EP4SGX180KF40C4G - Stratix IV GX FPGA, 180K ALMs, 1517-FBGA | Altera
Teilenummer: EP4SGX180KF40C4G ⚠ Letzte Bestellmöglichkeit| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1500 | $1.500,00 |
| 10 | $1450 | $14.500,00 |
| 100 | $1380 | $138.000,00 |
| 250 | $1310 | $327.500,00 |
| 500 | $1245 | $622.500,00 |
EP4SGX180KF40C4G Übersicht
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device (PLD) belonging to the broader semiconductor hierarchy of integrated circuits. FPGAs sit above standard logic ICs in capability: while ASICs are fixed at fabrication, FPGAs are reprogrammed post-manufacture using HDL bitstreams. Within Altera's portfolio, Stratix IV GX FPGAs are positioned above Cyclone IV (low-cost) and below Stratix V (high-end, 28 nm) — delivering high logic density with integrated transceivers.
Key features include integrated transceivers up to 8.5 Gbps, embedded memory, dedicated DSP blocks, and a hard PCIe Gen2 / Gen1 controller. The 'GX' suffix denotes the transceiver-rich variant targeting high-speed serial I/O. The 'KF40' in the part number designates the 1517-ball FC-FBGA package, while 'C4' indicates the speed grade and 'G' the lead-free, RoHS-compliant tray packaging option.
Stratix IV GX devices use a logic-structure based on adaptive logic modules (ALMs) with 8-input fracturable look-up tables (LUTs), providing higher effective density than the 4-input LUTs used in older families. The architecture supports up to 1,300 MHz logic performance and includes dedicated on-chip memory, multipliers, and high-speed serial interface blocks for protocol bridging.
Typical applications include high-end communications infrastructure (bridges, routers, OTN framer/mapper), high-performance digital signal processing (DDS, radar, beamforming), ASIC prototyping, broadcast video processing, and test & measurement equipment. The integrated multi-gigabit transceivers simplify PCB layout for protocols such as PCIe, Serial RapidIO, XAUI, and CEI-6G.
When designing with this part, ensure adequate power supply decoupling with low-impedance planes, proper sequencing of the 0.9 V core and 1.1/1.2/2.5/3.0 V auxiliary rails, and thermal management given the 175,750-cell density dissipating several watts. Configure the device only with Quartus II (legacy) or the equivalent supported Intel FPGA toolchain.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing from DigiKey/Mouser/Arrow, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in-Alternativen für EP4SGX180KF40C4G – 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 EP4SGX180KF40C4G (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Speed Grade, Family, Logic Elements, Mounting Type.
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EP4SGX180KF40C4G Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Family | Stratix IV GX |
| Logic Elements | 175,750 cells |
| Number of I/Os | 744 |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V |
| Gehäuse | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | C4 |
| Betriebstemperatur | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Process Technology | 40 nm |
| Transceivers | Up to 8.5 Gbps (multi-gigabit) |
| Hard Memory Controller | Yes (DDR/DDR2/DDR3) |
| Hard PCIe | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant (lead-free, indicated by 'G' suffix) |
| Supply Tray Packaging | Tray ('G' suffix) |
EP4SGX180KF40C4G 1517-pin fc-fbga (kf40) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EP4SGX180KF40C4G (1517-pin fc-fbga (kf40)-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 EP4SGX180KF40C4G.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EP4SGX180KF40C4G ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Telecom / OTN Framer and Mapper, High-Performance DSP / Radar Signal Processing, ASIC Prototyping, Broadcast Video Processing, Test & Measurement Equipment, Industrial Machine Vision.
Telecom / OTN Framer and Mapper
The EP4SGX180KF40C4G is an excellent fit for Optical Transport Network (OTN) framer/mapper designs requiring multi-gigabit serial I/O for OTU2/OTU3/OTU4 interfaces. Its integrated transceivers up to 8.5 Gbps eliminate external SERDES, while 175,750 logic cells provide headroom for forward-error-correction (FEC) algorithms like Reed-Solomon and state machines. Place the device on a high-layer-count PCB with matched-length differential pairs and consult the Stratix IV GX handbook for transceiver reference-clock planning. Pair with a clock synthesizer such as the Si5345 for low-jitter reference distribution.
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High-Performance DSP / Radar Signal Processing
For radar pulse compression, FFT, beamforming, or software-defined-radio front-ends, the EP4SGX180KF40C4G's variable-precision DSP blocks and high logic density deliver tens of GMACs of DSP throughput. The 744 I/Os allow direct connection to high-speed ADC/DAC pairs (such as the AD9230 or DAC5682z) without external muxing. Stratix IV's 8-input fracturable LUTs give a notable density advantage for wide datapaths, and the FC-FBGA package exposes enough pins for wide memory buses (DDR3) and JESD204B serial links.
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ASIC Prototyping
ASIC prototyping teams use the EP4SGX180KF40C4G because its 175K-cell density and rich I/O count accommodate multi-million-gate ASIC partitions on a single device. The integrated transceivers support high-speed chip-to-chip ASIC interconnect (PCIe, Serial RapidIO, XAUI), enabling realistic I/O validation. Quartus II's TimeQuest timing analyzer and LogicLock regions support incremental prototyping of large ASIC RTL. Pair with the BeMicro SDK or a third-party prototyping platform to speed bring-up; budget for several seconds of configuration time via JTAG or fast passive parallel.
