AMD XCV50E-7PQ240C

Overview

XCV50E-7PQ240C from Xilinx is a 1.8 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 20,736 logic cells, 158 user I/O pins in PQ240 package, and eight digital Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs). It delivers 130 MHz internal performance (four LUT levels), supports LVDS/BLVDS/LVPECL differential I/O up to 622 Mb/s, and targets high-speed communication and embedded processing applications.

For engineers reviewing the XCV50E-7PQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include its -7 speed grade timing (4.3 ns register-to-register delay), 1.8 V core voltage, PCI-compliant 3.3 V I/O, dual-port block RAM capability, and compatibility with Xilinx Foundation™ and Alliance Series™ design tools.

Technical Context

The XCV50E-7PQ240C implements a regular array architecture of Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) and Input/Output Blocks (IOBs), interconnected via a General Routing Matrix (GRM) and VersaRing™ peripheral routing. Each CLB contains four 4-input LUTs with dedicated carry logic, arithmetic XOR/AND gates, and dual flip-flops per slice with independent clock enable and synchronous/asynchronous set/reset.

Its IOBs support 20 interface standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS2, SSTL3, HSTL, PCI33_3, LVDS, and LVPECL, with banked VCCO/VREF management. Eight fully digital DLLs provide zero-delay clock conversion, 50% duty cycle synthesis for DDR, and frequency multiplication-enabling precise clock domain control across high-speed source-synchronous interfaces.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PQ240 refers to a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with 0.5 mm pitch, 32 × 32 mm body size, and exposed thermal pad. This package supports full I/O utilization and thermal dissipation for mid-density FPGA applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV50E-6PQ240C, the XCV50E-7PQ240C provides tighter timing closure for 130+ MHz designs; compared with XCV100E-7PQ240C, it offers lower power and cost for mid-scale implementations without over-provisioning resources.

Availability

XCV50E-7PQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-speed communication interface, PCI bus bridge, source-synchronous data acquisition, and DDR SDRAM controller applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XCV50E-7PQ240C 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 industry-standard FPGA architectures and EDA toolchains for high-performance digital system design.

The Virtex-E family was designed for high-speed, high-density programmable logic applications in telecommunications infrastructure, test equipment, and industrial automation-emphasizing I/O flexibility, clock management, and memory hierarchy.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XCV50E-7PQ240C?

The XCV50E-7PQ240C achieves up to 130 MHz internal performance for four-LUT-level logic paths and supports synchronous system clock rates up to 240 MHz including I/O. Its -7 speed grade guarantees 4.3 ns register-to-register delay under worst-case conditions, validated across temperature and voltage corners per DS022-3.

Does the XCV50E-7PQ240C support LVDS I/O?

Yes, the XCV50E-7PQ240C supports LVDS I/O with 622 Mb/s data rates, along with BLVDS and LVPECL. LVDS signaling is implemented through dedicated differential I/O pairs in the PQ240 package, requiring proper termination and controlled impedance routing per Xilinx UG071 guidelines.

How many block RAMs does the XCV50E-7PQ240C contain?

The XCV50E-7PQ240C contains 16 block SelectRAMs totaling 65,536 bits, each configured as a true dual-port 4096-bit synchronous RAM. These blocks support independent read/write clocks and widths, enabling efficient FIFO, buffer, and memory-mapped peripheral implementations.

Is the XCV50E-7PQ240C pin-compatible with other Virtex-E devices in PQ240 package?

Yes, the XCV50E-7PQ240C shares identical pinout with XCV100E and XCV200E in PQ240 package per DS022-4 Pinout Tables. All three devices use the same 158-user-I/O mapping, global clock, JTAG, and configuration pin assignments-enabling hardware scalability within the same PCB footprint.

What development tools support the XCV50E-7PQ240C?

The XCV50E-7PQ240C is supported by Xilinx Foundation™ Series and Alliance Series™ design tools, including schematic entry, VHDL/Verilog synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. These tools deliver compile time reduction and Internet Team Design (ITD) collaboration features optimized for Virtex-E architecture.