AMD XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES

Overview

XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 240,000 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s serial transceiver capability, and -1 speed grade in a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package. It targets high-performance digital signal processing in radar beamforming subsystems.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, I/O bank voltage support, CLB density, embedded memory capacity, and thermal design power envelope.

Technical Context

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (BRAM), DSP48E slices, and RocketIO GTP transceivers. It supports multi-gigabit serial protocols including PCI Express Gen1 and Serial RapidIO.

This device integrates 12.8 Gb/s transceivers with built-in clock data recovery (CDR), 8 Mb of total block RAM, and 720 DSP48E slices for arithmetic-intensive workloads. I/O banks support LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling standards.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is housed in a 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced heat dissipation in high-clock-rate operation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX330T-1FFG1738C and XC6VSX315T-1FFG1156C, the XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES uniquely balances 12.8 Gb/s transceiver capability with 240K logic cells in the 1738-pin FFG form factor, making it optimal for radar and SDR applications demanding both high-speed serial I/O and arithmetic throughput.

Availability

XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar beamforming subsystems, PCIe Gen1 endpoint accelerators, and software-defined radio baseband platforms requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES 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 aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

The Virtex-5 SX family, including XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES, was engineered for signal-intensive applications requiring integrated high-speed serial I/O and dense arithmetic resources, particularly in radar, communications, and test equipment.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES?

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 12.8 Gb/s using its integrated RocketIO GTP transceivers. This enables compliance with PCI Express Gen1 x1 and Serial RapidIO 1x physical layer specifications. The line rate is fixed per transceiver channel and cannot be overclocked beyond datasheet limits.

Does XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES support DDR2 memory interfaces?

Yes, XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES supports DDR2 memory interfaces through its programmable I/O banks configured for SSTL_18 signaling. Each I/O bank can be independently set to 1.8 V VCCO, matching DDR2 SDRAM voltage requirements. The device includes dedicated memory interface primitives and timing closure tools for reliable 400 MT/s operation.

What is the core voltage requirement for XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES?

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES requires a 1.0 V ±3% core supply (VCCINT) delivered to its internal logic fabric. This voltage must be tightly regulated with low ripple and sufficient current capacity (up to 25 A typical under full load). Decoupling capacitors must be placed adjacent to VCCINT balls per Xilinx PCB layout guidelines.

How many DSP48E slices does XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES contain?

XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES contains 720 DSP48E slices. Each slice performs 25×18-bit multiplication with optional 48-bit accumulator, supporting pipelined multiply-accumulate operations at up to 500 MHz. These slices are distributed across the die to minimize routing congestion in arithmetic-heavy designs.

Is XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES pin-compatible with other Virtex-5 devices in the same package?

No, XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is not pin-compatible with other Virtex-5 devices in the 1738-pin FFG package. While package footprint and ball map are identical, I/O bank assignments, power pin locations, and configuration pin functions differ between SX, LX, and FX families. Board-level reuse requires verification against each device's specific pinout documentation.