EP1M120B484C5 - Mercury FPGA, 120K Gates, BGA-484 | Intel / Altera
Teilenummer: EP1M120B484C5 ✗ Abgekündigt| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95,00 |
| 10 | $88.5 | $885,00 |
| 100 | $78 | $7.800,00 |
| 250 | $72 | $18.000,00 |
| 500 | $65 | $32.500,00 |
EP1M120B484C5 Übersicht
What is an FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O resources that can be configured by the end user after manufacture. FPGAs sit in the broader category of programmable logic devices (PLDs), which includes CPLDs and older PAL/GAL devices. Within Intel's product hierarchy, the Mercury family is positioned between the APEX family and the Stratix family, optimized for high-speed LVDS and HSTL I/O with embedded multiplier support for DSP pipelines.
Key specifications include 120,000 typical gates, 4,800 logic elements, 4 PLLs, and up to 303 user I/O pins. The Mercury architecture includes embedded system blocks that combine dedicated dual-port RAM, true-LVDS circuitry, and high-speed I/O capable of transferring data at 840 Mbps per channel. The device supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, LVDS, and LVPECL.
The Mercury family uses a continuous, hierarchical interconnect fabric driven by row and column routing resources. Logic elements contain a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and dedicated carry and cascade chains for arithmetic operations. The 0.18-micron CMOS process allows the device to operate with a core voltage of 1.8V while supporting 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V I/O banks through selectable reference voltages.
Typical applications include high-speed serial backplane interfaces, SONET/SDH framer cards, network switch fabrics, DSP co-processing for baseband designs, and instrumentation data acquisition. The integrated LVDS channels make the EP1M120B484C5 particularly well-suited for designs requiring low-jitter differential signaling between FPGAs and external analog-to-digital converters.
When designing with this device, engineers should note that the Mercury family is a legacy product line now serviced under Intel's product longevity program. Modern designs should consider Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10 for new platforms, but existing Mercury designs remain supported for long-lifecycle industrial and aerospace programs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same Mercury family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in-Alternativen für EP1M120B484C5 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit EP1M120B484C5 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Family, Speed Grade, Logic Elements, Mounting Type.
Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:
EP1M120F484C5
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$110 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EP1M120F484I5
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$189 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EP1M120F484C6
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$198 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EP1K100FI484-2
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$118 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EP1K100FC484-2
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$33.4 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →EP1M120B484C5 Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Family | Mercury (EP1M) |
| Logic Elements | 4,800 |
| Typical Gates | 120,000 |
| Maximum User I/O | 303 |
| Gehäuse | FineLine BGA-484 (19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Betriebstemperatur | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade | 5 (slowest) |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Process Technology | 0.18 um CMOS |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 49,152 |
| True LVDS Channels | Up to 34 pairs |
| Maximum LVDS Data Rate | 840 Mbps per channel |
| Configuration Scheme | Passive serial, passive parallel synchronous, passive parallel asynchronous, JTAG |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 220 C |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | SnPb ball finish (non-RoHS by default) |
| Multipliers | Embedded in system blocks for DSP |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
EP1M120B484C5 fineline bga-484 (19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EP1M120B484C5 (fineline bga-484 (19 mm x 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EP1M120B484C5.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EP1M120B484C5 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: SONET/SDH Framer Card, High-Speed ADC Data Capture, DSP Co-Processor for Baseband, Network Switch Fabric Interface, Industrial Test Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Avionics Bus.
SONET/SDH Framer Card
The EP1M120B484C5 fits SONET/SDH framer designs because of its true-LVDS channels at 840 Mbps per pair and its 4 PLLs that synthesize the multiple clock domains required by STS-1/STM-1 payload mapping. Its 4,800 logic elements and 49,152 bits of embedded dual-port RAM provide buffering for payload pointers and overhead bytes without external memory in many line-card designs. The 303 user I/O pins accommodate the 16-bit LVDS framer bus plus overhead serial links and backplane interfaces.
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High-Speed ADC Data Capture
The EP1M120B484C5 is well matched to 12-14 bit ADC capture boards sampling at 100-200 MSPS, where the LVDS pairs deliver serialized ADC data directly into the embedded system blocks. The 4 PLLs generate per-channel sampling clocks with programmable phase shift, and the dual-port RAM blocks act as deep FIFOs to absorb bus bursts into a downstream processor. Estimated: at 200 MSPS across 8 LVDS pairs (1.6 Gbps aggregate), the FPGA's 4,800 logic elements sustain simple digital down-conversion and triggering.
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DSP Co-Processor for Baseband
Embedded multiplier blocks in the EP1M120B484C5 support single-cycle MAC operations for FIR filters, correlators, and QAM demodulators, making the device a useful baseband co-processor paired with a host DSP or PowerPC. The 120K-gate capacity allows multi-channel equalization for narrowband radio links, and the LVDS I/O streams digitised IF data from front-end ADCs at line rates up to 840 Mbps. The 4 PLLs provide independent sampling and symbol clocks for synchronous demodulation.
