EP4S40G2F40I3

The EP4S40G2F40I3 is a Stratix IV GT family FPGA from Intel, featuring a high-density programmable fabric and support for Stratix IV GT device capabilities such as high-speed transceivers and advanced I/O. It delivers substantial logic capacity and on-chip memory for demanding embedded and communications-oriented designs.

With 228,000 logic elements, approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded memory and 654 I/O pins, this industrial-grade device is intended for applications that require large FPGA capacity, extensive I/O connectivity and high aggregate data bandwidth. The device operates from a core voltage window of 920 mV to 980 mV and an ambient range of 0 °C to 100 °C, and is supplied in a 1517-FBGA (40×40) surface-mount package.

Key Features

• Core Capacity 228,000 logic elements provide a large programmable fabric for complex digital designs and system integration.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, packet processing and local storage inside the FPGA fabric.
• I/O and Package 654 I/O pins delivered in a 1517-FBGA (40×40) surface-mount package enable extensive board-level interfaces and high pin count routing.
• Stratix IV GT Family Capabilities Device family features include high-speed transceiver support, a wide range of protocol support, DSP blocks, PLLs and flexible clock networks as documented for Stratix IV devices.
• Power and Operating Range Core voltage supply range of 920 mV to 980 mV and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 100 °C, suitable for industrial-grade deployments.
• Mounting and Form Factor Surface-mount 1517-BBGA/FCBGA package options support dense PCB integration and standard surface-mount assembly flows.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑speed communications — Leverages the Stratix IV GT transceiver features and wide protocol support to implement serial links and data transport functions.
• Signal processing and DSP — Large logic capacity and on-chip memory make the device suitable for DSP pipelines and real‑time data processing.
• External memory interfaces — Designed for systems requiring external memory connectivity and high aggregate bandwidth as described in the Stratix IV family documentation.
• Industrial systems — Industrial-grade temperature rating and high I/O count support complex control, automation and instrumentation designs.

Unique Advantages

• Large programmable fabric: 228,000 logic elements allow integration of multiple subsystems and complex algorithms on a single device, reducing board-level components.
• Substantial on-chip memory: Approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering, packet processing and local data storage without immediate external memory dependence.
• High I/O density: 654 I/O pins in a 1517-FBGA (40×40) package enable extensive connectivity for multi-channel systems and high-pin-count peripherals.
• Stratix IV GT family features: Access to high-speed transceiver capabilities, DSP blocks and flexible clocking options as documented for Stratix IV devices supports demanding bandwidth and timing requirements.
• Industrial operating range: Specified 0 °C to 100 °C operation and RoHS compliance align the device with industrial application requirements.
• Controlled core supply: Narrow core voltage range (920 mV–980 mV) supports predictable power design and supply planning in system integration.

Why Choose EP4S40G2F40I3?

The EP4S40G2F40I3 positions itself as a high-capacity Stratix IV GT FPGA option for designers who need a combination of large logic resources, significant on-chip memory and extensive I/O in an industrial-grade device. Its feature set—documented as part of the Stratix IV family—includes high-speed transceiver support, DSP blocks and robust clocking and PLL resources that suit bandwidth- and latency-sensitive designs.

This device is suitable for teams developing communications infrastructure, signal processing platforms and complex embedded systems that require scalable logic, high I/O density and proven device family capabilities backed by Intel/Altera documentation and support materials.

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