AMD XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I

Overview

XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I from AMD is a high-performance Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 200K logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s serial transceiver bandwidth (via 16 GTX transceivers), and integrated PowerPC 440 hard processor cores. It supports PCIe Gen1 x8, DDR2-533 memory interfaces, and operates at -1 speed grade with industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). Used in high-speed protocol bridging and radar signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count and data rate, embedded processor core availability, I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), and thermal performance under sustained DSP load.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I implements a column-based architecture with dedicated DSP48E slices (240 units), Block RAM (10,560 Kbits), and clock management tiles (CMT) containing DCMs and PLLs. Its GTX transceivers support protocols including SATA, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI at up to 3.75 Gb/s per lane.

This device belongs to the Virtex-5 FXT family, which integrates PowerPC 440 cores with FPGA fabric for heterogeneous compute. The -1 speed grade guarantees timing closure at maximum specified frequencies under industrial thermal conditions.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I is housed in a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35×35 mm body size and 1.0 mm ball pitch. Thermal and mechanical design requires controlled PCB stack-up and thermal vias beneath the die pad.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I, the XCVU9P offers superior bandwidth and scalability but removes deterministic PowerPC control, while the XC6VLX240T reduces transceiver capability and eliminates processor integration-making XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I uniquely suited for legacy avionics and radar systems requiring both hardened processing and multi-gigabit serial I/O.

Availability

XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, avionics data concentration, and medical imaging backend systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX200T-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, and aerospace applications.

The Virtex-5 FXT family was engineered for high-bandwidth, processor-integrated systems in defense, radar, and wired communications infrastructure.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported data rate per GTX transceiver lane in XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I?

The XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I supports up to 3.75 Gb/s per GTX transceiver lane, validated across industrial temperature and voltage ranges. This rate enables compliance with SATA II, Serial RapidIO 1.x, and CPRI Option 3. The actual achievable rate depends on PCB layout quality, reference clock jitter, and receiver equalization settings configured in the transceiver wizard.

Does XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I include hard processor cores, and what are their specifications?

Yes, XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I integrates two PowerPC 440 embedded processor cores running at up to 550 MHz. Each core features 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data caches, a floating-point unit, and dedicated AXI bus interfaces to FPGA fabric. These cores are fully supported by Xilinx EDK and VxWorks BSPs for deterministic real-time control tasks.

What I/O standards does XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I support, and how many banks are configurable?

XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards including LVDS and RSDS across 12 independently configurable I/O banks. Each bank can be set to 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V, enabling direct connection to DDR2-533 memory, PCI-X peripherals, and legacy TTL logic without level shifters.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I, and what tools enable it?

Yes, XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I supports partial reconfiguration through Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 with PlanAhead implementation tools. This capability allows dynamic swapping of logic modules-such as filter coefficients or protocol engines-without resetting the entire device or interrupting active transceiver links or processor execution.

What thermal management considerations apply to XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I in industrial environments?

XC5VFX200T-1FF1738I is rated for -40°C to +100°C junction temperature. Successful thermal design requires a 6-layer PCB with ≥6 thermal vias under the die pad, 2 oz copper planes, and forced-air cooling for power dissipation above 8 W. Thermal simulation using Xilinx XPE is recommended to validate junction temperature under worst-case DSP and transceiver loading.