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EP1S80B956C5N - Stratix 79K Logic Elements 956-FCBGA FPGA | Intel

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1.5 V Vdss 956-ball FCBGA Package 500 MHz Speed TriMatrix on-chip memory Memory
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EP1S80B956C5N Descripción general

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP1S80B956C5N is a high-density Stratix-family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on a 130 nm CMOS process, integrating 79,040 logic cells and delivering internal clock performance up to 500 MHz. The device is housed in a 956-ball FineLine BGA (FCBGA) package with 1.5 V core supply and is qualified for the commercial 0 °C to +85 °C operating range, as indicated by the trailing 'C' speed-grade token.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device (PLD) that lets engineers implement arbitrary digital logic, memory, DSP, and high-speed serial functions on a single silicon die. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, FPGAs sit under programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) -> programmable semiconductors, and they are the device-of-choice when design requirements outgrow fixed-function ASICs or microcontrollers in logic density, parallelism, or I/O bandwidth.

Key features of the EP1S80B956C5N include the Stratix TriMatrix on-chip memory architecture, dedicated DSP blocks for high-throughput multiply-accumulate operations, multiple phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock synthesis, and high-speed LVDS I/O support. The 956-ball FCBGA package exposes a very large user-I/O count and dedicated global clock routing, enabling the device to interface to external DDR SDRAM memories and multiple high-speed parallel buses simultaneously.

Architecturally, the Stratix family introduced a look-up-table (LUT) based logic element combined with embedded array blocks (EABs) and DSP blocks. The 1.5 V core reduces dynamic power relative to earlier 2.5 V Stratix predecessors, while the 130 nm process provides mature, well-characterized timing closure for complex synchronous designs.

Typical applications include high-performance digital signal processing, telecom baseband processing, industrial video and image processing, networking line-card prototyping, and ASIC prototyping/emulation platforms. Designers also use this device in test & measurement front-ends and in military/aerospace prototypes that demand high logic density with commercial-grade screening.

When designing with this device, pay attention to power budgeting: the 1.5 V core combined with up to 500 MHz clock domains means multi-amp core currents and the need for extensive decoupling. The 956-ball FCBGA also requires multi-layer PCB stack-ups with buried vias and controlled-impedance routing for LVDS pairs.

This page synthesizes distributor inventory, current market pricing, same-family drop-in Stratix alternatives, and practical engineering guidance not bundled in the manufacturer datasheet.

Alternativas directas para EP1S80B956C5N — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.

Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EP1S80B956C5N (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, DSP Blocks, Operating Temperature, PLLs, Speed Grade.

Altera
Package: 956-BBGA, FCBGA, 40x40 mm
DSP Blocks: 22
Operating Temperature: 0C to 85C (TJ, commercial)
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Intel
Package: 956-BGA
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +85C) - inferred from C6 suffix
PLLs: 6
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Intel
DSP Blocks: Embedded DSP blocks (per Stratix family)
PLLs: Multiple PLLs for clock management
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EP1S80B956C6N

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 956-ball FCBGA
same 956-ball FCBGA footprint, same 79,040 LE, same 1.5V core, slower speed grade (C6 vs C5)

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

EP1S80B956C7N

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 956-ball FCBGA
same 956-ball FCBGA footprint, same 79,040 LE, slowest commercial speed grade (C7)

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

EP1S80B956I7N

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 956-ball FCBGA
same 956-ball FCBGA footprint, same 79,040 LE, industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C), speed grade 7

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

EP1S80B956C5N Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Family Altera Stratix
Logic Elements 79,040
Maximum Internal Clock Frequency 500 MHz
Process Technology 130 nm CMOS
Core Supply Voltage 1.5 V
Encapsulado 956-ball FCBGA
Temperatura de funcionamiento 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, 'C' grade)
Speed Grade 5
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount (BGA)
Memory Architecture TriMatrix on-chip memory
DSP Blocks Yes (dedicated hardware multipliers)
PLLs Yes (multiple)
I/O Standard Support LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL (per Stratix family)

Guía de configuración de pines de EP1S80B956C5N 956-ball fcbga

Configuración de pines para EP1S80B956C5N (encapsulado 956-ball fcbga). 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.

Diagrama de patillaje del encapsulado 956-ball fcbga para EP1S80B956C5N

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Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.

Aplicaciones típicas

EP1S80B956C5N es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Telecom Baseband Signal Processing, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Industrial Video and Image Processing, Networking Line-Card Packet Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Military and Aerospace Prototyping.

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Telecom Baseband Signal Processing

The EP1S80B956C5N's 79,040 logic elements, dedicated DSP blocks, and 500 MHz internal clock performance make it well-suited for telecom baseband processing. With TriMatrix on-chip memory, the device can buffer multiple symbol windows while DSP blocks execute multiply-accumulate operations for channel estimation, equalization, and turbo decoding. The 956-ball FCBGA exposes high LVDS I/O counts needed to interface to external ADCs, DACs, and CPRI/OBSAI framer ASICs in 3G/4G base-station prototyping.

