EP2SGX90FF1508C5N

The EP2SGX90FF1508C5N is a Stratix® II GX family FPGA from Intel, delivering a high-density, high-performance programmable logic platform. It pairs a large logic array—90,960 logic elements—with substantial embedded memory and extensive I/O to address demanding communications, backplane, and protocol-bridging applications.

Built on the Stratix II GX architecture, this device benefits from family-level high-speed serial transceiver technology and advanced on-chip resources, while offering commercial-grade operation, RoHS compliance, and a compact 1508-ball FCBGA package for high-density system integration.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 90,960 logic elements for complex programmable logic and system integration.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 4.52 Mbits of on-chip RAM to implement FIFOs, dual-port memories, and buffer structures.
• I/O Density  650 user I/O pins support broad interface requirements and flexible board-level connectivity.
• Stratix II GX Transceiver Capabilities (family)  The Stratix II GX family includes high-speed serial transceiver technology with per-channel data rates up to 6.375 Gbps and family-level support for dynamic reconfiguration, adaptive equalization, and programmable pre-emphasis.
• DSP and Clock Resources (family)  Family features include high-speed DSP blocks for multipliers and MAC functions (up to 450 MHz) and up to 16 global clock networks with extensive regional clock routing.
• Memory Architecture (family)  TriMatrix memory architecture provides multiple RAM block sizes to implement true dual-port memory and high-performance FIFOs with operating performance up to 550 MHz.
• Package & Mounting  1508-ball BGA (FCBGA) package, surface-mount design, supplier package listed as 1508-FBGA, FC (40×40) for compact system integration.
• Power & Supply  Core supply operation between 1.15 V and 1.25 V to match Stratix II GX device power requirements.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Commercial grade device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance for environmental regulation adherence.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Backplane Interfaces  High logic density and family-level transceiver capabilities make this device suitable for backplane protocol bridging and board-to-board communications.
• Chip-to-Chip Connectivity  Large I/O counts and high-speed serial support enable flexible chip-to-chip interfacing and custom protocol implementation.
• Network & Telecom Equipment  Use the device’s embedded memory, DSP blocks, and Stratix II GX transceiver features for packet processing, framing, and protocol adaptation functions.
• High-Performance Prototyping  Substantial logic capacity and memory allow system designers to prototype complex architectures and accelerate time-to-market.

Unique Advantages

• High Integration Density:  90,960 logic elements and approximately 4.52 Mbits of embedded memory reduce external component count and simplify system designs.
• Extensive I/O Resources:  650 I/Os provide the flexibility to support many parallel interfaces and mixed-signal connectivity on a single device.
• Family-Level High-Speed Serial Support:  Stratix II GX transceiver technology (up to 6.375 Gbps per channel at the family level) enables implementation of modern serial protocols and high-throughput links.
• Advanced On-Chip DSP & Memory Architecture:  Dedicated DSP blocks and TriMatrix memory architecture support high-speed arithmetic and buffering functions required in communications and signal-processing applications.
• Compact, Board-Friendly Package:  1508-ball FCBGA package (40×40) and surface-mount mounting help conserve PCB area while supporting high pin count designs.
• Regulatory and Grade Suitability:  Commercial grade operation (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance support standard commercial product deployments.

Why Choose EP2SGX90FF1508C5N?

The EP2SGX90FF1508C5N positions itself as a high-density, commercially graded FPGA solution for designers who need significant programmable logic, embedded memory, and broad I/O capability in a compact package. Leveraging the Stratix II GX family architecture delivers access to advanced transceiver technologies and DSP/memory resources that help accelerate development of communications, backplane, and chip-to-chip systems.

This device is well suited for engineering teams aiming to consolidate functions, reduce board-level complexity, and scale solutions within the Stratix II GX ecosystem while maintaining standard commercial operating characteristics and RoHS compliance.

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