XC2V1000-5FG256I

The XC2V1000-5FG256I is a Virtex®-II FPGA offered in a 256-ball fine-pitch BGA package for surface-mount applications. It delivers a programmable hardware fabric with approximately 11,520 logic elements and about 1,000,000 system gates, enabling custom digital logic, memory, and high-speed I/O implementations.

Designed for industrial applications, this device integrates roughly 0.74 Mbits of embedded RAM, 172 user I/Os, and a package and thermal rating suitable for -40 °C to 100 °C operation. The Virtex-II platform architecture provides advanced on-chip resources such as SelectRAM memory hierarchy, dedicated multiplier blocks, and clock management features referenced in the series datasheet.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Approximately 11,520 logic elements and 1,000,000 system gates provide a flexible fabric for custom digital designs and moderate-density logic integration.
• Embedded Memory  Total on-chip RAM is 737,280 bits (approximately 0.74 Mbits), leveraging the Virtex-II SelectRAM architecture for block and distributed memory resources.
• High-Speed I/O  172 user I/Os support a wide range of external interfaces; the Virtex-II series SelectIO technology provides flexible I/O standard support as documented in the platform datasheet.
• Arithmetic and DSP Support  Series-level features include dedicated 18-bit × 18-bit multiplier blocks and fast carry chains to support arithmetic and signal-processing functions.
• Clock Management  The Virtex-II platform includes Digital Clock Manager (DCM) modules and global clock multiplexers to support precise clocking and deskewing in complex designs (as described in the series documentation).
• Package and Mounting  256-ball fine-pitch BGA (supplier package: 256-FBGA, 17 × 17 mm) in a surface-mount configuration for compact board-level integration.
• Power and Supply  Core voltage supply range specified at 1.425 V to 1.575 V for reliable power provisioning within the device’s operating window.
• Industrial Temperature Rating  Specified operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C and RoHS compliance for PCB assembly and regulatory alignment.

Typical Applications

• Memory Interface Controllers  Implement DRAM/SRAM interface logic and custom memory controllers using the device’s embedded RAM and I/O resources.
• Signal Processing and DSP  Use the device’s embedded multipliers and logic fabric for moderate-density DSP blocks, filtering, and arithmetic acceleration.
• Industrial Control and Automation  Deploy programmable logic and I/O aggregation in industrial systems that require an extended temperature range and surface-mount packaging.
• Custom Bridging and Protocol Conversion  Build protocol adapters and I/O bridges that leverage the 172 available user I/Os and the Virtex-II platform’s flexible I/O standards.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density in a compact package: Approximately 11,520 logic elements and 1,000,000 system gates in a 256-FBGA (17×17 mm) enable significant functionality in space-constrained boards.
• Substantial on-chip memory: Roughly 0.74 Mbits of embedded RAM supports local buffering and on-chip data paths to reduce external memory dependencies.
• Robust industrial operation: Rated for -40 °C to 100 °C operation and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for industrial-grade deployments.
• Flexible I/O count and standards: 172 user I/Os coupled with the Virtex-II SelectIO series features provide broad interfacing options for diverse peripheral and memory types.
• Platform-level clock and DSP resources: Access to series-level DCM clock management and dedicated multiplier blocks enables precise timing and efficient arithmetic implementation.
• Surface-mount BGA package: 256-ball FBGA package simplifies PCB routing and supports automated assembly processes.

Why Choose XC2V1000-5FG256I?

The XC2V1000-5FG256I combines a programmable Virtex-II architecture with a practical mix of logic, embedded RAM, and I/O resources for designs that require moderate gate counts and on-chip memory in an industrial-temperature package. Its surface-mount 256-FBGA footprint and defined supply and temperature ranges make it a compelling choice for embedded logic, memory interface, and signal-processing functions where board area and environmental tolerance matter.

This device is positioned for engineers and procurement teams building industrial and embedded systems who need a field-programmable solution with verified platform capabilities and development toolchain support as documented for the Virtex-II family.

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