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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation

With 79K logic elements and abundant on-chip memory, the EP1S80B956C5N serves as an effective ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs in the 50K-200K gate range. Multiple EP1S80 devices can be paralleled on a multi-FPGA prototyping board to emulate larger ASICs, taking advantage of LVDS-based chip-to-chip communication and the Stratix family's deterministic timing. Quartus II design partitioning tools simplify the multi-FPGA split.

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Industrial Video and Image Processing

The EP1S80B956C5N's DSP blocks and high I/O bandwidth support real-time video pipelines at SD, HD, and early 4K resolutions. The 956-ball FCBGA exposes sufficient LVDS pairs to drive multiple Camera Link channels or HDMI/DVI interfaces, while TriMatrix memory buffers line buffers and frame stores. Designers implement motion-estimation, filtering, and color-space conversion directly in FPGA fabric, offloading the host processor.

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Networking Line-Card Packet Processing

In networking line cards the EP1S80B956C5N performs header parsing, classification, and traffic shaping at line rate. Its abundant LVDS I/O and on-chip memory enable wire-speed processing of 1G and 10G Ethernet streams, while dedicated DSP blocks accelerate hash and CRC operations. The 1.5 V core reduces power per lookup compared to older 2.5 V Stratix predecessors, easing line-card thermal budgets.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

The EP1S80B956C5N enables custom logic-analyzer, protocol-analyzer, and arbitrary-waveform-generator front-ends. Its 500 MHz fabric, multiple PLLs, and LVDS I/O support pattern generation at hundreds of megahertz with precise edge placement. The high logic density allows a single FPGA to implement both the pattern generator and the compare/verification engine, replacing multiple discrete test chips on the same board.

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Military and Aerospace Prototyping

Although the EP1S80B956C5N is commercial-temperature grade (0 °C to +85 °C), it is widely used in military/aerospace prototype and bench development where the engineering environment is controlled. Designers prototype algorithms intended for later porting to radiation-hardened FPGAs, taking advantage of the Stratix architecture's deterministic timing. The industrial-grade variant EP1S80B956I7N is preferred when -40 °C operation is required.

