EP4S100G2F40I3N

The EP4S100G2F40I3N is an Intel Stratix IV GT FPGA in a 1517-BBGA (1517-FBGA, 40×40) surface-mount package. Designed as an industrial-grade, high-density programmable device, it combines a large logic fabric, substantial embedded RAM, and extensive I/O to address high-bandwidth, compute- and interface-intensive applications.

Built on the Stratix IV family architecture, this device targets systems that require scalable logic capacity, high-speed serial connectivity, and a low-voltage core supply for power-optimized designs.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Provides 228,000 logic elements suitable for complex custom logic, state machines, and control functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM to implement large buffers, FIFOs, and data structures without external memory.
• I/O and Package  654 I/O pins in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA (1517-FBGA, 40×40) surface-mount package for dense board-level integration and flexible I/O assignments.
• High-Speed Serial Capability (Family)  Stratix IV GT devices include support for full-duplex CDR-based transceivers and dedicated physical-layer circuitry for serial protocols used in high-bandwidth links.
• Protocols & PHY Support (Family)  Device family architecture includes dedicated circuitry targeting protocols such as PCI Express, Gbps Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, SONET/SDH, XAUI/HiGig, SD/HD/3G-SDI, Fibre Channel, and Interlaken.
• DSP and Clocking (Family)  Stratix IV family offers high-speed DSP blocks configurable as 9×9, 12×12, 18×18, and 36×36 multipliers and extensive global and regional clock resources for deterministic timing.
• Power and Supply  Core supply voltage range of 920 mV to 980 mV to support low-voltage, power-conscious designs.
• Industrial Temperature  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for industrial-class environments.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant for design and manufacturing considerations.

Typical Applications

• High-speed Networking and Telecom  Use the device where large logic capacity, extensive I/O, and the Stratix IV GT family serial-PLLs and PHY circuitry are needed for packet processing, switching, or line cards.
• PCIe and Host Interfaces  Deploy in systems requiring PCI Express endpoints or bridges, leveraging the family’s embedded PCIe protocol support and physical-layer features.
• Video and Broadcast Processing  Suitable for SD/HD/3G-SDI and related video transport applications where on-chip memory and DSP resources accelerate buffering and signal processing.
• DSP-Intensive Systems  Implement wideband digital signal processing and custom arithmetic using the family’s configurable multiplier blocks and abundant logic resources.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density:  228,000 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple subsystems into a single FPGA, reducing external components and board complexity.
• Substantial On-Chip Memory:  Approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded RAM supports large FIFOs, frame buffers, and low-latency data paths without external memory.
• Extensive I/O Footprint:  654 I/Os in a compact 1517-BBGA package provide flexibility for multi-protocol interfaces and parallel data buses.
• Industrial Temperature Range:  Operation from −40 °C to 100 °C makes the device suitable for demanding industrial environments.
• Low-Voltage Core:  920–980 mV supply range aids in power-optimized designs where core voltage control is required.
• Stratix IV Ecosystem (Family):  Device benefits from the Stratix IV family architecture, including dedicated high-speed transceiver capabilities and software/toolchain support referenced for the family.

Why Choose EP4S100G2F40I3N?

EP4S100G2F40I3N offers a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O density in an industrial-grade package, making it a practical choice for high-bandwidth communications, video processing, and DSP-centric applications. Its low-voltage core and broad operating-temperature window support power-conscious and rugged designs.

As part of the Stratix IV GT family, the device aligns with a platform that includes high-speed serial PHY capabilities and an established development ecosystem—helping teams scale prototypes into production designs while maintaining integration and performance consistency.

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