Product Specifications
Core Architecture
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C features a sophisticated architecture built around Xilinx’s proven Virtex-5 platform. This FPGA incorporates 28,800 logic cells and 7,200 configurable logic blocks (CLBs), providing substantial computational resources for complex digital designs. The device includes 60 dedicated DSP48E slices, optimized for high-performance digital signal processing applications requiring multiply-accumulate operations and advanced filtering capabilities.
Memory and Storage
This Virtex-5 FPGA offers impressive memory resources with 1,728 Kbits of block RAM, distributed across multiple 36Kb and 18Kb block RAM modules. The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C supports various memory configurations, enabling efficient data buffering and storage for applications ranging from video processing to telecommunications infrastructure.
Package and Pin Configuration
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C comes in a fine-pitch ball grid array (FFG676) package, featuring 676 pins arranged in a compact footprint suitable for high-density PCB designs. This package type ensures excellent signal integrity and thermal performance while maintaining compatibility with standard PCB manufacturing processes. The device operates reliably across commercial temperature ranges, supporting deployment in diverse environmental conditions.
Performance Characteristics
With a speed grade of -1, the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C delivers balanced performance and power consumption for most industrial applications. The device supports maximum operating frequencies exceeding 400 MHz for many digital designs, while maintaining low static power consumption characteristic of the Virtex-5 family’s advanced process technology.
Price
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C pricing varies based on quantity, distribution channel, and current market conditions. Contact authorized Xilinx distributors for current pricing information and volume discount schedules. Educational institutions and qualifying research organizations may be eligible for special academic pricing programs.
Documents & Media
Technical Documentation
Comprehensive technical documentation for the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C includes detailed datasheets, user guides, and application notes available through Xilinx’s official documentation portal. The primary datasheet provides complete electrical specifications, timing parameters, and package mechanical drawings essential for PCB design and system integration.
Design Resources
Xilinx provides extensive design resources including reference designs, IP cores, and development board schematics specifically targeting the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C. The Vivado Design Suite offers complete design flow support, from HDL synthesis through place-and-route optimization and bitstream generation.
Application Notes
Specialized application notes cover topics such as power management, high-speed I/O design guidelines, and DSP implementation techniques optimized for the Virtex-5 architecture. These resources help engineers maximize the performance potential of the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C in their specific applications.
Related Resources
Development Platforms
Several development platforms support the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C, including evaluation boards and reference designs that accelerate prototype development and design validation. These platforms typically include essential peripherals, power management circuits, and programming interfaces required for comprehensive FPGA evaluation.
IP Core Library
Xilinx’s extensive IP core library provides pre-verified building blocks optimized for Virtex-5 FPGAs, including the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C. Available IP cores span communications protocols, signal processing functions, memory controllers, and processor interfaces, significantly reducing development time and improving design reliability.
Software Tools
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C integrates seamlessly with Xilinx’s complete software toolchain, including ISE Design Suite for legacy support and Vivado Design Suite for advanced design flows. These tools provide comprehensive simulation, synthesis, implementation, and debugging capabilities specifically optimized for Virtex-5 devices.
Training and Support
Xilinx offers extensive training programs, webinars, and technical support resources to help engineers effectively utilize the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C. Community forums and knowledge bases provide additional peer-to-peer support and design technique sharing among FPGA developers worldwide.
Environmental & Export Classifications
Operating Conditions
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C operates reliably across commercial temperature ranges from 0ยฐC to +85ยฐC, making it suitable for most industrial and commercial applications. The device maintains specified performance characteristics across its entire operating temperature range while consuming minimal static power.
Environmental Compliance
This Virtex-5 FPGA complies with major environmental regulations including RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives, ensuring lead-free manufacturing processes and environmentally responsible materials usage. The device meets stringent automotive and industrial quality standards for applications requiring high reliability and long operational life.
Export Classifications
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C falls under standard semiconductor export classifications and may be subject to export control regulations depending on the destination country and end-use application. Customers should consult current export control guidelines and obtain necessary licenses for international shipments or applications in sensitive industries.
Quality and Reliability
Manufactured using Xilinx’s proven quality management systems, the XC5VLX50-1FFG676C undergoes comprehensive testing and qualification procedures ensuring consistent performance and reliability. The device meets or exceeds industry standard qualification requirements for commercial and industrial applications, providing confidence for deployment in mission-critical systems.
The XC5VLX50-1FFG676C represents an excellent balance of performance, features, and cost-effectiveness for engineers developing advanced digital systems requiring substantial processing power and flexibility. Its combination of logic resources, DSP capabilities, and memory capacity makes it particularly well-suited for applications in telecommunications, industrial automation, medical devices, and advanced research instrumentation.
