AMD XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I

Overview

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 71,680 logic cells, 480 DSP48E slices, 6.9 Gbps serial transceivers, and integrated PowerPC 440 hard processor cores. It operates at -1 speed grade with industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) and is used in high-performance reconfigurable computing, radar signal processing, and high-speed protocol bridging.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, embedded processor availability, I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), and configuration interface options (SelectMAP, JTAG, SPI).

Technical Context

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I implements a column-based architecture with dedicated routing for clock, reset, and control signals. It integrates dual PowerPC 440 cores running at up to 550 MHz, 480 configurable DSP48E blocks supporting 25×18 multiply-accumulate operations, and 16 RocketIO GTP transceivers with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization.

Configuration is supported via Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, or serial SPI modes. The device uses 40 nm copper CMOS process technology and supports partial reconfiguration through ICAP and PCIe-based dynamic reconfiguration interfaces.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I is housed in a 1136-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG1136) package with 32×32 ball array, 1.0 mm pitch, and thermal lid. Package dimensions are 35 mm × 35 mm, with 576 user I/Os distributed across 16 banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX110T-1FF1136I, the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I trades logic capacity for integrated processing; versus XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I, it offers mature tooling and lower power at 6.9 Gbps, but lacks ARM cores and GTY-level serial performance.

Availability

XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, avionics data concentration, and reconfigurable computing applications requiring stable component supply over extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I 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 designing high-performance computing, adaptive SoCs, and FPGA solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

The Virtex-5 family was engineered for high-bandwidth, low-latency reconfigurable systems demanding hardened processor cores, multi-gigabit transceivers, and deterministic real-time processing capabilities.

FAQ

What is the maximum transceiver line rate supported by XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I?

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I supports RocketIO GTP transceivers with a maximum line rate of 6.9 Gbps. This specification is guaranteed under industrial temperature conditions and -1 speed grade operation. Each transceiver includes programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization to maintain signal integrity across PCB traces and connectors. The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I does not support higher-rate GTY or GTH transceivers found in later Virtex families.

Does XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I include embedded processor cores?

Yes, the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I integrates two hard PowerPC 440 processor cores, each with 32 kB instruction and 32 kB data L1 cache, running at up to 550 MHz. These are not soft-core implementations but silicon-hardened blocks with dedicated AXI4-Stream and PLB interfaces. The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I is part of the Virtex-5 FXT subfamily specifically defined by this embedded processor capability.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I?

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and serial SPI (x1/x2/x4) configuration modes. Configuration bitstream can be loaded from parallel NOR flash, serial SPI flash, or host processor via dedicated configuration interface pins. The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I does not support passive serial (Slave Parallel) or BPI configuration modes.

How many user I/O pins does XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I provide?

The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I provides 576 user-configurable I/O pins in its 1136-ball FFG package. These are organized into 16 I/O banks supporting mixed-voltage operation (1.2 V to 3.3 V). Each bank has independent VCCO and VREF settings, enabling concurrent interface to multiple peripheral voltage standards without external level shifters. The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I pinout documentation confirms all 576 are user-accessible.

Is XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, the XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I is rated for industrial temperature range of -40°C to +100°C ambient, as specified in AMD's Virtex-5 DC and Switching Characteristics documentation. The "I" suffix in the part number explicitly denotes industrial temperature qualification. This rating applies to all functional blocks including PowerPC cores, DSP slices, and GTP transceivers under -1 speed grade conditions. The XC5VFX70T-1FF1136I is not rated for extended or military temperature ranges.