XC4VLX40-10FFG668I

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The XC4VLX40-10FFG668I is a Virtex-4 LX field-programmable gate array manufactured by AMD. It features 30,720 logic elements and 7,200 adaptive logic modules within an FBGA-668 package. The device includes 1.69 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 400 I/Os. Operating at a nominal 1.2 V supply voltage (range 1.14 V to 1.26 V), it achieves a maximum frequency of 500 MHz. The industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +100°C) ensures reliability in demanding environments.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• High-density programmable logic architecture with significant embedded memory resources for complex data processing.
• Integrated high-speed serial transceivers supporting advanced communication protocols and high-bandwidth interfaces.
• Robust digital signal processing capabilities optimized for real-time signal manipulation and filtering applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-performance networking equipment requiring substantial packet processing logic.
• Industrial automation controllers needing deterministic real-time response.
• Medical imaging systems utilizing advanced digital signal processing algorithms.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I' confirms the industrial temperature range specification. Confirm the 'FFG668' package designation matches the required footprint and pinout for the target PCB design. Ensure compatibility with current FPGA configuration tools and licensing requirements for the Virtex-4 family before finalizing procurement orders.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when designs require the specific logic density and I/O count provided by the Virtex-4 LX series. Compare against lower-density models like the XC4VLX15 if resource utilization is low, or higher-end Virtex-4 FX models if additional DSP slices or transceiver bandwidth are necessary for the application workload.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the AMD/Xilinx Virtex-4 LX family, designed for mid-to-high performance applications. It sits between the smaller LX15/LX25 models and larger LX40 variants in terms of capacity. The Virtex-4 generation introduced integrated hard processor cores and enhanced transceivers compared to previous Spartan and Virtex-II Pro families.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements within the same package and pinout are limited due to the end-of-life status of the Virtex-4 family. Designers may need to consider migration to the Kintex-7 or Virtex-7 families, which require schematic and layout modifications but offer improved performance and availability.