AMD XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C

Overview

XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C from AMD is a Virtex-5 FPGA featuring 94,200 logic cells, 128 DSP48E slices, 6.9 Mb of block RAM, and 480 user I/Os in an 1136-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG1136) 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-2FF1136C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), -2 speed grade timing performance, integrated PCIe® Gen1 endpoint capability, and GTP transceiver data rates up to 3.75 Gbps.

Technical Context

The XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with six distinct logic tile types, including dedicated DSP and memory blocks. It integrates 24 GTP serial transceivers supporting protocols including SATA, PCI Express, and Serial RapidIO.

Configuration occurs via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, with bitstream encryption and Device DNA authentication available for secure deployment. The device supports partial reconfiguration and dynamic power management through multiple I/O bank voltage domains and per-bank VCCO control.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C is housed in a 1136-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FFG1136) package with 480 user-configurable I/Os distributed across 12 I/O banks. Power and ground balls are arranged per Xilinx/AMD FPGA packaging standards to support low-noise supply delivery and thermal dissipation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I offers significantly higher bandwidth and logic density at increased cost and complexity, while the XC5VLX110T-2FF1136C shares mechanical compatibility and configuration flow but omits DSP resources-making it viable only where arithmetic acceleration is unnecessary.

Availability

XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging acceleration, avionics data concentrators, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C 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 and adaptive computing solutions, with heritage in FPGA technology through its acquisition of Xilinx.

The Virtex-5 family was designed for demanding high-speed digital signal processing, embedded vision, and wired/wireless infrastructure applications requiring balanced logic, memory, and DSP resources.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature for XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C?

The XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C is rated for commercial temperature range operation (0 °C to +85 °C case temperature). Its thermal design requires a minimum of four thermal vias under the package and a 4-layer PCB with internal ground/power planes to maintain junction temperature below 100 °C under full utilization. The device includes on-die thermal sensors accessible via JTAG for real-time monitoring in deployed XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C systems.

Does XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C support JTAG boundary-scan testing?

Yes, XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C fully complies with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) standards and supports boundary-scan testing of all user I/O pins. The TAP controller enables instruction register access, data register read/write, and IDCODE verification. This capability is active during and after configuration, allowing in-system validation of solder joints and interconnect integrity on boards using XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C without requiring functional firmware.

Can XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C be configured via SPI flash memory?

No, XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C does not support native SPI flash configuration. It requires either Master SelectMAP mode (using parallel NOR flash or microcontroller-driven parallel interface) or JTAG programming. Configuration bitstreams must be loaded through dedicated CCLK, D0–D7, and associated control signals. External SPI-to-parallel bridge ICs may be used, but XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C itself lacks internal SPI controller logic.

What PCIe capabilities does XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C provide?

XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C integrates a hard PCIe Gen1 endpoint block supporting x1, x2, and x4 link widths with full transaction layer, data link layer, and physical layer implementation. It handles TLP encoding/decoding, credit-based flow control, and MSI/MSI-X interrupt generation. The PCIe interface operates at 2.5 Gbps per lane and is validated for use with Intel and AMD host chipsets-no external PHY required in XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C designs.

Is XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C pin-compatible with other Virtex-5 FFG1136 devices?

XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C shares the FFG1136 package footprint and ball map with other Virtex-5 devices in the same density class and speed grade, including XC5VLX110T-2FF1136C and XC5VTX240T-2FF1136C. However, I/O bank assignments, configuration pin functions, and transceiver locations differ between families (SXT vs. LXT vs. TXT), so PCB layout reuse requires verification against each device's specific pinout documentation-not assumed compatibility for XC5VSX95T-2FF1136C.