AMD XC7K160T-1FBG676I

Overview

XC7K160T-1FBG676I from AMD is a Kintex-7 FPGA with 158,400 logic cells, 8.8 Gb/s transceiver capability, and -1 speed grade, used in high-throughput data acquisition systems requiring deterministic latency and multi-gigabit serial I/O.

For engineers reviewing the XC7K160T-1FBG676I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver lane count, I/O bank voltage support, CLB density, and thermal performance under sustained 1.0 W/mm² power density.

Technical Context

The XC7K160T-1FBG676I implements a 28 nm HKMG process architecture with 16 DSP48E1 slices, 1,080 Block RAM tiles (each 36 Kb), and integrated PCI Express Gen2 x8 endpoint logic. It supports SelectIO standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, and MIPI D-PHY at up to 1.25 Gbps per pin.

Configuration is performed via Master SPI or JTAG, with dual-boot support from two external flash devices. The device includes hardened clock management tiles (CMT) with MMCM and PLL blocks capable of sub-100 fs jitter synthesis for synchronous multi-domain timing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7K160T-1FBG676I uses a 676-pin flip-chip ball grid array (FBGA) package with thermal lid, 27×27 mm body, 1.0 mm pitch, and 400 user I/Os distributed across 18 selectable I/O banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based signal processing applications.

Compared with XC7K160T-1FBG676I, the XC7K325T-1FBG676I offers double the logic capacity in identical packaging, whereas the XCKU035-1FFVA676I delivers higher serial bandwidth but requires PCB layout changes and new transceiver calibration workflows.

Availability

XC7K160T-1FBG676I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, medical imaging interface, and industrial machine vision applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XC7K160T-1FBG676I 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 focused on adaptive computing, AI, and high-performance processing solutions for data centers, edge, and embedded markets.

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

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver data rate for XC7K160T-1FBG676I?

The XC7K160T-1FBG676I supports up to 6.6 Gb/s per GTPE2 transceiver lane. This rate is guaranteed under industrial temperature conditions (-40°C to +100°C) with proper reference clock jitter compliance and PCB interconnect design meeting S-parameter requirements for ≤15 dB insertion loss at 3.3 GHz.

Does XC7K160T-1FBG676I include built-in PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint functionality?

Yes, XC7K160T-1FBG676I integrates a hardened PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.1. It supports both root complex and endpoint roles, includes AXI4 streaming interfaces, and requires no external PHY for basic link training and enumeration.

What I/O standards are supported by XC7K160T-1FBG676I in Bank 13?

XC7K160T-1FBG676I supports LVDS, BLVDS, RSDS, and mini-LVDS in Bank 13. These standards operate at 1.2–2.5 V VCCO with programmable drive strength and termination, enabling direct interfacing to high-speed ADCs and DACs without level-shifting circuitry.

How many Block RAM tiles does XC7K160T-1FBG676I contain, and what is their total capacity?

XC7K160T-1FBG676I contains 1,080 Block RAM tiles, each configurable as 36 Kb dual-port RAM or 18 Kb single-port RAM. Total usable capacity is 39.4 Mb, with true dual-port access and byte-write enable for simultaneous read/write operations in video buffer applications.

Is XC7K160T-1FBG676I compatible with Vivado Design Suite 2022.1 for synthesis and implementation?

Yes, XC7K160T-1FBG676I is fully supported in Vivado Design Suite 2022.1, including timing analysis, bitstream generation, and hardware manager programming. Device-specific IP cores such as GTPE2 transceiver wizard and PCIe Gen2 endpoint are included and validated for this speed grade and package combination.