AMD XCV300E-8PQ240C

Overview

XCV300E-8PQ240C from Xilinx is a 1.8 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array with 411,955 system gates, 6,912 logic cells, and 32 × 48 CLB array. It features eight digital Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs), supports LVDS/BLVDS/LVPECL differential I/O up to 622 Mb/s, and delivers internal performance up to 130 MHz (four LUT levels) for high-speed digital signal processing and communication interface design.

For engineers reviewing the XCV300E-8PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this device is selected for demanding FPGA applications requiring PCI-compliant 3.3 V I/O, true dual-port block RAM, and deterministic clock management in commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C).

Technical Context

The XCV300E-8PQ240C implements a flexible architecture with 32 × 48 CLB array and eight fully digital DLLs-each supporting clock multiply/divide, 50% duty cycle synthesis for DDR, and zero-delay conversion of LVPECL/LVDS clocks to any I/O standard. Its SelectI/O+™ technology enables up to 316 user I/O pins across 8 banks, each configurable for standards including LVTTL, SSTL3, HSTL, and LVDS.

It integrates 131,072 bits of synchronous block RAM (organized as 32 × 4096-bit true dual-port blocks) and 98,304 bits of distributed RAM, with dedicated carry logic and F5/F6 multiplexers enabling efficient arithmetic and wide-input function implementation. The device uses a 0.18 μm 6-layer metal CMOS process and requires 1.8 V VCCINT with 3.3 V-tolerant I/O banks powered by VCCO.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ240 package: 240-pin Plastic Quad Flatpack (PQFP), 0.5 mm pitch, 32.5 mm × 32.5 mm body size, lead-free compatible per RoHS requirements at time of production.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV300E-7PQ240C, the XCV300E-8PQ240C delivers higher timing margin for 130 MHz operation and 622 Mb/s LVDS; compared with XCV400E-8PQ240C, it offers lower cost and power while retaining identical package and clock architecture-but with reduced logic and I/O headroom.

Availability

XCV300E-8PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-reliability communication infrastructure, industrial control logic, and embedded vision systems requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence planning.

Supply support for XCV300E-8PQ240C 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 designed for high-speed, high-density logic implementation in communications, computing, and signal processing applications-emphasizing I/O flexibility, clock management, and memory hierarchy over raw gate count.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XCV300E-8PQ240C?

The XCV300E-8PQ240C achieves up to 130 MHz internal performance (four LUT levels) and synchronous system clock rates up to 240 MHz including I/O. Its speed grade -8 rating guarantees worst-case register-to-register timing of 4.3 ns, validated under commercial temperature conditions (0°C to +85°C). Actual frequency depends on design topology and place-and-route results.

Does the XCV300E-8PQ240C support LVDS I/O?

Yes, the XCV300E-8PQ240C supports LVDS (622 Mb/s), BLVDS, and LVPECL differential signaling. It provides dedicated differential I/O pairs with internal termination and programmable drive strength. LVDS inputs and outputs can be configured per bank using VCCO = 2.5 V and appropriate I/O standards settings in the Xilinx design tools.

How many block RAMs does the XCV300E-8PQ240C contain?

The XCV300E-8PQ240C contains 32 block SelectRAM+™ units, totaling 131,072 bits of synchronous memory. Each block is a true dual-port 4096-bit RAM with independent read/write addresses and controls, enabling simultaneous access for FIFOs, frame buffers, or coefficient storage in DSP pipelines.

Is the XCV300E-8PQ240C pin-compatible with other Virtex-E devices in PQ240 package?

Yes, the XCV300E-8PQ240C shares the same PQ240 pinout with XCV50E, XCV100E, XCV200E, and XCV400E in the same package variant. All use identical pin assignments for global clocks, configuration, JTAG, and power; however, unused pins may differ, and I/O bank allocations scale with device size-requiring careful review of Module 4 pinout tables.

What development tools support the XCV300E-8PQ240C?

The XCV300E-8PQ240C is supported by Xilinx Foundation Series™ and Alliance Series™ design tools (v3.1+), including schematic entry, VHDL/Verilog synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. It is also compatible with early versions of ISE Foundation (v4.x) and requires speed file DS022-3 for accurate timing analysis.