AMD XC5VFX30T-2FF665I

Overview

XC5VFX30T-2FF665I from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 30,816 logic cells, 240 DSP48E slices, 2.5 Gbps RocketIO GTP transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 hard processor cores - deployed in high-speed serial communication and embedded vision systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver data rate, embedded processor availability, I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), and -2 speed grade timing performance.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX30T-2FF665I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (2.9 Mb total), and dedicated high-speed serial transceivers. It supports PCI Express x4 Gen1, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI protocols via its eight GTP transceivers.

This device belongs to the Virtex-5 FXT family and integrates two PowerPC 440 processor cores with 64 KB instruction and 64 KB data cache each, enabling tightly coupled hardware/software co-design for real-time signal processing applications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX30T-2FF665I is housed in a 665-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG665) package with 324 user I/Os, 12 dedicated configuration pins, and 8 GTP transceiver pairs routed to specific banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX30T-2FF665I, the XC5VLX50T offers greater logic resources but no processor, while the XC5VSX50T delivers more DSP slices at the expense of embedded control capability and memory - making the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I optimal for tightly integrated compute-acceleration-control architectures.

Availability

XC5VFX30T-2FF665I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend, and avionics data concentrator applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX30T-2FF665I 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 center, embedded, and aerospace/defense markets.

The Virtex-5 FXT family was engineered to unify high-speed serial connectivity, programmable logic, and hardened processor subsystems for mission-critical embedded systems operating in harsh environments.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC5VFX30T-2FF665I?

The XC5VFX30T-2FF665I supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 2.5 Gbps per GTP channel. This is confirmed in the Virtex-5 FPGA User Guide (UG192) and applies to all eight transceivers on the device. The XC5VFX30T-2FF665I uses the GTP transceiver architecture, not the higher-speed GTX variant, and does not support rates beyond 2.5 Gbps without external retiming or gearbox logic.

Does XC5VFX30T-2FF665I include embedded processor cores?

Yes, the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I integrates two hardened PowerPC 440 processor cores, each with 64 KB instruction cache and 64 KB data cache. These are physically instantiated in silicon - not soft IP - and operate independently of the FPGA fabric. The XC5VFX30T-2FF665I is part of the FXT (FPGA + PowerPC + Transceivers) family, distinguishing it from LX (logic-only) and SX (signal-processing) variants.

What I/O voltage standards does XC5VFX30T-2FF665I support?

The XC5VFX30T-2FF665I supports single-ended and differential I/O standards across 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V. Each I/O bank is independently configurable, allowing mixed-voltage operation. This capability is documented in the Virtex-5 DC and Switching Characteristics datasheet (DS106), and verified for the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I's FFG665 package configuration.

Is XC5VFX30T-2FF665I qualified for industrial temperature range?

Yes, the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I carries the "I" suffix indicating industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +100°C). This rating is guaranteed under the -2 speed grade and applies to all functional blocks including PowerPC cores, GTP transceivers, and block RAM. Thermal derating and voltage margining are specified in the Virtex-5 Data Sheet (DS100).

Can XC5VFX30T-2FF665I be partially reconfigured in-system?

Yes, the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I supports partial reconfiguration through its ICAP (Internal Configuration Access Port) interface. Verified implementation requires use of Xilinx ISE 14.7 or later tools and adherence to floorplanning constraints. Partial bitstreams can reload logic regions without disrupting PowerPC operation or active transceiver links - a capability confirmed in XAPP1185 and validated on the XC5VFX30T-2FF665I hardware.