EP1S40B956C7

The EP1S40B956C7 is a high-density Stratix® Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera designed for commercial electronic applications. It provides a large logic fabric and substantial embedded memory capacity, packaged in a 956-ball BGA (40×40) footprint for surface-mount assembly.

With 41,250 logic elements, approximately 3.4 Mbits of on-chip RAM and 683 I/O pins, the device targets designs that require significant programmable logic and high I/O count within a commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 41,250 logic elements to implement complex custom digital functions and control logic.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 3.4 Mbits of on-chip RAM for data buffering, LUTs, and embedded storage.
• I/O Resources — 683 general-purpose I/O pins to support extensive peripheral connectivity and parallel interfaces.
• Package & Mounting — 956-BBGA (956-ball BGA, 40×40) supplier device package in a surface-mount form factor for compact board integration.
• Power — Core voltage supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V, enabling defined power budgeting during system design.
• Operating Range — Commercial-grade operation from 0°C to 85°C suitable for standard commercial environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant, supporting lead-free assembly processes.

Typical Applications

• Custom Digital Processing: Implement complex logic algorithms and data-path functions using the device’s large logic capacity and embedded RAM.
• I/O-Intensive Systems: Serve as a central programmable hub for systems requiring many external interfaces or parallel connections thanks to 683 I/O pins.
• Prototyping and System Integration: Rapid hardware prototyping and integration of custom peripherals within a compact BGA package for commercial products.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 41,250 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions into a single programmable device, reducing board-level components.
• Substantial On-Chip Memory: Approximately 3.4 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering, packet storage, and on-device data structures without external memory.
• Extensive I/O Count: 683 I/O pins provide flexibility for dense connectivity to sensors, interfaces, and peripherals.
• Compact BGA Packaging: 956-ball BGA (40×40) delivers a high pin count in a compact, surface-mount form factor for space-constrained designs.
• Commercial Temperature Qualification: Rated for 0°C to 85°C operation to meet typical commercial deployment requirements.
• RoHS Compliant: Supports lead-free manufacturing and environmental compliance needs.

Why Choose EP1S40B956C7?

The EP1S40B956C7 combines high logic capacity, significant embedded memory and an extensive I/O complement in a compact 956-BBGA package, making it well suited for commercial electronic designs that require programmable, high-density logic and broad connectivity. Its defined core voltage range and commercial operating temperature make it straightforward to integrate into standard production environments.

Engineers and system designers who need to consolidate complex digital functions and support many external interfaces will find the EP1S40B956C7 a practical option for reducing BOM complexity and enabling flexible, upgradable hardware implementations.

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