XC17V08VQ44C

Overview

The XC17V08VQ44C is a configuration memory device manufactured by AMD (formerly Xilinx), designed for programming Virtex-E field-programmable gate arrays. It features an 8 Mbit density organized as 1 Megaword by 8 bits, providing the necessary data to initialize FPGA logic blocks. The component operates in synchronous mode and is housed in a 44-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP) with a TQFP footprint. This non-volatile memory ensures reliable configuration data storage for embedded systems requiring robust startup integrity.

Feature Summary

• Provides dedicated configuration data storage for Virtex-E FPGA initialization
• Operates in synchronous mode for reliable data transfer during programming
• Utilizes a compact 44-pin PQFP package suitable for space-constrained designs

Applications

• Configuration of Virtex-E FPGA devices
• Embedded system boot memory
• Industrial control hardware initialization

Procurement Notes

Verify that the specific suffix 'C' corresponds to the commercial temperature grade variant rather than the industrial grade 'I'. Confirm RoHS compliance status, as older Xilinx configuration memories may not meet current environmental directives. Ensure the supplier provides traceability documentation for this legacy component, as it is often sourced through authorized distributors like Rochester Electronics.

Selection Notes

Select the XC17V08VQ44C when designing with Virtex-E FPGAs requiring 8 Mbit configuration capacity. Compare the commercial temperature range against the operational environment requirements. Verify pin compatibility with the target PCB layout, specifically the 44-pin PQFP dimensions. Consider the synchronous interface timing requirements relative to the FPGA's configuration clock specifications.

Part Context

This component belongs to the XC17V00 series of configuration PROMs developed by Xilinx, now part of AMD. These devices are specifically engineered to store the bitstream data required to configure Xilinx FPGAs upon power-up. The XC17V08 variant offers 8 Mbit capacity, serving as a critical interface between the static configuration data and the dynamic logic fabric of the connected FPGA.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers include XC17V08VQ44I for industrial temperature grade variants. Cross-reference with other XC17V08 family members if package or temperature constraints differ.