AMD XC5VLX30-2FF324I

Overview

XC5VLX30-2FF324I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA with 30,816 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and 256 KB block RAM. It features 324-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip BGA (FF324) packaging and operates at -2 speed grade with industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). Used in high-speed protocol bridging and reconfigurable signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX30-2FF324I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver data rate, logic density, I/O voltage support (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), and thermal performance in compact PCB layouts.

Technical Context

The XC5VLX30-2FF324I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with six distinct logic tile types, including SLICEM and SLICEL configurable logic blocks. It integrates 12 RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting protocols including PCI Express Gen1 and Serial RapidIO.

Configurable I/O banks support independent voltage operation per bank, enabling mixed-voltage interface design. The device uses 65 nm copper process technology and includes dedicated DSP48E slices for arithmetic-intensive tasks.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 324-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip BGA (FF324), 19×19 mm body, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based reconfigurable logic applications.

Compared with XC5VLX30-2FF324I, the XC5VLX50-2FF324I offers headroom within identical footprint and timing, while XC6VLX240T-2FF1156I delivers generational improvements in throughput and integration at the cost of board redesign.

Availability

XC5VLX30-2FF324I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, industrial Ethernet gateway, medical imaging interface, and avionics data concentrator applications requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges.

Supply support for XC5VLX30-2FF324I 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 and support of the Virtex FPGA family. AMD is a global semiconductor leader focused on high-performance computing and adaptive SoC solutions.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency reconfigurable systems in aerospace, defense, and industrial infrastructure where deterministic timing and mixed-signal interface flexibility are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC5VLX30-2FF324I?

The XC5VLX30-2FF324I integrates RocketIO GTP transceivers rated for 2.5 Gbps operation. This rate is guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) and at -2 speed grade. Applications such as PCIe Gen1 x1 and Serial RapidIO use this native line rate without oversampling or gearbox logic.

Does XC5VLX30-2FF324I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC5VLX30-2FF324I supports partial reconfiguration through Xilinx ISE design tools and associated bitstream generation flow. This capability allows dynamic replacement of functional modules-such as filter coefficients or protocol stacks-without resetting the entire device or halting system operation.

What I/O standards are supported by XC5VLX30-2FF324I?

XC5VLX30-2FF324I supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards including LVDS and RSDS. Each of its 12 I/O banks can be independently configured for 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V VCCO, enabling mixed-voltage board-level interfacing.

Is XC5VLX30-2FF324I qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, XC5VLX30-2FF324I is specified for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) and carries the 'I' suffix indicating industrial qualification. Thermal performance is validated per Xilinx DS106 and DS107 specifications, including junction temperature derating and thermal resistance measurements.

What configuration modes does XC5VLX30-2FF324I support?

XC5VLX30-2FF324I supports JTAG, Master SPI, Slave SelectMAP, and Serial NOR flash configuration modes. Dedicated CONFIG_IO pins route to internal configuration logic, and mode selection is controlled via MODE pins (M0–M2) during power-up initialization.