EP4SE230F29C2N

The EP4SE230F29C2N is a Stratix IV E FPGA from Intel, implementing the architecture and feature sets described in the Stratix IV Device Handbook. It delivers a large programmable fabric with substantial embedded memory, DSP resources, and comprehensive I/O capability to support high-bandwidth, protocol-flexible designs.

Designed for commercial-grade applications, this device is suited to system designs that require significant on-chip logic, on-chip RAM and extensive I/O while operating within a standard commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core and Logic Stratix IV E architecture with 228,000 logic elements, enabling complex, high-density logic integration on a single device.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM (17,544,192 bits) to support buffering, lookup tables and state storage for logic-intensive designs.
• I/O and Transceiver Capability 488 user I/Os and device handbook references for high-speed transceiver features and high-speed differential I/O—supporting a wide range of protocol and interface requirements.
• DSP Blocks and Clocking Includes dedicated DSP resources and advanced clock networks with PLLs (as documented in the Stratix IV Device Handbook) for deterministic timing and signal processing tasks.
• External Memory & System Integration Device documentation highlights external memory interface support and system integration features for building high-aggregate-bandwidth solutions and multi-component systems.
• Package and Mounting Delivered in a 780-BBGA (FCBGA) package; supplier device package listed as 780-FBGA (29×29). Surface-mount mounting type suitable for compact board-level integration.
• Power and Temperature Operating supply range from 870 mV to 930 mV and a commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant and specified as commercial grade.

Typical Applications

• High-speed communications — Leverage the device’s high-speed transceiver features and wide protocol support to implement data-paths and link layers with high aggregate bandwidth.
• Signal processing and DSP — Use the embedded DSP blocks, large logic element count and on-chip RAM to implement filters, transforms and real-time processing pipelines.
• Custom compute acceleration — Deploy large, application-specific hardware accelerators using the 228,000 logic elements and available memory for on-chip buffering and state retention.
• Memory interface bridging — Utilize documented external memory interface features for system-level memory control and buffering between peripherals and off-chip memory.

Unique Advantages

• Highly programmable fabric: 228,000 logic elements provide the density needed for complex custom logic and multi-function designs.
• Significant on-chip memory: Approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces reliance on external memory for intermediate buffering and state storage.
• Extensive I/O count: 488 user I/Os provide flexibility for wide parallel interfaces, control signals and mixed I/O requirements.
• Package options for compact systems: 780-BBGA (29×29) surface-mount package supports high-density PCB implementations.
• Documented system features: Stratix IV device handbook coverage of transceivers, DSP blocks, clock networks and external memory interfaces aids architecture and performance planning.
• Commercial-grade and compliant: Specified operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance support standard commercial product deployments.

Why Choose EP4SE230F29C2N?

The EP4SE230F29C2N positions itself as a high-density Stratix IV E FPGA choice for commercial applications that require a combination of large logic capacity, meaningful embedded memory and a broad set of I/O and transceiver capabilities as documented in the device handbook. Its packaging and supply-voltage specification make it appropriate for compact board-level implementations where commercial temperature operation is required.

Engineering teams building high-throughput communications, signal-processing accelerators or complex system controllers will find the combination of logic elements, embedded RAM and documented Stratix IV features useful for reducing external components and consolidating system functionality on a single programmable device.

Request a quote or submit an inquiry to receive pricing, availability and integration support for the EP4SE230F29C2N.