5SGSMD4K2F40C1N

The 5SGSMD4K2F40C1N is an Intel Stratix V GS field programmable gate array (FPGA) supplied in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA package. As a GS-class Stratix V device, it targets transceiver-based, DSP-centric applications and integrates the fabric and hard-IP building blocks required for high-bandwidth and compute-intensive designs.

This device combines large logic capacity, abundant embedded memory, and high I/O density to support demanding applications in wireline communications, broadcast and video processing, military systems, and high-performance computing.

Key Features

• High logic capacity — 360,000 logic elements to implement complex digital designs and large-scale custom logic functions.
• Embedded memory — approximately 19.46 Mbits of on-chip RAM organized in industry-standard memory blocks for buffering and on-chip data storage.
• Variable-precision DSP resources — Stratix V GS family devices include abundant DSP blocks and support variable-precision multipliers for high-performance signal processing.
• Integrated transceivers — GS devices provide integrated transceivers with up to 14.1 Gbps data rate capability for backplane and optical interface applications.
• I/O and package — 696 user I/Os in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA (supplier package: 1517-FBGA 40×40) surface-mount package for dense board integration.
• Process and fabric — Built on the Stratix V family architecture using 28-nm process technology, featuring redesigned adaptive logic modules (ALMs) and multi-track routing for scalable performance.
• Power and supply — Core supply range specified at 820 mV to 880 mV to match system power requirements.
• Operating range — Commercial temperature grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.
• Hard IP support — Family-level Embedded HardCopy Block can be used to harden IP instantiations such as PCIe Gen3/Gen2/Gen1 for low-risk ASIC migration.

Typical Applications

• Wireline and optical communications — High-speed transceivers and dense logic enable packet processing, transport, and interface functions for 40G/100G-class systems.
• High-performance computing — Large logic and memory resources support compute- and data-intensive acceleration tasks and DSP pipelines.
• Broadcast and video processing — Variable-precision DSP blocks and ample on-chip RAM facilitate real-time encoding, transcoding, and signal conditioning.
• Military and defense systems — The GS variant’s DSP and transceiver capabilities are suited to high-throughput communications and signal-processing instrumentation used in defense applications.

Unique Advantages

• Large FPGA fabric: 360,000 logic elements provide the capacity to implement complex, multi-module designs without immediate partitioning.
• Substantial on-chip memory: Approximately 19.46 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces external memory dependency for buffering and data staging.
• High-speed serial interfaces: Integrated transceivers with 14.1 Gbps capability simplify high-bandwidth link implementations for backplane and optical I/O.
• DSP-centric architecture: Variable-precision DSP resources support demanding signal-processing workloads with flexible multiplier configurations.
• Commercial-grade robustness: Specified operating range (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance for standard commercial deployments.
• ASIC migration path: Support for Embedded HardCopy Blocks enables a low-risk, lower-cost path to HardCopy V ASICs for volume production.

Why Choose 5SGSMD4K2F40C1N?

The 5SGSMD4K2F40C1N places Stratix V GS family capabilities into a 1517-BBGA package with high logic density, significant embedded memory, and abundant I/O. It is well suited for designers who require a programmable platform that combines DSP-oriented resources with high-speed serial connectivity in commercial-temperature applications.

As part of the Stratix V family, this device is positioned for designs that need scalable performance, integrated transceivers, and an established path toward ASIC integration using HardCopy technology—providing a clear upgrade and production strategy for complex system designs.

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