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AMD XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C
- Part No.:
- XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 960 I/O 1738FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 SXT family FPGA with 240,000 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s serial transceiver bandwidth per quad, and integrated PowerPC 440 hard processor cores. It features 1738-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) packaging and targets high-performance digital signal processing in radar and broadband wireless infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver line rate, embedded processor availability, I/O voltage support, and thermal design power under sustained operation.
Technical Context
The XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C 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, SATA, and Serial RapidIO.
This device integrates dual PowerPC 440 processor cores with 64 KB instruction and 64 KB data cache each, enabling tightly coupled software-defined acceleration alongside programmable logic. I/O banks support LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential signaling standards up to 1.0 Gb/s per pin.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 240,000 - determines maximum combinational/sequential logic capacity for custom datapaths |
| Transceiver Line Rate | 3.125–6.5 Gb/s - enables native PCIe Gen1 x4 or SATA II links without external retiming |
| Block RAM | 11,904 kbits - provides on-chip memory for FIFOs, coefficient storage, or frame buffering |
| DSP Slices | 480 - delivers 1.2 billion MAC operations/sec at 250 MHz for real-time filtering |
| I/O Pins | 720 user-configurable - supports mixed-voltage interfaces across 16 I/O banks |
| Embedded Processor | Dual PowerPC 440 - enables asymmetric multiprocessing with hardware-accelerated offload |
Pinout & Package
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C uses a 1738-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FFG) package with 35×35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for industrial temperature operation (0°C to 85°C).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCCINT | Core supply | 1.0 V ±3% required for CLB and routing fabric; decoupling critical for signal integrity |
| VCCAUX | Auxiliary supply | 2.5 V for configuration logic, clock management, and transceiver reference circuits |
| VCCO_0 | I/O bank supply | Programmable 1.2–3.3 V per bank; sets output swing and input threshold for connected peripherals |
| MR | Master reset | Active-low asynchronous reset that clears configuration memory and halts processor execution |
| CLK_IN | Primary clock input | Dedicated differential pair for feeding DCM/PLL clock networks; jitter tolerance < 1 ps RMS |
| INIT_B | Configuration status | Open-drain output indicating successful bitstream loading or configuration error condition |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated PowerPC 440 cores | Enables hybrid software-hardware system partitioning without external microprocessor |
| RocketIO GTP transceivers | Supports protocol-agnostic 3.125–6.5 Gb/s serial links with built-in 8B/10B encoding |
| DSP48E slices | Deliver 25×18-bit signed multiplication with pre-adder and pipeline registers for FIR filter chaining |
| Multi-standard I/O banks | Allow concurrent LVDS, SSTL-2, and HSTL-I interfaces on same device without level-shifting components |
| Partial reconfiguration support | Permits dynamic logic module swapping during runtime for adaptive waveform or protocol handling |
Applications
| Radar Signal Processing | Broadband Wireless Baseband |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time pulse-Doppler processing in ground-based air surveillance radar systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: FPGA fabric executes beamforming and CFAR algorithms; PowerPC cores manage system control and Ethernet transport. Use Value: 240K logic cells and 480 DSP slices enable simultaneous multi-channel FFT and matrix inversion within 50 µs latency. | Use Scenario: LTE-Advanced base station remote radio head (RRH) with MIMO-4x4 digital pre-distortion. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C hosts DPD engine and JESD204B interface to RF DACs/ADCs. Use Value: Sixteen GTP transceivers handle 8× JESD204B lanes at 12.5 Gbps, eliminating external serializer/deserializer ICs. |
| Medical Imaging Backend | Avionics Data Concentrator |
Use Scenario: CT scanner image reconstruction pipeline requiring parallel back-projection and iterative correction. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable logic implements pixel-domain convolution; PowerPC manages DICOM export and DRAM coherency. Use Value: 11,904 kbits of block RAM buffers full sinogram frames while DSP slices accelerate Radon transform kernels. | Use Scenario: Integrated modular avionics (IMA) platform consolidating ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and AFDX endpoints. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C serves as deterministic time-triggered switch with hardware timestamping. Use Value: Dual PowerPC 440 cores run partitioned ARINC 653 OS instances; 720 I/O pins route 24 discrete bus interfaces simultaneously. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance FPGA applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I | UltraScale+ architecture; 2.5× higher logic density; 16.3 Gb/s transceivers; no embedded PowerPC | Targets AI inference acceleration and 5G NR layer-1 processing where software-defined radio flexibility is secondary | Select when migrating to newer process node and requiring higher throughput with ARM-based soft processors |
| XC6VLX240T-2FF1156C | Virtex-6 architecture; 240K logic cells; 6.6 Gb/s transceivers; no embedded processor cores | Suitable for pure logic-intensive tasks like packet classification or video encode where CPU offload is handled externally | Choose for cost-sensitive upgrades retaining similar I/O count and footprint compatibility with legacy PCBs |
Compared with XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C, the XCVU9P offers greater bandwidth and scalability but requires architectural redesign, while the XC6VLX240T retains pin-compatible I/O but sacrifices integrated processing and transceiver protocol support.
Availability
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, broadband wireless infrastructure, and medical imaging backend systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C 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, edge, and embedded markets.
The Virtex-5 SXT family, including XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C, was designed specifically for compute-intensive signal processing applications demanding both high-speed serial connectivity and embedded processing in a single die.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating junction temperature for XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C?
The XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C has a maximum junction temperature of 100°C under industrial temperature grade operation. Thermal management must maintain case temperature below 85°C using appropriate heatsinking and airflow, as specified in Xilinx UG193. The device's thermal lid enhances heat transfer from the silicon die to the heatsink surface.
Does XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C support partial reconfiguration?
Yes, XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C supports dynamic partial reconfiguration via the ICAP interface and dedicated configuration logic. This capability allows runtime swapping of logic modules-such as modulator/demodulator blocks-without resetting the PowerPC cores or disrupting active transceiver links, as documented in Xilinx UG194.
What configuration modes does XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C support?
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, Serial, and JTAG configuration modes. It can load bitstreams from external SPI flash, parallel PROM, or host processor over PCIe or local bus, with fallback support enabled through dual-boot configuration memory mapping.
How many RocketIO GTP transceivers are integrated in XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C?
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C integrates 16 RocketIO GTP transceivers arranged in four quads. Each transceiver operates from 3.125 Gb/s to 6.5 Gb/s and supports protocols including PCI Express Gen1, SATA, and Serial RapidIO, with programmable pre-emphasis and receiver equalization.
Is XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C RoHS compliant and lead-free?
Yes, XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C is RoHS-compliant and manufactured with lead-free (Pb-free) solder ball finish. It meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3) and qualifies for standard reflow profiles per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D. Full compliance documentation is available in Xilinx PDN-0204-01.
XC5VSX240T-2FF1738C Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Virtex®-5 SXT
- Package/Case:
- 1738-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 18720
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 239616
- Total RAM Bits:
- 19021824
- Number of I/O:
- 960
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.95V ~ 1.05V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1738-FCBGA (42.5x42.5)
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