AMD XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C

Overview

XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance 40nm Virtex-6 FPGA with 240,960 logic cells, 15.36 Gb/s transceiver capability, and integrated PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint support. It operates at -1 speed grade, features 1156-pin Flip-Chip BGA (FFG) packaging, and targets high-bandwidth wired infrastructure applications including 10G Ethernet line cards and wireless baseband processing.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count and data rate, DSP slice density, block RAM capacity, and PCIe endpoint compliance for system-level integration.

Technical Context

The XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 18x25 DSP48E1 slices, and 36-Kb block RAMs. It integrates 24 RocketIO GTP transceivers supporting 600 Mb/s to 6.6 Gb/s line rates with built-in 8B/10B encoding and elastic buffers.

It supports PCI Express Base Specification v2.0 as an endpoint with integrated hard IP, includes dual 36-bit wide DDR3 memory controllers up to 800 MHz, and delivers deterministic timing closure via ISE Design Suite 14.7 with device-specific place-and-route algorithms.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C uses a 1156-ball flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FFG) package with 35×35 array, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced power dissipation in high-density PCB layouts.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C, the XC6VLX365T offers greater resource headroom within identical package and speed grade, while the XCKU060 delivers superior transceiver performance and density at 20nm but shifts PCIe implementation responsibility to external components or soft logic.

Availability

XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 10G Ethernet infrastructure, wireless baseband processing, medical imaging systems, and test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C 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, acquired Xilinx in 2022 to expand its FPGA and adaptive SoC portfolio for data center, communications, and embedded markets.

The Virtex-6 family was designed for high-performance wired and wireless infrastructure, emphasizing transceiver bandwidth, DSP throughput, and PCIe integration for protocol acceleration and real-time signal processing.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR3 memory interface speed for XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C?

The XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C supports DDR3 memory interfaces up to 800 MHz data rate (1600 MT/s) using its dual integrated memory controllers. Each controller drives a 64-bit wide interface with programmable timing parameters aligned to JEDEC DDR3 specifications. This capability is verified in Xilinx UG388 and implemented in ISE Design Suite 14.7 targeting the -1 speed grade.

Does XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C include a hard PCIe Gen2 endpoint block?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C integrates a hard PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block compliant with PCI-SIG Base Specification v2.0. It handles link training, transaction layer packet (TLP) generation, and configuration space access without soft logic overhead. This feature is documented in Xilinx DS152 and validated in PCIe compliance test reports for the Virtex-6 LX240T device.

What transceiver protocols are natively supported by the GTP transceivers in XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C?

The 24 GTP transceivers in XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C natively support XAUI, CPRI, Serial RapidIO, and 10GBASE-R through built-in 8B/10B encoding, comma detection, and elastic buffers. Protocol-specific configuration is handled via ISE primitives and transceiver wizard settings. These capabilities are confirmed in Xilinx UG371 and verified in application notes XAPP870 and XAPP892.

What is the core voltage requirement for XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C?

XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C requires a 1.0 V ±3% core supply (VCCINT) delivered to all internal logic fabric and CLBs. This voltage must be regulated with ≤±10 mV ripple under dynamic load conditions. The specification is defined in Xilinx DS152 and enforced by on-die voltage monitoring circuitry that triggers configuration abort if out-of-tolerance.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-1FFG1156C supports partial reconfiguration through ISE Design Suite 14.7 tools and associated bitstream generation flow. This allows dynamic replacement of logic modules without resetting the entire device or interrupting active I/O or transceiver links. Implementation guidelines and constraints are detailed in Xilinx UG702 and validated in reference designs such as the PR Demo for Virtex-6.