AMD XC7K160T-1FFG676I

Overview

XC7K160T-1FFG676I from AMD (Xilinx) is a Kintex-7 FPGA with 158,400 logic cells, 840 DSP slices, and 13.1 Mb of block RAM, packaged in a 676-pin FCBGA with 0.8 mm pitch. It supports transceivers up to 6.6 Gb/s and operates over industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C), used in high-throughput packet processing systems.

For engineers reviewing the XC7K160T-1FFG676I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O count (400 user I/Os), transceiver lane count (16 lanes), voltage supply requirements (1.0V core, 1.8V/3.3V I/O), and thermal design power (14.5 W typical).

Technical Context

The XC7K160T-1FFG676I implements a 28 nm HKMG process architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 36 Kb block RAMs, and integrated PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint capability. It includes 16 multi-gigabit transceivers supporting protocols including SATA, SRIO, and CPRI.

Configuration is performed via JTAG or master/slave SPI BPI mode using external flash. The device supports partial reconfiguration and AXI4-compliant interconnect for SoC-style integration with soft processors like MicroBlaze.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7K160T-1FFG676I is housed in a 676-ball Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 27 × 27 mm body size. Thermal pad on underside enables efficient heat dissipation in conduction-cooled applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC7K325T-2FFG901I and XC7K70T-1FBG484I, the XC7K160T-1FFG676I delivers balanced I/O count, transceiver count, and logic capacity for mid-tier high-speed embedded systems-avoiding overdesign while maintaining headroom for future feature upgrades.

Availability

XC7K160T-1FFG676I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, industrial vision, avionics data concentrators, and test equipment requiring stable component supply across long production lifecycles.

Supply support for XC7K160T-1FFG676I 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) designs adaptive computing platforms for data center, AI, and embedded markets, with leadership in FPGA, adaptive SoC, and ACAP technologies.

The Kintex-7 family targets high-performance, cost-sensitive applications demanding optimized power efficiency and transceiver bandwidth-designed for wireless infrastructure, video processing, and military/aerospace systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported data rate for transceivers on the XC7K160T-1FFG676I?

The XC7K160T-1FFG676I supports transceiver data rates up to 6.6 Gb/s per lane. This enables compliance with protocols including CPRI, SATA III, and SRIO Gen2. The 16 transceiver lanes are independently configurable and support built-in clock data recovery (CDR) and elastic buffers for jitter tolerance in serial link implementations.

Does the XC7K160T-1FFG676I include a hardened PCIe controller?

Yes, the XC7K160T-1FFG676I integrates a hardened PCIe Gen2 x8 endpoint block. It supports root complex or endpoint operation, TLP generation and parsing, and MSI/MSI-X interrupt handling. No external PCIe switch or bridge IC is required, reducing BOM cost and board area for host-connected accelerator designs.

What I/O standards are supported by the XC7K160T-1FFG676I?

The XC7K160T-1FFG676I supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, differential SSTL, and differential HSTL across its 400 user I/O pins. Each I/O bank is independently configurable for voltage (1.2 V to 3.3 V), drive strength, and slew rate. Selectable internal termination (up to 150 Ω) simplifies DDR3 and memory interface designs.

Can the XC7K160T-1FFG676I be configured via JTAG only?

No-the XC7K160T-1FFG676I supports multiple configuration modes including JTAG, master SPI (using on-chip oscillator), slave SPI, and BPI parallel flash. JTAG is typically used for debugging and initial programming, while SPI or BPI modes enable autonomous boot from nonvolatile memory after power-up without host intervention.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on the XC7K160T-1FFG676I?

Yes, the XC7K160T-1FFG676I fully supports partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite. This allows runtime swapping of logic modules-such as protocol engines or filter coefficients-without resetting the entire device. Use cases include adaptive radio front-ends and field-upgradable test instrumentation firmware.