The XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C is a high-performance Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from AMD’s Virtex-6 HXT family. Engineered for demanding applications requiring ultra-high-speed serial connectivity, this Xilinx FPGA delivers exceptional processing power with 251,904 logic cells and advanced GTH transceivers capable of operating at speeds up to 11.18 Gbps.
XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C Key Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Part Number |
XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C |
| Series |
Virtex-6 HXT |
| Logic Cells |
251,904 |
| Total RAM Bits |
18,579,456 |
| User I/O Pins |
320 |
| Package Type |
1156-BBGA, FCBGA |
| Pin Count |
1154 |
| Process Technology |
40nm CMOS |
| Core Voltage |
1.0V |
| Speed Grade |
-2 (High Performance) |
Technical Features of XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C
High-Speed Serial Transceivers
The XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C features both GTX and GTH transceiver technologies, making it ideal for next-generation optical communications:
| Transceiver Type |
Maximum Data Rate |
Key Capability |
| GTX Transceivers |
6.6 Gbps |
General high-speed connectivity |
| GTH Transceivers |
11.18 Gbps |
Ultra-high-speed optical interfaces |
The GTH transceivers deliver sub-500 fs RMS random jitter at 11.18 Gbps, enabling direct interfacing with SFP+, XFP, and CFP optical modules without external re-timer circuitry.
Memory and DSP Resources
| Resource Type |
Quantity |
| Block RAM (36Kb blocks) |
504 |
| Total Block RAM |
18,144 Kb |
| DSP48E1 Slices |
576 |
| Distributed RAM |
3,926 Kb |
Clock Management
| Feature |
Specification |
| CMTs (Clock Management Tiles) |
12 |
| MMCMs |
12 |
| PLLs |
6 |
| VCO Frequency Range |
600 MHz – 1,200 MHz |
Package and Environmental Specifications
XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C Package Details
| Specification |
Value |
| Package Code |
FFG1154 |
| Package Type |
Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA |
| Ball Pitch |
1.0 mm |
| Package Dimensions |
35mm x 35mm |
| Mounting Type |
Surface Mount |
Operating Conditions
| Parameter |
Commercial Grade (C) |
| Operating Temperature (TJ) |
0°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-65°C to +150°C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level |
MSL-4 (72 hours) |
XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C Applications
The Virtex-6 HXT FPGA excels in applications demanding high-bandwidth serial connectivity:
Telecommunications and Networking
- 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps line card implementations
- Flexible port configurations: 1x40G, 4x10G, 1x100G, 10x10G
- Optical Transport Network (OTN) equipment
- Ethernet switches and routers
Industrial and Scientific
- High-performance computing systems
- Medical imaging equipment (MRI, CT scanners)
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Video processing and broadcast equipment
Aerospace and Defense
- Radar signal processing
- Electronic warfare systems
- Secure communications
- Avionics systems
Protocol Support and Interfaces
The XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C supports multiple industry-standard protocols:
| Protocol Category |
Supported Standards |
| Ethernet |
10GBASE-R, 40GbE, 100GbE |
| Optical Transport |
OC-48, OC-192, OTU-1, OTU-2, OTU-4 |
| High-Speed Interfaces |
CAUI, XLAUI, Interlaken |
| Custom Protocols |
Aurora 64B/66B |
| System Interfaces |
PCI Express Gen2 |
Development Tools and Software Support
Design Software Compatibility
| Tool |
Version |
| ISE Design Suite |
12.3 and later |
| Vivado Design Suite |
Legacy support |
| GTH Transceiver Wizard |
v1.8+ |
Available IP Cores
- LogiCORE IP for GTH transceiver configuration
- Predefined protocol templates
- Custom HDL wrapper generation
- Comprehensive example designs and testbenches
Compliance and Quality Standards
| Standard |
Status |
| RoHS Compliance |
RoHS3 Compliant |
| Lead-Free |
Yes |
| ECCN Code |
3A991.D |
| Product Status |
Active |
| Manufacturer Lead Time |
12 weeks (typical) |
XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C Part Number Breakdown
Understanding the part number nomenclature:
| Segment |
Meaning |
| XC6V |
Virtex-6 FPGA Family |
| HX |
HXT Sub-family (High-speed transceiver optimized) |
| 250T |
Device size (251,904 logic cells) |
| -2 |
Speed grade (-2 = high performance) |
| FF |
Flip-chip fine-pitch BGA package |
| G |
Lead-free (RoHS compliant) |
| 1154 |
Pin count |
| C |
Commercial temperature grade |
Related Virtex-6 HXT FPGA Variants
| Part Number |
Logic Cells |
GTH Transceivers |
Package |
| XC6VHX250T-1FFG1154C |
251,904 |
24 |
1156-FCBGA |
| XC6VHX380T-2FFG1924C |
382,464 |
48 |
1924-FCBGA |
| XC6VHX565T-2FFG1924C |
566,784 |
48 |
1924-FCBGA |
Why Choose XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C?
The XC6VHX250T-2FFG1154C offers significant advantages for high-performance system designs:
Superior Signal Integrity
The isolated package design provides 40 dB isolation between Tx and Rx paths and 30 dB isolation between channels, ensuring robust high-speed communications.
Power Efficiency
Operating at 1.0V core voltage with an available 0.9V low-power option, the device delivers 50% lower system power consumption compared to competitive 40nm offerings.
Cost Optimization
Direct optical module interfacing eliminates external re-timers, reducing bill-of-materials cost, power dissipation, and PCB real estate requirements.
Design Flexibility
The ASMBL (Advanced Silicon Modular Block) architecture enables rapid prototyping and in-field updates through partial reconfiguration capabilities.
