AMD XCV100-5BG256I

Overview

XCV100-5BG256I from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 108,904 system gates, 2,700 logic cells, 180 user I/O pins, and four dedicated delay-locked loops (DLLs) for advanced clock control. It targets high-speed digital systems requiring PCI-compliant interfaces, embedded reconfigurable logic, and hierarchical memory integration in industrial temperature environments.

For engineers reviewing the XCV100-5BG256I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, I/O banking constraints, CLB-level timing behavior, block RAM configuration options, and industrial-grade thermal operation limits - all specific to the BG256 package and -5 speed grade.

Technical Context

The XCV100-5BG256I implements a hierarchical routing architecture with a General Routing Matrix (GRM), 24 local clock nets, and four global low-skew clock distribution networks. Its CLBs contain two slices each with four 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, and configurable storage elements supporting synchronous/asynchronous set/reset.

I/O functionality is organized into eight banks with independent VCCO and VREF supply domains; each bank supports mixed signaling standards only when sharing identical VCCO voltage (e.g., LVTTL and PCI at 3.3 V). The device integrates dual-ported 4k-bit block RAMs (10 blocks totaling 40,960 bits) and supports SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, HSTL Class IV, and SSTL2.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 256-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA), RoHS-compliant, 1.27 mm pitch, body size 27 mm × 27 mm. Thermal pad on underside for enhanced heat dissipation in industrial applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV100-5BG256I, the -6 variant offers higher timing margin without layout change, while the XCV150-5BG352I provides scalable logic density at the cost of mechanical redesign - both maintain identical configuration flow, I/O banking rules, and DLL usage model.

Availability

XCV100-5BG256I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation controllers, medical imaging subsystems, and avionics sensor hubs requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle programs.

Supply support for XCV100-5BG256I 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 XCV100-5BG256I - was engineered for high-performance reconfigurable computing in infrastructure, aerospace, and industrial systems where flexibility, speed, and reliability are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XCV100-5BG256I?

XCV100-5BG256I supports synchronous system clock rates up to 200 MHz including I/O paths. Its -5 speed grade guarantees worst-case register-to-register timing of 5.0 ns, and it meets full 66 MHz PCI compliance. Actual achievable frequency depends on design complexity, placement, and routing - but benchmarked circuits such as pipelined multipliers and address decoders consistently achieve >100 MHz in real implementations.

Does XCV100-5BG256I support hot-swap operation in Compact PCI systems?

Yes, XCV100-5BG256I is explicitly designed for hot-swappable Compact PCI applications. Its I/O architecture supports live insertion and removal through robust power sequencing, I/O clamping, and IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan diagnostics. The device maintains high-impedance I/O states during configuration and supports controlled power-up sequences compatible with PICMG 2.1 specifications.

Can XCV100-5BG256I interface directly with ZBTRAM devices?

Yes, XCV100-5BG256I includes native SelectIO™ interface support optimized for direct connection to ZBTRAM devices. Its I/O timing parameters, slew rate controls, and programmable drive strength align with ZBT SRAM electrical requirements. The device's 180-user-I/O count and flexible bank voltage assignment allow full-width data bus implementation with separate address/control groups.

What memory resources are available on XCV100-5BG256I?

XCV100-5BG256I provides two types of memory: distributed LUT-based RAM (16×1-bit, 16×2-bit, or 16-bit shift register per LUT) and block-based dual-ported RAM. It contains 10 × 4k-bit block RAMs totaling 40,960 bits, each configurable as 1×4096, 2×2048, 4×1024, 8×512, or 16×256 with independent port widths. All block RAMs support true dual-port synchronous access with separate clocks and controls.

Is XCV100-5BG256I still in active production?

No, XCV100-5BG256I is obsolete per Xilinx documentation (DS003-1 v4.0, March 2013). It is no longer manufactured, but Aetrix Electronics maintains legacy inventory and supports long-term supply for existing production programs through traceable, tested stock and lifecycle management services.