EP4SGX230FF35I3N

The EP4SGX230FF35I3N is an Intel Stratix IV GX FPGA in a 1152-BBGA (35×35) FCBGA package designed for high-density, high-performance digital logic integration. It provides substantial on-chip resources including 228,000 logic elements, approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded memory, and 564 I/O pins to support complex system designs.

Targeted at industrial applications, the device combines broad I/O, embedded memory, and architecture-level features documented in the Stratix IV device handbook (transceivers, DSP resources, PLLs, TriMatrix memory) to support demanding signal-processing and high-speed interfacing tasks within an operating range of –40°C to 100°C.

Key Features

• Core Logic – 228,000 logic elements for implementing complex digital functions and large-scale programmable logic designs.
• Embedded Memory – Approximately 17.5 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, look-up tables, and local data storage without external memory.
• I/O Density – 564 I/O pins to accommodate extensive external connectivity and multiple parallel interfaces.
• High‑Level Architecture Blocks – Device handbook coverage includes transceiver performance, DSP blocks, TriMatrix memory blocks, PLLs, and clock tree specifications for system-level planning.
• Power and Supply – Core voltage supply range specified between 870 mV and 930 mV for power planning and system integration.
• Package and Mounting – 1152-BBGA (1152-FBGA, 35×35) FCBGA, surface-mount package suitable for compact, board-level deployments.
• Industrial Temperature Range – Rated for operation from –40°C to 100°C for use in industrial environments.
• Standards Compliance – RoHS-compliant construction for regulatory and supply-chain compatibility.

Typical Applications

• High‑Performance Signal Processing – Large logic capacity and on-chip memory make the FPGA well suited for DSP algorithms, real-time processing, and data aggregation tasks.
• High‑Speed Interface and Networking – Abundant I/O and documented transceiver performance support multi-channel interfaces and high-throughput communications systems.
• Industrial Control and Automation – Industrial-grade temperature range and dense I/O allow deployment in control systems, motion control, and sensor aggregation applications.
• System Integration and Prototyping – The device’s combination of logic, memory, and architecture-level blocks supports integration of control, protocol bridging, and custom hardware accelerators.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Capacity: 228,000 logic elements enable complex designs and extensive parallelism without partitioning across multiple devices.
• Substantial On‑Chip Memory: Approximately 17.5 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory and simplifies board-level BOM.
• Extensive I/O Count: 564 I/Os provide flexibility for interfacing with multiple peripherals, mezzanine cards, and high-channel-count systems.
• Comprehensive Architecture Documentation: The Stratix IV device handbook includes detailed specifications for transceivers, DSP blocks, PLLs, and clocking, aiding system design and verification.
• Industrial‑Grade Thermal Range: Operation from –40°C to 100°C supports deployment in harsher environments and extended-temperature applications.
• Surface‑Mount, High‑Density Package: 1152-BBGA FCBGA package enables compact PCB layouts while delivering high I/O and signal density.

Why Choose EP4SGX230FF35I3N?

The EP4SGX230FF35I3N positions itself as a high-density Stratix IV GX FPGA option that balances large logic capacity, significant embedded memory, and broad I/O connectivity in a single industrial‑grade package. Its documented architecture-level features—transceivers, DSP resources, TriMatrix memory, PLLs, and clocking—support system designs that require integrated processing, high-speed data paths, and flexible interfacing.

This device is well suited for engineers and system integrators building industrial, communications, and advanced signal-processing applications who need verified architectural details, compact packaging, and a robust operating temperature range for reliable, long-term deployment.

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