The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I is a high-performance Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from AMD Xilinx’s Kintex® UltraScale™ family. Built on a 20nm process node, this industrial-grade device delivers exceptional logic density, advanced signal processing bandwidth, and next-generation transceiver technology — all in a compact 1517-pin FCBGA package. Whether you’re designing for 100G networking, medical imaging, or heterogeneous wireless infrastructure, the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I provides the price-to-performance ratio your application demands.
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What Is the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I?
The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I is a member of the Kintex UltraScale FPGA family — AMD Xilinx’s mid-range, high-performance programmable logic platform. The part number breaks down as follows:
| Code Segment |
Meaning |
| XC |
Xilinx Commercial/Military device |
| KU |
Kintex UltraScale family |
| 095 |
Device density (KU095 die) |
| -1 |
Speed grade (-1 = standard speed, 0.95V VCCINT) |
| FFVC |
Fine-pitch Flip Chip BGA, “C” variant package |
| 1517 |
1517-pin package |
| I |
Industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +100°C) |
The “I” suffix is critical — it denotes an industrial-temperature-rated device, making the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I suitable for demanding environments where commercial-grade parts would fail.
XCKU095-1FFVC1517I Key Specifications
Core Architecture & Logic Resources
| Parameter |
Value |
| FPGA Family |
Kintex UltraScale |
| Process Node |
20nm |
| Logic Cells (Equivalent) |
1,176,000 |
| CLB Logic Slices |
~537,600 |
| Look-Up Tables (LUTs) |
~537,600 (6-input) |
| Flip-Flops |
~1,075,200 |
| DSP48E2 Slices |
2,760 |
| Block RAM (36Kb blocks) |
1,080 (total ~60.5 Mb) |
| UltraRAM (288Kb blocks) |
0 (UltraScale, not UltraScale+) |
| CMTs (MMCM + PLL) |
12 |
| Max Clock Frequency |
630 MHz (speed grade -1) |
Package & Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter |
Value |
| Package Type |
FCBGA (Fine-pitch Flip Chip BGA) |
| Pin Count |
1,517 |
| User I/O |
Up to 600 |
| VCCINT (Core Voltage) |
0.95V (922mV – 979mV range) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial: –40°C to +100°C (Tj) |
| RoHS Compliance |
Yes |
| Mounting Style |
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) |
High-Speed Transceivers
| Parameter |
Value |
| GTH Transceiver Channels |
24 (in the FFVC1517 package) |
| Max GTH Line Rate |
16.3 Gb/s |
| Integrated Hard IP |
PCIe Gen3 ×8, 100G Ethernet, 150G Interlaken |
XCKU095-1FFVC1517I vs. Related Kintex UltraScale Variants
Understanding where the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I sits within the product family helps engineers choose the right device for their design.
| Part Number |
Package |
I/O Pins |
Temperature |
Speed Grade |
| XCKU095-1FFVA1156C |
FCBGA-1156 |
520 |
Commercial (0–85°C) |
-1 |
| XCKU095-1FFVA1156I |
FCBGA-1156 |
520 |
Industrial (–40–100°C) |
-1 |
| XCKU095-1FFVC1517I |
FCBGA-1517 |
~600 |
Industrial (–40–100°C) |
-1 |
| XCKU095-1FFVC1517C |
FCBGA-1517 |
~600 |
Commercial (0–85°C) |
-1 |
| XCKU095-2FFVC1517I |
FCBGA-1517 |
~600 |
Industrial (–40–100°C) |
-2 (faster) |
| XCKU095-1FFVB1760I |
FCBGA-1760 |
702 |
Industrial (–40–100°C) |
-1 |
Key Takeaway: The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I is the industrial-grade version of the 1517-pin variant at the standard (-1) speed grade. It offers a significant step up in I/O count compared to the 1156-pin package while maintaining industrial temperature compliance.
Why Choose the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I?
#### Best-in-Class Price/Performance/Watt at 20nm
The Kintex UltraScale family is engineered to deliver up to 40% lower power compared to the previous Kintex-7 generation. The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I achieves this through ASIC-like clocking architecture, granular clock gating, and AMD Xilinx’s advanced 20nm TSMC process, minimizing both static and dynamic power consumption without sacrificing throughput.
