AMD XCV100-6PQ240C

Overview

XCV100-6PQ240C from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 108,904 system gates, 2,700 logic cells, 166 user I/O pins, and four dedicated delay-locked loops (DLLs) for advanced clock control. It supports 66-MHz PCI compliance, hot-swappable operation in Compact PCI systems, and multi-standard SelectIO™ interfaces including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, and HSTL Class IV.

For engineers reviewing the XCV100-6PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection considerations include its 0.22 μm 5-layer metal CMOS process, 200 MHz system performance ceiling, configurable dual-ported 4k-bit block RAMs, die-temperature sensor diode, and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support.

Technical Context

The XCV100-6PQ240C implements a hierarchical architecture with a 20×30 CLB array, each CLB containing four logic cells (LCs) with 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, and dual flip-flops per slice. Its routing hierarchy includes local VersaBlock interconnect, global general-purpose routing matrix (GRM), 24 secondary local clock nets, and four primary low-skew global clock distribution nets.

It integrates 10 block SelectRAM™ memory units (40,960 bits total), each configurable as synchronous dual-ported 4k-bit RAM with independent port widths (1–16 bits). I/O banking enforces voltage domain isolation: eight banks with shared VCCO per bank (3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.5 V) and optional VREF per bank for input thresholding.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: PQ240 - 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack, 0.5 mm pitch, 32.5 mm × 32.5 mm body size, lead-free compatible (per Xilinx documentation DS003-4).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV100-6PQ240C, the XCV100-6HQ240C offers identical functionality in a thermally robust QFP variant, while the XCV150-6PQ240C provides 51% more logic cells in the same footprint - enabling either thermal headroom or logic scalability without changing board layout.

Availability

XCV100-6PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for PCI-compliant embedded controllers, high-speed data acquisition systems, and CompactPCI hot-swap management requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XCV100-6PQ240C 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 specializing in programmable logic devices, acquired by AMD in 2022. It developed foundational FPGA architectures and EDA toolchains for high-performance digital system design.

The Virtex family - including XCV100-6PQ240C - was engineered for high-capacity, high-speed applications demanding ASIC-like performance with FPGA flexibility, targeting communications infrastructure, test & measurement, and industrial automation.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by the XCV100-6PQ240C?

The XCV100-6PQ240C supports synchronous system clock rates up to 200 MHz, including I/O timing. This maximum is achievable under worst-case conditions using the -6 speed grade and optimized placement/routing. Real-world performance depends on design complexity, resource utilization, and signal integrity - typical register-to-register paths achieve 5.0 ns delay (200 MHz), as verified in Xilinx DS003-1 Table 2.

Does the XCV100-6PQ240C support hot-swap functionality in CompactPCI systems?

Yes, the XCV100-6PQ240C is explicitly designed for hot-swappable operation in CompactPCI environments. Its I/O structure, power sequencing behavior, and configuration architecture meet CompactPCI hot-swap requirements, enabling safe insertion and removal while the backplane remains powered - a feature confirmed in the DS003-1 "Features" section and "Higher Performance" chapter.

How many block RAMs does the XCV100-6PQ240C contain, and what are their configurations?

The XCV100-6PQ240C contains 10 block SelectRAM™ units totaling 40,960 bits. Each block is a fully synchronous, dual-ported 4,096-bit RAM with independently configurable port widths (1–16 bits) and depths (256–4096), supporting built-in bus-width conversion. This is documented in DS003-2 Table 3 and Figure 6.

Is the XCV100-6PQ240C still in production, or is it obsolete?

The XCV100-6PQ240C is marked as obsolete/under obsolescence per Xilinx DS003-1 (v4.0) revision history dated March 2013. While no longer manufactured, Aetrix Electronics maintains legacy supply channels with traceable, tested inventory for continued support of installed base systems and long-lifecycle industrial programs.

What I/O standards are supported by the XCV100-6PQ240C, and how are they grouped?

The XCV100-6PQ240C supports 16 SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, PCI (3.3 V and 5 V), HSTL Classes I/III/IV, SSTL2/I/II, GTL/GTL+, and CTT. These are grouped into eight I/O banks - four per side - with independent VCCO and VREF per bank, as defined in DS003-2 "I/O Banking" and Table 1.