AMD XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I

Overview

XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I from AMD (formerly Xilinx) is a high-performance Virtex-6 FPGA featuring 240,000 logic cells, 1,200 DSP48E1 slices, and 17.9 Mb of block RAM. It operates at -1 speed grade with I/O support up to 1.25 Gbps and targets high-bandwidth digital signal processing in radar and wired communications infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O voltage compatibility (1.2 V/1.5 V/1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V), transceiver lane count (32 GTX), and thermal design power (15.2 W typical).

Technical Context

The XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I implements a 40 nm CMOS architecture with integrated 6.6 Gbps GTX transceivers, SelectIO technology supporting multiple I/O standards, and clock management tiles with MMCM and PLL blocks. It supports partial reconfiguration and PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint/root complex operation.

This device belongs to the Virtex-6 LXT family and includes hardened Gigabit Ethernet MACs, tri-mode Ethernet PHY support, and AXI4-compliant interconnect infrastructure for system-on-chip integration in high-reliability embedded systems.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I is housed in a 1759-pin flip-chip fine-pitch BGA (FFG1759) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, thermal lid, and dedicated power/ground ball arrays for low-noise operation and thermal management in high-power applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I, the XCVU3P-2FFVD1760I offers higher bandwidth but demands new design investment, while the XC6VLX195T-2FFG1156I retains full software and IP reuse at reduced logic and I/O scale.

Availability

XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, high-speed wired communications, and medical imaging backend systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I 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 applications through its acquisition of Xilinx.

The Virtex-6 family was designed for high-performance, high-bandwidth system integration in aerospace, defense, and wired infrastructure, emphasizing deterministic timing, transceiver density, and long-term industrial support.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I?

The XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +100°C. This range is validated under the -1 speed grade specification and applies to all functional blocks including GTX transceivers, block RAM, and clock management tiles. Thermal derating curves and junction temperature limits are defined in the Virtex-6 DC and Switching Characteristics datasheet DS152.

Does XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I supports hardware-verified partial reconfiguration through the Vivado Design Suite and legacy ISE tools. The feature enables dynamic module swapping in active designs without resetting the entire configuration memory, and is used in applications such as adaptive filter banks and protocol stack updates in field-deployed equipment.

What I/O standards are supported by XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I?

XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I supports LVDS, LVPECL, RSDS, BLVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and multiple LVCMOS voltage levels (1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V). Each I/O bank is independently configurable, allowing mixed-voltage interfaces on a single device-critical for interfacing with heterogeneous memory, ADC, and processor subsystems.

How many GTX transceivers does XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I include?

XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I includes 32 GTX transceiver lanes, each capable of 6.6 Gbps operation. These lanes are grouped into four quads (each quad containing four GTX channels), with dedicated reference clock inputs and shared clock routing resources. All 32 lanes are fully functional and routable in the FFG1759 package.

Is XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I compatible with PCIe Gen2 x8?

Yes, XC6VLX240T-L1FFG1759I integrates a hardened PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block compliant with PCI Express Base Specification v2.0. It supports both endpoint and root complex configurations, with automatic link training, error reporting, and MSI/MSI-X interrupt handling-all implemented in silicon without consuming logic resources.