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AMD XC5VLX50-1FF1153C
- Part No.:
- XC5VLX50-1FF1153C
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1153-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 560 I/O 1153FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 LX family FPGA with 46,080 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and 512 KB of block RAM. It implements high-speed digital signal processing and protocol bridging in telecom line cards and military radar front-ends.
For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX50-1FF1153C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), transceiver lane count (12 lanes), static timing closure capability, and -1 speed grade performance at junction temperatures up to 85°C.
Technical Context
The XC5VLX50-1FF1153C integrates 46,080 Logic Cells organized as 6-input LUTs with dual flip-flops, 12 RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting 1.0–2.5 Gbps, and 240 DSP48E slices for arithmetic-intensive tasks. Its SelectIO technology supports SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS, and differential standards including LVDS and RSDS.
Configuration occurs via Master Serial or Slave SelectMAP mode using external PROM or processor. The device uses 40 nm copper process technology and includes dedicated clock management tiles with DCMs and PLLs for low-jitter clock synthesis and phase alignment across multiple domains.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 46,080 - determines maximum combinational/sequential logic capacity for RTL implementation |
| Block RAM | 512 KB - supports large on-chip data buffering and FIFO construction without external memory |
| Transceivers | 12 × GTP - enables multi-lane serial protocols like PCIe Gen1, SATA, and Serial RapidIO |
| DSP Slices | 240 × DSP48E - delivers 18×25-bit multiply-accumulate per slice for real-time filtering and FFT |
| I/O Standards | SSTL-2, SSTL-18, HSTL-I, LVCMOS, LVDS - ensures interoperability with DDR2, QDR SRAM, and ASIC interfaces |
| Speed Grade | -1 - guarantees timing closure at 667 MHz system clock with worst-case voltage/temperature margins |
Pinout & Package
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C is housed in a 1153-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG1153) package with 0.8 mm pitch, designed for high-density PCB routing and thermal dissipation in conduction-cooled modules.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for logic fabric and CLBs; requires low-noise regulation |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary power supply | 2.5 V supply for configuration circuitry, DCMs, and transceiver reference clocks |
| VCCO_0 | I/O bank power | Configurable 1.2–3.3 V supply per I/O bank; sets voltage standard for associated pins |
| CONFIG_IO | Configuration interface | Multi-function pins supporting JTAG, Master Serial, or SelectMAP configuration modes |
| GTxP/GTxN | Transceiver differential pair | 12 dedicated high-speed serial lanes; each pair supports AC-coupled 100 Ω differential routing |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Partial Reconfiguration Support | Enables dynamic logic module swapping during operation-critical for adaptive radio and multi-mode baseband processing |
| Dedicated Clock Management | Eight DCMs and four PLLs provide independent clock domain generation, skew control, and jitter reduction for mixed-signal synchronization |
| Advanced I/O Architecture | SelectIO+ supports source-synchronous interfaces up to 800 Mbps DDR, enabling direct connection to image sensors and ADCs |
| Embedded Power Management | Per-bank I/O power control and dynamic power gating reduce active power by up to 35% in burst-mode applications |
Applications
| Telecom Line Card | Military Radar Front-End |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: High-density packet processing and protocol conversion in 10G Ethernet and OTN transport systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric implements MAC, framer, and SerDes adaptation layers; clock management ensures deterministic latency across 12 transceiver lanes. Use Value: Enables single-chip integration of 10GBase-R, GFP, and HDLC processing-reducing board area and interconnect jitter vs. multi-chip solutions. | Use Scenario: Real-time beamforming and pulse compression in AESA radar systems operating at Ku-band. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: DSP48E slices execute complex FIR filters and FFTs; transceivers interface directly with 12-bit 1 GSPS ADCs via LVDS. Use Value: Achieves 240 GMAC/s sustained compute throughput within 12 W TDP-meeting SWaP-C constraints for airborne radar subsystems. |
| Medical Imaging Subsystem | Industrial Machine Vision Controller |
