| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I | Virtex-5 FXT | 8.000,00 | -2,00 | 102400 | 8404992 | 640 | 0.95 V–1.05 V | Surface Mount | -40 °C–+100 °C (I) | 1136-BBGA, FCBGA | 1136-FCPBGA (31×31) |
XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I – Xilinx Virtex-5 FXT FPGA
The XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136I is a high-performance FPGA from the Xilinx Virtex-5 FXT family, combining a large logic fabric with embedded PowerPC® 440 processors and high-speed serial transceivers. It is designed for systems that require real-time processing, deterministic performance, and tight integration between hardware logic and embedded software.
Architecture and Processing Resources
This device provides around 100K logic cells, offering sufficient headroom for complex datapaths, protocol stacks, and multi-channel processing pipelines. The FXT architecture integrates dual PowerPC 440 cores, enabling designers to offload control, management, and real-time tasks directly onto the FPGA, reducing the need for external CPUs.
The -2 speed grade supports higher operating frequencies, making the XC5VFX100T suitable for designs with demanding timing requirements, such as high-bandwidth data movement and low-latency control loops.
High-Speed Serial Connectivity
A key advantage of the FXT family is the inclusion of RocketIO™ GTX transceivers, which allow direct implementation of high-speed serial interfaces. This makes the XC5VFX100T a practical choice for systems using PCIe, Serial RapidIO, Ethernet backplanes, or proprietary high-speed links, without relying heavily on external PHY devices.
Memory and System Integration
With substantial Block RAM resources, the device supports on-chip buffering, packet queues, and instruction/data storage for embedded processing. This level of integration simplifies board design and improves system reliability by reducing component count.
The Virtex-5 platform is well supported by Xilinx development tools, and many reference designs and IP cores are available, which is especially valuable for long-term or maintenance-focused projects.
Package and Environmental Rating
The FFG1136 package offers a high pin count, allowing flexible I/O assignment and support for complex board layouts. The industrial temperature grade (I) ensures stable operation in extended temperature environments, making this FPGA suitable for industrial, telecom, and defense-adjacent applications.
Practical Value in Current Designs
While Virtex-5 is a mature FPGA family, the XC5VFX100T remains in active use due to its proven reliability, integrated CPU architecture, and predictable performance. It is frequently selected for legacy system support, platform upgrades, and projects where software-hardware co-design is already established around the FXT architecture.
