EP2A40B724I8

The EP2A40B724I8 is an Altera APEX II Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designed for industrial embedded applications. It provides a balance of logic density, on-chip memory, and I/O capacity for designs that require substantial integration in a surface-mount FCBGA package.

With 38,400 logic elements, approximately 0.655 Mbits of embedded memory, and 540 I/O pins, this device targets systems that need high I/O count and moderate on-chip resources while operating across an industrial temperature range.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity 38,400 logic elements suitable for mid-range FPGA designs that require several thousand LUTs and routing resources.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.655 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support data buffering, FIFOs, and small embedded storage without external memory.
• I/O Connectivity 540 I/O pins to support wide parallel interfaces, multiple buses, and numerous peripheral connections.
• Gate Count Approximately 3,000,000 gates providing the underlying silicon scale for implementing complex logic functions.
• Power and Supply Core voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V to match system power rails and design constraints.
• Package and Mounting Supplied in a 724-BBGA FCBGA package (724-BGA, 35 × 35 mm) with surface-mount mounting for compact board-level integration.
• Operating Range Industrial grade operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for reliable performance in demanding environments.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant to meet lead-free manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Integration into motor drives, PLCs, and factory automation where industrial temperature rating and wide I/O count are required for sensor and actuator interfacing.
• Embedded Systems Use in embedded processing front-ends and custom logic accelerators that leverage on-chip RAM and logic element capacity to offload tasks from processors.
• High-Density I/O Systems Applications requiring many parallel connections or multiple interface standards, enabled by the device’s 540 I/O pins.

Unique Advantages

• Substantial Logic Integration: 38,400 logic elements allow consolidation of multiple functions into a single device, reducing overall BOM and board complexity.
• On-Chip Memory for Local Data: Approximately 0.655 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering and state storage without immediate dependence on external memory.
• High I/O Count: 540 I/Os facilitate broad connectivity to peripherals, sensors, and parallel interfaces, simplifying system partitioning.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation, the device is suitable for applications exposed to wide temperature variations.
• Compact FCBGA Package: The 724-BBGA (35 × 35 mm) package combines high pin count with a board-space-conscious form factor for dense designs.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports lead-free production processes and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose EP2A40B724I8?

The EP2A40B724I8 positions itself as an integrated FPGA option for design teams needing a combination of substantial logic capacity, embedded memory, and a very high I/O count in an industrial-grade package. Its core supply range and package choices allow designers to implement mid-range FPGA functions while meeting temperature and environmental requirements.

This device is well suited for engineers developing industrial embedded systems, I/O-heavy controllers, and custom logic accelerators who require a reliable, RoHS-compliant FPGA with clear, verifiable resource specifications.

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