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AMD XC7K420T-L2FFV901E
- Part No.:
- XC7K420T-L2FFV901E
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Category:
- FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array)
- Package:
- 900-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E.pdf
- Description:
- IC FPGA 380 I/O 901FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E from AMD is a Kintex-7 FPGA featuring 419,400 logic cells, 2,040 DSP slices, 28.5 Mb of block RAM, and 600 I/O pins in a 901-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFVBGA) package. It targets high-performance wired communications infrastructure and radar signal processing systems requiring deterministic latency and high-throughput data path acceleration.
For engineers reviewing the XC7K420T-L2FFV901E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include I/O voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), transceiver line rates up to 13.1 Gbps, and -2L speed grade timing performance across industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C).
Technical Context
The XC7K420T-L2FFV901E implements a heterogeneous architecture with programmable logic fabric, hardened multi-gigabit transceivers (GTX/GTH), and integrated memory controllers for DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2. Its configuration interface supports Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, and JTAG modes with AES bitstream encryption and SEU detection/correction.
It includes 24 GTX transceivers operating at 600 Mbps–6.6 Gbps and 24 GTH transceivers supporting 2.488 Gbps–13.1 Gbps, each with dedicated clocking, PRBS generation/checking, and built-in eye scan. The device uses 28 nm HKMG process technology and supports partial reconfiguration.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 419,400 - total configurable logic resources for implementing complex digital functions and control state machines |
| DSP Slices | 2,040 - fixed-point arithmetic units enabling high-speed filtering, FFT, and mathematical computation |
| Block RAM | 28.5 Mb - on-chip memory for data buffering, FIFOs, and lookup tables without external memory dependency |
| Transceivers | 24 GTX + 24 GTH - supports protocols including CPRI, SRIO, PCIe Gen2/Gen3, and 10G Ethernet |
| I/O Pins | 600 - user-configurable single-ended and differential I/O supporting LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, and differential standards |
| Speed Grade | -2L - guaranteed timing performance at industrial temperature range with lower power consumption than -1 grade |
| Package | FFV901 - 901-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA with 1.0 mm ball pitch and 35 mm × 35 mm body size |
Pinout & Package
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E is housed in a 901-ball FFVBGA package (package code FFV901) with 35 mm × 35 mm footprint, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid. Pin assignments follow Xilinx/AMD Kintex-7 FPGA pinout conventions, with dedicated configuration, clock, transceiver, and I/O banks.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CCLK | Configuration Clock | Input clock for Master SelectMAP configuration mode; drives internal configuration logic at up to 100 MHz |
| DONE | Configuration Status | Open-drain output indicating successful configuration completion and initialization of I/Os |
| INIT_B | Configuration Initialization | Active-low open-drain signal asserting during configuration startup and error recovery |
| M0–M2 | Mode Selection | Three-pin bus setting configuration mode (e.g., JTAG, Slave SelectMAP, Master SPI) |
| GTXREFCLK0/1 | Transceiver Reference Clock | Dedicated differential inputs for GTX/GTH transceiver PLL reference clocks |
| VRP/VRN | Reference Voltage | Analog reference pair for I/O bank calibration and termination voltage setting per bank |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AES Bitstream Encryption | Prevents unauthorized access to configuration bitstream using 256-bit AES key stored in on-chip eFUSE |
| SEU Detection & Correction | Real-time monitoring and correction of single-event upsets in configuration memory using built-in EDAC logic |
| Partial Reconfiguration | Enables dynamic logic module swapping without resetting entire device or halting system operation |
| Hardened Memory Controllers | Integrated DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2 controllers with PHY support, reducing external component count and layout complexity |
| Multi-Gigabit Transceivers | 48 total transceivers with programmable equalization, clock/data recovery, and protocol-specific gearbox logic |
Applications
| Wireless Baseband Processing | Radar Signal Processing |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time baseband modulation/demodulation and MIMO processing in LTE-A and 5G NR macrocell base stations. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Programmable accelerator for layer-1 physical layer functions with deterministic sub-microsecond latency. Use Value: Enables flexible waveform adaptation and protocol upgrades without hardware redesign via partial reconfiguration. | Use Scenario: Pulse-Doppler and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) front-end processing in airborne and ground-based defense platforms. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput digital beamformer and matched filter engine synchronized to precise system clock domains. Use Value: Delivers >2 TeraMAC/s compute density within strict SWaP-C constraints using hardened DSP slices and block RAM. |
