XCVE2802-2LSEVSVD1760
Versal Premium ACAP with 400 AI Engines, hardened 400G Ethernet, 600G Interlaken for networking.
Product Overview
Description
The XCVE2802-2LSEVSVD1760 is a premium Versal ACAP featuring hardened 400G Ethernet and 600G Interlaken cores for high-performance networking applications. The device includes 400 AI Engines, 2,952 DSP engines, and 2,780,000 system logic cells.
The hardened network cores include multiple 400G Ethernet MACs with FEC, 600G Interlaken MACs, and 100G multirate Ethernet for flexible connectivity. The device provides 152 GTY transceivers supporting up to 58 Gbps PAM4.
With PCIe Gen5 x16 support, DDR4 memory interfaces up to 3,200 Mbps, and the revolutionary Network on Chip, this ACAP is optimized for next-generation networking equipment, data center infrastructure, and high-performance computing applications requiring maximum bandwidth and throughput.
Product Series
XCVE
Primary Application
400G Networking
Key Features
- High efficiency and reliability
- Optimized for industrial applications
- Comprehensive technical support
- Available from stock
Specifications
| AI Engines | 400 (133 INT8 TOPS) |
|---|---|
| DSP Engines | 2,952 |
| Logic Cells | 2,780,000 |
| 400G Ethernet | Hardened MAC with FEC |
| 600G Interlaken | Hardened MAC |
| PCIe | Gen5 x16 |
| GTY Transceivers | 152 (58 Gbps PAM4) |
| Package | SVD1760 (45x45mm) |
Applications
400G Networking
Communication and interface
Data Center
Electronic system design
Cloud Infrastructure
Electronic system design
High-Performance Computing
Electronic system design
FAE Expert Insights
"The Versal Premium VE2802 is designed for the most demanding networking applications. The hardened 400G Ethernet and 600G Interlaken cores are the standout features - they consume zero programmable logic while delivering line-rate performance. I've worked on core router designs where these hardened cores saved massive amounts of FPGA resources that would otherwise be consumed by soft MAC implementations. The PCIe Gen5 x16 provides massive host bandwidth for SmartNIC applications. The combination of hardened network functions and AI Engines enables next-generation networking with inline AI acceleration for security and traffic analysis. Power consumption is high at 50-70W, but this is competitive with discrete solutions. This device is the future of programmable networking - combining the flexibility of FPGA with the efficiency of hardened cores."
Hardened 400G Ethernet and Interlaken for next-generation networking infrastructure
— Thomas Williams, BeiLuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of hardened Ethernet cores?
Hardened Ethernet core advantages: 1) Resource savings - zero PL usage for MAC functions, 2) Power efficiency - 50-70% lower power than soft implementations, 3) Performance - guaranteed line-rate operation, 4) Features - integrated FEC, PCS, and PMA, 5) Certification - pre-tested to IEEE standards. The hardened cores support 400G with KP4 FEC and 100G multirate operation. This is a game-changer for high-density networking.
Use hardened cores for all standard Ethernet functions. Reserve PL for custom processing.
How does PCIe Gen5 benefit data center applications?
PCIe Gen5 benefits: 1) Bandwidth - 64 GB/s duplex for x16, double Gen4, 2) Latency - reduced latency for host communication, 3) Efficiency - better performance per watt, 4) Compatibility - backward compatible with Gen4/Gen3, 5) Use cases - SmartNICs, computational storage, AI accelerators. The x16 width provides maximum bandwidth for data center acceleration applications.
Use Gen5 for maximum host bandwidth. Plan for signal integrity at 32 GT/s.
What SmartNIC applications are possible?
SmartNIC applications on VE2802: 1) OVS acceleration - offload virtual switching, 2) NVMe-oF - NVMe over Fabrics initiator/target, 3) Security - inline encryption and firewall, 4) Storage - erasure coding and compression, 5) AI inference - real-time traffic analysis. The hardened Ethernet plus AI Engines create a powerful SmartNIC platform. Can achieve 100+ Gbps throughput with minimal host CPU usage.
Combine hardened Ethernet with AI Engines for advanced SmartNIC functions.
How do I design with 58G PAM4 transceivers?
58G PAM4 design considerations: 1) Signal integrity - careful PCB design required, 2) Connectors - use appropriate high-speed connectors, 3) Channel loss - budget for insertion loss, 4) Equalization - utilize built-in RX equalization, 5) Testing - requires high-bandwidth oscilloscope. PAM4 enables 400G Ethernet in fewer lanes. Work with Xilinx for channel characterization.
Follow Xilinx PCB guidelines. Characterize channels early in design cycle.
What is the typical development timeline?
Versal Premium development timeline: 1) Architecture - 4-8 weeks for system architecture, 2) Platform - 6-10 weeks for hardware platform, 3) AI Engine - 8-12 weeks for kernel development, 4) Integration - 4-6 weeks for system integration, 5) Validation - 6-10 weeks for testing. Total 6-12 months for complex designs. Start with evaluation board and reference designs.
Plan 6-12 months for complex designs. Use reference designs to accelerate development.