5SGSMD5K2F40C1N

The 5SGSMD5K2F40C1N is an Intel Stratix® V GS field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 1517-ball FCBGA package. Built on a 28‑nm process, this GS‑variant device is architected for DSP‑centric, transceiver‑based applications requiring high logic density, abundant embedded memory, and extensive I/O.

This device targets bandwidth- and compute-intensive markets such as wireline communications, broadcast, and high‑performance computing where integrated transceivers, variable‑precision DSP resources, and large on‑chip memory accelerate signal processing and protocol handling.

Key Features

• Core architecture: 28‑nm Stratix V architecture with redesigned adaptive logic modules (ALMs) and a comprehensive fabric clocking network for high‑performance logic implementation.
• Logic capacity: Approximately 457,000 logic elements, providing a large fabric for complex system integration and custom logic functions.
• Embedded memory: Approximately 39.9 Mbits of on‑chip RAM (Total Ram Bits: 39,936,000) using 20 Kbit (M20K) memory blocks for packet buffering, LUTs, and scratchpad storage.
• DSP resources: Variable‑precision DSP blocks optimized for high‑precision digital signal processing workloads; GS family devices support large multiplier counts suited to DSP‑centric designs.
• High‑speed transceivers: Integrated transceivers with 14.1‑Gbps data‑rate capability (GS family), enabling backplane and optical interface implementations for high‑bandwidth links.
• I/O density: 696 user I/O pins to support wide parallel interfaces, multiple high‑speed lanes, and flexible board routing.
• Power and operating range: Core voltage range 870 mV to 930 mV; commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Package: 1517‑BBGA FCBGA (supplier device package: 1517‑FBGA 40×40) for high‑density board integration using surface‑mount assembly.
• Embedded Hard IP and system blocks: Fractional PLLs and an Embedded HardCopy® block for hardened IP instantiation and protocol offload options.
• Compliance: RoHS‑compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• High‑performance DSP systems: Implement complex signal processing algorithms using the device’s variable‑precision DSP blocks and large multiplier resources.
• Networking and packet processing: Use integrated transceivers and abundant on‑chip memory to implement backplane interfaces, packet buffering, and traffic management functions.
• Broadcast and optical transport: Support 40G/100G class interfaces and optical transport protocols with high‑speed transceivers and large logic fabric for protocol handling.
• Computing accelerators: Offload compute kernels and specialized processing pipelines using dense logic, DSP resources, and high I/O bandwidth.

Unique Advantages

• High logic and memory density: Approximately 457,000 logic elements and ~39.9 Mbits of embedded RAM enable integration of large functions and deep buffering on a single device, reducing external memory dependencies.
• DSP‑focused architecture: Variable‑precision DSP blocks and a high multiplier count provide the arithmetic performance required for demanding signal processing tasks.
• Integrated high‑speed transceivers: 14.1‑Gbps transceiver capability simplifies implementation of serial links and optical interfaces without separate PHY components.
• Rich I/O complement: 696 I/O pins facilitate multi‑lane interfaces and parallel data paths, improving system throughput and board design flexibility.
• System integration blocks: Fractional PLLs and Embedded HardCopy capability accelerate protocol implementation and offer a migration path for production designs.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS‑compliant, suitable for commercial applications and standard manufacturing flows.

Why Choose 5SGSMD5K2F40C1N?

The 5SGSMD5K2F40C1N combines a high logic count, substantial embedded memory, abundant DSP resources, and integrated high‑speed transceivers in a single Stratix V GS device. This combination makes it well suited to designers building transceiver‑centric, DSP‑heavy systems that require on‑chip bandwidth and compute density.

Its 1517‑ball FCBGA package and 696 I/O pins enable dense board-level integration while the device’s architecture and system blocks support efficient implementation of high‑bandwidth protocols and signal processing pipelines. For commercial designs requiring scalable performance and a robust FPGA ecosystem, this Stratix V GS device offers a clear hardware foundation.

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