1. Product Specifications
Core Military-Grade Specifications
- Part Number: XC5215TM-5HQ208AKJ
- Manufacturer: Xilinx Inc.
- Product Family: XC5200 FPGA Family (Military Grade)
- Device Classification: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) – Military Qualified
- Logic Capacity: 23,000 gates equivalent (maximum XC5200 family capacity)
- Logic Cells: 1,936 configurable logic cells (CLBs)
- Maximum Operating Frequency: 83MHz (with -5 speed grade)
- Process Technology: 0.5ฮผm three-layer metal CMOS
- Supply Voltage: 5V ยฑ5% (single supply, military-grade regulation)
- Package Type: 208-Pin HQ (High-density Quad Flat Pack)
- Temperature Grade: J (Military: -55ยฐC to +125ยฐC)
- Speed Grade: -5 (standard performance with military qualification)
Military-Grade Package and Environmental Features
- Package Designation: AKJ (Military-qualified with enhanced thermal performance)
- Pin Count: 208 pins (optimal balance of I/O density and package reliability)
- User I/O Pins: Up to 160 user-configurable I/O pins
- Package Dimensions: 28mm x 28mm x 3.4mm (military specification)
- Pin Pitch: 0.5mm (fine pitch with enhanced mechanical reliability)
- Lead Frame: Military-grade copper alloy with gold plating
- Package Weight: Approximately 2.2 grams
- Hermetic Sealing: Enhanced moisture protection for harsh environments
Military Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature Range: -55ยฐC to +125ยฐC (Military Grade J)
- Storage Temperature: -65ยฐC to +150ยฐC
- Thermal Shock: MIL-STD-883 Method 1011 qualified
- Vibration Resistance: MIL-STD-883 Method 2007 compliant
- Mechanical Shock: MIL-STD-883 Method 2002 qualified
- Altitude Performance: Sea level to 70,000 feet operation
- Humidity Resistance: 95% RH at +85ยฐC (MIL-STD-883)
Advanced Military Architecture Features
- VersaBlock Logic Architecture: Optimized for mission-critical applications
- VersaRing I/O Interface: Enhanced signal integrity for harsh environments
- SRAM-Based Configuration: Secure, fast reconfiguration capability
- Military-Grade Interconnect: Enhanced routing for signal integrity
- Radiation Tolerance: Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation features
- EMI/EMC Compliance: Military electromagnetic compatibility standards
- Built-in Test Features: Boundary scan and diagnostic capabilities
Performance and Reliability Characteristics
- Propagation Delay: 5.6ns (typical logic delay at military conditions)
- Setup Time: 3.2ns (typical register setup at temperature extremes)
- Clock-to-Output: 4.8ns (typical register to pad at military specs)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): >1,000,000 hours at 25ยฐC
- Qualification Level: MIL-PRF-38535 QML Class V qualified
- Reliability Grade: Military screening per MIL-STD-883
- Total Ionizing Dose: 100 krad(Si) minimum tolerance
2. Pricing
Military-Grade Pricing Structure
Price Category: Military/Aerospace Premium FPGA – Authorized Distributors Only
- Single Unit Price: Request military pricing through qualified distributors
- Prototyping Quantity (1-10 units): Premium military-grade pricing
- Low-Rate Production (11-50 units): Volume military pricing available
- Production Quantities (51-250 units): Negotiated military contract pricing
- High-Volume Military (251+ units): Long-term agreement pricing
- Lead Time: 16-32 weeks (military qualification and testing required)
Military Procurement Considerations
- Qualification Requirements: MIL-PRF-38535 QML-V qualification
- Source Control: Single-source with qualified alternate sources
- Documentation Package: Complete military documentation suite
- Traceability: Full lot genealogy and qualification test data
- Configuration Control: Military change control procedures
- Long-Term Support: Extended product lifecycle management
Cost Analysis and Alternatives
- Military Premium: 3-5x commercial pricing due to qualification requirements
- Lifecycle Costs: Enhanced reliability reduces field failure costs
- Supply Chain Security: Assured supply through military distribution
- Obsolescence Management: Military-specific lifecycle extension programs
- Total Cost of Ownership: Lower due to enhanced reliability and support
Procurement Channels
- Authorized Military Distributors: Qualified military electronics suppliers
- Direct Military Sales: Xilinx Government and Defense division
- Prime Contractors: Major defense system integrators
- GSA Schedules: Available through government supply agreements
- International Military Sales: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
Military Procurement Note: The XC5215TM-5HQ208AKJ requires military authorization for purchase and export. Contact qualified military distributors for pricing, availability, and procurement procedures.
