AMD XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C

Overview

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 71,680 logic cells, 4.25 Gbps serial transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 processor cores. It supports PCI Express Gen1 x8, DDR2 SDRAM interfaces up to 533 MHz, and operates at -1 speed grade with 1.0V core voltage. Used in high-performance embedded computing and reconfigurable signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver line rate, embedded processor availability, I/O standard support (LVDS, SSTL, HSTL), and thermal design power of 9.2 W under typical operation.

Technical Context

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (6.4 Mb total), and DSP48E slices (192 units). It integrates two PowerPC 440 hard-core processors running at up to 550 MHz, each with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data cache.

It supports multi-gigabit transceivers compliant with PCIe, SATA, and Serial RapidIO standards, with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization. The device uses 65 nm copper process technology and features SelectIO technology supporting 24 I/O standards including LVCMOS, LVDS, and differential SSTL.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C is housed in a 1136-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35x35 mm body size and 1.0 mm ball pitch. The package supports thermal dissipation via exposed thermal pad and provides 560 user I/O pins across 16 banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C, XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I offers 3.6× more logic and 3.8× faster transceivers but removes embedded processor functionality, shifting control responsibility to external hardware. XC7VX690T-2FFG1927I delivers 9.7× greater logic resources yet lacks hard processor cores, making it suitable only when system architecture separates processing and acceleration functions.

Availability

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging acceleration, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C 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 focused on high-performance and adaptive computing solutions for data centers, AI, embedded, and client markets.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for demanding embedded computing applications requiring both programmable logic and hardened processor subsystems, targeting aerospace, defense, and medical imaging systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR2 memory interface speed for XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C?

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C supports DDR2 SDRAM interfaces up to 533 MHz data rate (266 MHz clock frequency), enabling peak bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s on a 64-bit bus. This specification is validated in the Virtex-5 FPGA Memory Interface Solutions User Guide UG086, revision v3.2. The device includes dedicated DDR2 PHY logic and calibration circuitry for reliable operation across voltage and temperature variations.

Does XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C include built-in processor cores?

Yes, XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C integrates two hard PowerPC 440 processor cores, each with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data cache, running at up to 550 MHz. These are not soft cores - they are silicon-embedded, fixed-function blocks with dedicated AXI4 interconnect to the programmable logic fabric and external memory controllers.

What transceiver protocols does XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C natively support?

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C transceivers support PCIe Gen1 (2.5 Gbps), SATA I/II (1.5/3.0 Gbps), and Serial RapidIO (1.25/2.5/3.125 Gbps) physical layers. Protocol compliance is achieved through programmable pre-emphasis, receiver equalization, and clock data recovery circuitry - no external retimers are needed for these standards at their base rates.

What is the I/O voltage range supported per bank on XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C?

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C supports per-bank I/O voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, configurable independently for each of its 16 I/O banks. Supported standards include LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL-18, SSTL-2, HSTL-I, and differential HSTL, allowing direct interface to DDR2 memory, ADCs, and legacy parallel buses without level-shifting components.

Is XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C qualified for extended temperature operation?

Yes, the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136C commercial-grade part operates from 0°C to +85°C ambient, while the industrial variant (XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I) extends to -40°C to +100°C junction temperature. Thermal design must account for 9.2 W typical power dissipation using the specified 1136-pin FFG package with thermal pad.