AMD XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I

Overview

XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 94,200 logic cells, 128 DSP48E slices, 6.9 Mb total block RAM, and 360 user I/Os in a 1136-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-FBGA) package. It targets high-performance digital signal processing and embedded vision systems requiring deterministic timing and multi-gigabit serial connectivity.

For engineers reviewing the XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), transceiver line rates up to 3.75 Gb/s, and configuration via Master SelectMAP or JTAG interfaces.

Technical Context

The XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), dedicated DSP48E slices for arithmetic-intensive tasks, and integrated RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting protocols including PCIe Gen1, SATA, and Serial RapidIO. Its clock management includes dual DCMs per clock region and PLLs for jitter reduction and frequency synthesis.

Configuration is supported through multiple modes including Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, and JTAG boundary-scan, with bitstream encryption and HMAC authentication available for secure programming. The device operates across industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C) and supports 1.0 V core voltage with adaptive voltage scaling.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I is housed in a 1136-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG1136) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch and thermal lid. Pin functions are organized into I/O banks supporting independent voltage domains (1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V) and differential standards including LVDS, RSDS, and HSTL.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VLX110T-1FFG1136I and XCVU9P-2FFVB2104I, the XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I uniquely balances DSP density, transceiver count, and I/O bandwidth for legacy aerospace and industrial systems requiring long-term availability and proven qualification.

Availability

XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging backend, avionics data concentrators, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I 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 delivering adaptive computing solutions, acquired Xilinx in 2022 to expand its FPGA and adaptive SoC portfolio.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for high-performance, high-bandwidth applications including wired communications infrastructure, defense electronics, and scientific instrumentation requiring deterministic timing and multi-standard serial connectivity.

FAQ

What is the maximum transceiver line rate supported by XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I?

The XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I supports RocketIO GTP transceivers with a maximum line rate of 3.75 Gb/s. This enables compliance with PCIe Gen1 x4, SATA II, and Serial RapidIO 1.2 protocols. Performance is validated across the full industrial temperature range and requires proper AC coupling and 100 Ω differential termination per channel.

Does XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I support encrypted configuration?

Yes, XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I supports AES-256 bitstream encryption and HMAC-SHA-256 authentication for secure configuration. These features protect against unauthorized programming and cloning, and require external configuration PROMs with security key storage or JTAG-based key provisioning during manufacturing.

What I/O standards are supported by XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I?

XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I supports 21 SelectIO standards including LVCMOS (1.2 V to 3.3 V), SSTL, HSTL, and differential LVDS, RSDS, and BLVDS. Each I/O bank operates independently with programmable drive strength, slew rate, and on-die termination, enabling mixed-voltage board designs without level shifters.

What is the operating temperature range for XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I?

The XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +100°C. This rating applies to the full functional specification including transceiver performance, configuration reliability, and static timing closure, making it suitable for harsh-environment deployments in avionics and industrial control.

How many DSP48E slices does XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I contain?

XC5VSX95T-1FFG1136I contains 128 DSP48E slices. Each slice provides a 25×18-bit signed multiplier, pre-adder, accumulator, and pipeline registers, enabling high-throughput FIR filtering, FFT twiddle factor computation, and matrix-vector multiplication in hardware.