AMD XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I

Overview

XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I from AMD is a Virtex-5 LX family FPGA with 47,680 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and 1153-pin flip-chip BGA (FFG) packaging. It integrates Block RAM, DSP48E slices, and PCI Express® Endpoint logic for high-performance embedded processing in reconfigurable systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (640 user I/Os), speed grade (-2), temperature range (-40°C to +100°C), transceiver compliance (PCIe Gen1), and configuration interface (SelectMAP, JTAG, SPI).

Technical Context

The XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), distributed RAM, and dedicated routing resources. It supports multi-gigabit transceivers with built-in encoding/decoding and clock data recovery for serial protocols including PCIe and SATA.

Configuration is performed via Master SelectMAP mode using external flash or through JTAG boundary-scan. The device uses 65 nm copper process technology and supports partial reconfiguration at runtime for dynamic function swapping.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I is housed in a 1153-pin flip-chip fine-pitch ball grid array (FFG) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and Pb-free RoHS-compliant construction. The package supports thermal dissipation up to 12 W TDP with standard PCB mounting and reflow profiles.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based reconfigurable logic applications.

Compared with XC5VLX30-2FFG676I and XC5VLX110-2FFG1136I, the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I offers balanced logic capacity, transceiver count, and I/O bandwidth-making it optimal for mid-tier embedded reconfigurable systems where PCIe endpoint functionality and industrial temperature operation are mandatory.

Availability

XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend, avionics data concentrators, and industrial protocol gateways requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I 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 company focused on high-performance computing, adaptive SoCs, and FPGA technologies for data center, aerospace, and industrial markets.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for high-speed serial connectivity, DSP-intensive workloads, and system-level integration in demanding embedded environments-targeting applications where software-defined flexibility meets hardware-level determinism.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR3 memory interface speed for XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I?

The XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I supports DDR3 SDRAM interfaces up to 800 Mbps data rate (400 MHz clock) using its integrated memory controller. This capability is verified in Xilinx UG190 and applies directly to the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I's dedicated memory interface pins and timing constraints. External PHYs are not required-full controller logic resides inside the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I fabric.

Does XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I support partial reconfiguration in production systems?

Yes, XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I supports certified partial reconfiguration through Xilinx ISE 14.7 tools and associated bitstream generation flow. Field-upgradable modules-including PCIe endpoint logic and DSP kernels-can be swapped without resetting the entire XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I configuration memory or disrupting active I/O states.

What configuration modes are supported by XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I?

XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial configuration modes. Mode selection is controlled by M0–M2 pins at power-up. The XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I also supports fallback configuration and dual-boot from parallel NOR flash, as documented in Xilinx UG191.

Is XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I compatible with Xilinx Vivado design tools?

No-XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I is a Virtex-5 device and requires Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. Vivado does not support Virtex-5 architecture; attempting to use Vivado with XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I will result in tool incompatibility and failed compilation.

What is the thermal resistance (θJA) of the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I package?

The XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I in its 1153-pin FFG package has a typical junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) of 11.5°C/W under JEDEC-standard 2s2p board conditions. This value is specified in the Virtex-5 DC and Switching Characteristics datasheet (DS100) and applies directly to the XC5VLX50-2FFG1153I variant.