EP4SGX180KF40C2N

The EP4SGX180KF40C2N is a Stratix IV GX family FPGA offering a high logic capacity and extensive on-chip resources in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA package. It targets designs that require substantial programmable logic, large embedded memory, and broad I/O connectivity.

As part of the Stratix IV GX device family, this device is described in the Stratix IV device handbook with features focused on high-speed transceiver capability, wide protocol support, and high aggregate data bandwidth. The device is specified for commercial-grade applications with a 0 °C to 85 °C operating range and RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Core Architecture — Stratix IV GX Device family architecture with features described for high-speed transceivers and broad protocol support in the Stratix IV device handbook.
• Logic Capacity 175,750 logic elements to implement complex programmable logic and custom hardware functions.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 13.95 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support large buffering, lookup tables, and state storage.
• I/O Resources 744 I/O pins providing extensive external connectivity; I/O feature set in the series includes high-speed differential options and related signal-integrity features.
• Power Supply Core voltage specified between 870 mV and 930 mV for the device core supply.
• Package and Mounting 1517-BBGA (FCBGA) package, supplier device package listed as 1517-FBGA (40×40), optimized for surface-mount assembly.
• Operating Temperature and Grade Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Standards and Compliance RoHS compliant for restricted substance requirements.

Typical Applications

• High‑speed Communications Implement protocol bridges and packet-processing engines using the Stratix IV GX series transceiver features and wide protocol support described in the device handbook.
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Deploy compute-intensive DSP pipelines that leverage the device’s logic capacity and on-chip RAM for real‑time signal buffering and processing.
• External Memory Interfaces Serve as the programmable interface for high-bandwidth external memory systems, using the family’s external memory interface features.
• System Integration and Prototyping Consolidate multiple functions into a single FPGA for system-level integration and rapid hardware iteration.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 175,750 logic elements enable large, complex designs without immediate migration to multiple devices.
• Substantial On‑Chip RAM: Approximately 13.95 Mbits of embedded memory reduces the need for external buffering in many designs.
• Extensive I/O Count: 744 I/Os provide flexibility for connecting multiple peripherals, memory interfaces, and high‑speed links.
• FCBGA Package in a Compact Footprint: 1517-BBGA (1517-FBGA, 40×40) supports high pin count in a surface-mount package suitable for dense PCB designs.
• Commercial Temperature Grade: Rated 0 °C to 85 °C for applications targeting commercial environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets restricted-substance requirements for compliant manufacturing and deployment.

Why Choose EP4SGX180KF40C2N?

The EP4SGX180KF40C2N combines a high logic element count, significant embedded memory, and a large I/O complement in a Stratix IV GX architecture aimed at high-bandwidth and transceiver-oriented designs. Its FCBGA package and surface-mount profile make it suitable for compact, high-density PCBs while the device’s commercial temperature rating and RoHS compliance align with standard manufacturing requirements.

This device is well suited to engineering teams building complex communications, DSP, or memory-interface subsystems who require scalable programmable logic and a device supported by detailed Stratix IV family documentation.

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