AMD XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I

Overview

XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance Virtex-6 FPGA featuring 240,000 logic cells, 15.4 Gb/s transceiver capability, and integrated PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint support. It implements complex digital signal processing, high-speed serial interface bridging, and real-time protocol acceleration in telecom infrastructure and military radar systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count, I/O voltage flexibility (1.2 V to 3.3 V), block RAM depth (36 Kb per BRAM), and -1 speed grade timing closure margin for deterministic latency designs.

Technical Context

The XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I integrates 600 DSP48E1 slices for fixed-point arithmetic and filtering, supports dual-register LUTs with 6-input logic capability, and includes hardened Gigabit Transceivers compliant with IEEE 802.3ap, SATA, and CPRI standards. Its configuration architecture uses 256-bit AES encryption and JTAG boundary-scan for secure bitstream loading.

It delivers 12.8 GT/s aggregate transceiver bandwidth across 24 lanes, employs SelectIO technology supporting SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS, and differential standards, and implements partial reconfiguration via ICAP for dynamic function swapping without system reset.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I is housed in a 1759-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFBGA) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, thermal lid, and exposed thermal pad. The package supports 720 user I/Os distributed across 24 banks with independent VCCO and VREF per bank.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I, the XCVU3P-2FFVD1760I offers higher transceiver bandwidth and logic capacity but lacks hardened PCIe Gen2, while the XC7VX485T-2FFG1761I provides Gen3 endpoint support and greater resources at the cost of increased power and package size - both require PCB redesign.

Availability

XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, avionics data concentrators, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply over extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I 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, AI, embedded, and client markets following its acquisition of Xilinx in 2022.

The Virtex-6 family was designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency programmable logic in mission-critical infrastructure where deterministic timing and protocol compliance are mandatory.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I?

The XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 15.4 Gb/s per lane, validated per IEEE 802.3ap and CPRI v6.1 specifications. This enables operation at 10GBASE-KR, 8x6.144 Gbps CPRI, or 4x10.3125 Gbps OTU2. The -1 speed grade guarantees timing closure at this rate with proper board-level signal integrity design.

Does XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I include a hard PCIe Gen2 endpoint block?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I integrates a hardened PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block compliant with PCI Express Base Specification v2.0. This eliminates the need for soft-core PCIe controllers, reduces resource utilization by ~12,000 LUTs, and guarantees deterministic latency for host communication in applications like AFDX end-systems and test equipment controllers.

What I/O standards does XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I support?

XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I supports SSTL-18, SSTL-25, HSTL-I, HSTL-II, LVCMOS 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V, and differential standards including LVDS, BLVDS, and RSDS. Each of its 24 I/O banks operates independently, allowing mixed-voltage interfaces such as DDR3-1600 memory (1.5 V) alongside 3.3 V industrial sensors on the same device.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I supports dynamic partial reconfiguration via the Internal Configuration Access Port (ICAP). This allows runtime swapping of functional modules-such as modulation schemes in SDR or filter coefficients in radar processing-without resetting the entire device or halting active data channels, preserving system uptime and determinism.

What is the block RAM capacity of XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I?

XC6VLX240T-1FF1759I provides 14,544 Kb of total block RAM, implemented as 720 × 36 Kb dual-port RAM primitives. This enables large on-chip buffers-for example, storing two full 1024×1024 pixel frames at 16-bit depth-or deep FIFOs for high-throughput SerDes interfaces, reducing reliance on external memory and associated latency penalties.