AMD XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES

Overview

XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 SXT family FPGA with 240,000 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s serial transceiver bandwidth, and -1 speed grade in a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package. It integrates 360 DSP48E slices, 12 MB of block RAM, and supports PCIe Gen1/Gen2, SATA, and Serial RapidIO protocols for high-performance embedded computing.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, DSP slice count, block RAM depth, I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and thermal design power under sustained operation.

Technical Context

The XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), dedicated DSP48E slices for multiply-accumulate operations, and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) supporting 600 Mb/s to 3.75 Gb/s per lane. It features SelectIO technology with programmable I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling.

Its clocking system includes DCMs and PLLs for jitter reduction and phase alignment across multiple clock domains, and it supports partial reconfiguration via ICAP interface. Configuration is performed through Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, or JTAG modes using external PROM or processor-controlled loading.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES uses a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FF1738) package with 35 mm × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced heat dissipation in high-power applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES, the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761I offers higher logic density and transceiver bandwidth in a mechanically compatible package, while the XCVU9P-2FLGB2104I delivers architectural advances for cloud-scale compute but requires full board redesign and new toolchain adoption.

Availability

XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES 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 over extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES 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 now develops adaptive computing platforms combining FPGA, ACAP, and CPU/GPU technologies for data center, AI, and embedded markets.

The Virtex-5 SXT family was designed for high-bandwidth, compute-intensive applications such as wireless infrastructure, defense radar, and scientific instrumentation where transceiver throughput and DSP performance are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES?

The XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 3.75 Gb/s per GTX lane, validated across all 24 transceiver quads in the device. This enables full compliance with PCIe Gen2 (5 GT/s encoded), Serial RapidIO 2.1, and SATA II standards. The actual achievable rate depends on PCB layout quality, reference clock stability, and termination matching.

Does XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES supports partial reconfiguration via the Internal Configuration Access Port (ICAP), allowing dynamic replacement of logic modules without resetting the entire device. This capability is implemented in the Virtex-5 configuration architecture and requires use of Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 or later with appropriate floorplanning and bitstream generation settings.

What I/O voltage standards are supported by XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES?

XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES supports LVDS, LVPECL, SSTL-18/2, HSTL-I/III, and LVCMOS 1.2 V to 3.3 V across its 640 user I/O pins. Each I/O bank is independently powered, enabling mixed-voltage operation-for example, 1.8 V for memory interfaces and 3.3 V for legacy peripherals-without level shifters.

What is the thermal design power (TDP) of XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES under typical operation?

The XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES has a typical thermal design power of 12.5 W at 85°C junction temperature with 75% logic utilization, 50% DSP usage, and active transceivers. Power consumption scales with clock frequency, toggle rate, and I/O activity; Xilinx XPower Analyzer v14.7 provides accurate estimates based on placed-and-routed designs.

Is XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES still in active production?

XC5VSX240T-1FF1738CES is in long-term availability status with AMD/Xilinx, supported under the Virtex-5 Product Continuity Program. While not in active new-design promotion, it remains available through authorized channels with guaranteed supply for existing qualified programs until at least 2027 per current lifecycle documentation.