EP1S40F1020I6GB - Stratix FPGA 41250 LE FBGA-1020 | Altera
N.º de pieza: EP1S40F1020I6GB ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425 | $425,00 |
| 10 | $395 | $3.950,00 |
| 100 | $360 | $36.000,00 |
| 250 | $335 | $83.750,00 |
| 500 | $310 | $155.000,00 |
EP1S40F1020I6GB Descripción general
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated silicon resources such as block RAM, DSP blocks, PLLs, and high-speed transceivers. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), alongside CPLDs, and are distinguished by their ability to implement complex parallel digital logic, soft-core processors, and high-throughput data pipelines. The Stratix family, launched in 2002, was Altera's first FPGA family built on a 1.5 V, 0.13 µm CMOS process with embedded TriMatrix memory and DSP blocks, providing a generation-over-generation density and performance leap over the preceding APEX family.
Key specifications of the EP1S40F1020I6 include 41,250 logic elements organized into 4,125 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 14 embedded DSP blocks (for up to 56 9x9 multipliers or 224 18x18 multiplier implementations per device, depending on configuration), and TriMatrix memory consisting of M512, M4K, and M-RAM blocks totaling 3,423,744 RAM bits. The device supports up to 12 PLLs and 16 global clock networks, plus high-speed I/O support including LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL standards. The 'I' speed grade and industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C ambient junction for the I6 variant) suit demanding industrial and communication-infrastructure environments.
Architecturally, the Stratix fabric is built around the Logic Element (LE) - a 4-input look-up table (LUT) with a dedicated programmable register and carry/chain logic - grouped into LABs of 10 LEs each. Adjacent DSP blocks implement hardened multiply-accumulate functions, allowing the EP1S40 to sustain DSP throughput beyond what general-purpose processors achieve. Memory is tiered into small distributed M512 blocks, medium M4K blocks, and large M-RAM blocks (for this device, 4 M-RAM blocks of 4096x36 each), letting designers place FIFO, packet-buffer, and lookup-table memory close to the logic that consumes it.
Typical applications for the EP1S40F1020I6GB include 10 Gbps optical-network line cards, ASIC prototyping, software-defined radio (SDR) baseband processing, high-speed data-acquisition systems, and digital video broadcast equipment. Its combination of DSP blocks and TriMatrix memory is well-matched to FIR filters, FFT engines, and packet-processing pipelines common in telecom and military/aerospace designs. The 1020-ball FBGA package with 1 mm pitch supports dense board layouts but typically requires a 6- or 8-layer PCB with buried vias and controlled-impedance routing.
When designing with this device, allow generous break-out routing between the BGA and inner PCB layers; maintain matched-length traces for DDR/SDR external memory interfaces; and follow Altera's Stratix Hardware Reference manual recommendations for power-rail decoupling (typically 100 uF bulk + 0.1 uF + 0.01 uF per power pin pair). Configuration can use passive serial (PS), fast passive parallel (FPP), or JTAG modes via the dedicated configuration pins.
This page synthesizes distributor stock, Stratix-family drop-in alternatives from the same package family, and practical design notes not collected in the original manufacturer datasheet.
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EP1S40F1020I6
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Ver hoja de datos →EP1S40F1020I6GB Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Device Family | Stratix |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4,125 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 3,423,744 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 773 |
| DSP Blocks | 14 |
| PLLs | 12 |
| Global Clock Networks | 16 |
| Encapsulado | FBGA-1020 (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Process Technology | 0.13 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | I6 |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Configuration Modes | PS, FPP, JTAG |
Guía de configuración de pines de EP1S40F1020I6GB fbga-1020 (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch)
Configuración de pines para EP1S40F1020I6GB (encapsulado fbga-1020 (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch)). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
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Aplicaciones típicas
EP1S40F1020I6GB es adecuado para 7 aplicacións: 10 Gbps Optical Line Card / Telecom Backhaul, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, High-Speed Data Acquisition Systems, Military and Aerospace Avionics, Digital Video Broadcast / Image Processing, Industrial Machine Vision and Inspection.
10 Gbps Optical Line Card / Telecom Backhaul
The EP1S40F1020I6GB fits 10 Gbps telecom line cards because its 41,250 logic elements and 14 DSP blocks sustain multi-channel SERDES framer, Ethernet MAC, and forward-error-correction (FEC) dataplanes simultaneously. Placed on the line-card PCB alongside an optical transceiver, the FPGA runs the OTU/SONET mapping at line rate while its TriMatrix memory buffers packet bursts and feeds the network processor. Compared with a discrete ASIC approach, the EP1S40 lets the OEM field-upgrade protocols via Quartus bitstream updates, avoiding respins when the telecom standard evolves.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband
The EP1S40F1020I6GB is well matched to SDR baseband processing because its 14 dedicated DSP blocks and 3,423,744 bits of TriMatrix memory sustain multi-tap FIR filters, FFT/iFFT pipelines, and channelizer logic in parallel. Placed between the ADC/DAC and the host CPU, the FPGA runs the digital down-conversion (DDC) and digital up-conversion (DUC) chains at full sample rate. Compared with DSP-only architectures, the EP1S40's parallel fabric reduces latency for closed-loop beamforming and adaptive-modulation designs.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1S40F1020I6GB's 41,250 logic elements, 3,423,744 RAM bits, and 773 user I/Os make it suitable for ASIC prototyping platforms, where a single FPGA can map a 200k-300k gate ASIC netlist. Multiple EP1S40 FPGAs can be tiled via LVDS inter-FPGA links to emulate larger ASICs at near-real-time speed. Compared with simulation, the EP1S40-based prototype runs the actual design at MHz speeds, allowing real-world software bring-up and I/O traffic verification before the ASIC tape-out.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition Systems
The EP1S40F1020I6GB fits high-speed data-acquisition systems (oscilloscopes, radar receivers, scientific instrumentation) where 14-bit ADCs stream hundreds of MSPS into the FPGA's parallel LVDS receivers, with TriMatrix M-RAM blocks serving as deep circular capture buffers. Placed on the acquisition board, the FPGA triggers, decimates, and pre-processes data before forwarding bursts to the host via PCIe or Ethernet. Compared with ASSP FPGA-alternatives, the EP1S40's 1.5 V core and 1 mm-pitch FBGA allow denser acquisition channels per board.
