XQR Kintex® UltraScale FPGAs are high-performance monolithic FPGAs with a focus on performance. High DSP and block RAM-to-logic ratios and next-generation transceivers combined with space-grade packaging to handle vibration and handling requirements for launch and operation enable a new generation of high-density FPGAs for on-orbit reconfiguration targeted for applications like on-board processing, digital payloads, remote sensing, and many more.
Virtex – 4QV (90nm) XQRV4QV |
Virtex - 5QV (65nm) XQRV5QV |
RT Kintex UltraScale (20nm) XQRKU060 |
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Radiation Hardness | Tolerant | Hard | Tolerant |
Memory (Mb) | 4.1 to 9.9 | 12.3 | 38 |
System Logic Cells (k) | 55 to 200 | 131 | 726 |
CLB Flip-Flops (k) | 49.1 to 178.1 | 81.9 | 663 |
CLB LUTs (k) | 49.1 to 178.1 | 81.9 | 331 |
MGTs | None | 18 at 4.25Gbps | 32 at 12.5 Gbps |
User I/O | 640 to 960 | 836 | 620 |
DSP Slices | 32 to 192 | 320 | 2,760 |
Radiation (TID, SEL) | 300, >125 | 1,000, >125 | 100, >80 |
Reliability (Package, Test) | CNA1509; V-Flow | CNA 1752; B-Flow & V-Flow | CNA 1509; B-Flow & Y-Flow |
The space-grade XQR UltraScale™ architecture-based devices extend the benefit of commercial silicon with unique ceramic column grid array package, tested to stringent qualification flows like Xilinx® B, Y test flows (QML compliant), full military operating temperature range support, and radiation tested for single-event effects. RT Kintex UltraScale device uses more than 40 proprietary, patented circuit design and layout techniques to reduce the SEU cross-section. The table below lists radiation characteristics for RT Kintex UltraScale.
Symbol | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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TID | Total Ionized Dose (GEO) | - | 100 | 120 | Krad (Si) |
SEL | Single-Event-Latch-Up Immunity | - | 80 | - | MeV-cm2/mg |
SEUCRAM | Single-Event Upset in Configuration RAM (GEO) | - | 1.0e-8 | - | Upset/bit/day |
SEUBRAM | Single-Event Upset in Block RAM (GEO) | - | 8.5e-9 | - | Upset/bit/day |
SEFICRAM | Single Event Functional Interrupt Orbital Upset Frequency – Configuration RAM (GEO) | - | 4.5e-4 | - | Upset/device/day |
The following table describes the types of Single Event Effects. For detailed reports visit the Space Lounge.
Radiation Type | Radiation Signature | Target/Comments |
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Single Event Upset (SEU) | Corruption of the information stored in a memory element | Memories, latches in logic devices. Composed of single bit upsets (SBU) or multiple bit upset (MBU). |
Single Event Transient (SET) | Impulse response of certain amplitude and duration | Analog and mixed-signal circuits. Can lead to SEU if latched in memory cell. |
Single Event Latchup (SEL) | High-current conditions | CMOS devices. Might lead to hard failure. |
Single Event Functional Interrupt (SEFI) | Corruption of a datapath leading to loss of normal operation | Complex devices with built-in state machine/control sections or systems. |
Partner | Solution | Description | Collateral |
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Alpha Data | RT Kintex UltraScale Dev Kit (ADA-SDEV-KIT-2) | Start prototyping today with a development Kit for the RT Kintex UltraScale FPGA. |
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Cobham | FPGA Supervisor (GRSCRUB) Processor IPs Microcontroller (UT32M0R500) Non-Volatile Memory | External configuration supervisor for FPGA programming & scrubbing NOEL-V and LEON-based processor IP with GRLIB for SoC development Rad-Tolerant 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0 Microcontroller 1GB RadHard NOR Flash |
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Infineon Memory Solutions | Non-Volatile Memory | Rad Tolerant 256M and 512M NOR Flash |
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Mentor, a Siemens Business | Advanced FPGA Synthesis (Precision® Hi-Rel) | Precision® Hi-Rel offers unique synthesis-based capabilities for single event effects (SEE) mitigation with unmatched user control. |
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Spacechips | Space-Electronics Design Services | On-Board Processing Products, Design Consultancy in Space Electronics, Technical Marketing, Training and Business-Intelligence Services |
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STAR-Dundee | SpaceFibre Interface & Router IP SpaceWire Interface IP | SpaceFibre IP is compatible with XQRKU060 using inbuilt transceiver blocks. SpaceWire interface VHDL IP blocks designed for use in FPGAs. |
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Teledyne e2v | Quad Channel C-Band ADC (EV12AQ600) | Space-Grade 6.4 GSps 12-bit Quad ADC interoperable with RT Kintex UltraScale FPGA. |
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Texas Instruments | Power Solution (TPS7H4001-SP) ADC (ADC12DJ3200QML-SP) | Space Power Solution for RT Kintex UltraScale FPGA. RF-sampling analog-to-digital converter for aerospace. |
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3D Plus | DDR3 Memory Controller IP & Memory | RIMC is a fully configurable DDR3 SDRAM Radiation Intelligent Memory Controller. Multiple DDR3 memory options ready for deployment. |
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