EP4SGX230DF29C4

The EP4SGX230DF29C4 is a Stratix IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 780-FBGA (29×29) surface-mount package. It provides a high-density programmable fabric with integrated memory, DSP resources and on-chip features targeted at high-bandwidth, protocol-rich designs.

With 228,000 logic elements, approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded memory, and 372 I/O pins, this commercial-grade device is intended for applications that require dense logic, extensive I/O and advanced transceiver and clocking capabilities as described in the Stratix IV device family documentation.

Key Features

• Stratix IV GX architecture Includes family-level features such as high-speed transceiver support and architecture elements documented for Stratix IV devices.
• Logic density 228,000 logic elements provide a large, flexible fabric for implementing complex digital designs and system integration.
• Embedded memory Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, packet processing and intermediate data storage.
• I/O and high-speed interfaces 372 I/O pins and device-level support for high-speed differential I/O (including DPA and Soft-CDR capabilities referenced in the device handbook).
• Clocking and PLLs Documented Stratix IV features include flexible clock networks and programmable PLLs for multi-domain clocking and synchronization.
• DSP and signal-processing resources Device family documentation lists dedicated DSP blocks suitable for implementing signal-processing and arithmetic-intensive functions.
• Package and mounting 780-BBGA (780-FBGA, 29×29) surface-mount package suitable for dense board-level integration.
• Power and supply Core supply specified from 870 mV to 930 mV for the device.
• Operating conditions and compliance Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• High-performance networking Packet processing, protocol bridging and aggregation where high logic density and extensive I/O support are required.
• Telecommunications and datacom Designs that leverage high-speed transceivers and flexible clocking for protocol implementation and link aggregation.
• Broadcast and video processing High-throughput signal paths and DSP acceleration using the device's embedded memory and DSP resources.
• Test and measurement equipment Custom processing pipelines and interface-rich boards that benefit from the large logic array and numerous I/O.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 228,000 logic elements enable implementation of complex systems-on-FPGA and deep integration of functions.
• Substantial on-chip memory: Approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded RAM reduce external memory dependence for buffering and local storage.
• Extensive I/O count: 372 I/O pins provide flexible external interfacing and board-level connectivity options.
• Advanced family-level transceiver and clocking features: Stratix IV GX documentation describes high-speed differential I/O and flexible clock networks useful for multi-protocol designs.
• Board-friendly package: 780-FBGA (29×29) surface-mount packaging suits compact, high-density PCB layouts.
• Commercial operating range and RoHS compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS-compliant for global assembly requirements.

Why Choose EP4SGX230DF29C4?

The EP4SGX230DF29C4 positions itself as a high-density Stratix IV GX FPGA option for engineers who need a large programmable fabric combined with significant embedded memory, abundant I/O and device-level support for high-speed serial interfaces and clocking. Its configuration and documented family features make it suitable for advanced networking, communications and signal-processing designs that require on-chip resources and flexible integration.

For teams focused on scalable, integration-forward architectures, this device provides the fabric, memory and I/O needed to consolidate functions on a single FPGA while maintaining commercial operating specifications and RoHS compliance.

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