| MODEL P/N | SERIES | NUMBER OF LABS/CLBS | SPEED GRADE | NUMBER OF LOGIC ELEMENTS / CELLS | TOTAL RAM BITS | NUMBER OF I/O | VOLTAGE – SUPPLY | MOUNTING TYPE | OPERATING TEMPERATURE | PACKAGE / CASE | SUPPLIER DEVICE PACKAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC4VSX55-10FF1148I | Virtex-4 SX | 6,91 | -10,00 | 55,296 Logic Cells | 4,608 Kbits | 576 | 1.14V ~ 1.26V | SMD | Industrial (-40°C ~ +100°C) | 1148-BGA | FF1148 |
XC4VSX55-10FF1148I Xilinx Virtex-4 SX FPGA – DSP-Optimized Industrial Grade Device
The XC4VSX55-10FF1148I is a signal-processing focused FPGA from the Xilinx Virtex-4 SX family, designed for applications that rely heavily on real-time digital signal processing and deterministic performance.
This device is built around a high concentration of DSP48 slices, making it more suitable for compute-intensive workloads such as filtering, modulation, and image processing compared to general-purpose logic-focused FPGAs.
With its industrial temperature rating (-40°C to +100°C junction) and FF1148 high-pin-count package, this part is commonly selected for harsh-environment systems where stability and long-term availability matter.
Key Device Specifications (Engineer-Focused Overview)
Part Number: XC4VSX55-10FF1148I
FPGA Family: Xilinx Virtex-4 SX Series
Speed Grade: -10
Package Type: FF1148 Flip-Chip BGA
Temperature Grade: Industrial (-40°C to +100°C Tj)
DSP Architecture: Integrated DSP48 slices for high-throughput MAC operations
Target Use Case: Signal processing and data-intensive applications
Typical Engineering Applications
In real-world designs, the XC4VSX55-10FF1148I is often found in:
Industrial communication equipment
Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
Radar signal processing subsystems
High-speed data acquisition systems
Machine vision and industrial imaging
Motion control and automation platforms
Embedded video processing pipelines
Hardware Design Considerations
From a board design perspective, the FF1148 package provides a large number of I/O pins, allowing flexible memory interfaces, parallel data buses, and high-speed peripheral connections.
The Virtex-4 architecture is mature and well-documented, which simplifies long-term maintenance for existing systems. Many legacy telecom and industrial platforms continue to rely on this family due to its proven stability in field deployments.
For replacement or system expansion projects, XC4VSX55-10FF1148I is often used as a drop-in compatible option within Virtex-4 SX designs, minimizing firmware and hardware rework.
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