EP4SGX290KF40C3NAB

The EP4SGX290KF40C3NAB is a Stratix IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 1517-FBGA surface-mount package. It provides a high logic capacity device fabric paired with substantial on-chip memory and a large I/O count for demanding digital designs.

Designed for applications that require high aggregate bandwidth and significant signal processing resources, this commercial-grade device combines 291,200 logic elements, approximately 17.66 Mbits of embedded memory, and 744 I/O pins. The Stratix IV device handbook notes architectural features such as high-speed transceiver support, DSP blocks, and extensive clock and signal-integrity resources for complex system designs.

Key Features

• Core Logic  291,200 logic elements to implement large-scale custom logic functions and complex finite-state machines.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 17.66 Mbits of on-chip RAM for buffering, packet storage, and data-intensive processing.
• I/O Density  744 general-purpose I/O pins to support wide parallel interfaces, external memory buses, and numerous peripheral connections.
• High-Speed Transceiver and DSP Support  Stratix IV GX architecture includes high-speed transceiver features and digital signal processing blocks (as documented in the device handbook) for bandwidth-intensive and signal-processing tasks.
• Package and Mounting  1517-BBGA (1517-FBGA, 40×40) FCBGA, surface-mount package for high-density board integration.
• Power  Nominal core voltage supply range of 870 mV to 930 mV for core power planning and regulator design.
• Commercial Temperature Grade  Rated operating temperature 0 °C to 85 °C for standard commercial applications.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant lead-free construction for regulatory and environmental compliance.

Typical Applications

• High‑Performance Communications  Leverage the Stratix IV GX transceiver and large I/O count to implement protocol bridging, packet processing, and bandwidth-heavy networking functions.
• Signal Processing and DSP  Use the device’s dense logic fabric and embedded memory to build filters, FFTs, and other real-time signal-processing pipelines.
• Video and Imaging Systems  High logic density and on-chip RAM support frame buffering, video pre‑processing, and parallel image pipelines.
• Custom Accelerator and Compute  The combination of logic elements, DSP resources, and memory enables hardware acceleration for compute‑intensive algorithms and dataflow architectures.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 291,200 logic elements enable large-scale designs without external programmable logic.
• Substantial embedded memory: Approximately 17.66 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces dependency on external memory for intermediate storage and buffering.
• Extensive I/O: 744 I/O pins provide flexibility for parallel interfaces, multiple peripherals, and high-pin-count connectors.
• Package density: 1517-FBGA (40×40) FCBGA packaging delivers a compact board footprint with high pin density for space-constrained systems.
• Documented architecture features: The Stratix IV family handbook details high-speed transceiver capabilities, DSP blocks, clocking resources, and signal-integrity features to support complex system requirements.
• Commercial readiness: Commercial temperature rating (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance simplify integration into standard electronic products.

Why Choose EP4SGX290KF40C3NAB?

The EP4SGX290KF40C3NAB positions itself as a high-capacity Stratix IV GX FPGA suited for designs that demand large logic resources, significant on-chip RAM, and a high number of I/Os. Its architecture, as documented in the Stratix IV device handbook, provides transceiver and DSP features that support bandwidth- and compute‑intensive system functions.

This part is appropriate for engineering teams building communications equipment, video processing platforms, custom accelerators, or other applications that require integrated logic, memory, and I/O density in a surface‑mount FCBGA package. The device’s specifications support scalable designs and predictable integration into commercial-temperature products.

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