltage tolerance conditions.

Does XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C support PCIe Gen2 x4 endpoint functionality?

Yes, XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C includes integrated PCIe Gen2 endpoint logic supporting x1, x2, and x4 configurations. The device implements the full PCIe Gen2 PHY and data link layer, with DMA engines and MSI/MSI-X interrupt capability. This functionality is implemented in hardened logic and does not consume FPGA fabric resources, making it available in all XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C units.

What I/O standards are supported by XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C banks?

XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C supports LVCMOS (1.2 V to 3.3 V), LVDS, BLVDS, RSDS, Differential SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards across its 12 I/O banks. Each bank is independently configurable for voltage and standard, enabling mixed-voltage interfaces such as DDR2 SDRAM (1.8 V SSTL) alongside 3.3 V peripherals. The XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C documentation specifies bank-specific voltage ranges and termination options.

Is XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C pin-compatible with other Virtex-5 FXT devices?

No, XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C is not pin-compatible with other Virtex-5 FXT devices such as XC5VFX70T or XC5VFX200T. While all FXT devices use the FFG1738 package, ball assignments differ due to variations in transceiver count, I/O bank layout, and PowerPC subsystem signals. Migration between FXT variants requires PCB redesign and I/O constraint updates.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C?

XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial (SPI/BPI) configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up. The device also supports fallback configuration and multi-boot from SPI flash using the Internal Configuration Access Port (ICAP). These modes are defined in the XC5VFX130T-1FFG1738C configuration user guide.