EP4SGX290KF40C4

The EP4SGX290KF40C4 is a Stratix IV GX field programmable gate array (FPGA) offering a high-density logic fabric and extensive I/O in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA package. The device combines a large logic element count and substantial on-chip RAM with Stratix IV GX family features such as high-speed transceiver support, DSP blocks, and advanced clocking resources.

This FPGA is suited to designs that require high logic capacity, significant embedded memory, and large I/O counts—especially applications that leverage high-speed serial interfaces, external memory interfaces, and complex signal-processing functions.

Key Features

• Core logic: 291,200 logic elements to implement complex digital functions and custom processing pipelines.
• Embedded memory: Approximately 17.66 Mbits of on-chip RAM for buffering, FIFOs, and local data storage.
• I/O capacity: 744 user I/O pins to support dense peripheral, memory, and interface connectivity.
• High-speed transceiver and I/O features: Stratix IV GX family blocks and high-speed differential I/O features (including DPA and Soft-CDR capabilities) for serial protocol support and signal integrity enhancements.
• DSP and system resources: Device handbook references DSP blocks, extensive clock networks, and PLL resources for timing and signal-processing tasks.
• Package and mounting: 1517-BBGA, FCBGA (supplier package listed as 1517-FBGA (40x40)) in a surface-mount form factor.
• Power: Core supply range specified at 870 mV to 930 mV.
• Operating grade and temperature: Commercial grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance: RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High-speed networking and telecommunications: Implements serial protocol engines and high-aggregate bandwidth interfaces using the Stratix IV GX transceiver features.
• High-bandwidth data acquisition and DSP: Leverages large logic capacity and embedded memory for real-time signal processing and data-path implementations.
• External memory interfaces: Acts as a controller or bridge for high-speed memory subsystems, using the device’s external memory interface features.
• Protocol bridging and packet processing: Supports complex protocol handling and packet manipulation with abundant logic and I/O resources.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density: 291,200 logic elements enable integration of large, multi-function designs into a single FPGA, reducing system complexity.
• Significant on-chip RAM: Approximately 17.66 Mbits of embedded memory supports large buffering and local storage, minimizing external RAM dependence.
• Extensive I/O count: 744 user I/O pins provide flexibility for dense connectivity to peripherals, memories, and high-speed lanes.
• Advanced transceiver and I/O feature set: Stratix IV GX family transceiver capabilities and differential I/O features provide improved signal integrity and support for serial protocols.
• Compact surface-mount package: 1517-BBGA (1517-FBGA, 40×40) delivers high pin count in a compact, manufacturable form factor.
• Commercial operating range and RoHS compliance: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant for mainstream application deployment.

Why Choose EP4SGX290KF40C4?

The EP4SGX290KF40C4 positions itself as a high-capacity Stratix IV GX FPGA option for projects needing substantial logic resources, embedded RAM, and a large number of I/Os. Its family-level features for high-speed transceivers, DSP blocks, and advanced clocking make it suitable for demanding communication, data acquisition, and protocol processing designs.

Engineers seeking to consolidate functions, support high-bandwidth interfaces, and leverage Stratix IV GX documented capabilities will find this device appropriate for complex system designs where logic density, memory, and I/O scale are primary selection criteria.

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