XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is part of the vast assortment of embedded FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array) on Xilinx’s 5th-generation Virtex FPGA family. FPGAs are specialized chips that can be configured to a variety of applications. FPGAs allow designers to create complete designs by combining the actual logic like processors, memories, and other components along with the routing resources afforded. 

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is a 5th-generation Virtex FPGA from Xilinx, which is designed for general-purpose data processing and memory applications. The device is comprised of 1,536 12.7 Gbps SERDES lanes, 34,912 Kb of block RAM, and 30,272 FPGA logic cells. The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES features a typical operating power rating of 4 watts, with a maximum power rating of 13 watts. It supports a variety of I/O standards, including LVDS, LVCMOS, and LVPECL. It also supports a single-ended input/output typical drive, with a maximum drive of 6A. 

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is well suited for a variety of embedded, high-performance applications. It can be used for data processing, machine vision, and communications applications, where high speed and low form factor are required. The device is designed to achieve cost and power efficiency for these types of applications, making it an ideal choice for any design requirement. The device is also ideal for applications that require integration of multiple IP cores and a very fast system, as the device can accommodate up to 5 blocks of logic, providing a maximum throughput of 25 Gbps. 

An FPGA’s primary function is to convert data from one form to another while remaining unaffected by the form of input. Data is read into the FPGA’s internal memory and then stored until it is processed according to the programmable logic contained within the FPGA. This logic is designed through the use of hardware description language tools, so that the user can customize the logic to suit their specific design requirements. The FPGA then converts data from the input stream into a modified output form, and the output is further processed by connected devices. This process continues until all inputs are processed according to the logic present within the FPGA and the outputs are collected for the desired result. 

The XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is a 5th-generation Virtex FPGA from Xilinx. It is well suited for a variety of embedded, high-performance applications, due to its power efficiency and its ability to accommodate up to 5 blocks of logic. Its primary function is to convert data from one form to another, based on the logic contained within the FPGA, which can be customized to a specific design requirement. As such, the XC5VSX240T-1FFG1738CES is an ideal choice for any application requiring the integration of multiple IP cores and the fast system throughput that FPGAs provide.