EP4SGX180HF35C3G

The EP4SGX180HF35C3G is an Intel Stratix IV family FPGA tailored for high-density, system-level integration. This commercial-grade, surface-mount device provides a large logic fabric, plentiful I/O, and embedded memory to support complex custom logic, high-speed interfaces, and system integration tasks.

With 175,750 logic elements, approximately 13.95 Mbits of on-chip RAM, and 564 I/Os in a 1152-ball FCBGA package, the device is suited to applications requiring substantial programmable logic capacity combined with broad interfacing capability. The device operates across a supply window of 870 mV to 930 mV and an ambient range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Core Logic  Provides 175,750 logic elements for implementing large-scale custom logic, state machines, and protocol engines.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 13.95 Mbits of on-chip RAM (13,954,048 bits) to support FIFOs, buffers, and local data storage without external memory.
• I/O Density  564 user I/Os to connect multiple external devices, buses, and high-speed interfaces directly to the FPGA fabric.
• Package & Mounting  Available in a 1152-BBGA, FCBGA package (supplier device package: 1152-FBGA (35x35)), optimized for surface-mount assembly.
• Power Supply  Specified core supply range from 870 mV to 930 mV to match targeted power and performance operating points.
• Operating Conditions  Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C ambient operation.
• Stratix IV Family  Part of the Stratix IV device family, offering architecture features such as FPGA fabric, embedded memory, DSP blocks, clock networks, PLLs, and high-speed I/O support as documented in the device handbook.

Typical Applications

• High-speed communications  Use the device’s large logic capacity and I/O count to implement protocol engines, interface bridging, and packet processing functions.
• Data processing & acceleration  Leverage abundant logic elements and embedded memory to offload compute kernels and buffering for specialized data-paths.
• Memory-interface controllers  Deploy the Stratix IV architecture’s external memory interface capabilities to build custom controllers and memory bridges.
• Prototyping and system integration  Employ the device for board-level prototyping, validation of custom silicon functions, and integration of multiple subsystems on a single FPGA fabric.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 175,750 logic elements let you implement large, complex designs without immediate partitioning across multiple devices.
• Significant on-chip memory: Approximately 13.95 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory for buffering and local storage.
• Extensive I/O resources: 564 I/Os provide flexibility for multi-channel interfaces, board-level connectivity, and parallel data paths.
• Standard surface-mount packaging: 1152-BBGA / 1152-FBGA (35x35) packaging supports compact, production-ready board layouts.
• Commercial operating range: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C ambient and defined supply window (870 mV–930 mV) enable predictable behavior across typical commercial deployments.
• Documented Stratix IV architecture: Backed by the Stratix IV device handbook for architecture-level guidance on fabric, DSP, clocking, and I/O features.

Why Choose EP4SGX180HF35C3G?

The EP4SGX180HF35C3G positions itself as a high-capacity Stratix IV FPGA for designs that demand substantial programmable logic, robust embedded memory, and broad I/O connectivity in a production-ready surface-mount package. Its commercial-grade operating range and clearly specified supply requirements make it appropriate for mainstream communications, data processing, and system integration projects.

Design teams and integrators seeking scalable, well-documented FPGA silicon can deploy this device where large logic density and on-chip memory reduce BOM complexity and accelerate time-to-system verification while leveraging the Stratix IV architecture guidance for implementation.

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