AMD XCV200E-6FG256I

Overview

XCV200E-6FG256I from Xilinx is a 1.8 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 306,393 system gates and 63,504 logic cells in a 28 × 42 CLB array. It features eight digital Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs), up to 176 user I/O pins in FG256 package, and supports LVDS (622 Mb/s), LVPECL, and PCI 3.3 V/66 MHz interfaces - deployed in high-speed communications and industrial control systems.

For engineers reviewing the XCV200E-6FG256I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its -6 speed grade (130 MHz internal performance), 1.8 V core voltage, dual-port block RAM (114,688 bits), differential I/O capability, and industrial temperature range (–40°C to +100°C).

Technical Context

The XCV200E-6FG256I implements a regular FPGA architecture with configurable logic blocks (CLBs) containing four logic cells each, two dedicated carry chains per CLB for arithmetic acceleration, and integrated 4-input LUTs that double as 16×1-bit synchronous RAM. Its IOBs support independent input/output flip-flops with programmable clock enables and dual synchronous/asynchronous set/reset.

Eight fully digital DLLs provide zero-delay clock conversion, 50% duty-cycle synthesis for DDR applications, and frequency multiplication up to 4×. The device uses banked I/O with VCCO-supplied input buffers for LVTTL/LVCMOS/PCI standards and supports mixed-voltage signaling within banks constrained by shared VCCO and single-VREF rules.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (FG256) with 256 balls, 1.0 mm pitch, and 176 user I/O pins arranged across 8 I/O banks (Bank 0–7). Thermal pad on underside; no exposed die attach pad.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV200E-6FG256I, the -7 variant offers higher timing margin without architectural change, while the PQ240 variant trades I/O count and temperature rating for lower assembly cost and simpler thermal design - neither is pin-compatible, but both share identical bitstream compatibility and toolchain support.

Availability

XCV200E-6FG256I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-reliability industrial control, medical imaging subsystems, and telecom infrastructure requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XCV200E-6FG256I 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 tools for high-performance digital system design.

The Virtex-E family was engineered for high-speed, high-density logic implementation in communications and computing systems - delivering improved speed/power efficiency over Virtex through 0.18 μm process and optimized routing architecture.

FAQ

What is the maximum differential I/O pair count supported by XCV200E-6FG256I?

XCV200E-6FG256I supports up to 83 differential I/O pairs. This is derived from Table 3 in DS022-1, which lists 83 for XCV200E in FG256 package. Each pair consumes two user I/O pins, and the total user I/O count of 176 allows exactly 83 pairs with two pins remaining for single-ended use or power/ground.

Does XCV200E-6FG256I support 5 V tolerant I/O?

XCV200E-6FG256I does not support native 5 V tolerant I/O. Its I/O pins are 3 V tolerant, and can be made 5 V tolerant only with an external 100 Ω series resistor per pin, as stated in DS022-1 Module 1. PCI 5 V operation is explicitly unsupported.

Is XCV200E-6FG256I pin-compatible with earlier Virtex family devices?

XCV200E-6FG256I is not pin-compatible with original Virtex devices. While same-package Virtex-E and Virtex devices are *nearly* pin-compatible, DS022-1 states "with some minor exceptions" and directs users to the pinout section for details - confirming no guaranteed drop-in replacement exists.

What clock frequencies can XCV200E-6FG256I achieve with its DLLs?

XCV200E-6FG256I DLLs support LVPECL and LVDS clock inputs for >300 MHz clocks, and provide 4× frequency multiplication. With -6 speed grade, synchronous system performance reaches 240 MHz including I/O, and internal logic operates at up to 130 MHz (four LUT levels).

How much block RAM is integrated into XCV200E-6FG256I?

XCV200E-6FG256I integrates 114,688 bits of block RAM, organized as 28 × 4096-bit true dual-port memory blocks. This is confirmed in Table 4 of DS022-2 (v2.8), which lists "XCV200E: 114,688" under Block SelectRAM Bits.