AMD XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C

Overview

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 LX family FPGA with 220,000 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s total serial I/O bandwidth, and 1760-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-FBGA) packaging. It integrates 128 DSP48E slices, 12 MB of block RAM, and supports PCIe Gen1 x8, RocketIO GTP transceivers, and DDR2 SDRAM interfaces for high-performance embedded processing and reconfigurable computing.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count, I/O bank voltage flexibility (1.2 V to 3.3 V), static timing analysis support for -2 speed grade, and compatibility with ISE Design Suite v14.7 for place-and-route.

Technical Context

The XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), distributed RAM, shift registers, and dedicated carry logic. It features 128 DSP48E slices operating at up to 550 MHz and supports multi-gigabit transceivers with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization.

Its I/O structure includes SelectIO technology with support for LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards including LVDS and RSDS. The -2 speed grade guarantees setup/hold timing margins meeting 500 MHz system clock operation under worst-case industrial temperature conditions.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C is housed in a 1760-ball flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FFG1760) package with 792 user-configurable I/Os distributed across 24 I/O banks. Power and ground balls are arranged in dedicated rows/columns per bank to minimize noise coupling and support simultaneous switching noise (SSN) mitigation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I offers higher logic capacity and GTY transceivers for Gen3+ protocols but requires Vivado toolflow and new PCB layout; the XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156C retains ISE compatibility and lower pin count but sacrifices I/O flexibility and transceiver bandwidth.

Availability

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C 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 XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C 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 maintains legacy Virtex-5 product support, documentation, and long-term supply commitments for industrial and aerospace customers.

The Virtex-5 LX family was designed for high-performance logic-intensive applications demanding scalable I/O, hardened transceivers, and deterministic timing-targeting defense, medical, and test equipment markets.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C?

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C supports I/O bank voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, configurable per bank. This allows direct interfacing with devices using LVCMOS12, LVCMOS15, LVCMOS18, LVCMOS25, LVCMOS33, SSTL15, SSTL18, and HSTL standards without level-shifting circuitry. Each bank's VCCO must be set to match the target peripheral's I/O voltage.

Does XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C supports partial reconfiguration through Xilinx ISE Design Suite v14.7 tools. This capability enables dynamic replacement of functional modules-such as protocol engines or filter coefficients-without resetting the entire device or disrupting active data paths, critical for mission-critical systems requiring continuous operation.

What transceiver protocols are natively supported by XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C?

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C includes 24 RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting native protocols including PCI Express Gen1 (x1/x2/x4/x8), Serial RapidIO, SATA, and Fibre Channel. Each transceiver operates from 1.6 to 3.75 Gb/s with built-in 8B/10B encoding, elastic buffers, and clock correction-enabling interoperability with standard SerDes PHYs.

Is XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C qualified for automotive applications?

No, XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C is rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C) and is not AEC-Q100 qualified. It is intended for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications where extended temperature operation is required but automotive-grade reliability certification is not mandated.

What configuration modes does XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C support?

XC5VLX220-2FFG1760C supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Slave Serial configuration modes. Configuration bitstreams can be loaded from SPI flash, PROM, or external processor via parallel or serial interfaces. The device also supports fallback configuration and multi-boot with dual-bitstream storage in external memory.