AMD XC5VLX50-1FF324C

Overview

XC5VLX50-1FF324C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA with 46,080 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and 256 KB of block RAM, deployed in high-speed communication line cards and radar signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX50-1FF324C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O count (240 user I/Os), transceiver compliance (PCIe Gen1, SATA, Serial RapidIO), and speed grade (-1 = 1.0 ns CLB delay).

Technical Context

The XC5VLX50-1FF324C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with six distinct logic tile types, including SLICEM (with embedded memory and DSP48E slices) and SLICEL (logic-only). It supports multi-gigabit transceivers with built-in 8B/10B encoding and clock data recovery.

Configuration occurs via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, with support for dual-boot from two external SPI flash devices. The device uses 65 nm copper process technology and operates at 1.0 V core voltage with -1 speed grade timing performance.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX50-1FF324C is housed in a 324-pin Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FF324) package with 240 user-configurable I/Os distributed across 16 banks, supporting LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards including LVDS and RSDS.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX30-1FF324C and XC5VLX110-1FF1136C, the XC5VLX50-1FF324C delivers balanced logic capacity, I/O count, and transceiver bandwidth in a compact 324-pin package-ideal for space-constrained, mid-range reconfigurable computing modules where thermal and PCB area constraints preclude larger packages.

Availability

XC5VLX50-1FF324C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, high-speed test instrumentation, and PCIe Gen1 line card applications requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX50-1FF324C 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. Xilinx pioneered high-performance programmable logic for demanding compute and signal processing applications.

The Virtex-5 family-including XC5VLX50-1FF324C-was engineered for high-bandwidth, low-latency systems such as military radar, wired communications infrastructure, and scientific instrumentation requiring deterministic timing and multi-standard I/O flexibility.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC5VLX50-1FF324C?

The XC5VLX50-1FF324C supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 2.5 Gbps per channel. This is confirmed in the Virtex-5 FPGA datasheet DS106, where all 12 transceivers in the LX50 device are rated for operation up to 2.5 Gbps with built-in clock data recovery and 8B/10B encoding. The XC5VLX50-1FF324C does not support rates beyond this limit.

Does XC5VLX50-1FF324C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC5VLX50-1FF324C supports partial reconfiguration through its FPGA fabric and configuration logic. This capability allows dynamic replacement of specific logic modules without resetting the entire device. The feature is documented in UG192 (Virtex-5 Configuration User Guide) and requires use of Xilinx ISE Design Suite 12.1 or later with appropriate bitstream generation flow.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VLX50-1FF324C?

XC5VLX50-1FF324C supports multiple configuration modes including Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) flash. Mode selection is controlled by the M0–M2 pins at power-up. The device also supports dual-boot from two independent SPI flash devices, enabling fail-safe field updates.

Is XC5VLX50-1FF324C RoHS compliant?

Yes, XC5VLX50-1FF324C is RoHS compliant and lead-free. It meets EU Directive 2011/65/EU requirements, with Pb-free solder finish on the FF324 package balls and halogen-free substrate materials. Compliance documentation is available in Xilinx's Product Change Notification (PCN) #0247-1107.

What is the operating temperature range for XC5VLX50-1FF324C?

The XC5VLX50-1FF324C is rated for commercial temperature operation from 0°C to +85°C ambient. The "C" suffix in the part number explicitly denotes the commercial grade. Industrial-grade variants (e.g., XC5VLX50-1FF324I) are separately qualified for –40°C to +100°C junction temperature.