XC5VLX50T-3FFG1136C

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The XC5VLX50T-3FFG1136C is a Virtex-5 LX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by AMD. It features 46,080 logic elements and 7,200 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes 2.11 Mbit of embedded memory, comprising 480 kbit distributed RAM and 2,160 kbit embedded block RAM. It supports up to 480 I/Os and integrates 12 high-speed transceivers with data rates up to 6.5 Gb/s. Operating at a core voltage of 1 V, it functions within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +85°C. The component is housed in a 1136-pin FBGA package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrates 12 high-speed serial transceivers supporting data rates up to 6.5 Gb/s for advanced communication interfaces.
• Provides substantial programmable logic capacity with 46,080 logic elements and 7,200 ALMs for complex digital designs.
• Includes extensive on-chip memory resources totaling 2.11 Mbit for efficient data buffering and processing.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-performance networking equipment requiring multi-gigabit serial connectivity.
• Industrial automation systems utilizing programmable logic for control tasks.
• Medical imaging devices needing high-speed data acquisition and processing capabilities.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '3' against design timing requirements, as it indicates a slower performance bin compared to '-1' or '-2' variants. Confirm the FF package type matches the PCB footprint. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives if required by the end application. Check for moisture sensitivity level handling during storage and assembly processes.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when moderate logic density and high-speed serial connectivity are required without the highest performance speed grades. Compare against the XC5VLX50T-1FFG1136C if tighter timing constraints exist. Consider the XC5VLX50-1FFG1153C if a different pin count or package style is preferred. Evaluate power consumption profiles against system thermal limits.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the AMD/Xilinx Virtex-5 LX family, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring significant logic resources. It shares the same silicon die and logical structure as other speed grades within the XC5VLX50T series, differing primarily in manufacturing test bins for frequency performance. The 1136-pin FBGA package is standard for mid-to-high density Virtex-5 devices.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements include other speed grades of the same package, such as XC5VLX50T-1FFG1136C or XC5VLX50T-2FFG1136C, provided timing budgets allow. Verify that any substitute maintains the same 1136-pin FBGA footprint and pinout compatibility.