DESCRIPTION

· Platform Flash XL is a high-performance, non-volatile flash storage solution optimized for FPGA configuration, specifically for Virtex-5 and Virtex-6 FPGAs.

· It integrates 128 Mb of in-system programmable flash storage within a compact FT64 package, ensuring reliable and efficient configuration bitstream storage and delivery.

· The device supports a 16-bit data bus, enabling FPGA configuration bitstream transfer at speeds up to 800 Mb/s, ideal for high-performance applications like PCI Express endpoints.

· Platform Flash XL features a READY_WAIT signal for FPGA configuration synchronization, enhancing system reliability and simplifying board design.

· It also provides a standard NOR flash interface and supports Common Flash Interface (CFI) queries, allowing industry-standard access to the device memory space.

FEATURES

· In-System Programmable Flash Memory optimized for Virtex-5 and Virtex-6 FPGA configuration.

· High-performance FPGA bitstream transfer up to 800 Mb/s, suitable for PCI Express endpoint applications.

· MultiBoot Bitstream and Design Revision Storage capabilities.

· FPGA Configuration Synchronization via READY_WAIT handshake signal.

· ISE Software support for in-system programming using Xilinx JTAG cables.

· Standard NOR-Flash Interface for code or data storage.

· Operates over a full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).

· Low-power Advanced CMOS NOR-Flash Process with 10,000 Program/Erase cycles per block.

· Memory organization includes a 128-Mb main array, 16-bit data bus, and multiple 8-Mb bank architecture.

· Synchronous/Asynchronous Read Modes, including Power-On in Synchronous Burst Read Mode.

· Protection features include default block protection at power-up and hardware write protection.

· Security features include a Unique Device Number (64-bits) and One-Time-Programmable (OTP) Registers.

APPLICATIONS

· High-performance FPGA configuration for Virtex-5 and Virtex-6 FPGAs.

· PCI Express endpoint applications requiring fast and reliable bitstream transfer.

· Systems requiring in-system programmable flash memory for configuration and data storage.

· Industrial applications operating over a wide temperature range.

· Embedded systems needing a compact, high-density configuration and storage solution.