AMD XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I

Overview

XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I from AMD is a high-performance Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 130,000 logic cells, 640 DSP48E slices, 8.4 MB of block RAM, and integrated multi-gigabit transceivers supporting up to 6.5 Gb/s. It is used in high-speed serial communication systems such as 10G Ethernet line cards and optical transport equipment.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count, I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), speed grade (-2), and thermal performance in air-cooled telecom chassis.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), dedicated DSP slices, and flexible clock management tiles (CMTs) containing DCMs and PLLs. It supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling across 640 user I/O pins.

This device integrates 16 RocketIO GTP transceivers operating at 1.0–6.5 Gb/s with built-in 8B/10B encoding, PRBS generation/checking, and elastic buffers. Its configuration interface supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, and JTAG modes with AES bitstream encryption support.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I is housed in a 1738-pin flip-chip BGA (FFG1738) package with thermal lid, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and 35×35 mm footprint. The package supports dual-voltage I/O banks, dedicated configuration and JTAG pins, and power/ground ball patterns optimized for signal integrity and thermal dissipation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I, XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I enables higher serial bandwidth but requires architectural redesign, while XC5VLX110T-2FFG1136I offers pin-compatible scalability within the same Virtex-5 family at lower resource cost.

Availability

XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 10G Ethernet infrastructure, optical transport equipment, and high-performance radar systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I 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 processing technologies for data center, embedded, and high-performance computing markets.

The Virtex-5 FPGA family was designed for demanding high-speed serial communication, signal processing, and protocol bridging applications in telecom, aerospace, and medical imaging systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum data rate supported by the GTP transceivers in XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I?

The XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I integrates 16 RocketIO GTP transceivers, each capable of operating at 1.0–6.5 Gb/s. This range supports common protocols including 10GBASE-R, CPRI, and Serial RapidIO Gen1/Gen2. The transceivers include built-in clock data recovery (CDR), 8B/10B encoding, and elastic buffers to ensure reliable link establishment and jitter tolerance.

Does XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I supports partial reconfiguration through its ICAP (Internal Configuration Access Port) interface and frame-based bitstream addressing. This allows dynamic swapping of functional modules-such as protocol engines or filter banks-without resetting the entire device. Designers use Xilinx ISE tools with PlanAhead to define reconfigurable partitions and validate timing isolation.

What I/O standards are supported by XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I?

XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I supports a wide range of SelectIO standards including LVDS, LVPECL, SSTL-18/2, HSTL-I/III, and PCI-X. I/O banks operate at 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V, with programmable drive strength, slew rate, and on-die termination. Each bank is independently configurable, enabling mixed-voltage board designs without level shifters.

Is XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I compatible with Xilinx ISE Design Suite?

Yes, XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I is fully supported by Xilinx ISE 14.7, the final official tool release for Virtex-5 devices. Synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and bitstream generation are validated for this part. Post-ISE support is limited to legacy maintenance; no Vivado versions support Virtex-5 natively due to architectural discontinuation.

What thermal management considerations apply to XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I in industrial environments?

XC5VFX130T-2FFG1738I is rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C case temperature) and features a thermally enhanced FFG1738 package with integrated heat spreader. For sustained operation above 75°C ambient, forced airflow ≥200 LFM and a 2-oz copper PCB with thermal vias under the package are recommended. Junction-to-case thermal resistance is 0.29°C/W.