AMD XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C

Overview

XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a Virtex-6 FPGA with 195,168 logic cells, 12.8 Gb/s transceiver speed, and -2 speed grade in a 784-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FFG) package. It serves as a high-performance programmable logic fabric for baseband processing in wireless infrastructure equipment.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include transceiver line rate, logic cell count, I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and thermal performance in compact RF card layouts.

Technical Context

The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (BRAM), DSP48E1 slices, and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs). It supports PCI Express Gen2 x8, Serial RapidIO 2.1, and CPRI v6.0 protocols via dedicated hard IP.

Its -2 speed grade guarantees timing closure at 500 MHz system clock frequency with 1.0 V core voltage and junction temperature up to +85°C. The FFG784 package provides 528 user I/Os across 16 banks with independent bank voltage control.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 784-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FFG784), 29 mm × 29 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant, thermal pad exposed on underside.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C, the XCVU9P offers significantly higher throughput and newer protocol support but demands more power and cooling; the XC6SLX150T trades bandwidth and logic for lower cost and thermal footprint in less demanding deployments.

Availability

XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, medical imaging systems, and aerospace radar applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.

Supply support for XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C 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 leader delivering adaptive computing solutions for data center, embedded, and client markets following its acquisition of Xilinx in 2022.

The Virtex-6 family was designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency signal processing in wired/wireless communications and defense electronics, emphasizing transceiver performance and logic efficiency over raw density.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C?

The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 12.8 Gb/s per lane. This capability is verified in the Virtex-6 FPGA GTX Transceiver User Guide (UG366) and enables compliance with CPRI v6.0 and Serial RapidIO 2.1 standards. The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C achieves this rate using its GTX transceiver architecture with integrated CDR and programmable equalization.

Does XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C supports partial reconfiguration through its ICAP interface and frame-based bitstream loading mechanism. This feature is documented in the Virtex-6 Configuration User Guide (UG380) and allows dynamic updates of specific logic regions while maintaining operation of the rest of the design. The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C uses this capability for waveform adaptation in wireless baseband applications.

What I/O standards are supported by XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C?

The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, Differential SSTL, Differential HSTL, LVDS, BLVDS, RSDS, and TMDS across its 16 I/O banks. Each bank operates independently at 1.2 V to 3.3 V, enabling mixed-signaling interfaces. These standards are defined in the Virtex-6 FPGA SelectIO Resources User Guide (UG381), applicable to the XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C.

What is the operating junction temperature range for XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C?

The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C has a commercial-grade operating junction temperature range of 0°C to +85°C. This specification is confirmed in the Virtex-6 FPGA Data Sheet (DS152) and applies to the -2 speed grade in the FFG784 package. Thermal design must ensure the XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C junction temperature remains within this limit under full transceiver and logic utilization.

Is XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C compatible with Vivado Design Suite?

No, XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C is not supported in Vivado Design Suite. It requires Xilinx ISE Design Suite 14.7 as its final and only officially supported toolchain. The XC6VLX195T-2FFG784C was introduced prior to the Vivado transition and lacks native netlist and timing model support in later tools. Legacy projects must use ISE 14.7 for full functionality.