AMD XC5VLX30-2FF676C

Overview

XC5VLX30-2FF676C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 30,816 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and embedded Block RAM totaling 1,440 kbits. It implements high-speed digital signal processing in radar baseband subsystems and supports PCIe Gen1 x4 endpoint functionality with integrated hard IP.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX30-2FF676C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), -2 speed grade timing performance, and FF676 flip-chip BGA package compatibility with thermal management requirements.

Technical Context

The XC5VLX30-2FF676C integrates six RocketIO GTP transceivers operating at 1.0–2.5 Gbps, dual-register 6-input LUTs per CLB, and dedicated DSP48E slices supporting 18×25-bit multiply-accumulate operations. Its configuration interface supports Master SelectMAP and JTAG modes with AES bitstream encryption.

It uses 65 nm copper process technology, features SelectIO™ technology with programmable slew rate and drive strength, and includes built-in clock management tiles with DCM and PLL for jitter reduction and phase alignment across multiple clock domains.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX30-2FF676C is housed in a 676-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FF676) package with 29 × 29 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal pad for enhanced heat dissipation in sustained compute workloads.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based signal processing applications.

Compared with XC5VLX30-2FF676C, XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I offers 8× more logic and next-gen transceivers but requires full board redesign, while XC6VLX240T-2FF1156C extends the Virtex roadmap with better power-performance trade-offs yet retains compatible design methodology.

Availability

XC5VLX30-2FF676C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar subsystems, medical imaging backends, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply across extended production cycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX30-2FF676C 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 the Virtex FPGA product line for high-performance adaptive computing applications in aerospace, defense, and instrumentation.

The Virtex-5 family was engineered for demanding signal processing and high-speed interconnect applications where deterministic timing, embedded memory, and multi-gigabit serial I/O are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC5VLX30-2FF676C?

XC5VLX30-2FF676C supports I/O standards ranging from 1.2 V to 3.3 V across its 400+ user I/O pins, with bank-specific voltage assignment. Each I/O bank can be independently configured for LVCMOS, SSTL, or HSTL signaling, enabling direct interface to mixed-voltage peripherals such as DDR2 SDRAM and analog front-end ICs without level-shifting circuitry.

Does XC5VLX30-2FF676C include hardened PCIe endpoints?

No, XC5VLX30-2FF676C does not contain hardened PCIe endpoint blocks. It implements PCIe Gen1 x4 functionality using soft-core logic and RocketIO GTP transceivers, requiring Xilinx's LogiCORE IP for protocol stack implementation. The XC5VLX30-2FF676C relies on FPGA fabric for transaction layer and data link layer functions, unlike later Virtex families with integrated hard IP.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VLX30-2FF676C?

XC5VLX30-2FF676C supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, Slave Serial, and JTAG configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by the M0–M2 pins at power-up. Master SelectMAP enables autonomous boot from external SPI or parallel PROM, while JTAG is used for debugging, programming, and boundary-scan testing during development and field service of the XC5VLX30-2FF676C.

Is XC5VLX30-2FF676C qualified for extended temperature operation?

XC5VLX30-2FF676C is rated for commercial temperature range (0 °C to +85 °C). The 'C' suffix denotes commercial grade; industrial or automotive variants (e.g., 'I' or 'A') are not available for this specific speed-grade and package combination. Thermal management must ensure junction temperature remains within specification under sustained logic and transceiver activity for reliable operation of XC5VLX30-2FF676C.

How many RocketIO GTP transceivers does XC5VLX30-2FF676C integrate?

XC5VLX30-2FF676C integrates six RocketIO GTP transceivers, each capable of serial data rates from 1.0 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps. These transceivers support protocols including CPRI, Serial RapidIO, and custom high-speed links. All six GTPs are fully functional in the XC5VLX30-2FF676C and accessible via dedicated differential I/O pins in the FF676 package.