AMD XCV300-4PQ240I

Overview

XCV300-4PQ240I from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 322,970 system gates, 6,912 logic cells in a 32×48 CLB array, and 316 user I/O pins in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) package. It features four delay-locked loops (DLLs), hierarchical memory (including 65,536 bits of block SelectRAM), and supports 66-MHz PCI-compliant interfaces for high-speed embedded control and digital signal processing applications.

For engineers reviewing the XCV300-4PQ240I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page delivers verified architecture details, I/O banking constraints, DLL jitter specs, CLB timing parameters, and direct replacement guidance for legacy Virtex-1 migration paths.

Technical Context

The XCV300-4PQ240I implements a hierarchical routing architecture with General Routing Matrix (GRM), VersaBlock-local interconnect, and VersaRing peripheral I/O routing - enabling pin-locking and PCB reuse across logic revisions. Its CLBs contain dual-slice logic cells with 4-input LUTs, dedicated carry chains, F5/F6 multiplexers for 5–6 input functions, and configurable storage elements supporting synchronous/asynchronous set/reset.

Each IOB supports 16 SelectIO™ standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, HSTL Class IV, and SSTL2/3, with per-bank VCCO and VREF constraints. Eight I/O banks (two per edge) enforce voltage compatibility: all VCCO pins in PQ240 are internally bonded, requiring single 3.3 V supply across all banks; VREF is optional and bank-specific.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP), 0.5 mm pitch, 32.0 mm × 32.0 mm body size, lead-free compatible (per Xilinx DS003-4 v4.0). Pinout conforms to Virtex-1 PQ240 mechanical and electrical specification with eight I/O banks (Bank 0–7), four global clock inputs (GCLK0–GCLK3), and dedicated configuration pins (INIT, PROGRAM, CCLK, DIN, DONE).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV300-4PQ240I, the -5 variant improves timing margin for high-frequency control loops, while the XCV400-4PQ240I offers gate-count headroom within identical mechanical and thermal constraints - both retain full pin compatibility and I/O voltage configuration flexibility.

Availability

XCV300-4PQ240I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, telecommunications infrastructure, and test equipment requiring stable component supply amid obsolescence management programs.

Supply support for XCV300-4PQ240I 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 semiconductor company specializing in programmable logic devices, acquired by AMD in 2022. It pioneered FPGA architecture and tools for high-performance digital system design.

The Virtex family was engineered for high-speed, high-density programmable logic in mission-critical applications - delivering ASIC-like performance with field-upgradable flexibility for communications, aerospace, and instrumentation.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency supported by XCV300-4PQ240I?

XCV300-4PQ240I supports synchronous system clock rates up to 200 MHz when using DLL compensation and optimized routing. Worst-case register-to-register timing is 5.0 ns per Table 2 in DS003-1 v4.0. Actual achievable frequency depends on design complexity, placement, and I/O standard selection - LVTTL at 180 MHz and HSTL Class IV at 200 MHz are confirmed in characterization data.

Does XCV300-4PQ240I support hot-swap functionality?

Yes, XCV300-4PQ240I is explicitly designed for Compact PCI hot-swapping per DS003-1 v4.0. It meets PCI 2.2 electrical specifications for 66-MHz operation and includes robust I/O protection circuitry - including ESD structures and overvoltage clamps - to withstand insertion/removal transients without latch-up or damage.

How many block RAMs does XCV300-4PQ240I contain, and what are their configurations?

XCV300-4PQ240I contains 16 block SelectRAM units totaling 65,536 bits. Each block is a fully synchronous dual-ported 4,096-bit RAM with independent address/data buses. Supported port configurations include 1×4096, 2×2048, 4×1024, 8×512, and 16×256 - enabling flexible bus-width conversion and simultaneous read/write operations critical for FIFO and buffer applications.

Is XCV300-4PQ240I pin-compatible with other Virtex-1 PQ240 devices?

Yes, all Virtex-1 devices in the PQ240 package share identical pinouts and I/O banking structure per Table 3 in DS003-1 v4.0. XCV300-4PQ240I, XCV400-4PQ240I, and XCV200-4PQ240I use the same 316-user-I/O mapping, global clock pin locations, and configuration interface - enabling drop-in replacement for density upgrades without PCB changes.

What configuration modes are supported by XCV300-4PQ240I?

XCV300-4PQ240I supports four configuration modes: Master Serial (reads bitstream from external PROM), Slave Serial (bitstream loaded via DIN/CCLK), SelectMAP™ (parallel 8-bit mode), and JTAG (boundary-scan programming via TDI/TDO). All modes use the same dedicated pins (DIN, CCLK, INIT, DONE, PROGRAM) and are selected by mode pin states at power-up.