AMD XC5VLX30-3FFG676C

Overview

XC5VLX30-3FFG676C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 30,816 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and embedded Block RAM totaling 1,581 kbits. It implements high-speed signal processing in radar baseband subsystems with deterministic latency and multi-gigabit I/O.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include speed grade (-3), FFG676 package compatibility, transceiver lane count (4), and DSP48E slice availability (64).

Technical Context

The XC5VLX30-3FFG676C integrates 64 DSP48E slices for fixed-point arithmetic and filtering, and supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL across 360 user I/O pins. Its clocking architecture includes four DCMs and two PLLs for jitter reduction and phase alignment.

This device uses 65 nm copper process technology and operates at core voltage of 1.0 V ±3%. It supports partial reconfiguration and offers built-in JTAG boundary-scan compliance per IEEE 1149.1.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX30-3FFG676C is housed in a 676-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35 mm × 35 mm body size and 1.0 mm ball pitch. Thermal characteristics support industrial temperature range operation (–40°C to +100°C junction).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX30-3FFG676C, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I delivers 8× more logic and 6.5× faster transceivers but requires revised power delivery and thermal design; the XC6VLX240T-3FFG1156C offers proven reliability and pin-compatible migration path within the same PCB footprint family.

Availability

XC5VLX30-3FFG676C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend, and industrial Ethernet gateway applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX30-3FFG676C 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 portfolio for high-performance computing and adaptive hardware acceleration.

The Virtex-5 family was engineered for compute-intensive, high-bandwidth applications in defense, aerospace, and medical imaging-emphasizing deterministic timing, multi-standard I/O, and embedded processing capability.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C?

The XC5VLX30-3FFG676C is rated for a -3 speed grade, guaranteeing timing closure up to 500 MHz system clock frequency under worst-case industrial temperature and voltage conditions. This rating applies to internal logic paths and is verified via static timing analysis using Xilinx ISE tools with the -3 timing model.

Does the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C supports partial reconfiguration through its FPGA fabric and configuration logic. This capability allows dynamic swapping of logic modules during runtime without resetting the entire device-enabling adaptive radar waveform updates and protocol stack switching in communication gateways.

What I/O standards are supported by the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C?

The XC5VLX30-3FFG676C supports 15 SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL-2, SSTL-3, HSTL-I, HSTL-II, and PCI-X. Each of its 12 I/O banks operates independently at voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, enabling mixed-voltage interface designs without external level shifters.

Is the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C qualified for automotive or aerospace applications?

The XC5VLX30-3FFG676C is specified for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C junction) and has been deployed in DO-254-certifiable avionics subsystems. While not AEC-Q100 qualified, its radiation-tolerant design and System Monitor features support aerospace and defense applications requiring high reliability.

What configuration modes does the XC5VLX30-3FFG676C support?

The XC5VLX30-3FFG676C supports master SPI, slave serial, slave parallel, and JTAG configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up, allowing flexible integration with flash memory, microcontrollers, or boundary-scan test infrastructure.