AMD XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I

Overview

XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I from AMD is a high-performance Virtex-6 FPGA featuring 475,800 logic cells, 28.8 Gb/s transceiver bandwidth, and -1 speed grade operating at junction temperatures up to 100°C in a 1156-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FF1156) package. It serves as a reconfigurable system-on-chip for high-speed serial interface bridging in radar signal processing subsystems.

For engineers reviewing the XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate support, I/O bank voltage flexibility, embedded Block RAM depth, and thermal performance under sustained DSP load.

Technical Context

The XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I implements a multi-die architecture with 24 GTX transceivers supporting 2.47–6.6 Gb/s line rates, integrated PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint logic, and dual 36-Kb Block RAM primitives configurable as true dual-port memory or FIFO. Its clock management tile includes six mixed-mode clock managers (MMCMs) with sub-200-fs jitter synthesis capability.

It supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL-18, HSTL-I, and differential signaling across 34 user-configurable I/O banks. Configuration occurs via Master SPI or JTAG, with bitstream encryption enabled through AES-256 and HMAC-SHA-256 authentication.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I is housed in a 1156-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA (FF1156) package with 28×28 array, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal-enhanced construction for conduction-cooled applications. Pin functions are organized into dedicated configuration, clock, transceiver, and user I/O banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I, the XCVU9P-2FLGA2104I offers higher transceiver count and logic density but demands significant power and layout redesign, while the XC7VX690T-2FFG1927I provides greater logic capacity and extended obsolescence coverage at the cost of larger footprint and no pin compatibility.

Availability

XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, high-speed data acquisition, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply across extended industrial temperature ranges.

Supply support for XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I 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 with emphasis on performance-per-watt efficiency.

The Virtex-6 family was engineered for high-bandwidth, low-latency reconfigurable computing in defense, aerospace, and scientific instrumentation where deterministic timing and radiation-tolerant design are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I?

The XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I supports GTX transceivers with a maximum line rate of 6.6 Gb/s. This specification is validated across all 24 transceiver quads under -1 speed grade conditions at 100°C junction temperature, enabling compliance with CPRI v6.1 and Serial RapidIO 2.1 protocols without retiming.

Does XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I include hard IP for PCI Express?

Yes, XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I integrates a hard PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block compliant with Base Specification 2.0. It handles link training, transaction layer packet (TLP) generation, and error reporting without consuming fabric resources, reducing latency by up to 42% compared to soft-core implementations.

What configuration modes are supported by XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I?

XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I supports Master SPI, Slave SelectMAP, and JTAG configuration modes. Master SPI uses on-chip oscillator and requires only four pins; JTAG enables boundary-scan testing and partial reconfiguration via dedicated TDI/TDO/TCK/TMS signals.

Is XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I qualified for extended temperature operation?

Yes, XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I is rated for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C junction). The -1 speed grade guarantees timing closure across this full range, and the FF1156 package meets JEDEC JESD22-A104 thermal cycling requirements for 1,000 cycles.

How many Block RAM columns does XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I contain?

XC6VSX475T-L1FF1156I contains 2,384 Block RAM columns, each providing 36 Kb of configurable memory. These are arranged in 16 columns per CLB column and support true dual-port read/write with independent clocks, essential for ping-pong buffering in streaming DSP applications.