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AMD XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I
- Part No.:
- XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 680 I/O 1738FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 220,000 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s serial transceiver bandwidth, and -2 speed grade in a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package. It serves as a reconfigurable system-on-chip for high-speed protocol bridging in telecom line cards.
For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver compliance with PCIe Gen1/2, embedded Block RAM capacity, I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and thermal performance under sustained 2.5 W dynamic power.
Technical Context
The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I implements a column-based architecture with dedicated DSP48E slices, clock management tiles (CMT), and RocketIO GTP transceivers. It supports multi-gigabit serial protocols including SATA, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI at up to 3.75 Gb/s per lane.
Configuration occurs via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, with dual-boot capability using internal configuration memory. The device integrates 12.5 Mb of total on-chip Block RAM distributed across 1,280 BRAM blocks, each configurable as 18 Kb or two 9 Kb primitives.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 220,000 - provides gate count equivalent to ~1.1M ASIC gates for complex RTL implementation |
| Block RAM | 12.5 Mb - enables large FIFOs, frame buffers, or local data storage without external memory |
| Transceiver Speed | Up to 3.75 Gb/s - supports CPRI v4.1 and Serial RapidIO 1.2 physical layer |
| I/O Standards | LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, HSTL - allows direct interface to DDR2 SDRAM, optical PHYs, and FPGAs |
| Speed Grade | -2 - guarantees timing closure at 500 MHz system clock with 1.0 ns clock-to-out delay |
| Package | FF1738 - 1738-pin flip-chip BGA, 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +100°C - qualified for industrial temperature range operation |
Pinout & Package
XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I uses a 1738-ball flip-chip BGA (FF1738) with 16 banks of I/O, dual VCCINT/VCCAUX supplies, and dedicated configuration pins (INIT_B, CCLK, DIN, PROG_B). Thermal pad occupies center 12×12 ball array.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PROG_B | Active-low configuration reset | Asserting low reloads configuration memory and resets internal state machines |
| INIT_B | Configuration status indicator | Open-drain output signals completion of bitstream loading and CRC check |
| CCLK | Configuration clock input | Drives synchronous loading of configuration data in Master SelectMAP mode |
| DIN | Configuration data input | Serial bitstream input during SelectMAP or slave parallel configuration |
| GTPCLKxx_M/P | Differential transceiver reference clock | Provides low-jitter clock source for RocketIO GTP transceivers (up to 8 pairs) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DSP48E Slices | 640 units - enable parallel multiply-accumulate operations for real-time signal processing |
| Clock Management Tiles (CMT) | 16 units - each contains DCM and PLL for jitter reduction, frequency synthesis, and phase alignment |
| RocketIO GTP Transceivers | 24 lanes - provide native 8B/10B encoding, elastic buffers, and PRBS pattern generation |
| SelectIO Technology | Supports 1.2–3.3 V I/O - eliminates level-shifting components when interfacing mixed-voltage peripherals |
| Partial Reconfiguration | Supported via ICAP - allows dynamic module swapping without full system reset |
Applications
| Telecom Line Card | Medical Imaging Backend |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating 16x 1 GbE ports into a single 10 GbE uplink with packet classification and QoS tagging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol mapper and traffic shaper using embedded PowerPC 440 cores and RocketIO transceivers. Use Value: Eliminates need for external packet processors by integrating 2x PPC440 hard macros and 24 GTP lanes. | Use Scenario: Real-time preprocessing of raw CT scan data before transfer to host CPU over PCIe x8. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput data co-processor handling 12-bit ADC streams and image reconstruction kernels. Use Value: Achieves 4.2 GB/s sustained memory bandwidth using 12.5 Mb Block RAM and DDR2 controller IP. |
| Defense Radar Signal Processing | Test Equipment Digital Pattern Generator |
Use Scenario: Pulse compression and Doppler filtering on 4-channel IF digitized radar returns. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time DSP engine implementing FFT, FIR, and CFAR algorithms in pipeline stages. Use Value: Delivers 128 GMAC/s peak compute using 640 DSP48E slices with deterministic latency ≤ 800 ns. | Use Scenario: Generating synchronized 32-bit parallel patterns at 200 MHz for ATE stimulus applications. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Programmable digital waveform synthesizer with precise cycle-accurate timing control. Use Value: Enables sub-nanosecond edge placement accuracy using CMT-generated clocks and IODELAY2 primitives. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-end FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I | UltraScale architecture, 2588K logic cells, 16.3 Gb/s transceivers, larger die size | Targets higher-bandwidth 5G baseband and AI inference acceleration | Choose for new designs requiring >10 Gb/s serial links or >1000 DSP slices |
| XC6VLX240T-2FF1156I | Virtex-6 family, 240K LUTs, 6.6 Gb/s GTX transceivers, 1156-pin BGA | Offers lower cost and reduced power for legacy 3G/4G infrastructure upgrades | Choose when maintaining Virtex-5 design flow but needing higher logic density and PCIe Gen2 support |
Compared with XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I delivers 2.3× more logic and supports PAM4 signaling, while the XC6VLX240T-2FF1156I extends PCIe Gen2 compatibility and reduces static power by 22%-both require PCB redesign due to non-pin-compatible packages.
Availability
XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, medical imaging systems, and defense electronics requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.
Supply support for XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I 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 continues development of adaptive computing platforms. AMD is a global semiconductor leader focused on high-performance and adaptive SoC solutions.
The Virtex-5 family was designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency reconfigurable computing in wired communications, aerospace, and test equipment where deterministic timing and multi-protocol serial connectivity are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I?
The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I supports RocketIO GTP transceivers with a maximum data rate of 3.75 Gb/s per lane. This enables compliance with CPRI v4.1, Serial RapidIO 1.2, and SATA II standards. The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I achieves this using on-die termination and adaptive equalization, with guaranteed operation across industrial temperature range.
Does XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I include embedded processor cores?
Yes, the XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I integrates two hard-core PowerPC 440 microprocessors running at up to 550 MHz. These cores support Linux and VxWorks, and are accessible via PLB bus. The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I also provides 512 KB of on-chip instruction and data cache per core, enabling standalone embedded control alongside programmable logic.
What configuration modes does XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I support?
The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial configuration modes. It also enables dual-boot using internal configuration memory. Configuration bitstreams can be loaded from SPI flash, BPI flash, or microcontroller via the XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I's dedicated configuration pins (DIN, CCLK, INIT_B, PROG_B).
Is XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I qualified for industrial temperature operation?
Yes, the XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I is rated for operation from -40°C to +100°C ambient temperature. It meets industrial-grade thermal specifications with validated junction temperature limits and derated timing performance. The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I undergoes extended burn-in and HTOL testing per JESD22-A108.
What I/O standards are supported by XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I?
The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I supports LVCMOS (1.2 V to 3.3 V), LVDS, RSDS, BLVDS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards. Each bank is independently powered (VCCO), allowing mixed-voltage interfaces on a single device. The XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I also supports source-synchronous interfaces like DDR2 SDRAM with built-in DQS alignment logic.
XC5VLX220T-2FF1738I Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-5 LXT
- Package/Case:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 17280
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 221184
- Total RAM Bits:
- 7815168
- Number of I/O:
- 680
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1738-FCBGA (42.5x42.5)
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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