EP4SGX530KH40C4

The EP4SGX530KH40C4 is a Stratix IV GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) IC manufactured by Intel. It delivers a high-density, programmable fabric with dedicated I/O and memory resources suitable for designs that require large logic capacity and extensive I/O integration.

Designed for applications that leverage high-speed serial interfaces, embedded memory and DSP functions, this commercial-grade device emphasizes integration and performance within a 1517-BBGA (FCBGA) package.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 531,200 logic elements to implement large, complex designs and system-on-chip style integrations.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 28 Mbits of embedded memory available on-chip for buffering, packet storage, and local data structures.
• I/O Density — 744 user I/O pins to support broad peripheral connectivity and multi-channel interfaces.
• High-speed Family Features — Part of the Stratix IV GX device family with architecture-level support for high-speed transceivers and protocol-oriented I/O (as documented in the device handbook).
• DSP and Clocking — Architecture includes dedicated DSP resources and programmable clocking elements for signal processing and timing management (see device handbook excerpts for family-level details).
• Power and Supply — Core voltage supply specified between 870 mV and 930 mV for the device core power domain.
• Package and Mounting — 1517-BBGA FCBGA package; supplier device package listed as 1517-HBGA with 42.5 × 42.5 mm footprint; surface-mount mounting type.
• Operating Range and Grade — Commercial grade device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• High-speed Serial Communications — Implement multi-protocol serial links and transceiver-based interfaces using the Stratix IV GX family features for aggregate bandwidth.
• External Memory Interface Controllers — Serve as a programmable controller for external memory subsystems leveraging abundant logic and on-chip RAM.
• Digital Signal Processing — Deploy DSP pipelines and custom signal-processing blocks using the device family’s DSP resources and large logic fabric.
• System Integration — Integrate complex glue logic, protocol bridging, and I/O consolidation in a single FPGA to reduce board-level component count.

Unique Advantages

• High logic density: 531,200 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions into one device, reducing system complexity.
• Significant on-chip memory: Approximately 28 Mbits of embedded RAM supports local buffering and state storage without immediate dependence on external memory.
• Extensive I/O: 744 I/O pins accommodate broad peripheral and multi-channel interface requirements for complex systems.
• Family-level high-speed features: As a Stratix IV GX device, it benefits from architecture features documented for high aggregate data bandwidth and protocol support.
• Compact FCBGA package: 1517-BBGA footprint with supplier package dimensions (42.5 × 42.5 mm) offers a high-density board-level solution for surface-mount assembly.
• Commercial readiness and compliance: Commercial temperature grade (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliance simplify integration into mainstream electronic products.

Why Choose EP4SGX530KH40C4?

The EP4SGX530KH40C4 positions itself as a high-density Stratix IV GX FPGA option for designs that require substantial logic, embedded memory and high I/O counts within a single FCBGA package. Its family-level features for high-speed transceivers, DSP support and programmable clocking make it suitable for systems that demand flexible, high-throughput programmable logic.

This device is well suited to engineering teams building complex communications, signal-processing or system-integration applications that benefit from a scalable FPGA fabric backed by Intel’s Stratix IV GX device documentation and ecosystem.

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