XCV50E-7FG256C

The XCV50E-7FG256C is a Virtex‑E series field programmable gate array in a 256‑ball BGA package designed for commercial-grade applications. It delivers reprogrammable, SRAM-based FPGA capability with 1.8 V core operation and a compact 256‑FBGA (17×17) footprint suitable for space-constrained system designs.

Targeted at designs requiring flexible I/O, embedded memory and logic integration, this device is suited for high‑performance interfaces, memory controller prototyping and custom digital logic implementations where on-chip reconfiguration and low-voltage operation are required.

Key Features

• Core logic 1,728 logic elements providing a hardware fabric equivalent to 71,693 gates for implementing custom digital functions and control logic.
• Embedded memory 65,536 bits of on-chip RAM (approximately 64 Kbits) for distributed storage, FIFOs and small buffering tasks.
• I/O and interface flexibility 176 user I/O pins; Virtex‑E architecture supports advanced SelectI/O+ interface standards and differential signalling (LVDS, BLVDS, LVPECL) for high‑speed, source‑synchronous data links.
• Clock management Series-level clock management includes digitally synthesized DLLs and support for high-frequency LVDS/LVPECL inputs to enable precise clocking and DDR timing strategies.
• Supply and thermal Core supply range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V and commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C, suitable for standard commercial electronic systems.
• Package and mounting 256‑FBGA (17×17) surface-mount package for dense board integration and reliable soldered assembly.
• Reprogrammable architecture SRAM-based in-system configurability for unlimited reprogramming and iterative development cycles.
• Standards and reliability RoHS‑compliant manufacturing and 100% factory-tested devices as documented for the Virtex‑E family.

Typical Applications

• High‑speed interface bridging — Use the device’s flexible I/O and differential signalling support to implement protocol conversion and source‑synchronous links between subsystems.
• Memory interface prototyping — Implement and validate custom memory controllers and interface logic leveraging the device’s embedded RAM and series memory architecture.
• Custom digital processing — Deploy the FPGA fabric for bespoke logic functions, control state machines and data path acceleration in embedded systems.
• In‑system reconfigurable designs — Take advantage of SRAM-based in-system configuration to iterate firmware and optimize hardware functions post-deployment.

Unique Advantages

• Programmable flexibility: SRAM-based FPGA fabric enables repeated reconfiguration for design iteration and feature updates without hardware replacement.
• Balanced integration: Combines on-chip logic, embedded RAM and extensive I/O to reduce external components and simplify system architecture.
• Advanced I/O standards support: Series-level SelectI/O+ and differential signalling compatibility facilitate high-bandwidth, reliable interconnects with modern interfaces.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Designed for standard commercial environments and manufactured to RoHS standards for regulatory compatibility.
• Compact BGA package: 256‑FBGA (17×17) provides a high pin-count in a compact footprint for space-constrained PCBs.
• Proven ecosystem support: Virtex‑E family features documented development support and toolchains for design productivity and debugging.

Why Choose XCV50E-7FG256C?

The XCV50E-7FG256C delivers a practical balance of logic capacity, embedded memory and flexible I/O in a compact 256‑FBGA package, all operating at a low 1.8 V core supply. It is well suited for engineers building reconfigurable digital systems, interface bridges and memory interface prototypes who need rapid iteration and reliable, factory-tested silicon.

Choosing this Virtex‑E device provides a reprogrammable platform with series-level clocking and I/O capabilities, enabling scalable design development and long-term adaptability within commercial applications.

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