AMD XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E

Overview

XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E from AMD is a high-performance Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA featuring 1,083K logic cells, 72.5 Mb of block RAM, and 4,520 DSP slices. It integrates dual ARM Cortex-A53 processors, supports PCIe Gen4 x16, and delivers up to 33.8 GT/s transceiver line rates for high-bandwidth data acquisition and real-time signal processing in radar and 5G infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver speed grade (33.8 GT/s), I/O voltage support (1.8 V / 1.5 V / 1.35 V / 1.25 V / 1.2 V), integrated processor subsystem, and thermal design power (TDP) of 49 W under typical operation.

Technical Context

The XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E implements a hardened multi-protocol transceiver architecture supporting PCIe Gen4, CCIX, and 100G Ethernet with PAM4 capability. Its programmable logic fabric uses 6-input LUTs with distributed RAM and shift registers, while the PS (Processing System) includes dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 with NEON, 2 MB L2 cache, and DDR4 memory controller.

It supports JTAG, Quad-SPI, and SD card boot modes, and features hardened security blocks including AES-256 bitstream encryption, HMAC authentication, and RSA-4096 secure boot. Configuration is performed via Master SPI or Slave SelectMAP interfaces with CRC error detection on configuration memory.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

This device is packaged in a 1760-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-FBGA) with 1.0 mm pitch, designed for high-density PCB routing and thermal dissipation via central thermal ball array.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCKU15P-L1FFVE1760E, the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E delivers higher transceiver performance and thermal headroom for sustained compute loads; versus XCKU19P-L2FFVD1760E, it offers identical pin count but reduced logic and power, enabling drop-in replacement in space-constrained 5G DU designs where 1M+ LUTs are unnecessary.

Availability

XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radar signal processing, 5G baseband units, and high-performance computing accelerators requiring stable component supply across long production lifecycles.

Supply support for XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E 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 and adaptive computing solutions for data centers, AI, and embedded systems.

The Kintex UltraScale+ family targets high-throughput, low-latency applications such as 5G infrastructure, aerospace radar, and compute acceleration where integration of processing, programmable logic, and high-speed I/O is critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum transceiver line rate supported by the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E?

The XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 33.8 GT/s using its UltraScale+ GTH transceivers. This enables compliance with 100G KR4, 400G DR4, and PCIe Gen4 x16 standards. The actual achievable rate depends on board layout, reference clock stability, and channel loss; full characterization is provided in Xilinx DS922.

Does the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E include an integrated processor subsystem?

Yes, the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 processing system (PS) with 2 MB L2 cache, DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller, and peripherals including UART, I2C, SPI, SDIO, and CAN FD. This PS operates independently of the programmable logic and supports boot from QSPI flash or SD card.

What I/O voltage standards does the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E support?

The XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E supports multiple I/O voltage standards including 1.8 V, 1.5 V, 1.35 V, 1.25 V, and 1.2 V across its HP and HR I/O banks. This enables direct interfacing with DDR4, LPDDR4, and legacy memory devices without level-shifting circuitry.

Is the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E compatible with Vivado Design Suite 2023.1?

Yes, the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E is fully supported in Vivado Design Suite 2023.1 and later versions. Device files, IP integrator templates, and UltraScale+ simulation models are included. Targeting this part requires installation of the Kintex UltraScale+ device support package.

What security features are implemented in the XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E?

The XCKU15P-L2FFVE1760E implements hardware-accelerated AES-256 bitstream encryption, HMAC-SHA256 authentication, and RSA-4096 secure boot. These features protect against unauthorized configuration, cloning, and firmware tampering, and are configurable via the PS or JTAG interface.