AMD XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I

Overview

XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-capacity Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 330,000 logic cells, 12.5 Mb of block RAM, and 640 DSP48E slices. It integrates multi-gigabit transceivers operating up to 3.75 Gbps and supports PCI Express® Gen1 endpoint functionality. It is used in high-performance digital signal processing and reconfigurable computing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (720 user I/Os), transceiver lane count (24 lanes), speed grade (-1), and thermal design power (29.2 W typical).

Technical Context

The XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I implements a column-based architecture with dedicated routing for clock, reset, and control signals. It includes 24 RocketIO™ GTP transceivers, each supporting protocols including SATA, PCIe, and Serial RapidIO.

It uses 65 nm copper process technology, features SelectIO™ technology supporting LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling standards, and incorporates integrated DCMs and PLLs for clock management across multiple domains.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I is housed in a 1738-ball flip-chip BGA (FFG1738) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high-density PCB layouts and thermal management in industrial and telecom applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX330-1FFG1738I, the XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I adds essential transceiver capability without increasing logic count; versus XC6VLX365T-1FFG1156I, it offers proven stability and mature tool support at the cost of lower serial speed and larger footprint.

Availability

XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend, avionics data concentration, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply over extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I 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 is a global semiconductor leader delivering adaptive computing solutions, acquired Xilinx in 2022 to expand its FPGA and adaptive SoC portfolio.

The Virtex-5 family was engineered for high-performance, system-level integration in aerospace, defense, and wired infrastructure applications where logic density, serial bandwidth, and deterministic timing are critical.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I?

The XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +100°C. This range is validated under the -1 speed grade and applies to all functional blocks including logic fabric, block RAM, DSP slices, and GTP transceivers. Thermal derating is not required within this envelope when proper PCB thermal vias and heatsinking are implemented per Xilinx UG192.

Does XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I support PCI Express Gen1 x4 endpoint configuration?

Yes, the XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I natively supports PCI Express Gen1 endpoint operation at x1, x2, x4, and x8 widths using its integrated RocketIO™ GTP transceivers and PCI Express LogiCORE IP. The -1 speed grade ensures timing compliance for Gen1 at 2.5 Gbps per lane, and the FFG1738 package provides sufficient I/O routing for full x4 implementation.

How many clock management tiles does XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I include?

The XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I contains four Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) and two Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs). These are distributed across the die to support independent clock domain management for logic, I/O, and transceiver subsystems. Each DCM supports frequency synthesis, phase shifting, and duty-cycle correction; each PLL provides wider multiplication ranges and lower jitter.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I?

The XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I supports Master Serial, Slave Serial, Slave Parallel, and JTAG configuration modes. Configuration bitstream loading occurs via dedicated configuration pins (CCLK, DIN, INIT_B, PROGRAM_B), and the device can be configured from SPI flash, microprocessor, or boundary-scan controller. Multi-boot and fallback configurations are enabled through external address lines and mode pins.

Is XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I RoHS compliant and lead-free?

Yes, the XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738I is RoHS compliant and manufactured with lead-free (Pb-free) flip-chip packaging. The FFG1738 package uses matte tin finish on solder balls and meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3). Full compliance documentation, including substance declarations and test reports, is available from AMD's Product Change Notification archives.