EP4SGX230KF40I4G

The EP4SGX230KF40I4G is an Intel Stratix IV family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designed for high-capacity programmable logic and system integration. It combines a large logic fabric, embedded memory, and a comprehensive set of I/O and system-level features drawn from the Stratix IV device handbook.

This device targets demanding applications that require substantial on-chip logic, high I/O counts, and operation across an extended industrial temperature range, offering designers flexibility for high-performance communications, signal processing, and embedded system designs.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — Approximately 228,000 logic elements to implement complex digital designs and multiple concurrent functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 17.54 Mbits of on-chip RAM for buffering, caching, and intermediate data storage.
• I/O and Connectivity — 744 I/O pins to support extensive external interfacing and high-pin-count system integration.
• High-Speed Transceiver and System Features — Stratix IV series device handbook describes dedicated high-speed transceiver support, clock networks, PLLs and system-level integration capabilities for high-bandwidth applications.
• DSP and Processing Blocks — Stratix IV family documentation includes digital signal processing block support for signal processing and algorithm acceleration.
• Power and Supply — Core voltage supply range of 870 mV to 930 mV for device operation.
• Package and Mounting — 1517-BBGA (FCBGA) supplier device package listed as 1517-FBGA (40×40); surface-mount package for standard PCB assembly.
• Industrial Operating Range — Rated for operation from -40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for industrial-temperature designs.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑Speed Networking — Use the device's large logic capacity and Stratix IV transceiver/system features for packet processing, protocol handling, and network aggregation functions.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure — Implement framing, protocol conversion, and high-bandwidth interfaces leveraging embedded memory and DSP resources described for the Stratix IV family.
• Signal Processing and DSP — Deploy compute-intensive signal conditioning, filtering, and algorithm acceleration using on-chip DSP block support and abundant logic elements.
• Embedded System Integration — Integrate control, I/O aggregation, and custom peripherals in a single FPGA platform with 744 I/O pins and significant embedded RAM.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: Approximately 228,000 logic elements allow consolidation of complex functions and multi‑core logic into a single device, reducing component count.
• Substantial Embedded Memory: Approximately 17.54 Mbits of on‑chip RAM supports large buffering, FIFOs, and local storage for high-throughput designs.
• Extensive I/O Capability: 744 I/O pins provide flexibility to connect multiple peripherals, memories, and high-speed interfaces without external multiplexing.
• Industrial Temperature Range: Rated operation from -40 °C to 100 °C enables deployment in demanding environmental conditions.
• Stratix IV Series System Features: Device-specific documentation details high-speed transceivers, clocking resources, PLLs, and DSP support for system-level integration.
• Surface-Mount, High-Pin Package: 1517-BBGA / 1517-FBGA (40×40) package supports modern PCB assembly and high-density board layouts.

Why Choose EP4SGX230KF40I4G?

The EP4SGX230KF40I4G positions itself as a high-capacity, industrial‑rated Stratix IV FPGA option for designs that demand large programmable logic, significant on-chip memory, and broad I/O connectivity. Its combination of approximately 228,000 logic elements, roughly 17.54 Mbits of embedded RAM, and 744 I/Os make it a fit for complex communications, signal processing, and embedded integration tasks.

Backed by the Stratix IV device handbook documentation, the device provides a documented architecture and system features—such as transceivers, DSP blocks, and clocking resources—that support scalable, robust designs requiring sustained performance across industrial temperature ranges.

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