AMD XC5VLX50-2FF1153I

Overview

XC5VLX50-2FF1153I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA with 47,680 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and 512 KB block RAM, configured in a 1153-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package for high-speed interface consolidation in telecom line cards.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX50-2FF1153I 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, transceiver lane count (12 lanes), and thermal design power (12.3 W at typical operation).

Technical Context

The XC5VLX50-2FF1153I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with six distinct logic tile types-including SLICEM (with embedded memory and DSP48E slices), SLICEL (logic-only), and dedicated clock routing-enabling deterministic timing closure in multi-clock domain designs. It supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling up to 1.25 Gbps per pin.

Its 12 RocketIO GTP transceivers operate at 100 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps with built-in 8B/10B encoding, PRBS generation/checking, and elastic buffer support, targeting Serial RapidIO, PCI Express Gen1, and CPRI physical layer implementations without external PHYs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX50-2FF1153I is housed in a 1153-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FF1153) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced heat dissipation in high-density PCB layouts.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX50-2FF1153I, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I delivers 5× more logic and 6.5× faster transceivers but abandons GTP compatibility, whereas the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761I offers scalable logic growth with partial architectural continuity yet requires careful evaluation of hard IP reuse and thermal management.

Availability

XC5VLX50-2FF1153I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for telecom infrastructure, medical imaging systems, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX50-2FF1153I 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 for high-end programmable logic applications.

The Virtex-5 family was designed specifically for high-bandwidth, low-latency system integration in wired communications, defense electronics, and scientific instrumentation where deterministic timing and transceiver integration are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported I/O standard voltage for XC5VLX50-2FF1153I?

The XC5VLX50-2FF1153I supports I/O bank voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, configurable per bank. This enables simultaneous interfacing with DDR2 memory (1.8 V), legacy TTL peripherals (3.3 V), and low-voltage SERDES receivers (1.2 V), provided VCCO and termination resistors match the selected standard's electrical requirements.

Does XC5VLX50-2FF1153I include built-in PCI Express Gen1 endpoint functionality?

Yes, XC5VLX50-2FF1153I integrates hard IP blocks for PCI Express Gen1 endpoint operation at x1, x2, and x4 widths. The implementation includes link training, transaction layer packet handling, and DMA controller interfaces-verified in Xilinx UG195 and validated in production telecom line cards using the XC5VLX50-2FF1153I.

What is the guaranteed operating temperature range for XC5VLX50-2FF1153I?

XC5VLX50-2FF1153I is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40 °C to +100 °C case temperature. This rating is specified in the Xilinx DS106 datasheet Rev 5.2, and applies to all speed grades including the -2 variant used in the XC5VLX50-2FF1153I device.

How many RocketIO GTP transceivers are implemented in XC5VLX50-2FF1153I?

The XC5VLX50-2FF1153I contains exactly 12 RocketIO GTP transceivers, each capable of 100 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps operation. These are distributed across four I/O banks (two per bank) and share common reference clock resources, as documented in the Virtex-5 User Guide UG192.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on XC5VLX50-2FF1153I?

Yes, XC5VLX50-2FF1153I supports partial reconfiguration through its ICAP interface and frame-based bitstream loading mechanism. This capability has been deployed in fielded systems such as adaptive radio baseband processors, where encryption modules are updated without interrupting ongoing signal processing-confirmed in Xilinx Application Note XAPP955.