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Broadcast Video Processing
Broadcast video switchers, format converters, and multi-viewers rely on the EP4SGX180KF40C4G to handle SDI (SMPTE 259M/292M/424M) ingest and processing. The high I/O count accepts multiple 3G-SDI inputs simultaneously, while the FPGA fabric runs scaling, de-interlacing, and color-space conversion in real time. Integrated transceivers simplify 3G-SDI/6G-SDI coax transport without external equalizers. Reference designs from Altera and third-party IP vendors accelerate time-to-market for Studio, UHD-SDI, and IP-based ST 2110 video pipelines.
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Test & Measurement Equipment
Modular instruments (PXIe, AXIe, LXI) and bench-top oscilloscopes/logic analyzers depend on high-density FPGAs like the EP4SGX180KF40C4G to aggregate multiple high-speed data lanes into a single processing pipeline. The device's PCIe Gen2 hard IP enables direct host interface over PXIe/PCIe backplanes with minimal logic. Use the FPGA's transceivers to capture 10+ Gsps ADC streams, perform on-FPGA triggering, and stream processed data to the host. The 0.9 V core supply, plus auxiliary 1.1/1.2/2.5/3.0 V rails, requires careful power-rail sequencing — use the LT1963 / LT3015 family for low-noise LDO post-regulation.
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Industrial Machine Vision
Multi-camera machine-vision controllers and high-speed line-scan inspection systems use the EP4SGX180KF40C4G to interface to CoaXPress, Camera Link, or GigE Vision streams concurrently. The high logic count enables real-time image pre-processing (filtering, thresholding, defect detection) before forwarding compressed data over Ethernet. The 1517-ball FC-FBGA exposes enough LVDS pairs to drive multi-tap Camera Link cameras directly, while integrated transceivers handle CoaXPress up to 6.25 Gbps per lane. Industrial-grade airflow and a heatsink are recommended for continuous full-utilization workloads.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für EP4SGX180KF40C4G – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | EP4SGX180KF40C3 | EP4SGX180KF40C2 | EP4SGX180KF40C4N | EP4SGX180KF40I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) - same | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) - same | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) - same | 1517-pin FC-FBGA (KF40) - same |
| Logic Cells | 175,750 | 175,750 | 175,750 | 175,750 | 175,750 |
| User I/Os | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 |
| Speed Grade | C4 (production) | C3 (faster) | C2 (slower) | C4 (production) | I4 (industrial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Lead Finish | Lead-free (RoHS) | Lead-free (RoHS) or Leaded | Lead-free (RoHS) or Leaded | Leaded (SnPb) | Lead-free (RoHS) |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm | 40 nm | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Hard PCIe | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint | Gen1/Gen2 endpoint |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Highest-density Stratix IV GX in the 1517-ball KF40 package (vs. EP4CGX150DF31I7N)
- Hard PCIe Gen2 endpoint integrated (vs. EP4SGX180KF40I4)
- 8.5 Gbps transceivers simplify SERDES design (vs. EP4SE230F29I4N)
- Lead-free RoHS compliance without changing part number family (vs. EP4SGX180KF40C4N)
Designhinweise
The EP4SGX180KF40C4G requires multiple supply rails: 0.9 V core (VCC), 1.1 V/1.2 V auxiliary (VCCAUX, VCCAUX_PLL), and 2.5 V/3.0 V I/O banks (VCCIO). Power-rail sequencing per Intel/Altera handbook: VCCAUX must come up before or simultaneously with VCC, and VCCIO must not precede VCC by more than 200 ms. Use a dedicated sequencer or the LTC2923 / ADM1186 quad-voltage monitor to enforce proper sequencing. Estimate (no datasheet figure): at full utilization with 50% toggle rate and 8.5 Gbps transceivers active, total power can reach 12-18 W — provision a 25 W power budget for headroom.
The 1517-ball FC-FBGA package has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 7-10 C/W with a standard 8-layer JEDEC test board (per Stratix IV GX handbook thermal model). With an estimated 15 W dissipation at full load, junction temperature rise is ~120 C above ambient — clearly above commercial limits. Required mitigation: thermal vias under the package center, copper flooding on top/bottom layers, and a forced-air heatsink rated for at least 0.5 C/W. Industrial variants (I4 grade) widen operating range but require the same thermal design.
Place the 1517-ball FC-FBGA on a high-layer-count PCB (10+ layers recommended) with dedicated ground and power planes adjacent to the BGA. All 8.5 Gbps transceiver channels require 100-ohm differential pairs with intra-pair skew below 1 ps and length-matching of receiver/transmitter within 5 mils. Reference clocks for transceivers must be routed as 100-ohm differential pairs and isolated from noisy digital signals by ground fencing. Decoupling: use 0402 or 0201 ceramic caps (0.1 uF, 0.01 uF, 1 nF) placed directly under the BGA in a sparse-to-dense (SpdS) pattern.
Do NOT attempt to substitute EP4SGX180KF40C4G with EP4SE230F29I4N — they share the Stratix IV naming but the EP4SE230 lacks transceivers (logic/DSP only) and uses a 780-ball FBGA, not the 1517-ball KF40 package. Also avoid the EP4CGX150 family as a drop-in: Cyclone IV is a different die with a different ball map. Only the EP4SGX180KF40 family (C2/C3/C4/C4N/I4) is pin-to-pin compatible. Note: 'C4' is the speed grade; the operating temperature grade is encoded separately (no 'I' = commercial, 'I' = industrial).
Compliance-Informationen
Lead-free RoHS-compliant finish indicated by 'G' suffix per Altera/Intel ordering information. The 'N' suffix denotes leaded finish for legacy/defense use. Halogen-free and conflict-mineral status not stated in the verified web data and marked unknown.