3. Documents & Media
Military Qualification Documentation
- Primary Datasheet: XC5200 Military Field Programmable Gate Array Specification
- Qualification Report: MIL-PRF-38535 QML Class V test report
- Reliability Manual: Military reliability analysis and MTBF calculations
- Package Specification: HQ208 Military Package mechanical and thermal data
- Military Pinout: Detailed military-grade pin assignment and functions
- Test Procedures: Military acceptance test procedures and criteria
Military Development Software
- Primary Development Environment: Xilinx ISE Military Edition
- Security Features: Export-controlled design tools and IP protection
- Military Design Flow: Secure development and verification procedures
- Design Entry Methods:
- ABEL: Military-qualified hardware description language
- Schematic Capture: Secure military design entry tools
- VHDL: Military-standard hardware description language
- Verilog HDL: Alternative HDL with military tool support
- Military Simulation: Qualified simulation and verification tools
- Configuration Tools: Secure programming and boundary scan tools
Military Technical Resources
- Application Notes: Military-specific design guidelines and best practices
- Reference Designs: Qualified military application examples
- Security Guidelines: ITAR and export control compliance documentation
- Environmental Test Data: Complete military environmental qualification results
- Radiation Test Reports: Single Event Effects (SEE) and Total Ionizing Dose (TID) data
- EMI/EMC Compliance: Military electromagnetic compatibility test results
Quality and Certification Documentation
- Certificate of Compliance: Military specification compliance certificate
- Test Reports: Individual device acceptance test data
- Quality Manual: Military quality assurance procedures
- Configuration Management: Military change control documentation
- Traceability Records: Complete manufacturing and test genealogy
- Security Documentation: Supply chain security and anti-tamper measures
4. Related Resources
Military XC5200 Family Portfolio
- XC5202TM-AKJ: Entry-level military (3,000 gates, 256 cells)
- XC5204TM-AKJ: Small military applications (6,000 gates, 484 cells)
- XC5206TM-AKJ: Medium military density (9,000 gates, 784 cells)
- XC5210TM-AKJ: High military capacity (16,000 gates, 1,296 cells)
- XC5215TM-AKJ: Maximum military capacity (23,000 gates, 1,936 cells)
Military Package Variants
- XC5215TM-5HQ208AKM: Enhanced thermal military package
- XC5215TM-5HQ240AKJ: Extended I/O military variant
- XC5215TM-5BG352AKJ: Ball Grid Array military package
- XC5215TM-6HQ208AKJ: Higher speed grade military option
- XC5215TM-4HQ208AKJ: Lower speed grade cost-optimized military
Military Development Ecosystem
- Military Evaluation Boards: Qualified military development platforms
- Secure Reference Designs: ITAR-controlled application examples
- Military Design Services: Cleared defense contractors and consultants
- Training Programs: Security-cleared technical training courses
- Government Support: Direct Xilinx military liaison and support
Defense and Aerospace Applications
- Avionics Systems: Flight control and navigation applications
- Radar and EW: Electronic warfare and surveillance systems
- Satellite Systems: Space-qualified and radiation-hardened applications
- Military Communications: Secure communications and encryption
- Weapon Systems: Guidance and control system implementations
- Ground Systems: Military ground vehicle and portable equipment
Military Compliance and Standards
- MIL-PRF-38535: Military specification for microcircuits
- MIL-STD-883: Military test methods and procedures
- ITAR Compliance: International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- Export Control: Department of Commerce and State regulations
- DoD Supply Chain: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Security Clearance: Personnel security requirements for access
Modernization and Migration
- Legacy Military Support: Maintaining critical defense systems
- Modern Military FPGAs: 7-Series and UltraScale military alternatives
- Security Enhancement: Anti-tamper and secure boot capabilities
