AMD XCV100-5BG256C

Overview

XCV100-5BG256C from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 108,904 system gates, 2,700 logic cells in a 20×30 CLB array, and 180 user I/O pins in a 256-ball BGA package. It features four delay-locked loops (DLLs), hierarchical memory (including 40,960-bit block RAM and LUT-based RAM/shift register modes), and supports PCI 66 MHz, hot-swap CompactPCI, and multi-standard SelectIO™ interfaces including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, HSTL, and SSTL.

For engineers reviewing the XCV100-5BG256C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, I/O banking constraints, DLL jitter specs, CLB timing parameters, and real-world FPGA integration considerations for legacy industrial control, telecom line-card, and test equipment rework projects.

Technical Context

The XCV100-5BG256C implements a hierarchical routing architecture with a General Routing Matrix (GRM), local VersaBlock interconnect, and peripheral VersaRing I/O routing-enabling pin-locking and PCB layout reuse across Virtex family migrations. Its CLBs contain two slices, each with four 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, F5/F6 multiplexers for 5–19-input logic, and dual-port synchronous storage elements.

Each IOB supports independent input/output flip-flops with programmable polarity, synchronous/asynchronous set/reset, clock enable, and optional input delay to eliminate pad-to-pad hold time. Eight I/O banks enforce voltage segregation: VCCO must be uniform per bank (e.g., 3.3 V for LVTTL/PCI, 2.5 V for LVCMOS2), and VREF is required for HSTL/SSTL inputs but incompatible with 5 V-tolerant standards.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (BG256), 1.27 mm pitch, body size 27 mm × 27 mm, RoHS-compliant lead-free finish. Thermal resistance θ_JA = 22.5°C/W (JEDEC Std 51-2, 1-in² 2-oz copper).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV100-5BG256C, the -6 variant offers higher timing margin without layout change, while the XCV150-5 provides scalable logic capacity in identical packaging-both retain full I/O banking compatibility and DLL functionality for seamless integration into existing Virtex-1 platforms.

Availability

XCV100-5BG256C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motion control, telecom line-card rework, and automated test equipment requiring stable component supply amid long-lifecycle product support.

Supply support for XCV100-5BG256C 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, Inc. is a pioneering semiconductor company founded in 1984, specializing in programmable logic devices and adaptive computing solutions now part of AMD.

The Virtex family was engineered for high-performance, high-capacity reconfigurable logic in mission-critical infrastructure-targeting telecom switching, military systems, and industrial automation where deterministic timing and I/O flexibility are essential.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XCV100-5BG256C?

The XCV100-5BG256C achieves synchronous system clock rates up to 200 MHz, including I/O paths. This is guaranteed under worst-case conditions (2.5 V, 85°C) for the -5 speed grade, with representative circuits like pipelined multipliers achieving 5.1 ns propagation delay. Actual performance depends on design placement and routing.

Does the XCV100-5BG256C support hot-swap operation?

Yes, the XCV100-5BG256C supports hot-swapping for CompactPCI applications. Its I/O structure, power sequencing tolerance, and robust configuration logic allow safe insertion/removal while the backplane remains powered-verified per PICMG 2.1 specification requirements.

Can the XCV100-5BG256C interface directly with 5 V logic devices?

Yes, selected I/O standards on the XCV100-5BG256C-including LVTTL, PCI 5 V, and LVCMOS2-are 5 V tolerant. These inputs accept 5 V signals without damage, provided VCCO is set to 3.3 V or 2.5 V respectively and no output drivers are actively driving 5 V levels.

How many clock domains can be managed simultaneously on the XCV100-5BG256C?

The XCV100-5BG256C supports up to four independent clock domains via its four dedicated DLLs, each feeding a primary global clock net. Additional domains may be implemented using secondary local clock nets (24 total) or free-running oscillators routed through general-purpose interconnect.

Is the XCV100-5BG256C still in production?

No, the XCV100-5BG256C is obsolete per Xilinx documentation (DS003-1 v4.0, March 2013). However, Aetrix Electronics maintains verified legacy inventory with full traceability, conforming to XCN10016 obsolescence management guidelines for continued support of installed base systems.