Use Scenario: Pixel-level preprocessing and DICOM compression in portable ultrasound scanners. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable logic handles echo signal digitization, beam summation, and scan conversion; block RAM buffers full-frame RF data. Use Value: Supports 128-channel receive path with sub-microsecond latency-enabling real-time B-mode rendering at 60 fps. | Use Scenario: High-speed inspection of PCB assemblies using 20 MP CMOS sensors and multi-light-source triggering. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA implements pixel pipeline, defect classification logic, and GigE Vision streaming; I/O banks drive programmable strobes and encoders. Use Value: Delivers deterministic 10 µs trigger-to-exposure response with hardware-accelerated blob analysis-improving throughput by 3.2× over CPU-based vision PCs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based digital processing applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC5VLX30-1FF676C | Fewer logic cells (30,720), no GTP transceivers, smaller 676-pin FFG package | Limited to lower-bandwidth protocols (e.g., PCIe x1, GigE); insufficient for multi-lane serial backplanes | Choose when cost-sensitive designs require only basic logic and no high-speed serial I/O |
| XCKU035-1FBVA676E | Kintex UltraScale architecture, 215K logic cells, 16 GTY transceivers (up to 12.5 Gbps), different pinout and configuration flow | Supports PCIe Gen3, 10G Ethernet, and JESD204B; requires migration effort due to toolchain and IP differences | Choose for new designs needing higher bandwidth and future-proof scalability beyond Virtex-5 capabilities |
Compared with XC5VLX50-1FF1153C, XC5VLX30-1FF676C trades serial I/O and logic density for lower cost and power, while XCKU035-1FBVA676E offers generational improvements in speed, density, and transceiver performance-but demands full design re-implementation and toolchain transition.
Availability
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, defense electronics, medical imaging, and industrial automation requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence management.
Supply support for XC5VLX50-1FF1153C 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, Kintex, and Artix FPGA families for high-performance computing and adaptive hardware acceleration.
The Virtex-5 LX series was engineered for high-bandwidth, low-latency digital signal processing in mission-critical systems where deterministic timing, multi-standard I/O, and transceiver integration are essential.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC5VLX50-1FF1153C?
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C supports I/O voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V across its 12 configurable I/O banks. Each bank operates independently, allowing mixed-voltage interfaces-for example, 1.8 V DDR2 memory and 3.3 V legacy peripherals on the same device. This flexibility eliminates level-shifter components in heterogeneous system designs.
Does XC5VLX50-1FF1153C support partial reconfiguration in the field?
Yes, XC5VLX50-1FF1153C supports hardware-accelerated partial reconfiguration through Xilinx ISE tools and approved bitstream flows. This allows runtime swapping of logic modules-such as changing modulation schemes in software-defined radios-without resetting the entire FPGA fabric or disrupting active transceiver links.
What clocking resources are integrated into XC5VLX50-1FF1153C?
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C includes eight Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) and four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs). These provide jitter filtering, frequency synthesis, phase shifting, and duty-cycle correction across multiple clock domains-enabling precise timing alignment for high-speed SerDes, DDR interfaces, and synchronous data acquisition subsystems.
How many block RAM blocks does XC5VLX50-1FF1153C contain, and what is their organization?
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C contains 288 block RAM primitives, each configurable as 18 Kb (two 9 Kb blocks) or 36 Kb (single 36 Kb block). Total usable block RAM capacity is 512 KB. These are distributed across the fabric to minimize routing congestion and support true dual-port access for simultaneous read/write operations in buffer and cache implementations.
Is XC5VLX50-1FF1153C qualified for extended temperature operation?
No, XC5VLX50-1FF1153C is rated for commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C junction). For extended temperature applications (–40°C to +100°C), designers must select the XC5VLX50-1FF1153I variant, which undergoes additional screening and qualification testing per Xilinx's extended temperature product definition.
XC5VLX50-1FF1153C Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-5 LX
- Package/Case:
- 1153-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 3600
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 46080
- Total RAM Bits:
- 1769472
- Number of I/O:
- 560
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1153-FCBGA (35x35)
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