- Radiation Hardening: Space and high-radiation environment options
- Supply Chain Security: Trusted foundry and secure manufacturing
5. Environmental & Export Classifications
Military Environmental Qualifications
- Temperature Qualification: MIL-STD-883 Method 1008 (-55ยฐC to +125ยฐC)
- Thermal Cycling: MIL-STD-883 Method 1010 qualified
- Mechanical Shock: MIL-STD-883 Method 2002 (1500g, 0.5ms)
- Vibration Testing: MIL-STD-883 Method 2007 (20-2000Hz)
- Moisture Resistance: MIL-STD-883 Method 1004 (95% RH)
- Salt Atmosphere: MIL-STD-883 Method 1009 qualified
- Hermetic Seal: MIL-STD-883 Method 1014 leak testing
Military Export Control Classifications
- ITAR Category: XI(a) – Military Electronics (Category XI)
- ECCN: 3A001.a.7 (Enhanced by military qualification)
- HTS: 8542.31.0001 (Military semiconductor devices)
- Export License: State Department ITAR or Commerce Department EAR
- End-Use Restrictions: Military and defense applications only
- Foreign Military Sales: Available through FMS programs
- Technology Transfer: Subject to State Department approval
Military Quality and Manufacturing Standards
- Quality Level: MIL-PRF-38535 QML Class V (highest military grade)
- Manufacturing Standard: ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100D aerospace extension
- Supply Chain Security: Trusted foundry and secure manufacturing
- Personnel Clearance: Security-cleared manufacturing and test personnel
- Facility Security: DCSA-approved secure manufacturing facilities
- Anti-Tamper: Physical security and tamper detection measures
Military Package and Material Specifications
- Package Material: Military-qualified plastic molding compound
- Lead Frame: Copper alloy with military-specification gold plating
- Die Attach: Military-qualified eutectic gold-silicon
- Wire Bonds: Gold wire with military-specification bonding
- Marking: Laser marking with military traceability codes
- Moisture Sensitivity: MSL 1 (military-qualified moisture protection)
Military Compliance and Certifications
- MIL-PRF-38535: Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) certified
- MIL-STD-883: Military test methods compliance
- AS9100D: Aerospace quality management system
- ITAR Registered: International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- DCMA Approved: Defense Contract Management Agency oversight
- DMEA Listed: Defense Microelectronics Activity approved
Military Shipping and Storage
- Packaging: Military-specification anti-static and protective packaging
- Documentation: Complete military documentation package
- Chain of Custody: Secure transportation and handling procedures
- Storage Requirements: Military-specification environmental controls
- Shelf Life: 10 years minimum with proper military storage
- Security: Physical security and tamper-evident packaging
Disposal and Security
- End-of-Life: Military-controlled disposal procedures
- Data Security: Secure erasure of configuration data
- Physical Destruction: NSA-approved destruction methods when required
- Environmental Compliance: Military hazardous waste disposal procedures
- Documentation Retention: Military records retention requirements
- Security Classification: Proper handling of classified applications
Military Authorization Required: The XC5215TM-5HQ208AKJ is a military-qualified component subject to ITAR and export control regulations. Purchase and use require appropriate military authorization, security clearances, and compliance with Department of Defense regulations. Contact qualified military distributors for procurement procedures and documentation requirements.
Mission-Critical Reliability: This device is qualified to the highest military standards for mission-critical applications where failure is not an option. The enhanced qualification, testing, and documentation ensure reliable operation in the most demanding defense and aerospace environments.
Keywords: XC5215TM-5HQ208AKJ, military FPGA, Xilinx military, XC5200 military family, 208-pin HQ military package, MIL-PRF-38535, military-grade FPGA, defense electronics, aerospace FPGA, ruggedized programmable logic, military temperature range, ITAR controlled, QML qualified, military specification
