AMD XC7K160T-1FBG484I

Overview

XC7K160T-1FBG484I from AMD is a Kintex-7 FPGA with 158,400 logic cells, 12.5 Gb/s transceiver capability, and -1 speed grade in a 484-pin FCBGA package. It serves as a high-performance programmable logic fabric for PCIe Gen3 endpoint designs, high-throughput data acquisition systems, and real-time video processing pipelines.

For engineers reviewing the XC7K160T-1FBG484I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection factors include I/O count (300 user I/O), transceiver line rate, configuration interface support (SPIx4, BPI), and thermal design power (12.5 W typical).

Technical Context

The XC7K160T-1FBG484I implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with 960 DSP48E1 slices, 12.8 Mb of block RAM, and 24 transceiver quads supporting up to 12.5 Gb/s per lane. It integrates SelectIO technology with support for LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and MIPI D-PHY standards.

Configuration is performed via Master SPI or Slave SelectMAP mode using external flash or processor control. JTAG boundary-scan and partial reconfiguration are natively supported for system-level debug and dynamic function updates.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7K160T-1FBG484I is housed in a 484-ball Fine-Pitch Column Grid Array (FCBGA) package with 23×23 mm footprint and 1.0 mm ball pitch. Thermal and mechanical design requires adherence to AMD's Xilinx UG475 and UG933 guidelines for solder mask defined pads, thermal vias under die, and coplanarity ≤0.15 mm.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC7K160T-1FBG484I, the XCKU040-1FBVA676I delivers 35% more logic and 60% higher transceiver bandwidth at increased cost and thermal load, while the XC7K325T-1FBG676I retains identical tooling and I/O standards but doubles logic resources within the same voltage and timing ecosystem.

Availability

XC7K160T-1FBG484I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for PCIe Gen3 endpoint designs, high-speed data acquisition systems, and industrial machine vision controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC7K160T-1FBG484I 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 company delivering adaptive computing solutions including FPGAs, adaptive SoCs, and AI accelerators for data center, edge, and embedded applications.

The Kintex-7 family targets cost-optimized high-performance applications such as wired communications, video processing, and test equipment where balanced logic density, transceiver capability, and power efficiency are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XC7K160T-1FBG484I?

The XC7K160T-1FBG484I supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 12.5 Gb/s per lane using its GTX transceivers. This enables compliance with PCIe Gen3, 10GBASE-R, and CPRI 6.125 Gbps protocols. The actual achievable rate depends on PCB layout quality, reference clock stability, and signal integrity margins verified in IBIS-AMI simulations.

Does XC7K160T-1FBG484I support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC7K160T-1FBG484I supports partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite. This allows dynamic replacement of logic modules without resetting the entire device or halting system operation. Implementation requires proper HD.RECONFIG partitioning, encrypted bitstream generation, and AXI-based configuration access using the ICAP primitive.

What configuration modes are supported by XC7K160T-1FBG484I?

XC7K160T-1FBG484I supports Master SPI, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Boundary Scan configuration modes. Mode selection is determined by M0–M2 pin states at power-up. Master SPI is most common for single-flash boot; Slave SelectMAP enables processor-controlled configuration via parallel bus.

What is the industrial temperature rating for XC7K160T-1FBG484I?

XC7K160T-1FBG484I is rated for industrial temperature operation from -40°C to +100°C junction temperature. This rating is validated per JEDEC JESD22-A104 and applies to continuous operation under specified voltage and thermal conditions outlined in AMD's DS182 datasheet.

How many DSP48E1 slices does XC7K160T-1FBG484I contain?

XC7K160T-1FBG484I contains 960 DSP48E1 slices. Each slice provides a 25×18 multiplier with pre-adder, accumulator, and pipeline registers. These are used for high-speed arithmetic in applications such as FIR filtering, FFT computation, and matrix multiplication within the FPGA fabric.