Overview
The XC7K160T-2FFG676I is a high-performance field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designed by AMD Xilinx. It belongs to the Kintex-7 family and is optimized for demanding applications in various industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defense. This FPGA features extensive programmability, advanced processing capabilities, and versatile I/O options, making it suitable for high-speed data processing, signal processing, and interface applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Logic Cells | 162,240 |
| On-Chip Memory | 11,700 KB |
| DSP Slices | 600 |
| High-Speed Transceivers | 8 (GTX) |
| I/O Pins | 400 |
| Operating Voltage | 1.0V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +100°C |
| Package | FFG-676 (676-pin BGA) |
| Process Technology | 28 nm, high-k metal gate (HKMG) |
Key Features
- High Logic Density: Offers a large number of logic cells for complex design implementation.
- Large On-Chip Memory: Provides ample storage for data processing and buffering.
- Advanced DSP Slices: Suited for demanding digital signal processing tasks with 25 x 18 multipliers, 48-bit accumulators, and pre-adders.
- High-Speed Transceivers: Enables high-speed data communication between FPGAs and external devices, supporting rates up to 28.05 Gb/s.
- Low Operating Voltage: Operates at a low power supply voltage for energy efficiency.
- Wide Temperature Range: Can function in varied environmental conditions.
- High-Performance SelectIO Technology: Supports DDR3 interfaces up to 1,866 Mb/s.
- User Configurable Analog Interface (XADC): Incorporates dual 12-bit 1MSPS analog-to-digital converters with on-chip thermal and supply sensors.
- Powerful Clock Management Tiles (CMT): Combines phase-locked loop (PLL) and mixed-mode clock manager (MMCM) blocks for high precision and low jitter.
- Integrated Block for PCI Express (PCIe): Supports up to x8 Gen3 Endpoint and Root Port designs.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Ideal for 3G and 4G wireless infrastructure, and other high-speed communication systems.
- Aerospace and Defense: Used in various military and aerospace applications requiring high reliability and performance.
- Cloud Computing: Supports cloud infrastructure with its high-performance and low-power consumption.
- Consumer Electronics: Suitable for flat panel displays, video over IP solutions, and other consumer electronics requiring advanced signal processing.
- Industrial Control: Used in industrial automation and control systems that demand high-speed data processing and reliable operation.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Supports IoT applications with its versatile I/O options and low power consumption.
- Medical Equipment: Applied in medical devices that require advanced signal processing and high reliability.
Q & A
- What is the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA used for?
The XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA is used for demanding applications in various industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, defense, cloud computing, and consumer electronics, requiring high-speed data processing, signal processing, and interface capabilities.
- What are the key specifications of the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA?
The key specifications include 162,240 logic cells, 11,700 KB of on-chip memory, 600 DSP slices, 8 high-speed GTX transceivers, and 400 I/O pins, operating at 1.0V with a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C.
- What process technology is used in the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA?
The XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA is built on a 28 nm, high-k metal gate (HKMG) process technology.
- What are the advanced features of the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA?
Advanced features include high-performance SelectIO technology, user-configurable analog interfaces, powerful clock management tiles, and integrated blocks for PCI Express.
- Can the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA be used in harsh environmental conditions?
Yes, the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA can function in a wide temperature range of -40°C to +100°C.
- What are the typical applications of the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA in telecommunications?
In telecommunications, it is ideal for 3G and 4G wireless infrastructure and other high-speed communication systems.
- How does the XC7K160T-2FFG676I compare to other FPGAs in the Kintex-7 family?
The XC7K160T-2FFG676I provides a balanced mix of logic resources, processing power, and I/O interfaces compared to other FPGAs in the Kintex-7 family, making it a versatile choice for applications requiring a combination of performance and flexibility.
- Can the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA be interchanged with the XC7K325T-2FFG676I?
No, the XC7K160T-2FFG676I and XC7K325T-2FFG676I have different specifications and are not interchangeable. The XC7K325T-2FFG676I offers higher logic density, more on-chip memory, additional DSP slices, and increased transceiver count.
- What is the packaging of the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA?
The XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA is housed in a 676-pin BGA package (FFG-676).
- Does the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA support PCI Express?
Yes, the XC7K160T-2FFG676I FPGA supports up to x8 Gen3 Endpoint and Root Port designs for PCI Express.
