AMD XCV100-4FG256I

Overview

XCV100-4FG256I from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 108,904 system gates, 2,700 logic cells, and 180 user I/O pins in a 256-ball fine-pitch BGA package. It features four delay-locked loops (DLLs), hierarchical memory (LUTs as 16-bit RAM/shift register/dual-port RAM), and supports 66-MHz PCI compliance for high-speed embedded control and interface bridging applications.

For engineers reviewing the XCV100-4FG256I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C), 200 MHz system performance ceiling, 4k-bit configurable dual-ported block RAM per unit, and SelectIO™ support for LVTTL, SSTL2, HSTL, and GTL standards.

Technical Context

The XCV100-4FG256I implements a hierarchical routing architecture with a General Routing Matrix (GRM), local VersaBlock interconnect, and peripheral VersaRing I/O routing - enabling efficient place-and-route for complex synchronous designs. Its CLB contains two slices, each with four 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, F5/F6 multiplexers for 5–19 input logic, and dual flip-flops with independent clock enable, set/reset, and polarity control.

Each IOB supports IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, programmable slew rate and drive strength (up to 24 mA source / 48 mA sink), and selectable weak-keeper or pull-up/pull-down resistors. I/O banking enforces VCCO and VREF voltage grouping across eight banks, restricting mixed-standard usage within a bank unless compatible per Table 2 (e.g., SSTL2 and LVCMOS2 share 2.5 V VCCO).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 256-ball Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array (FG256), 1.0 mm ball pitch, body size 17 mm × 17 mm, RoHS-compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar FPGA-based logic implementation applications.

Compared with XCV100-4FG256I, the –5 speed grade improves timing margin without changing logic utilization or I/O count, while the XCV150-4FG256I offers headroom for gate growth but increases static power and configuration time.

Availability

XCV100-4FG256I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion control, PCI-based instrumentation, and high-speed data acquisition systems requiring stable component supply throughout extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XCV100-4FG256I 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

Xilinx, now part of AMD, is a pioneer in programmable logic technology, delivering FPGA, SoC, and adaptive compute acceleration platforms since 1984.

The Virtex family - including XCV100-4FG256I - was engineered for high-performance, high-density system-level logic replacement in telecom infrastructure, industrial automation, and military/aerospace applications demanding deterministic timing and multi-standard I/O.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XCV100-4FG256I?

The XCV100-4FG256I achieves up to 200 MHz system clock rates in register-to-register paths when using DLL-compensated global clocks and meeting timing constraints. Worst-case path delays (e.g., 16:1 multiplexer) are specified at 5.4 ns for the –4 speed grade, consistent with DS003-1 v4.0 timing tables.

Does the XCV100-4FG256I support hot-swap operation?

Yes, the XCV100-4FG256I supports hot-swap functionality per Compact PCI specifications. This is enabled by its 2.5 V core supply tolerance, robust I/O clamping structures, and programmable weak-keeper circuits that maintain pin states during insertion/removal sequences.

How many block RAMs does the XCV100-4FG256I contain?

The XCV100-4FG256I contains ten 4,096-bit block SelectRAM units totaling 40,960 bits. Each block is a fully synchronous, dual-ported RAM with independent address/data buses and configurable width/depth ratios (e.g., 16×256 or 8×512).

What I/O standards are supported by the XCV100-4FG256I?

The XCV100-4FG256I supports 16 SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, PCI 3.3 V/5 V, SSTL3/SSTL2 Classes I & II, HSTL Classes I/III/IV, GTL, GTL+, CTT, AGP, and HSTL. Compatibility depends on per-bank VCCO/VREF assignment as defined in DS003-2.

Is the XCV100-4FG256I still in active production?

No - the XCV100-4FG256I is obsolete per Xilinx documentation (DS003-1 v4.0, March 2013). It remains available through Aetrix Electronics' legacy component program with full traceability, extended lifecycle support, and obsolescence mitigation planning for ongoing production.