AMD XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I

Overview

XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance 40nm Virtex-6 FPGA with 240,960 logic cells, 15,360 DSP48E1 slices, and 12.8 Gb/s transceiver capability. It features 1,156-pin Flip-Chip BGA (FFG1156) packaging, -2 speed grade, and industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C), deployed in high-speed serial interface bridging and radar signal processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, I/O bank voltage support, configuration mode options, and thermal performance under sustained DSP load.

Technical Context

The XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I implements a hierarchical FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), block RAM (BRAM), and dedicated high-speed serial transceivers compliant with PCIe Gen2, SATA, and SRIO standards. It supports multi-voltage I/O banks (1.2V–3.3V) and dual-register flip-flops per slice for timing-critical paths.

Configuration occurs via Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, or JTAG modes using external SPI flash or PROM. Built-in clock management tiles (CMT) integrate DCMs and PLLs for jitter-reduced clock synthesis across multiple domains up to 550 MHz.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I uses a 1156-ball Flip-Chip BGA (FFG1156) package with 35×35 array, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced heat dissipation in high-power configurations.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I, the XC7VX690T offers higher logic density and lower static power at identical transceiver speed, while the XCVU9P delivers significantly higher serial bandwidth and AI acceleration but demands new thermal and layout design.

Availability

XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, high-speed data acquisition, and avionics data concentrator applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I 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 acquired Xilinx in 2022 and now develops adaptive computing platforms including FPGAs, ACAPs, and software tools for hardware-accelerated workloads.

The Virtex-6 family was designed for high-bandwidth, compute-intensive applications in aerospace, defense, and wired communications where deterministic latency and multi-protocol serial connectivity are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I?

The XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 12.8 Gb/s per channel using its GTX transceivers. This enables compliance with PCIe Gen2, SATA III, and SRIO 2.1 standards. The actual achievable rate depends on board layout quality, reference clock jitter (<1.5 ps RMS), and termination matching per Xilinx DS152 specification.

Does XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I supports partial reconfiguration as documented in Xilinx UG394 v1.11. This allows dynamic swapping of functional modules-such as different filter coefficients or protocol engines-without resetting the entire device. Implementation requires PlanAhead or Vivado 2015.4+ toolflow and specific HDL partitioning.

What configuration modes are supported by XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I?

XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) configuration modes. Master SelectMAP uses internal oscillator to drive CCLK; Slave SelectMAP relies on external controller. Configuration bitstream can be stored in external SPI flash or PROM devices compatible with Xilinx XCFxx series.

What is the purpose of the VCCAUX supply on XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I?

VCCAUX supplies 1.8V ±3% to the XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I's transceivers, clock management tiles (CMT), and configuration logic. It must be independently regulated with low noise (<15 mVpp) and adequate decoupling (minimum 10×100 nF + 2×10 μF per bank). Failure to meet VCCAUX tolerance causes transceiver PLL unlock or configuration failure.

Is XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-2FFG1156I is rated for industrial temperature operation from -40°C to +100°C ambient, as specified in Xilinx DS152. Thermal validation includes junction temperature monitoring via on-die System Monitor and derating curves for VCCINT current versus ambient temperature. Operation above +100°C requires external cooling verification.