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Network Switch Fabric Interface
The EP1M120B484C5 sits well between a network switch ASIC and its line cards, handling serial-to-parallel conversion, ingress/egress buffering, and link-layer management. With up to 34 LVDS pairs at 840 Mbps, the device can aggregate multiple gigabit Ethernet or RapidIO channels onto a wider switch fabric bus. The 49,152 bits of embedded RAM serve as packet buffers for cut-through or store-and-forward switching modes.
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Industrial Test Instrumentation
The EP1M120B484C5's combination of LVDS, multipliers, and 303 user I/O suits multi-channel test instruments such as logic analyzers, protocol testers, and ATE pin electronics. Engineers can route stimulus patterns to dozens of DUT pins while acquiring high-speed response waveforms through the LVDS pairs. Industrial temperature variants (suffix I5) extend operation to -40C to +100C, enabling deployment in factory-floor and outdoor test fixtures.
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Aerospace and Defense Avionics Bus
The EP1M120B484C5 supports legacy avionics databuses such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 bridges, ARINC 664 (AFDX) packetizers, and Fibre Channel recorders where the LVDS pairs map directly to high-speed serial links. Industrial/extended temperature grades and the rugged BGA-484 package are favored for vibration-prone airframes. The Mercury family's long-term support program makes it attractive for avionics platforms with 20-30 year service lifetimes.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für EP1M120B484C5 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
Auswahlhilfe
Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | EP1M120F484C5 | EP1M120F484I5 | EP1M120F484C6 | EP1K100FI484-2 | EP1K100FC484-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | BGA-484 | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Family | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | ACEX 1K | ACEX 1K |
| Typical Gates | 120,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Logic Elements | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,992 | 4,992 |
| Maximum User I/O | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 333 | 333 |
| Speed Grade | 5 (slowest) | 5 | 5 | 6 | -2 | -2 |
| Embedded Multipliers | Yes (system blocks) | Yes (system blocks) | Yes (system blocks) | Yes (system blocks) | No | No |
| True LVDS | Yes (840 Mbps) | Yes (840 Mbps) | Yes (840 Mbps) | Yes (840 Mbps) | Limited (311 Mbps) | Limited (311 Mbps) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Speed grade -5 (slowest) vs faster Mercury siblings (vs. EP1M120F484C5)
- Mercury true-LVDS at 840 Mbps vs ACEX 1K limited LVDS (vs. EP1K100FI484-2)
- Embedded multipliers for DSP (vs. EP1K100FC484-2)
- BGA-484 footprint shared across Mercury family (vs. EP1M120F484I5)
Designhinweise
Estimated: at typical 1.8 V core and 100 MHz operation with 50% logic utilization, the EP1M120B484C5 dissipates roughly 1.0-1.5 W. The BGA-484 package's small footprint limits convection cooling, so use a 4-layer PCB with an unbroken ground plane directly under the package and stitch the thermal balls (VCCINT GND) to inner planes with 8-12 vias each. For sealed industrial enclosures, consider a small clip-on heatsink or thermal pad interface material.
Use 1.0 mm-pitch BGA fan-out with microvia technology (laser-drilled 0.1 mm vias) on a high-Tg FR-4 or low-loss PCB material. Escape the inner balls on the top layer with dog-bone fan-out, then route signals on inner layers referenced to solid ground/power planes. Maintain 50 ohm single-ended and 100 ohm differential impedance for LVDS pairs; length-match within 150 mil to preserve 840 Mbps signal integrity.
Do not hot-plug the EP1M120B484C5 - always sequence VCCINT (1.8 V) before VCCIO (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) to prevent I/O latch-up. Configure unused user I/O pins as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-ups via the Quartus II device options. For JTAG programming, ensure TCK has a 1-10 kohm pull-down and TMS has a 1-10 kohm pull-up to avoid spurious configuration during board reset.
Place decoupling capacitors on the bottom side of the BGA directly under adjacent power/ground balls, using 0.1 uF X7R ceramics for high-frequency and 10 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors for bulk. Estimated: target 1 bulk cap per 4 power pins and 1 high-frequency cap per 2 power pins. Keep the PLL analog supply (VCC_PLL) isolated with a ferrite bead and decoupled with 0.1 uF and 10 uF caps for low-jitter operation.
Compliance-Informationen
Mercury family ships with SnPb (tin-lead) BGA balls by default, making standard parts non-RoHS. A Pb-free variant may be available by special order. REACH compliance status inferred from Intel product stewardship disclosures; verify with the manufacturer before EU-market shipment.
