AMD XCV50E-6PQ240I

Overview

XCV50E-6PQ240I from Xilinx is a 1.8 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array with 20,736 logic cells, 176 user I/O pins in PQ240 package, and eight digital Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs) supporting 240 MHz system clocking and 622 Mb/s LVDS I/O - deployed in high-speed communications infrastructure and industrial control systems requiring reconfigurable logic with PCI-33/66 compliance.

For engineers reviewing the XCV50E-6PQ240I datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its -6 speed grade timing (4.3 ns register-to-register), 1.8 V core voltage with 3.3 V I/O tolerance, dual-port block RAM capability, and compatibility with Xilinx Foundation/Alliance development tools for rapid HDL synthesis and place-and-route.

Technical Context

The XCV50E-6PQ240I implements a regular array architecture of Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs), each containing four 4-input LUTs with dedicated carry chains and arithmetic logic, enabling high-speed adders and multipliers. Its IOBs support 20 interface standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, SSTL3, HSTL, and differential LVDS/LVPECL with programmable VREF and VCCO per I/O bank.

Eight fully digital DLLs provide zero-delay clock conversion, 50% duty-cycle correction for DDR applications, and up to 4× frequency multiplication. The device integrates 65,536 bits of synchronous block RAM (16 × 4096-bit True Dual-Port blocks) and 24,576 bits of distributed RAM, all configurable via SRAM bitstream loaded through JTAG, SelectMAP, or master serial mode.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ240 refers to a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch, 32.5 mm × 32.5 mm body size, and exposed thermal pad - suitable for industrial PCB assembly and thermal management up to 100 °C junction temperature.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV50E-6PQ240I, the -7 variant improves timing closure margin by 12% but increases dynamic power 8%; the XCV100E-6PQ240I doubles logic capacity while retaining identical thermal and mechanical integration - making it ideal for scalable platform designs.

Availability

XCV50E-6PQ240I is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-reliability industrial control, telecommunications infrastructure, and test equipment applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for XCV50E-6PQ240I 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 toolchains for reconfigurable computing.

The Virtex-E family was designed for high-performance, high-density applications demanding advanced I/O flexibility, integrated memory, and precise clock management - targeting communications, military, and industrial markets where reprogrammability and signal integrity are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating junction temperature for XCV50E-6PQ240I?

The XCV50E-6PQ240I is rated for industrial temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C junction temperature. This is confirmed in the DS022-1 ordering information section, where the "I" suffix explicitly denotes industrial-grade thermal specification. Thermal design must ensure VCCINT and VCCO power delivery remains within 5% regulation across this full range.

Does XCV50E-6PQ240I support PCI-X or only conventional PCI?

XCV50E-6PQ240I supports only conventional PCI (32-bit, 33/66 MHz, 3.3 V signaling) as stated in the DS022-1 Features section. It does not support PCI-X, which requires 64-bit width, 133 MHz clocking, and different electrical specifications. The device complies fully with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 for 33/66-MHz operation.

How many DLLs are available in XCV50E-6PQ240I and what are their primary functions?

XCV50E-6PQ240I integrates eight fully digital Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs). Their primary functions include zero-delay clock conversion from LVPECL/LVDS inputs to any I/O standard, 50% duty-cycle correction for DDR interfaces, clock multiplication up to 4×, and skew compensation across global clock networks - all documented in DS022-1 Module 1 and DS022-2 architectural description.

Can XCV50E-6PQ240I be configured via JTAG in-system, and what modes are supported?

Yes, XCV50E-6PQ240I supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan configuration in addition to SelectMAP™ parallel mode and slave serial mode. JTAG enables in-system programming, debugging, and verification without requiring external configuration PROMs - as specified in DS022-1 Module 1 and DS022-2 Functional Description.

Is XCV50E-6PQ240I pin-compatible with earlier Virtex family FPGAs in PQ240 package?

XCV50E-6PQ240I is pin-compatible with equivalent Virtex devices (e.g., XCV50) in the same PQ240 package, with minor exceptions documented in DS022-1 Module 1. However, it is not bitstream-compatible due to architectural differences in CLB structure, DLL implementation, and memory mapping - requiring full recompilation of HDL designs.