ORSO42G5-1BM484I

The ORSO42G5-1BM484I is an ORCA® Series 4 FPGA-based backplane transceiver built on a reconfigurable embedded System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architecture. It combines programmable FPGA logic with integrated high-speed serial transceivers and clock recovery for board- and backplane-level high-speed interfaces.

Targeted at high-speed backplane and SONET/SDH interface applications, the device offers a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, I/O density and transceiver capability suitable for network line cards, switch fabric links and other interdevice high-speed communication tasks.

Key Features

• Reconfigurable SoC Architecture Built on the Series 4 reconfigurable embedded SoC architecture to combine FPGA programmability with embedded functions and interfaces.
• Logic Capacity 10,368 logic elements and 1,296 programmable function units (PFUs) arranged in a 36×36 array to implement custom packet, framing or protocol logic.
• Embedded Memory 113,664 total RAM bits (approximately 114 Kbits) of on-chip memory for buffering, packet processing and temporary storage.
• High-Speed Serial I/O Integrated 0.6–2.7 Gbps SERDES channels with built-in Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) for clockless high-speed links and simplified backplane routing.
• I/O Density 204 user I/O pins to support diverse board-level interfaces and system connectivity.
• System Gate Count Up to 643,000 system gates for implementing extensive protocol and processing logic.
• Package and Mounting 484-ball BBGA package (484-FPBGA, 23 × 23 mm) intended for surface-mount assembly.
• Power and Temperature Flexible supply range of 1.425 V to 3.6 V and industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Regulatory RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• SONET/SDH Backplane Interfaces — Implement STS-48/STM-16 and STS-192/STM-64 style SONET/SDH interfaces using the device’s integrated SERDES and CDR capabilities.
• High-Speed Backplane Links — Provide clockless, high-bandwidth data connections across a board or backplane while simplifying clock domain management with built-in clock recovery.
• Line Card to Switch Fabric Connectivity — Support work and protection connections between line cards and switch fabrics using high-speed serial channels and programmable logic for framing and protocol handling.
• Packet-over-SONET and Protocol Framing — Combine programmable logic with built-in SONET functions to implement framers, PoS interfaces and other protocol access logic.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated High-Speed Transceivers: The device includes 0.6–2.7 Gbps SERDES channels with Clock and Data Recovery, reducing external transceiver components and simplifying backplane design.
• Reconfigurable FPGA Logic: 10,368 logic elements and up to 643,000 system gates enable custom protocol, framing and packet-processing implementations on a single device.
• On-Chip Memory for Buffering: Approximately 114 Kbits of embedded RAM provide local buffering for cell processing and data path operations without external memory for many functions.
• High I/O Count in a Compact Package: 204 user I/Os in a 484-BBGA footprint provide board-level connectivity while keeping component density manageable.
• Industrial Temperature and Wide Vcc Range: −40 °C to 85 °C rating and 1.425 V to 3.6 V supply range support a variety of system power architectures and operating environments.
• Design Ecosystem Support: The family is supported by development tools and design kits referenced in the datasheet to accelerate integration and bring-up.

Why Choose ORSO42G5-1BM484I?

The ORSO42G5-1BM484I positions itself as a reconfigurable, integrated solution for designers implementing high-speed backplane and SONET/SDH interfaces. By combining programmable FPGA logic, embedded memory, high I/O count and integrated SERDES with CDR, the device enables consolidated protocol handling and high-bandwidth links with fewer discrete components.

This part is well suited for network equipment and system designers who need configurable logic alongside proven high-speed serial interfaces, industrial temperature operation and RoHS compliance. The combination of logic capacity, embedded resources and transceiver features provides a scalable platform for prototyping and deploying board-level high-speed communications.

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