XC2V250-4FG256I

The XC2V250-4FG256I is a Virtex®-II platform FPGA in a 256-ball BGA package designed for industrial applications. It provides a mid-range programmable logic resource with 3,456 logic elements, 172 user I/Os and approximately 0.44 Mbits of embedded on-chip RAM.

This device targets designs that require flexible logic integration, memory interfacing and custom I/O implementations while operating across an industrial temperature range. It supports the Virtex-II feature set including SelectRAM memory hierarchy, dedicated multiplier blocks and programmable I/O capabilities described in the Virtex-II documentation.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 3,456 logic elements suitable for mid-range FPGA integration and custom logic functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 442,368 bits (≈0.44 Mbits) of on-chip RAM for data buffering, FIFOs and small lookup tables.
• Input/Output  172 user I/Os in a 256-BGA package, enabling broad external connectivity and peripheral interfacing.
• Arithmetic Resources  Virtex-II platform includes dedicated 18-bit × 18-bit multiplier blocks for efficient arithmetic and DSP functions.
• Clock Management  Virtex-II platform features Digital Clock Manager (DCM) modules for clock de-skew, frequency synthesis and phase adjustment (platform capability).
• Memory Interface Support  Virtex-II platform supports high-performance interfaces to external memory types including SDR/DDR and SRAM variants (platform capability).
• Package & Mounting  256-ball BGA package; supplier device package listed as 256-FBGA (17 × 17) and surface-mount mounting.
• Power & Supply  Core supply voltage range specified at 1.425 V to 1.575 V.
• Industrial Temperature Grade  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for industrial environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Memory interface and controllers  Use where DRAM/SDR/DDR and SRAM bridging or custom memory controllers are required, leveraging the Virtex-II memory interface capabilities.
• DSP and arithmetic acceleration  Implement digital signal processing, filtering and arithmetic blocks using the device’s dedicated 18 × 18 multipliers and embedded RAM.
• Custom protocol and I/O bridging  172 I/Os allow protocol bridging, peripheral interfacing and custom I/O functions for embedded systems and instrumentation.
• Mid-range programmable logic  Integrate glue logic, control state machines, and custom logic blocks in industrial control, communication equipment and test systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced mid-range capacity: 3,456 logic elements and ~0.44 Mbits of on-chip RAM deliver a practical balance of logic and memory for many embedded designs without overprovisioning.
• Dedicated arithmetic resources: Built-in 18-bit × 18-bit multipliers reduce the need for external DSP components when implementing arithmetic-intensive functions.
• Industrial temperature rating: Specified operation from −40 °C to 100 °C supports deployment in industrial environments.
• Flexible I/O count: 172 user I/Os in a compact 256-BGA footprint provide a wide range of external connectivity options while minimizing board real estate.
• Platform-level feature set: Leverages Virtex-II architecture capabilities such as SelectRAM memory hierarchy and clock management features to simplify system-level design.
• RoHS compliant: Environmentally compliant for regions and customers requiring RoHS conformance.

Why Choose XC2V250-4FG256I?

The XC2V250-4FG256I positions itself as a practical Virtex-II platform FPGA for engineers who need a balanced mix of logic, embedded memory and I/O in a compact industrial-grade package. Its specified supply voltage range, industrial operating temperature and platform features make it suitable for embedded control, memory interface and DSP-accelerated designs.

Supported by the Virtex-II family documentation and development ecosystem, this device offers a clear upgrade path within the platform and access to the documented FPGA capabilities for predictable integration and system-level planning.

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