EP4S40G5H40I2NAD

The EP4S40G5H40I2NAD is a Stratix IV GT Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA package, manufactured by Intel. Built for demanding industrial applications, it delivers high logic density, substantial embedded memory, and a large I/O count for complex, bandwidth‑heavy designs.

This device is suitable for applications that require deep DSP capability, high-speed serial connectivity, and flexible system integration, while operating across an industrial temperature range and RoHS-compliant materials.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 531,200 logic elements to implement large-scale digital designs and complex custom accelerators.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 28.03 Mbits of on-chip RAM (28,033,024 bits) for buffering, FIFOs, and local storage.
• High-Speed Transceivers (Family) — Stratix IV GT family devices support up to 48 full-duplex CDR-based transceivers with data rates up to 11.3 Gbps, enabling multi‑Gb/s serial interfaces.
• DSP and Multipliers (Family) — Configurable DSP blocks and multipliers (including 18 × 18-bit and up to 36 × 36-bit configurations) for high-performance signal processing tasks.
• I/O Count — 654 user I/O pins to support wide parallel interfaces and numerous peripherals.
• Clocks and Timing (Family) — Multiple clock resources including global, regional, and periphery clocks to optimize timing across large designs.
• Power Supply — Nominal core supply range 920 mV to 980 mV to match target system power rails.
• Package — 1517-BBGA, FCBGA; supplier device package listed as 1517-HBGA (42.5x42.5), suitable for high-pin-count board implementations.
• Operating Range — Industrial grade operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in extended-temperature environments.
• Compliance — RoHS-compliant materials.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Networking — Packet processing, multi‑GbE aggregation, and protocol bridging leveraging the device’s large logic count and high-speed transceivers.
• Signal Processing and SDR — DSP-heavy applications such as software-defined radio or real-time filtering using the FPGA’s configurable multipliers and embedded memory.
• Storage and Interconnect — PHY and protocol implementations for Serial RapidIO, PCIe, or Fibre Channel through the family’s dedicated physical-layer circuitry and transceiver capability.
• Test & Measurement — Custom data acquisition and processing front-ends that require dense logic, large local RAM, and reliable operation across industrial temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 531,200 logic elements enable complex SoC-style designs without immediate partitioning to multiple devices.
• Substantial On‑Chip Memory: Approximately 28 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory for buffering and accelerates data paths.
• Extensive I/O Count: 654 I/Os allow wide parallel buses, multiple peripheral interfaces, and flexible board-level routing.
• Industrial Temperature Capability: Rated from −40 °C to 100 °C for reliable operation in industrial environments.
• Family-Level High-Speed Serial Support: Stratix IV GT family transceivers and physical-layer circuitry support a wide range of high-speed serial protocols for system integration.
• Power Supply Compatibility: Core voltage range of 920 mV to 980 mV to match modern power architectures.

Why Choose EP4S40G5H40I2NAD?

The EP4S40G5H40I2NAD positions itself for engineers who need a high-density, industrial-grade FPGA platform with abundant embedded memory, extensive I/O, and family-level support for high-speed serial links and DSP operations. Its combination of logic capacity, memory, and transceiver capability makes it well-suited for complex networking, signal processing, and system‑level prototyping where integration and performance are critical.

Backed by the Stratix IV family’s architectural features and Intel manufacturing, the device offers a scalable option for designers seeking long-term availability, robust performance across temperature extremes, and a rich set of on‑chip resources to reduce external components.

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