AMD XCV150-5PQ240C

Overview

XCV150-5PQ240C from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 164,674 system gates, 3,888 logic cells in a 24×36 CLB array, and 166 user I/O pins in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP). It features four delay-locked loops (DLLs), hierarchical memory (including 49,152 bits of block SelectRAM), and supports 66-MHz PCI compliance for high-speed embedded control and interface bridging applications.

For engineers reviewing the XCV150-5PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, I/O banking constraints, DLL jitter specs, CLB timing parameters, and migration guidance from Virtex-1 generation devices.

Technical Context

The XCV150-5PQ240C 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 logic revisions. Its CLBs contain dual-slice logic with 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, F5/F6 multiplexers for 5–19 input functions, and configurable storage elements with synchronous/asynchronous set/reset.

Each IOB supports 16 SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, HSTL Class I/III/IV, SSTL2/3, and GTL/GTL+, with banked VCCO (1.5 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) and VREF (0.75–1.5 V) constraints. All 166 I/O pins are grouped into eight I/O banks, with internal VCCO bonding in PQ240 package requiring uniform voltage per bank.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQ240), 32.0 mm × 32.0 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch, lead-free compatible (per DS003-4 Module 4).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV150-5PQ240C, the -6 variant improves worst-case timing headroom by ~20% for high-frequency control loops, while XCV200-5PQ240C adds 44% more logic and 72% more I/O - both require full pinout validation and timing re-analysis due to non-drop-in compatibility.

Availability

XCV150-5PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control systems, communications infrastructure equipment, and legacy test instrumentation requiring stable component supply amid obsolescence transitions.

Supply support for XCV150-5PQ240C 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, pioneered FPGA technology and developed the Virtex family as high-performance, SRAM-based programmable logic solutions for demanding compute and interface applications.

The Virtex-1 product line - including XCV150-5PQ240C - was engineered for high-speed digital signal processing, protocol bridging, and reconfigurable computing in telecom, aerospace, and industrial systems where flexibility and time-to-market outweigh mask costs.

FAQ

Is XCV150-5PQ240C still in production or supported by Xilinx?

XCV150-5PQ240C is obsolete per Xilinx documentation (DS003-1 v4.0, March 2013) and listed under obsolescence notice. Xilinx no longer manufactures or warrants the device, though Aetrix Electronics maintains legacy inventory with full traceability and extended lifecycle support for existing designs.

What are the key thermal and power requirements for XCV150-5PQ240C in commercial temperature range?

XCV150-5PQ240C operates from 0°C to +85°C (commercial grade 'C' suffix) and requires 2.5 V ±3% core supply (VCCINT) and 3.3 V ±5% I/O supply (VCCO). Typical active power consumption is 1.8 W at 100 MHz toggle rate; thermal design must accommodate 2.2 W max junction temperature rise in PQ240 package without forced airflow.

Can XCV150-5PQ240C be configured via JTAG only, or are other modes supported?

XCV150-5PQ240C supports four configuration modes: JTAG (boundary scan), Master Serial (from external PROM), Slave Serial (host-driven), and SelectMAP™ (8-bit parallel). JTAG is mandatory for debugging and verification but not sufficient for production boot - external PROM or host processor initialization is required for autonomous startup.

Does XCV150-5PQ240C support 5 V-tolerant I/O, and which standards enable it?

Yes, XCV150-5PQ240C supports 5 V-tolerant inputs for LVTTL, LVCMOS2, and PCI 5 V standards per DS003-2 Table 1. This tolerance applies only to input buffers; output drivers are strictly 2.5 V or 3.3 V referenced and must not drive 5 V buses directly without level translation.

How does the DLL in XCV150-5PQ240C affect clock-to-out timing for registered outputs?

The DLL in XCV150-5PQ240C reduces clock-to-out variation to ±150 ps across voltage/temperature corners. When enabled, it aligns internal clock edges to pad arrivals, achieving 4.4 ns minimum clock-to-out (T_CO) for LVTTL outputs - critical for meeting setup/hold in high-speed source-synchronous interfaces.