EP2A40B724C8

The EP2A40B724C8 is an APEX II Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Altera, delivering a high-density programmable logic fabric with 38,400 logic elements and approximately 655,360 bits of on-chip RAM. The device provides extensive I/O and gate capacity to implement custom digital logic and system functions.

Packaged in a 724‑BBGA (FCBGA) 35×35 supplier package for surface‑mount assembly, this commercial‑grade FPGA operates from a core supply of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and is specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation. The device is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 38,400 logic elements providing configurable resources for implementing custom digital functions and control logic.
• Configurable Logic Blocks — 3,840 CLBs listed for structured logic partitioning and resource mapping.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.655 Mbits of on‑chip RAM (655,360 total RAM bits) for buffering, state storage, and small data structures.
• I/O Density — 540 I/O pins to support multiple parallel interfaces and signal channels directly on device package.
• Gate Capacity — Approximately 3,000,000 gates for complex combinational and sequential designs.
• Power — Core voltage supply range 1.425 V to 1.575 V to match system power rails and design constraints.
• Package & Mounting — 724‑BBGA (FCBGA) supplier package 724‑BGA (35×35) with surface‑mount mounting for compact board layout.
• Operating Conditions & Grade — Commercial grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑density I/O controllers — Use the 540 I/O pins and dense logic resources to implement parallel interface routing, protocol translation, or custom I/O aggregation.
• Embedded logic acceleration — Offload deterministic control paths and data manipulation into FPGA logic using the device’s logic elements and on‑chip RAM.
• Custom digital signal/control functions — Implement state machines, data path logic, and control algorithms within the available 3,000,000‑gate capacity.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density: 38,400 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions into a single device, reducing board count and BOM complexity.
• Substantial embedded memory: Approximately 0.655 Mbits of on‑chip RAM provides local storage for buffering and state without external memory.
• Extensive I/O capacity: 540 I/O pins support multiple interfaces and direct connectivity to peripherals and sensors.
• Compact board footprint: 724‑BBGA (35×35) FCBGA package supports high pin count in a surface‑mount form factor for dense PCB layouts.
• Commercial temperature support: Rated 0 °C to 85 °C for standard commercial deployments.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious product design and manufacturing.

Why Choose EP2A40B724C8?

The EP2A40B724C8 positions itself as a versatile, high‑density FPGA option for designs that require significant logic capacity, embedded memory, and high I/O counts in a compact surface‑mount package. Its combination of 38,400 logic elements, approximately 0.655 Mbits of RAM, and 540 I/O pins makes it suitable for consolidating custom digital functions and interfaces into a single programmable device.

This commercial‑grade Altera APEX II FPGA is appropriate for development teams and product designs seeking a balance of integration and board‑level density, offering predictable operating voltage and temperature bounds along with RoHS compliance for mainstream electronics applications.

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