#### Industry-Leading DSP Signal Processing Bandwidth
With 2,760 DSP48E2 slices, the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I delivers the highest signal-processing bandwidth available in a mid-range FPGA. This makes it an ideal candidate for:
- Digital predistortion (DPD) in wireless base stations
- Radar and beamforming algorithms
- Real-time medical image reconstruction (CT, MRI)
- Machine learning inference acceleration
- Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
#### Next-Generation GTH Transceivers at 16.3 Gb/s
The device integrates 24 GTH transceivers capable of operating up to 16.3 Gb/s per lane. These support a wide range of industry-standard protocols including PCIe Gen3, CPRI, JESD204B, 10GbE, 25GbE, and Interlaken, reducing the need for external retimers or CDR chips.
#### Integrated Hard IP Blocks
Rather than consuming valuable fabric resources, the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I includes dedicated hardened IP for:
- PCIe Gen3 ×8 — for high-bandwidth host interface applications
- 100G Ethernet MAC — critical for data center and networking line cards
- 150G Interlaken — enabling chip-to-chip and chip-to-module interconnect
#### Industrial Temperature Reliability
The “I” temperature grade certifies operation from –40°C to +100°C junction temperature, making the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I suitable for industrial control systems, military-derived COTS applications, outdoor networking equipment, and transportation electronics.
Supported Applications
The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I is widely deployed across high-demand industries:
| Industry |
Typical Application |
| Telecommunications |
4G/5G Remote Radio Heads, DFE, Massive MIMO |
| Data Center & Networking |
100G line cards, packet processing, NFV acceleration |
| Medical Imaging |
CT/PET reconstruction, ultrasound beamforming |
| Aerospace & Defense |
Radar, EW, SIGINT (COTS-grade) |
| Industrial Automation |
High-speed vision systems, real-time control |
| Broadcast Video |
8K/4K video processing pipelines |
| Test & Measurement |
High-speed data capture, protocol analyzers |
Development Ecosystem & Design Tools
#### Vivado Design Suite
The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I is fully supported by AMD Xilinx’s Vivado Design Suite (version 2015.3 and later, with production speed files v1.24+). Vivado provides:
- RTL synthesis and implementation
- Timing analysis and constraint management
- On-chip power estimation (XPE)
- Bitstream generation and device programming
#### IP Catalog & Reference Designs
AMD Xilinx’s IP catalog includes hundreds of pre-verified IP cores optimized for the UltraScale architecture — including MIG for DDR4 memory, PCIe endpoint controllers, 100G Ethernet subsystems, and JESD204B interfaces — dramatically reducing time-to-market.
#### High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
For teams working in C/C++ or OpenCL, Vitis HLS (formerly Vivado HLS) allows algorithm-level design entry, with automatic conversion to RTL targeting the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I’s logic fabric and DSP resources.
Ordering Information
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Part Number |
XCKU095-1FFVC1517I |
| Alternative P/N |
XCKU095-1FFVC1517C (commercial temp grade) |
| Package |
1517-Pin FCBGA |
| Mounting |
Surface Mount (SMT) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial |
| Packaging |
Tray |
| RoHS |
Compliant |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between XCKU095-1FFVC1517I and XCKU095-1FFVC1517C?
The only difference is the temperature grade. The “I” suffix denotes Industrial (–40°C to +100°C), while the “C” suffix denotes Commercial (0°C to +85°C). All logic resources, speed grade, and electrical characteristics are otherwise identical.
What speed grade is the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I?
The device is a -1 speed grade, operating at a core voltage (VCCINT) of 0.95V. The -1 speed grade achieves maximum clock frequencies up to approximately 630 MHz for register-to-register timing paths in typical designs.
Is the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I in production?
Yes. AMD Xilinx released the XCKU095 to production status with Vivado 2015.3 software, speed file version v1.24. It is a mature, production-qualified device.
What memory interfaces can the XCKU095-1FFVC1517I support?
Using the MIG (Memory Interface Generator) IP, the device supports DDR4, DDR3, LPDDR3, and QDR-IV SRAM interfaces, as well as HBM when used in SSI configurations. DDR4 rates up to 2,400 MT/s are achievable with proper PCB layout.
What programming tools are compatible?
The device requires Vivado Design Suite 2015.3 or later. Legacy ISE is not compatible with UltraScale devices.
Summary
The XCKU095-1FFVC1517I stands out as one of the most capable mid-range FPGAs available for industrial and high-performance applications. With 1.17 million logic cells, 2,760 DSP slices, 60.5 Mb of block RAM, 24 GTH transceivers at 16.3 Gb/s, and hard-IP support for PCIe Gen3 and 100G Ethernet — all delivered in a compact 1517-pin FCBGA and rated for industrial temperature ranges — it provides a compelling balance of capability, power efficiency, and design flexibility. Designers across telecommunications, data center, medical, and defense markets continue to rely on this device for their most demanding next-generation systems.
