AMD XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E

Overview

XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E from AMD is a high-performance Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA featuring 1,085,000 logic cells, 64.8 GB/s transceiver bandwidth (via 64 × 25.78 Gb/s GTY transceivers), and integrated hardened IP for PCIe Gen4 x16, DDR4 memory controllers up to 2400 MHz, and 100G Ethernet MAC. It targets high-bandwidth data processing in 5G radio units and radar signal conditioning systems.

For engineers reviewing the XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include GTY transceiver count and speed grade (-2), I/O bank voltage flexibility (1.2 V to 1.8 V), and package thermal performance in air-cooled RF front-end enclosures.

Technical Context

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E implements a heterogeneous architecture with programmable logic fabric, UltraScale+ DSP slices (2,520 units), block RAM (75.9 Mb), and dedicated hardened engines including PCIe Gen4 x16 root port/endpoint, 100G Ethernet MAC, and dual 2400 MHz DDR4 memory controllers. It supports partial reconfiguration and AXI4-Stream interfaces for real-time data path adaptation.

Its FFVE1517 package provides 1,024 user I/Os across 32 selectable I/O banks, each configurable for LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, or MIPI signaling. The -2 speed grade guarantees timing closure at 750 MHz for register-to-register paths under industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +100°C).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E is housed in a 1517-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FFVBGA) package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high thermal dissipation in conduction-cooled or forced-air RF subsystems.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCKU15P-1FFVE1517I, the XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E delivers 15% higher clock frequency headroom and tighter transceiver jitter specs; versus XCKU19P-2FFVD1760E, it offers identical speed grade but 18% lower static power and smaller PCB footprint-critical for air-cooled RF enclosures.

Availability

XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 5G infrastructure, aerospace radar, high-speed test instrumentation, and network security appliances requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E 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 high-performance computing, adaptive SoCs, and FPGA technologies for datacenter, communications, and embedded markets.

The Kintex UltraScale+ family targets high-throughput, low-latency signal processing in wireless infrastructure, defense radar, and high-speed networking-designed to replace ASICs with field-upgradable logic density and hardened I/O.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR4 data rate for XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E?

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E integrates dual hardened DDR4 memory controllers supporting up to 2400 MHz data rates across two independent 72-bit interfaces. This delivers 34.5 GB/s aggregate bandwidth, validated for JEDEC-compliant RDIMMs and LRDIMMs with on-die termination and write-leveling calibration sequences implemented in the controller's PHY layer.

Does XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E support partial reconfiguration?

Yes, the XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E fully supports partial reconfiguration through Vivado Design Suite v2022.2+. This capability allows dynamic swapping of logical partitions-such as switching between different FFT sizes or filter coefficients-without resetting the entire device or disrupting active I/O or memory transactions during operation.

What transceiver protocols are natively supported by XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E?

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E GTY transceivers natively support 100G Ethernet (CAUI-4), PCIe Gen4, CPRI/eCPRI, and OTN OTU4 via built-in protocol stacks. Each GTY quad includes TX/RX equalization, clock data recovery, and PRBS pattern generation/verification circuitry compliant with IEEE 802.3bj and PCI-SIG specifications.

What is the operating temperature range for XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E?

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +100°C junction temperature. This rating applies to the -2 speed grade in the FFVE1517 package and is verified per JESD22-A108F, enabling deployment in outdoor 5G radio units and avionics environments without derating.

How many PCIe Gen4 lanes does XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E support?

The XCKU15P-2FFVE1517E includes one hardened PCIe Gen4 x16 endpoint/root port controller capable of full 32 GB/s bidirectional throughput. It supports ASPM L0s/L1, ECRC, and Advanced Error Reporting features, and is compatible with Intel and AMD host chipsets meeting PCIe Base Spec 4.0 Rev 1.0.