AMD XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E

Overview

XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E from AMD is a high-performance Virtex UltraScale+ FPGA featuring 5,685K logic cells, 96.4 Mb of block RAM, 124.8 GT/s transceiver bandwidth, and support for PCIe Gen4 x16 in a 2104-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-FBGA) package. It targets high-throughput data center acceleration and low-latency networking infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include transceiver line rate, on-chip memory depth, DSP slice count, and thermal design power envelope under sustained compute load.

Technical Context

The XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E implements a heterogeneous architecture integrating programmable logic fabric, hardened IP blocks (PCIe Gen4, 100G Ethernet MAC, DDR4 PHY), and ultra-low-latency AXI interconnect. Its transceivers operate at up to 25.78125 Gb/s with PAM4 support, and the device includes 3,552 DSP48E2 slices optimized for high-precision arithmetic and AI inference kernels.

Thermal management relies on integrated on-die temperature sensors and dynamic power gating across SLR (Super Logic Region) boundaries. Configuration occurs via dual-boot QSPI flash or JTAG, with bitstream encryption using AES-256 and HMAC-SHA256 authentication enabled by default.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 2104-pin Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-FBGA), 35 mm × 35 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, thermally enhanced with exposed thermal lid.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-end FPGA acceleration applications.

Compared with XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E, the XCVU9P offers higher scalability for future-proofing, while the XCKU15P provides pin-compatible down-binning for thermal or cost-constrained deployments-neither is pin-to-pin identical, but both share compatible board layout constraints and I/O voltage domains.

Availability

XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for data center acceleration, 5G infrastructure, and high-speed test equipment requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.

Supply support for XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E 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

AMD is a global semiconductor leader delivering adaptive computing solutions for data centers, AI, embedded systems, and high-performance computing.

The Virtex UltraScale+ family targets mission-critical infrastructure demanding deterministic latency, hardened protocol stacks, and secure reconfigurable logic for next-generation networking and acceleration.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported transceiver line rate for XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E?

The XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E supports a maximum transceiver line rate of 25.78125 Gb/s using PAM4 modulation or 16.3 Gb/s with NRZ. This enables full 100G Ethernet KR4 and PCIe Gen4 x16 operation. The transceiver banks are grouped into GTY quad tiles, each with independent reference clocking and equalization control. XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E must be configured with appropriate IBERT calibration for optimal signal integrity at rated speeds.

Does XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E include hardened PCIe Gen4 IP?

Yes, XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E integrates a hardened PCIe Gen4 endpoint/root complex block supporting x16 lane width and 16 GT/s per lane. It eliminates the need for soft logic implementation, reduces resource usage, and guarantees timing closure. The IP supports Advanced Error Reporting (AER), Address Translation Services (ATS), and SR-IOV. XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E requires no external PHY and operates directly with standard PCIe edge connectors.

What memory interfaces does XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E support natively?

XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E supports DDR4, DDR3, LPDDR4, and RLDRAM3 via its hardened memory controller PHY. Maximum data rates are 2,400 MT/s for DDR4 and 4,266 MT/s for LPDDR4. The controller includes built-in ECC, write leveling, and read leveling. XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E also provides dedicated clock routing and calibration logic for all supported protocols, eliminating external memory PHY components.

Is partial reconfiguration supported on XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E?

Yes, XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E supports Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) for partial reconfiguration of logic regions without disrupting system operation or I/O functionality. Reconfiguration occurs at sub-second latency using dedicated configuration ports. XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E requires Vivado 2022.1 or later for DFX flow implementation, and bitstream partitioning must respect SLR boundaries and clock domain isolation rules.

What security features are implemented in XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E?

XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E includes AES-256 bitstream encryption, HMAC-SHA256 authentication, and tamper-resistant eFUSE-based key storage. Secure boot ensures only authenticated bitstreams execute. Debug access is disabled after programming unless explicitly enabled via JTAG password. XCVU5P-L2FLVA2104E also supports user-defined secure registers and runtime integrity checking via on-chip CRC engines.