XC2VP4-5FF672C

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The AMD XC2VP4-5FF672C is a Virtex-II Pro series Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured using a 0.13 µm nine-layer copper CMOS process. It features 6,768 logic cells organized into 3,008 Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs). The device integrates four RocketIO Multi-Gigabit Transceivers and one IBM PowerPC 405 RISC processor block. It provides up to 348 user I/O pads and includes dedicated 18-bit x 18-bit multiplier blocks alongside Block SelectRAM+ memory resources. The component operates within a core voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and supports surface-mount installation in a 672-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Embedded high-speed serial transceivers supporting full-duplex data transfer rates up to 3.125 Gb/s per channel for telecommunications and networking applications.
• Integrated IBM PowerPC 405 processor block providing Harvard architecture processing with on-chip instruction and data caches for system control functions.
• Flexible logic fabric utilizing Active Interconnect Technology for predictable routing delays and high-performance clock management via Digital Clock Manager modules.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Telecommunications baseband processing and protocol conversion
• Networking equipment including routers and switches
• ASIC prototyping and verification

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix required for the target application timing constraints. Confirm that the FF672 flip-chip package availability aligns with current supply chain conditions, as this platform may have limited new production runs. Ensure design files are compatible with the supported development tools for the Virtex-II Pro family.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when designs require a balance of moderate logic density and embedded processor capabilities. The FF672 package offers a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained boards while providing sufficient I/O count for peripheral interfaces. Consider the -6 speed grade if higher transceiver performance is not strictly necessary to optimize power consumption.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Virtex-II Pro family, which introduced embedded processor and transceiver blocks to Xilinx FPGAs. It utilizes the same underlying architecture as the standard Virtex-II but adds significant system-level integration. The FF672 package variant specifically employs flip-chip technology to maximize pin density relative to the package size compared to wire-bond alternatives.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements within the same generation include other Virtex-II Pro devices such as the XC2VP7 or XC2VP20, depending on whether additional logic resources or transceiver channels are required. Upgrading to newer families like Virtex-5 or Virtex-6 requires significant redesign due to architectural differences.