Revised Frequency Specification When Using APU Controller and PowerPC in Virtex-4 FX Devices

XCN06022 (v1.0) November 13, 2006 For Your Information - FYI

Overview
The purpose of this notice is to inform Virtex-4 FX users of a revision to the PowerPC operating frequency for designs using the APU Controller.

Description
By design, the APU Controller operates at the same frequency as the PowerPC processor. Silicon characterization has shown a performance limitation when operating the APU Controller and PowerPC at the frequencies specified in the latest errata. When using the APU Controller, the operating frequency of the PowerPC must be reduced.

Products Affected
This change affects all Virtex-4 FX devices. Table 1: PowerPC Operating Frequency for Designs Using the APU Controller Virtex-4 FX PowerPC / APU Operating Frequencies Speed Grades -10 -11 -12 Original Frequency 275 MHz 325 MHz 350 MHz Revised Frequency 233 MHz 275 MHz 333 MHz

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Revision History
The following table shows the revision history for this document. Date 11/13/06 Version 1.0 Initial release. Revision

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XCN06022 (v1.0) November 13, 2006

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