AMD XC5VLX50-2FFG676C

Overview

XC5VLX50-2FFG676C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 46,080 logic cells, 2.5 Gbps serial transceivers, and embedded Block RAM totaling 2,002 kbits. It implements high-speed signal processing in radar baseband subsystems and supports PCIe Gen1 x8 endpoint functionality.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), -2 speed grade timing performance, and FFG676 flip-chip BGA package compatibility with thermal and routing constraints.

Technical Context

The XC5VLX50-2FFG676C integrates 64 DSP48E slices for arithmetic-intensive tasks and uses SelectIO technology supporting LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling standards. Its clocking architecture includes four DCMs and two PLLs per die for multi-domain clock synthesis and phase alignment.

It delivers 11.5 GB/s total memory bandwidth via 16 independent 36-kbit Block RAM columns and supports partial reconfiguration through dedicated configuration logic and ICAP interface access.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VLX50-2FFG676C is housed in a 676-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FFG676) package with 29×29 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal pad for enhanced power dissipation in high-clock-rate operation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX50-2FFG676C, the XC5VLX30-2FFG676C offers reduced resource headroom at lower cost, while the XC6VLX75T-2FFG784C delivers architectural upgrades including PCIe Gen2 and higher DSP efficiency-neither is pin-compatible, requiring PCB redesign.

Availability

XC5VLX50-2FFG676C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend systems, and industrial Ethernet gateway designs requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VLX50-2FFG676C 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-performance computing and adaptive hardware applications.

The Virtex-5 family, including XC5VLX50-2FFG676C, was engineered for compute-intensive, high-bandwidth applications such as aerospace signal processing, medical imaging, and wired/wireless infrastructure.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C?

The XC5VLX50-2FFG676C carries a -2 speed grade, guaranteeing worst-case internal logic path timing closure up to 691 MHz. This rating applies to the core fabric under specified voltage and temperature conditions, and actual achievable clock rates depend on design placement, routing, and I/O interface constraints.

Does the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C supports partial reconfiguration through its ICAP interface and dedicated configuration logic. This capability allows dynamic replacement of functional modules without resetting the entire device, enabling runtime adaptation in radar and avionics systems where continuous operation is critical.

What I/O standards are supported by the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C?

The XC5VLX50-2FFG676C supports 18 I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL-2, HSTL-I, LVCMOS, and differential HSTL. Each I/O bank is independently configurable for voltage (1.2 V to 3.3 V), drive strength, and slew rate, enabling direct interfacing with DDR2 memory, ADCs, and high-speed serial peripherals.

Is the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C compatible with PCIe Gen1 x8?

Yes, the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C implements PCIe Gen1 x8 endpoint functionality using its native RocketIO transceivers and integrated PCI Express LogiCORE IP. The -2 speed grade ensures reliable link training and stable 2.5 GT/s operation across commercial temperature ranges.

What is the Block RAM capacity of the XC5VLX50-2FFG676C?

The XC5VLX50-2FFG676C contains 2,002 kbits of distributed and block RAM resources. This includes 16 columns of 36-kbit Block RAM, configurable as dual-port memory or shift registers, and supports true dual-port operation for simultaneous read/write access in buffering and filtering applications.