| High-Speed Test Equipment | Industrial Imaging Systems |
Use Scenario: Protocol-aware pattern generation and analysis in automated test equipment for SerDes compliance validation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multi-protocol transceiver controller with real-time PRBS error detection and eye diagram scanning capability. Use Value: Eliminates need for external protocol analyzers by embedding compliant PHY-layer test logic directly in FPGA fabric. | Use Scenario: Real-time image preprocessing and compression in medical CT scanners and semiconductor wafer inspection tools. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Pixel pipeline processor handling 12-bit monochrome sensor streams at >1 Gpixel/s aggregate throughput. Use Value: Achieves sub-frame latency using distributed block RAM and parallelized logic fabric, meeting hard real-time deadlines. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based acceleration applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCKU060-2FFVA1156I | UltraScale architecture, 726K logic cells, higher transceiver count (40 GTY), 15Gbps max line rate | Better suited for PCIe Gen4, 100G Ethernet, and AI inference acceleration with wider datapaths | Select when migrating to newer architecture with higher bandwidth and lower latency interconnect |
| XC7K325T-2FFG901I | Same Kintex-7 family, 326K logic cells, reduced DSP slices (1,920), identical FFV901 package footprint | Lower cost option for applications with relaxed compute density and memory bandwidth requirements | Choose for design reuse where pin-compatible migration from XC7K325T is feasible and resource margin exists |
Compared with XC7K420T-L2FFV901E, the XCKU060 offers higher bandwidth and newer architecture but requires PCB redesign, while the XC7K325T provides pin-compatible scaling down with verified thermal and timing compatibility in shared FFV901 layouts.
Availability
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, defense radar, high-speed test instrumentation, and industrial imaging systems requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.
Supply support for XC7K420T-L2FFV901E 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 and architectural flexibility.
The Kintex-7 FPGA product line was designed for cost-sensitive, high-performance applications demanding balanced logic, memory, and I/O resources - particularly in wired communications, video processing, and military/aerospace systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum transceiver line rate supported by XC7K420T-L2FFV901E?
The XC7K420T-L2FFV901E supports up to 13.1 Gbps on its GTH transceivers and up to 6.6 Gbps on its GTX transceivers. These rates are validated under industrial temperature conditions and require proper board-level signal integrity design including controlled impedance routing and appropriate termination.
Does XC7K420T-L2FFV901E support partial reconfiguration?
Yes, XC7K420T-L2FFV901E supports partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite tools. This allows dynamic replacement of logic modules while the rest of the design remains operational, enabling field-upgradable functionality and multi-mode operation without full device reset.
What I/O standards are supported by XC7K420T-L2FFV901E?
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E supports LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, differential SSTL, differential HSTL, and LVDS across its 600-user I/O pins. Each I/O bank can be independently configured for voltage levels ranging from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, subject to bank-specific voltage constraints.
Is XC7K420T-L2FFV901E qualified for industrial temperature operation?
Yes, XC7K420T-L2FFV901E is rated for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C) and carries the 'I' suffix in its ordering part number. The -2L speed grade guarantees timing closure across this full range with appropriate thermal management.
What configuration modes does XC7K420T-L2FFV901E support?
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E supports multiple configuration modes including Master SelectMAP, Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Master SPI. Configuration can be initiated via external processor, dedicated PROM, or boundary-scan controller depending on system architecture requirements.
XC7K420T-L2FFV901E Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- AMD
- Series:
- Kintex®-7
- Package/Case:
- 900-BBGA, FCBGA
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Number of LABs/CLBs:
- 32575
- Number of Logic Elements/Cells:
- 416960
- Total RAM Bits:
- 30781440
- Number of I/O:
- 380
- Number of Gates:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 0.87V ~ 0.93V
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 100°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 901-FCBGA (31x31)
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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