EP4SE230F29I4

The EP4SE230F29I4 is a STRATIX® IV E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) IC designed for high-density, high-performance logic integration. As a member of the Stratix IV device family, it targets applications that require substantial on-chip logic, embedded memory, DSP resources and advanced I/O capabilities.

With 228,000 logic elements and architecture-level features documented in the Stratix IV Device Handbook, this device is suitable for industrial systems and other designs that demand large programmable fabrics, significant embedded RAM and substantial I/O bandwidth while operating across an extended temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic – 228,000 logic elements providing large programmable fabric for complex logic, control and compute functions.
• Embedded Memory – Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM (17,544,192 total RAM bits) to support buffers, FIFOs and local storage.
• I/O and Packaging – 488 I/Os routed to a 780-BBGA FCBGA package (supplier package: 780-FBGA, 29×29); surface-mount assembly.
• Fabric and DSP – Stratix IV family architecture includes DSP blocks and clock/PLL resources for signal processing and timing management as documented in the device handbook.
• High-Speed Interface Capabilities – Device family documentation describes high-speed transceiver features and support for external memory interfaces, enabling high aggregate data bandwidth in system designs.
• Power and Supply – Core voltage supply range: 870 mV to 930 mV for core power planning and regulator selection.
• Industrial Temperature Grade – Operating temperature range from –40°C to 100°C to meet industrial environmental requirements.
• Regulatory – RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High-speed communication systems – Use the device’s high-speed transceiver features and large logic fabric for protocol bridging, packet processing and interface aggregation.
• Digital signal processing – Leverage embedded DSP blocks and on-chip memory for real-time signal filtering, transforms and compute-heavy DSP tasks.
• External memory controllers – Implement complex memory interfaces using the device family’s external memory interface resources and significant on-chip RAM for caching and buffering.
• Industrial control and automation – Industrial-grade temperature range and extensive I/O support motor control, sensor aggregation and factory automation logic.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density: 228,000 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions onto a single device, reducing board-level complexity.
• Substantial embedded memory: Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM supports large buffers and local storage to improve data throughput and latency.
• Extensive I/O count: 488 I/Os in a 780-BBGA (29×29) footprint provide flexible connectivity for complex systems and multi-channel interfaces.
• Documented architecture: Stratix IV device handbook details architecture features such as PLLs, clock networks, DSP blocks and high-speed transceivers to aid system design and validation.
• Industrial-ready thermal range: –40°C to 100°C operation supports deployment in demanding environments.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliant for modern manufacturing and environmental requirements.

Why Choose EP4SE230F29I4?

The EP4SE230F29I4 combines large programmable fabric, substantial embedded memory and a high I/O count in a single industrial-grade Stratix IV E device. It is positioned for designs that need capacity for complex logic, DSP workloads and advanced interface support while meeting extended temperature and regulatory requirements.

Engineers designing communications, signal-processing or industrial control systems will find the EP4SE230F29I4 advantageous for consolidating functions, simplifying board-level design and leveraging the documented Stratix IV architecture for implementation and verification.

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