XC2VP4-5FGG256I Xilinx XC2VP4-5FGG256I Virtex-II Pro FPGA | 4 RocketIO | PowerPC CPU | High-Speed Processing
The Xilinx XC2VP4-5FGG256I FPGA features 4 RocketIO transceivers, a PowerPC CPU core, and 6,768 logic cells—ideal for 5G, AI, and industrial applications. View specs, pricing, and alternatives at FPGAkey.
Key Features:
✅ Multi-Gigabit Transceivers: 4 RocketIO for high-speed serial comms (up to 3.125Gbps)
✅ Integrated PowerPC 405 CPU: RISC-based embedded processing
✅ High-Density Logic: 6,768 cells, 752 CLBs, and 516Kb RAM for complex designs
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Request a QuoteXilinx XC2VP4-5FGG256I Virtex-II Pro FPGA – High-Performance FPGA for Telecom, AI, and Embedded Systems
The Xilinx XC2VP4-5FGG256I is a high-performance FPGA from the Virtex-II Pro family, combining programmable logic, multi-gigabit transceivers, and an embedded PowerPC CPU. Built on 0.13µm advanced CMOS technology, it is optimized for wireless, networking, DSP, and high-speed serial applications, making it ideal for 5G, AI acceleration, and real-time signal processing.
Key Features & Benefits
1. Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGTs) – 4 RocketIO Cores
- High-Speed Serial I/O: Up to 3.125Gbps per lane
- Protocol Support: PCIe, Ethernet (SGMII), Serial RapidIO, Aurora
- Low Jitter & High Noise Immunity for stable communication
2. Embedded PowerPC 405 RISC Processor
- 32-bit CPU Core: 300–400MHz operation
- On-Chip Memory & Cache
- Seamless DSP Co-Processing with FPGA fabric
3. High-Density Programmable Logic
- 6,768 Logic Cells, 752 CLBs
- 516Kb Block RAM for data buffering
- 18×18 Multiplier Blocks for DSP acceleration (e.g., FFT, FIR filters)
4. Advanced I/O & Clock Management
- 140 User I/O Pins
- SelectIO-Ultra Technology: Supports LVDS, LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL
- Digital Controlled Impedance (DCI) for signal integrity
- Dedicated Clock Management (DCMs for low-jitter PLLs)
5. Robust System Integration
- 1.5V Core Voltage, 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V I/O
- JTAG & SelectMAP Configuration
- -40°C to +100°C Industrial Temp Range
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| FPGA Model | XC2VP4-5FGG256I |
| Logic Cells | 6,768 |
| CLBs | 752 |
| Embedded RAM | 516Kb (288 x 18Kb blocks) |
| DSP Slices | 16 (18×18 multipliers) |
| Transceivers | 4 RocketIO (3.125Gbps) |
| CPU | PowerPC 405 (300MHz+) |
| I/O Pins | 140 |
| Voltage Range | Core: 1.425V–1.575V / I/O: 1.8V–3.3V |
| Package | 256-ball BGA (17x17mm) |
Applications
🚀 5G & Wireless – Baseband processing, RF front-end control
🤖 AI & Edge Computing – Neural net inference, real-time decision-making
📡 Networking – Routers, switches, packet processing
📊 Industrial Automation – Motor control, PLCs, robotics
⚡ Medical Imaging – Ultrasound, MRI signal processing
Comparison to Competing FPGAs
| Feature | XC2VP4-5FGG256I | Altera Stratix II EP2S15 | Lattice LFE5UM-85F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 6,768 | 15,600 | 84,000 (ECP5) |
| Transceivers | 4 RocketIO | 4 (1Gbps) | 8 (3.2Gbps) |
| CPU | PowerPC 405 | None | None |
| RAM | 516Kb | 1.1Mb | 3.8Mb |
Why Choose Virtex-II Pro? Balanced CPU + FPGA logic for legacy high-speed designs.
Specification: Xilinx XC2VP4-5FGG256I Virtex-II Pro FPGA | 4 RocketIO | PowerPC CPU | High-Speed Processing
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