Xilinx Serial Vector Format
General Information
| Title | XSVF File Extension |
| Extension | .xsvf |
| Full Form | Xilinx Serial Vector Format |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Xilinx |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store FPGA configuration |
| Additional Functions | Transfer JTAG data |
| Features | Serial data, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary encoded |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Not directly |
Use Cases
| FPGA Programming | Yes |
| Circuit Debugging | Yes |
| Device Configuration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Limited, Specific use |
| Best Practices | Checksum verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | FPGA technology |
| Relevance | Legacy, Superseded by SVF, XSVF |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bit, .svf, .jed |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Xilinx ISE |
Paid, License | Windows, Linux |
| Xilinx Vivado |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Linux |
| Impact |
Paid, License | Windows, Linux |