EP4SGX290KF43C4

The EP4SGX290KF43C4 is a Stratix® IV GX field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC from Intel, delivered in a 1760-FCBGA package. It provides high logic capacity and on‑chip RAM alongside Stratix IV family features targeted at high-bandwidth and high‑performance digital designs.

Documented Stratix IV device features include advanced FPGA fabric, high‑speed transceiver capabilities, and support for a wide range of protocols, making this device suitable for demanding communications, signal processing, and system‑integration applications.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 291,200 logic elements to implement complex digital functions and custom hardware accelerators.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 17.66 Mbits of on‑chip RAM for buffering, FIFOs, and local data storage.
• I/O Density — 880 I/O pins to support extensive peripheral and high‑speed interface requirements.
• High‑Speed Transceivers and Protocol Support — Stratix IV GX family features include high‑speed transceiver capabilities and broad protocol support for high aggregate data bandwidth.
• Clocking and DSP — Device handbook references include clock networks, PLLs, and digital signal processing (DSP) blocks for timing and arithmetic workloads.
• Diagnostics and Signal Integrity — Built‑in diagnostic and signal integrity features described in the Stratix IV device documentation to aid system validation and reliability.
• Power — Core voltage supply specified between 870 mV and 930 mV for the FPGA core.
• Package & Mounting — 1760‑FBGGA / 1760‑BBGA FCBGA package; supplier device package listed as 1760‑FCBGA (42.5x42.5). Surface mount device.
• Temperature & Grade — Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• RoHS Compliance — Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑Speed Communications — Implements serial link and protocol logic leveraging the Stratix IV GX high‑speed transceiver features and wide protocol support.
• Networking & Infrastructure — Large logic capacity and abundant I/O enable packet processing, switching, and aggregation functions.
• Signal Processing & DSP — On‑chip memory and DSP block support for real‑time signal conditioning, filtering, and algorithm acceleration.
• Memory Interfaces — Use in systems that require complex external memory controllers and high‑throughput data buffering, supported by embedded RAM and I/O resources.

Unique Advantages

• High logic capacity: 291,200 logic elements provide room for large, multi‑function FPGA designs and hardware acceleration.
• Significant embedded memory: Approximately 17.66 Mbits of on‑chip RAM reduces dependency on external memory for many buffering and temporary‑storage needs.
• Extensive I/O — 880 I/Os facilitate complex system interfaces and high channel counts without external I/O expanders.
• Integrated transceiver capability: Stratix IV GX transceiver features and protocol support enable high aggregate data bandwidth in communications applications.
• Compact, surface‑mount package: 1760‑FCBGA packaging (42.5x42.5) delivers high density in a manufacturable surface‑mount form factor.
• Commercial temperature rating: Qualified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation for standard commercial deployments.

Why Choose EP4SGX290KF43C4?

The EP4SGX290KF43C4 combines substantial logic resources, multi‑megabit embedded RAM, and high I/O density with Stratix IV GX family capabilities such as high‑speed transceivers and DSP support. This positioning makes it suitable for engineers building high‑bandwidth communications equipment, network infrastructure, and compute‑intensive signal processing systems that require integrated FPGA fabric and transceiver features.

Product documentation for the Stratix IV device family is available and provides detailed descriptions of architecture, clocking, transceivers, and diagnostics to support design and validation activities.

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