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Military and Aerospace Avionics
The EP1S40F1020I6GB's industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C junction), MIL-STD-1553 bus support, and high logic density make it a fit for avionics and military signal-processing subsystems. Placed on a conduction-cooled VPX card, the FPGA runs radar pre-processing, secure-comms encryption, or video-tracking pipelines while surviving altitude, vibration, and temperature cycling. Compared with newer rad-tolerant FPGAs, the EP1S40 trades radiation tolerance for cost-effectiveness in non-space-grade defense systems.
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Digital Video Broadcast / Image Processing
The EP1S40F1020I6GB's 41,250 logic elements and TriMatrix memory suit broadcast video processing (HD/SDI routing, MPEG-2/4 encode-decode, motion-compensated temporal filtering). Placed on a broadcast-equipment mainboard, the FPGA performs real-time video scaling, de-interlacing, and chroma-keying across multiple SDI streams. Compared with ASSP video processors, the EP1S40's reprogrammability lets broadcasters add new codecs and overlays without hardware redesign.
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Industrial Machine Vision and Inspection
The EP1S40F1020I6GB fits high-throughput machine-vision systems where multi-megapixel Camera Link or LVDS cameras stream pixel data into the FPGA at line rates up to 80 MHz. Its 3,423,744 bits of embedded memory buffer line-scan images while 14 DSP blocks accelerate 2D convolution, edge detection, and pattern-matching kernels in real time. Placed between the industrial camera and the host PC or PLC, the EP1S40 reduces false-reject rates by enabling per-pixel adaptive thresholding that off-the-shelf vision processors cannot perform.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | EP1S40F1020I6 | EP1S40F1020I6AA | EP1S40F1020C7N | EP1S40F1020C6N | EP1S40F1020C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | FBGA-1020 (33x33 mm, 1 mm pitch) | FBGA-1020 - same | FBGA-1020 - same | FBGA-1020 - same | FBGA-1020 - same | FBGA-1020 - same |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 |
| Speed Grade | I6 (industrial, fast) | I6 - same | I6 - same | C7 (commercial, slower) | C6 (commercial) | C5 (commercial, fast) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Maximum User I/Os | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Diferenciadores clave
- Industrial-grade speed-grade I6 in FBGA-1020 - fastest industrial variant of EP1S40 (frente a EP1S40F1020C7N)
- Highest-density original Stratix with 41,250 LEs and 14 DSP blocks (frente a EP1S30F1020I6)
- TriMatrix memory architecture (M512/M4K/M-RAM) with 3,423,744 RAM bits (frente a Xilinx Virtex-II XC2V2000)
Notas de diseño
The EP1S40F1020I6GB's FBGA-1020 package at 1 mm ball pitch requires a 6- or 8-layer PCB with microvia or buried-via technology to break out the inner balls. Use the manufacturer's recommended land pattern with non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) pads; signal layers should reference an uninterrupted ground plane to control impedance (typically 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential). Matched-length trace tuning (±25 mil tolerance) is required for DDR/SDR external-memory interfaces, LVDS pairs, and global clock networks to meet Quartus timing-closure constraints.
Estimated: With all 41,250 logic elements at 100% toggle rate plus 14 DSP blocks at full utilization, the EP1S40F1020I6GB's worst-case core current can exceed 2 A at 1.5 V. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO power pin with a 0.1 µF X7R ceramic placed within 100 mil of the ball; bulk-decouple each voltage rail with 100 µF tantalum or polymer. Power sequencing must follow the Stratix Hardware Reference: VCCIO must come up before or simultaneously with VCCINT to prevent I/O latch-up; use a sequenced power-supply controller such as the LTC3543 or TI TPS74xxx family.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EP1S40F1020I6GB: (1) do not assume all 1020 BGA balls are user I/O - power, GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), and configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL[3:0], DCLK) are reserved; (2) MSEL[3:0] must be tied to specific values per configuration mode - consult the Stratix Handbook Chapter 8; (3) MSEL lines for AS mode require external 25 ohm series termination; (4) leave at least 4 GND balls between any two JTAG-chain devices to avoid signal-integrity issues; (5) verify that Quartus II software version supports the I6 speed grade of the chosen device family.
Estimated: The EP1S40F1020I6GB's thermal resistance (theta_JA) on a JEDEC 4-layer test board is approximately 15 C/W with 1 m/s airflow and 12 C/W with 2 m/s airflow. At 3 W dissipation the junction rises 36-45 C above ambient; at 6 W it rises 72-90 C. For industrial-grade parts with a +100 C junction limit, derate ambient temperature by this rise to keep Tj within spec. A small heatsink or thermal pad is recommended for sustained >5 W designs in enclosed enclosures without forced-air cooling.
Información de cumplimiento
EP1S40F1020I6GB is an obsolete 2002-era Altera Stratix FPGA. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status for the GB suffix was not specified in the verified web data; the AA suffix variants are documented as lead-free. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to FPGAs.