AMD XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C

Overview

XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C from AMD is a high-performance 28 nm FPGA featuring 693,120 logic cells, 3,648 DSP slices, and 48.5 Mb of block RAM, configured in a 1930-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with -1 speed grade and commercial temperature range (0°C to 85°C). It serves as a system-on-chip fabric for high-bandwidth data processing in radar signal conditioning and 100G Ethernet line cards.

For engineers reviewing the XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection considerations include I/O bank voltage support (1.2 V to 3.3 V), transceiver line rates up to 13.1 Gbps, configuration via Master SelectMAP or JTAG, and thermal design margin for sustained 25 W typical power dissipation.

Technical Context

The XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C implements a 28 nm HKMG process-based architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs), 36 Kb block RAMs, and multi-gigabit transceivers compliant with PCIe Gen3, SATA, and CPRI standards. It supports partial reconfiguration and AXI4-Stream interfaces for real-time data path adaptation.

Configuration is performed through dual-mode SPIx4 or BPI parallel flash, with bitstream encryption enabled via AES-256 and HMAC-SHA-256. The device integrates hardened IP including PCIe Gen3 x8 endpoint, 10/25/100G Ethernet MAC, and DDR3/DDR4 memory controllers supporting up to 1866 MT/s.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C is housed in a 1930-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFG) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 0.8 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid for enhanced heat dissipation in high-power applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C, the XCVU190-2FLGB2104I offers greater scalability at the cost of board redesign, while the XC7VX980T-2FFG1930I delivers improved timing headroom and thermal robustness without layout changes.

Availability

XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, 100G Ethernet infrastructure, and medical imaging backend systems requiring stable component supply and long-term program support.

Supply support for XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C 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, AI, embedded, and client markets with focus on performance-per-watt efficiency.

The Virtex-7 family, including XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C, was engineered for high-throughput, low-latency system integration in wired communications, defense electronics, and scientific instrumentation.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR4 data rate for XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C?

The XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C integrates a hardened DDR4 memory controller supporting up to 1866 MT/s across dual-rank, 72-bit wide interfaces with on-the-fly ECC correction. This capability is verified in UG473 and confirmed in Vivado 2022.2 IP catalog documentation for the MIG v7.3 core targeting Virtex-7 devices.

Does XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C supports dynamic partial reconfiguration through the ICAP interface and frame-based bitstream loading. This feature enables runtime logic module updates without resetting the entire device, as documented in UG909 and validated in Xilinx reference designs for radar waveform adaptation.

What transceiver protocols are natively supported by XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C?

XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C natively supports PCIe Gen3 (x1/x2/x4/x8), SATA II/III, CPRI (Options 3–7), and 100G Ethernet KR4 via its 32 GTY transceivers. Protocol compliance is ensured by hardened physical coding sublayers (PCS) and physical media attachment (PMA) blocks detailed in DS182 and AR54077.

Is XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C pin-compatible with other Virtex-7 FPGAs in the FFG1930 package?

No, XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C is not fully pin-compatible with other Virtex-7 devices in the FFG1930 package. While mechanical footprint matches, I/O bank assignments, transceiver lane mapping, and configuration pin functions differ between XC7VX690T and XC7VX980T variants per UG475 Table 1-2.

What configuration modes does XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C support?

XC7VX690T-1FFG1930C supports Master SelectMAP (x16/x32), Slave SelectMAP, JTAG, and Serial (SPIx4) configuration modes. Configuration mode selection is controlled by MODE pins M[2:0], with Master SelectMAP enabling autonomous boot from external flash without host processor intervention.