AMD XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C

Overview

XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C 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 microprocessor cores. It supports PCI Express x8 Gen1, RocketIO GTP transceivers, and operates at -2 speed grade with 1.0V core voltage. Used in high-speed protocol bridging and reconfigurable computing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver count and data rate, embedded processor availability, I/O bank voltage flexibility (1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V), and thermal performance in air-cooled 1738-pin flip-chip BGA packaging.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (6.4 Mb total), and DSP48E slices (240 units). Its dual-processor subsystem includes two hard-core PowerPC 440 CPUs with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 caches each.

Transceiver functionality is delivered through 16 GTX transceivers supporting line rates from 100 Mb/s to 3.75 Gb/s, compliant with PCIe Base 1.1, SATA, and Serial RapidIO standards. Configuration occurs via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, with support for AES bitstream encryption.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C is housed in a 1738-pin flip-chip fine-pitch ball grid array (FFG) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and Pb-free/NiPdAu finish. Thermal design requires mechanical mounting and airflow per Xilinx UG192.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C, the XCVU9P offers superior serial bandwidth and logic scale but removes embedded PowerPC, shifting control responsibility to external or soft processors; the XC7VX690T retains FPGA+processor integration but replaces PowerPC with ARM, altering software porting effort and real-time determinism characteristics.

Availability

XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, PCIe-based acceleration cards, and software-defined radio systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C 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 acquired Xilinx in 2022 and now develops adaptive computing platforms combining FPGA, ACAP, and AI engine technologies for data center, communications, and aerospace markets.

The Virtex-5 family was originally designed by Xilinx to deliver high-performance reconfigurable logic with integrated processors and high-speed serial I/O for demanding embedded computing and protocol acceleration applications.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C?

The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C supports GTX transceivers with a maximum line rate of 3.75 Gb/s. This rate is validated across all 16 transceivers under industrial temperature conditions and -2 speed grade, enabling compliance with PCIe Gen1 x8, Serial RapidIO 1.2, and SATA II standards. The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C does not support rates beyond 3.75 Gb/s-even with external equalization or reduced reach.

Does XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C include on-chip processor cores?

Yes, XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C integrates two hard-core PowerPC 440 microprocessors. Each core features 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 caches, dedicated PLB bus interface, and independent debug support. These are not soft cores-they are silicon-hardened, fully pipelined RISC processors physically embedded in the die alongside the FPGA fabric.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C?

XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) configuration modes. Master SelectMAP allows autonomous loading from external flash; JTAG is used for boundary scan and programming during development. The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C does not support passive parallel or BPI configuration without additional glue logic.

Is XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C compatible with Vivado Design Suite?

No, XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C is not supported in Vivado. It requires Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 or earlier, as it belongs to the Virtex-5 family predating the Vivado toolchain. Attempting synthesis or implementation in Vivado will result in unrecognized part error. The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C remains fully supported in ISE 14.7 with all device-specific primitives and timing models.

What thermal management guidance applies to XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C?

XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C requires active airflow and a mechanically mounted heat sink due to its 1738-ball FFG package and typical power dissipation exceeding 12 W under full utilization. Xilinx UG192 specifies minimum 200 LFM airflow and thermal pad contact pressure ≥25 psi. The XC5VFX200T-2FFG1738C has no integrated thermal sensor; junction temperature must be estimated via board-level thermal modeling or IR measurement.