The XC2VP4-5FGG456C is a powerful field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Xilinx’s Virtex-II Pro family, designed to deliver exceptional performance for demanding digital signal processing, communications, and embedded processing applications. This advanced FPGA combines reconfigurable logic with embedded PowerPC processors, making it an ideal solution for complex system designs.
Product Specification
The XC2VP4-5FGG456C features a robust architecture built on 90nm process technology. This FPGA contains 4,928 logic cells and 1,848 CLB slices, providing substantial programmable logic resources for complex designs. The device includes 88 dedicated 18×18 multipliers, enabling efficient digital signal processing operations without consuming general-purpose logic resources.
Memory capabilities include 556 Kb of block RAM distributed across 28 blocks, each containing 18 Kb of dual-port memory. The XC2VP4-5FGG456C integrates two PowerPC 405 processor cores running at up to 300 MHz, offering embedded processing capabilities alongside the reconfigurable logic fabric.
The device operates across a -40ยฐC to +85ยฐC commercial temperature range with a speed grade of -5, indicating its ability to meet timing requirements in high-performance applications. The FGG456 package is a 456-ball fine-pitch BGA measuring 23x23mm, providing excellent thermal characteristics and signal integrity.
I/O capabilities include up to 264 user I/Os supporting various voltage standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, GTL, SSTL, and HSTL. The XC2VP4-5FGG456C also features four rocket I/O multi-gigabit transceivers capable of operating at speeds up to 3.125 Gbps, making it suitable for high-speed serial communications.
Price
The XC2VP4-5FGG456C is positioned in the premium FPGA market segment, with pricing typically ranging from $200 to $800 per unit depending on volume, distributor, and market conditions. Educational and volume discounts are often available through authorized Xilinx distributors. For current pricing and availability of the XC2VP4-5FGG456C, contact your local Xilinx sales representative or authorized distributor.
Documents & Media
Comprehensive documentation supports the XC2VP4-5FGG456C implementation and design process. The primary datasheet provides complete electrical specifications, timing parameters, and package information. The Virtex-II Pro Platform FPGA User Guide offers detailed architectural information and design guidelines.
Additional resources include the XC2VP4-5FGG456C pinout files, IBIS models for signal integrity analysis, and package thermal models. Configuration and debugging documentation covers JTAG boundary scan, configuration memory options, and in-system programming procedures.
Design software support includes ISE Design Suite with synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis tools specifically optimized for the XC2VP4-5FGG456C. Platform Studio provides embedded development tools for the integrated PowerPC processors.
Related Resources
The XC2VP4-5FGG456C ecosystem includes comprehensive development boards and reference designs. The Virtex-II Pro Development Kit provides a complete platform for prototyping and evaluation, featuring the XC2VP4-5FGG456C along with memory interfaces, communication ports, and expansion connectors.
IP cores compatible with the XC2VP4-5FGG456C include DSP functions, communication protocols, and embedded processor peripherals. The LogiCORE IP portfolio offers pre-verified solutions for common functions like FFT processing, FIR filters, and communication interfaces.
Application notes demonstrate XC2VP4-5FGG456C implementation in various scenarios including wireless base stations, video processing systems, and high-speed data acquisition. These resources provide practical design examples and performance benchmarks.
Environmental & Export Classifications
The XC2VP4-5FGG456C complies with RoHS directives for lead-free manufacturing and environmental sustainability. The device meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements, allowing for standard SMT assembly processes with appropriate handling procedures.
Export classification for the XC2VP4-5FGG456C falls under ECCN 3A001, requiring appropriate licenses for shipment to certain countries. The device is manufactured in ISO 14001 certified facilities, ensuring environmental management standards throughout production.
Reliability specifications include MTBF calculations, operating life projections, and stress testing results. The XC2VP4-5FGG456C demonstrates high reliability performance suitable for industrial and commercial applications requiring long-term operation.
Package materials are halogen-free and recyclable, supporting environmental responsibility initiatives. Detailed environmental impact documentation is available for customers requiring sustainability reporting and compliance verification.
The XC2VP4-5FGG456C represents a proven solution for high-performance FPGA applications, combining powerful processing capabilities with comprehensive development support and environmental compliance.
