The XC4VSX35-10FF668C is a high-performance field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Xilinx’s Virtex-4 SX family, designed for demanding signal processing and high-speed digital applications. This advanced FPGA delivers exceptional processing power with integrated DSP blocks and optimized architecture for complex computational tasks.
Product Specifications
Core Architecture
- Part Number: XC4VSX35-10FF668C
- Family: Virtex-4 SX Series
- Logic Cells: 35,000 equivalent logic cells
- Speed Grade: -10 (industrial temperature range)
- Package Type: FF668 (Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array)
- Pin Count: 668 pins
- Package Size: 27mm ร 27mm
Key Features
- DSP Slices: 192 dedicated DSP48 slices for high-performance arithmetic operations
- Block RAM: 1,728 Kb total block RAM capacity
- I/O Standards: Support for multiple I/O standards including LVDS, SSTL, HSTL
- Maximum User I/O: 448 user I/O pins
- Clock Management: 8 Digital Clock Managers (DCMs) for flexible clocking solutions
- PowerPC Cores: No embedded PowerPC processors (SX variant focus on signal processing)
Performance Specifications
- Maximum Operating Frequency: Up to 500 MHz internal clock frequency
- Temperature Range: Industrial (-40ยฐC to +100ยฐC junction temperature)
- Supply Voltage: 1.2V core, 2.5V/3.3V I/O
- Power Consumption: Optimized for power-efficient signal processing applications
Price Information
The XC4VSX35-10FF668C pricing varies based on quantity and supplier. Contact authorized Xilinx distributors for current pricing and availability. Volume discounts are typically available for production quantities.
Note: Prices subject to change based on market conditions and order volume.
Documents & Media
Technical Documentation
- Datasheet: Virtex-4 Family Overview (DS112)
- User Guide: Virtex-4 FPGA User Guide (UG070)
- Package Information: FF668 Package Specifications
- Pin-out Diagrams: Complete pin assignment documentation
- Thermal Guidelines: Junction temperature and thermal management specifications
Design Resources
- ISE Design Suite: Compatible development environment
- Reference Designs: Signal processing application examples
- IP Cores: Xilinx LogiCORE IP for DSP applications
- Application Notes: Best practices for Virtex-4 SX implementation
Related Resources
Development Tools
- ISE WebPACK: Free development software for smaller designs
- ISE Foundation: Complete design suite for professional development
- ChipScope Pro: Integrated logic analyzer for debugging
- System Generator: MATLAB Simulink integration for DSP design
Compatible Products
- Configuration Devices: Platform Flash PROMs and Serial Flash
- Development Boards: ML402, ML403 evaluation platforms
- Debug Tools: Platform Cable USB, Parallel Cable IV
- Power Solutions: Compatible voltage regulators and power management ICs
Support Resources
- Xilinx Forums: Community support and technical discussions
- Answer Database: Searchable knowledge base for common issues
- Training Courses: Online and instructor-led FPGA design training
- Technical Support: Direct access to Xilinx engineering support
Environmental & Export Classifications
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Compliant: Meets European Union RoHS directive requirements
- Lead-Free: Compatible with lead-free soldering processes
- Halogen-Free: Available in halogen-free package options
- WEEE Compliant: Complies with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive
Export Classifications
- ECCN: 3A991.a.2 (Export Administration Regulations)
- HTS Code: 8542.39.0001 (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
- Country of Origin: Varies by manufacturing location
- Export License: May require export license for certain destinations
Quality Standards
- ISO 9001: Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management system
- Automotive Qualified: AEC-Q100 qualified versions available
- Military Standards: MIL-STD-883 screening available for defense applications
- Commercial Grade: Standard commercial temperature and reliability specifications
The XC4VSX35-10FF668C represents a powerful solution for applications requiring intensive signal processing capabilities, offering the flexibility of FPGA technology with dedicated DSP resources for optimal performance in communications, radar, medical imaging, and other high-performance computing applications.

