EP4SGX290KF40I3N

The EP4SGX290KF40I3N is a Stratix® IV GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC manufactured by Intel. It provides a high-density FPGA fabric with an extensive I/O complement and on-chip memory to address demanding digital logic and high-bandwidth system designs.

Built on the Stratix IV device family architecture, this industrial-grade FCBGA package is suited for designs that require large logic capacity, significant embedded memory, and advanced I/O and transceiver capabilities documented in the Stratix IV device handbook.

Key Features

• Core Logic  291,200 logic elements provide substantial programmable logic resources for complex system implementations.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 16.8 Mbits of on-chip RAM (17,661,952 total RAM bits) for buffers, FIFOs, and local storage.
• I/O Density  744 I/O pins support broad external interfacing and complex board-level connectivity.
• High-Speed Architecture  Stratix IV GX family features, as documented in the device handbook, include high-speed transceiver capabilities, wide protocol support, and architecture optimizations for high aggregate data bandwidth.
• DSP and Timing Support  The device family includes DSP-oriented resources, PLLs and advanced clock networks to support synchronous signal processing and precise timing requirements.
• Power and Supply  Core supply operates in the 0.870 V to 0.930 V range, compatible with modern low-voltage FPGA core domains.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from -40 °C to 100 °C for use in harsher operating environments.
• Package and Mounting  1517-BBGA (FCBGA) package, supplier device package listed as 1517-FBGA (40×40), designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High-speed communications and networking  Leverages the Stratix IV GX family’s high-speed transceiver features and wide protocol support for data transport and switching applications.
• High-throughput data processing  Large logic capacity and substantial embedded memory make this FPGA suitable for packet processing, aggregation, and custom acceleration tasks.
• Signal processing and DSP  Embedded memory and DSP-oriented resources support filtering, mixing, and other real-time digital signal operations.
• Complex I/O and external memory interfaces  744 I/Os and documented support for external memory interfaces enable rich connectivity and system integration.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density: 291,200 logic elements enable large-scale custom logic implementations without partitioning across multiple devices.
• Substantial embedded memory: Approximately 16.8 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces dependence on external memory for temporary storage and buffering.
• Robust I/O count: 744 I/Os provide flexibility for broad peripheral and interface requirements on single-PCB designs.
• Designed for high-bandwidth systems: Family-level features include high-speed transceivers and support for wide protocol interoperability, addressing demanding data throughput needs.
• Industrial operating range: Rated from -40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Low-voltage core operation: Core supply range of 0.870–0.930 V supports integration into modern low-voltage power architectures.

Why Choose EP4SGX290KF40I3N?

The EP4SGX290KF40I3N positions itself for designs that demand high logic capacity, extensive embedded memory, and a large I/O footprint, combined with family-level features for high-speed transceivers and DSP support. Its industrial temperature rating and FCBGA packaging make it suitable for robust, board-level integration where reliability and density matter.

Engineers seeking to implement complex protocol handling, high-throughput data paths, or advanced signal-processing functions will find the device’s specifications and the Stratix IV documentation useful for system architecture and implementation planning.

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