Xilinx XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I FPGA | Virtex®-6 LXT with 241K Logic Cells, 15Mb RAM & 6.6Gbps GTX

The Xilinx XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I (Virtex®-6 LXT) FPGA delivers 241,152 logic cells, 15.3Mb RAM, and 6.6Gbps GTX transceivers for high-bandwidth applications in 5G, AI, and industrial systems. Supports PCIe, Ethernet, and rugged -40°C to 100°C operation.

Key Features

• High-Density Logic Fabric: 241K logic cells with 6-input LUTs for complex designs.
• Ultra-Fast Serial Connectivity: 6.6Gbps GTX transceivers (PCIe Gen2/3, 10G Ethernet).
• Extended Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C for harsh environments.

Xilinx XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I FPGA – High-Performance Logic for Demanding Applications

The Xilinx XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I is a Virtex®-6 LXT FPGA offering 241,152 logic cells, 15.3Mb block RAM, and 6.6Gbps GTX transceivers. Built on 40nm CMOS technology, it balances high-speed I/O, DSP performance, and low power, targeting 5G infrastructure, aerospace, and AI acceleration.

Xilinx XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I FPGA Attributes

Category	Specification
Manufacturer	AMD (Xilinx)
Series/Sub-Family	Virtex®-6 LXT (High-performance + serial connectivity)
Logic Resources	18,840 CLBs / 241,152 Logic Cells
Memory	15.3 Mb block RAM / 36Kb blocks with ECC
High-Speed I/O	400 I/O pins (1.2V–3.3V LVDS, DDR3 support)
Transceivers	6.6Gbps GTX (PCIe, 10G Ethernet, CPRI)
DSP Performance	768 DSP48E1 slices (550 MHz)
Clock Management	MMCM + DCM for jitter filtering & synthesis
Operating Conditions	-40°C to +100°C (Industrial/Military grade)
Power Supply	0.95V–1.05V core (+ 0.9V option for -1L grade)
Package	784-FCBGA (29x29mm, Pb-free option)
Security	AES-256 bitstream encryption
Configuration	SPI/Parallel Flash, JTAG, PCIe

Detailed Features

1. High-Capacity Programmable Logic

• 241,152 logic cells with 6-input LUTs for optimal logic utilization.
• Dual LUT5 mode for flexible register-heavy designs.
• Improved routing efficiency reduces congestion in large designs.

2. Advanced Memory & DSP Resources

• 15.3 Mb block RAM configurable as dual-port 36Kb blocks (with ECC).
• 768 DSP48E1 slices for high-throughput math (25×18 multipliers @ 550 MHz).

3. Multi-Gigabit Serial Connectivity

• 6.6Gbps GTX transceivers support:
  • PCIe Gen2/3 endpoints (x1/x4/x8).
  • 10G Ethernet (XAUI, SGMII).
  • CPRI/OBSAI for wireless basebands.

4. Ruggedized for Industrial Use

• Wide temperature range (-40°C to +100°C).
• System Monitor: Real-time thermal/voltage tracking (±1% accuracy).

5. Power Efficiency

• 40nm triple-oxide tech reduces static power by 30%.
• 0.9V core option (-1L speed grade) for ultra-low-power designs.

Applications

• 5G Infrastructure: Baseband processing, fronthaul (CPRI).
• AI Acceleration: Neural network inference at edge.
• Defense/Aerospace: Secure comms, radar signal processing.
• Industrial IoT: Motor control, real-time sensor fusion.

Design & Purchasing Support

• Tools: Vivado Design Suite, ISE 14.7 (legacy).
• Compatibility: Footprint matches Virtex-6 SXT/HXT for migration.

Conclusion

The XC6VLX240T-2FFG784I combines density, speed, and reliability for mission-critical systems. Ideal for engineers needing FPGA flexibility with ASIC-level performance.