AMD XCV800-5HQ240C

Overview

XCV800-5HQ240C from Xilinx is a 2.5 V SRAM-based Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 888,439 system gates in a 56×84 CLB array with 21,168 logic cells and 512 user I/O pins. It features four delay-locked loops (DLLs), hierarchical memory (including 114,688 bits of block SelectRAM), and supports 66-MHz PCI compliance and hot-swappable Compact PCI operation. It is used in high-speed communications infrastructure and reconfigurable computing platforms requiring deterministic clock management and multi-standard I/O.

For engineers reviewing the XCV800-5HQ240C datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this page provides verified architecture details, package-specific I/O banking constraints, DLL jitter specifications, CLB-level timing parameters, and direct alternatives for legacy Virtex migration paths.

Technical Context

The XCV800-5HQ240C implements a hierarchical routing architecture with a General Routing Matrix (GRM), 24 local clock nets, and four primary low-skew global clock distribution networks. Its CLBs contain dual-slice logic cells with 4-input LUTs configurable as 16-bit RAM, 32-bit RAM, 16-bit dual-ported RAM, or 16-bit shift register - each supporting synchronous set/reset and clock enable.

I/O functionality is organized into eight banks across the HQ240 package, each requiring dedicated VCCO and optionally VREF; compatible standards per bank include LVTTL, PCI 3.3 V, SSTL3, HSTL Class IV, and GTL+, with output drive strength up to 24 mA source / 48 mA sink and programmable slew control.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The XCV800-5HQ240C is housed in a 240-pin High Heat Dissipation Quad Flat Pack (HQ240) package with 512 user I/O pins distributed across eight I/O banks. Each bank requires dedicated VCCO and may require VREF depending on selected I/O standards; all VCCO pins are internally bonded, enforcing single-voltage operation per package.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XCV800-5HQ240C, the -6 variant delivers higher timing margin for aggressive clock rates, while the XCV1000-5 offers scalable logic and memory headroom - both retain identical I/O banking, DLL architecture, and configuration interface for seamless migration.

Availability

XCV800-5HQ240C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for legacy industrial controller upgrades, reconfigurable test equipment refurbishment, and high-speed communications infrastructure maintenance requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence mitigation.

Supply support for XCV800-5HQ240C 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, now part of AMD, is a pioneer in programmable logic technology, specializing in FPGAs, adaptive SoCs, and software-defined solutions for aerospace, defense, wired/wireless infrastructure, and industrial markets.

The Virtex family, including XCV800-5HQ240C, was engineered for high-performance reconfigurable computing - emphasizing clock integrity, I/O flexibility, and silicon efficiency in 0.22 μm CMOS process.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range for XCV800-5HQ240C?

The XCV800-5HQ240C is rated for commercial temperature operation (0°C to +85°C junction temperature). This is indicated by the "C" suffix in the ordering code. Industrial-grade variants (e.g., XCV800-5HQ240I) use "I" and support –40°C to +100°C, but XCV800-5HQ240C itself is strictly commercial grade and must be thermally managed accordingly.

Does XCV800-5HQ240C support JTAG boundary scan?

Yes, XCV800-5HQ240C fully complies with IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan. Its TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins provide complete access to internal logic states, configuration memory, and I/O pin control - enabling in-system programming, fault isolation, and production test without physical probe access.

Can XCV800-5HQ240C interface directly with 5 V TTL devices?

XCV800-5HQ240C supports 5 V-tolerant inputs for LVTTL and PCI 5 V standards, but only when VCCO is set to 3.3 V and appropriate input clamping is enabled. Its outputs are not 5 V tolerant - driving 5 V loads requires external level-shifting circuitry or open-drain configurations with pull-up resistors.

How many DLLs does XCV800-5HQ240C include, and what are their key functions?

XCV800-5HQ240C integrates four dedicated delay-locked loops (DLLs). Each DLL compensates for clock distribution skew, enables zero-hold-time I/O timing, and supports phase shifting for source-synchronous interfaces. They are essential for achieving 200 MHz system performance and synchronizing multi-bank I/O operations.

Is XCV800-5HQ240C still in production, and what obsolescence status applies?

No - XCV800-5HQ240C is obsolete. Per Xilinx document DS003-1 (v4.0, March 2013), all Virtex devices including XCV800-5HQ240C were declared obsolete. Aetrix Electronics provides legacy supply chain support, including traceable inventory, cross-reference assistance, and migration guidance to newer families such as Spartan-7 or Kintex UltraScale+.