XCV50E-7PQ240C

The XCV50E-7PQ240C is a Virtex®-E 1.8 V FPGA in a 240‑BFQFP surface-mount package targeted for commercial applications. It delivers reprogrammable logic (1,728 logic elements / 71,693 gates) with on-chip RAM and a flexible I/O set for designs that require configurable logic, memory interfacing and high-performance I/O capability.

Built on the Virtex‑E family architecture, this device is suitable for embedded systems, communications and PCI-capable designs that need in-system reconfiguration, deterministic clocking and a compact packaged solution with RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Core Logic  1,728 logic elements (71,693 gates) providing a reprogrammable logic fabric for custom digital functions.
• On-Chip Memory  65,536 bits of embedded RAM (approximately 0.065 Mbits) for distributed and small block memory requirements.
• I/O Capacity & Differential Support  158 user I/Os. The Virtex‑E family supports high-performance differential standards (LVDS, BLVDS, LVPECL) and high-speed single-ended interfaces, enabling a variety of external interface options.
• Clocking and Timing  Architecture-level clock management available in the Virtex‑E family (including multiple DLLs) to support synchronized, high-speed designs.
• Configuration and Re-programmability  SRAM-based in-system configuration enables unlimited reprogramming for iterative development and field updates.
• Power and Supply  Core voltage supply range: 1.71 V to 1.89 V to match 1.8 V system designs.
• Package & Mounting  240‑BFQFP (surface mount); supplier device package listed as 240‑PQFP (32×32).
• Operating Conditions  Commercial temperature grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C. RoHS compliant.
• Ecosystem Support  Virtex‑E family devices are supported by Xilinx development systems and toolchains documented for the series, aiding design integration and verification.

Typical Applications

• Communications Equipment  Implements protocol handling, custom interfaces and high-speed data paths using the device’s configurable I/O and logic resources.
• PCI-Based Systems  Suitable for designs leveraging the Virtex‑E family’s PCI-compliant interfaces for 3.3 V, 32/64-bit PCI implementations.
• Embedded Processing & Prototyping  Reprogrammable logic and in-system configuration make this FPGA useful for iterative embedded designs and hardware/software co-development.
• Memory Interface Prototyping  Use the device to prototype high-bandwidth interfaces to external memories and peripherals supported by the Virtex‑E architecture.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, packaged FPGA solution: A 240‑pin BFQFP package delivers a balance of footprint and pin count for space-constrained boards.
• Reprogrammable hardware: SRAM-based configuration enables rapid iteration and field updates without replacing hardware.
• Commercial temperature suitability: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation for mainstream commercial applications.
• Verified family-level feature set: Leverages Virtex‑E series capabilities (advanced memory hierarchy, differential I/O standards, clock-management features) documented for family-level designs.
• Regulatory and manufacturing readiness: RoHS compliance and 100% factory-tested devices simplify environmental and quality compliance considerations.

Why Choose XCV50E-7PQ240C?

The XCV50E-7PQ240C combines the Virtex‑E family’s flexible FPGA architecture with a compact 240‑BFQFP package and a practical set of resources: 1,728 logic elements, approximately 65,536 bits of on-chip RAM, and 158 I/Os. It is positioned for engineers needing a reprogrammable 1.8 V FPGA for commercial designs that demand configurable logic, reliable in-system configuration and a development ecosystem aligned with the Virtex‑E series.

This device fits projects where firmware flexibility, deterministic clocking and a proven family feature set are priorities—offering a scalable approach for prototyping, subsystem integration and mid-density logic implementations.

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