What is the EP1S80B956C5N and what family does it belong to?
The EP1S80B956C5N is an Intel (formerly Altera) Stratix-family FPGA. According to the verified distributor listing, the device integrates 79,040 logic elements with a 500 MHz maximum internal clock, fabricated on a 130 nm CMOS process with a 1.5 V core, packaged in a 956-ball FCBGA. The trailing 'C5N' suffix denotes commercial temperature range (0 °C to +85 °C), speed grade 5, and lead-free packaging.
How many logic elements does the EP1S80B956C5N contain?
The EP1S80B956C5N contains 79,040 logic elements. This places it in the high-density tier of the original Stratix family, suitable for designs that exceed 50K LE. Combined with the TriMatrix memory architecture and dedicated DSP blocks, it supports complex datapath, signal-processing, and protocol-bridging applications in a single device.
What package does the EP1S80B956C5N use?
The EP1S80B956C5N uses a 956-ball FineLine Ball-Grid Array (FCBGA) package. The BGA format enables the high user-I/O count and dense power/ground distribution needed by the Stratix die. PCB design for this package requires multi-layer stack-ups, microvia or buried-via technology, and controlled-impedance routing for LVDS pairs.
Is the EP1S80B956C5N still in production?
The EP1S80B956C5N is classified as obsolete by Intel Programmable Solutions Group. The original Stratix family was superseded by Stratix II, III, IV, V, and later Intel Agilex families. As of 2026-09-07, only distributor excess stock and obsolete-market inventory are available; lead times and pricing are quote-driven and not guaranteed.
What is the difference between the C5, C6, C7, and I5 speed grades of the EP1S80?
The numeric suffix after the temperature letter indicates the speed grade - higher numbers mean slower timing. For Stratix EP1S80B956C variants, C5 is the fastest commercial speed grade, followed by C6 and C7. The 'I' suffix denotes industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C). All variants share the same 956-ball FCBGA footprint, making them drop-in compatible when timing closure permits.
Where can I buy the EP1S80B956C5N today?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP1S80B956C5N is no longer manufactured by Intel and is sourced exclusively through the obsolete-component aftermarket. Distributors such as Jotrin, Vemeko, FPGAkey, Chipdigger, and verified independent stockists carry limited inventory. Pricing is quote-driven and typically ranges from USD 175 to USD 285 per unit depending on quantity, screening, and date-code freshness.
What is the typical price of the EP1S80B956C5N?
Based on distributor listings as of 2026-09-07, the EP1S80B956C5N is priced approximately USD 285 at qty-1, USD 220 at qty-100, and USD 175 at qty-1000. Prices fluctuate with available date-code stock and demand from long-lifecycle programs. Always request a current quote because the obsolete market is volatile.
What is the lead time for the EP1S80B956C5N?
Lead time for the EP1S80B956C5N is not fixed because the part is obsolete and inventory is finite. Authorized distributors do not stock it; specialty obsolete-component brokers quote 4 to 12 weeks depending on lot availability. For new designs, migrate to a current Intel Agilex or Stratix 10 device to avoid supply risk.
Where can I download the EP1S80B956C5N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera Stratix Family Data Sheet (volume 1 and volume 2) is published on the Altera/Intel document archive. As of 2026-09-07, the most reliable direct PDF mirror is hosted on legacy distributor sites such as fpgakey.com and vemeko.com. Search the document number 'Stratix Device Handbook' for the complete electrical and timing specification.
Where can I find the EP1S80B956C5N pinout?
The full 956-ball FCBGA pinout for the EP1S80 family is published in the Altera Stratix Device Handbook, specifically the pin tables for the 956-pin BGA variant. Altera/Intel also provides pin-out files in .csv and .qsf formats inside the Quartus II design software, which is the recommended way to generate a board-level pin assignment for this device.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the EP1S80B956C5N?
The recommended drop-in replacement is the EP1S80B956C6N or EP1S80B956C7N - same 956-ball FCBGA footprint, same 79,040 logic elements, same 1.5 V core, but a different speed grade. If a faster speed grade is acceptable, EP1S80B956C6N is the closest functional equivalent; if timing closure is comfortable, EP1S80B956C7N offers better availability. Avoid the 'I' (industrial) temperature variants unless your system requires -40 °C operation.
Can I replace the EP1S80B956C5N with a Stratix II device?
No, Stratix II (EP2Sxxx) devices are NOT drop-in replacements for the EP1S80B956C5N because Stratix II uses a 90 nm process, a different architecture (Adaptive Logic Modules), and a different ball-map on the BGA package. Migration requires a full PCB re-spin and Quartus II recompile. The only true drop-in upgrades are within the EP1S80 family itself - C6 or C7 speed grades.
Is the EP1S80B956C5N suitable for new designs in 2026?
The EP1S80B956C5N is not recommended for new designs in 2026. It is obsolete, with no long-term availability guarantee, no security updates, and unsupported by the latest Quartus Prime Pro software. For new designs, choose a current Intel Agilex 7 or Stratix 10 device; they provide higher logic density, modern transceivers, and a multi-decade supply commitment from Intel.
What software is required to program the EP1S80B956C5N?
The EP1S80B956C5N is programmed using Altera Quartus II design software, version 7.2 or later. As of 2026, Intel still makes Quartus II Web Edition (legacy) available for download, but new features and bug fixes target Quartus Prime Pro for current FPGAs. For long-term maintainability of existing EP1S80 designs, archive the exact Quartus II project files and the license server configuration.

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Guía de selección

Choose the EP1S80B956C5N when you need a high-density Stratix-family FPGA at the fastest commercial speed grade and your enclosure stays within 0 °C to +85 °C. Choose EP1S80B956C6N as the closest drop-in alternative when C5 stock is unavailable - identical footprint and logic density, modest Fmax reduction. Choose EP1S80B956C7N if timing closure is comfortable and you want the broadest supply from the obsolete market. Choose EP1S80B956I7N only when -40 °C operation is mandatory; it has the same 956-ball FCBGA footprint so the PCB does not change, but you must re-qualify timing at industrial temperature corners.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto EP1S80B956C6N EP1S80B956C7N EP1S80B956I7N
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Package 956-ball FCBGA 956-ball FCBGA - same 956-ball FCBGA - same 956-ball FCBGA - same
Logic Elements 79,040 79,040 79,040 79,040
Core Voltage 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V
Speed Grade 5 (fastest commercial) 6 7 (slowest commercial) 7 (industrial)
Temperature Range 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial)
Maximum Internal Clock 500 MHz slightly slower than C5 slower than C6 similar to C7
Process Technology 130 nm CMOS 130 nm CMOS 130 nm CMOS 130 nm CMOS

Diferenciadores clave

  • Fastest speed grade in the EP1S80 commercial family (frente a EP1S80B956C6N)
  • Pure commercial temperature range (frente a EP1S80B956I7N)
  • High logic density at 79K LEs (frente a EP1S60F1508C7N)

Notas de diseño

Estimated: The EP1S80B956C5N at 500 MHz core clock with full I/O switching typically draws 3-5 A on the 1.5 V VCCINT rail, plus 1-2 A on the 3.3 V VCCIO rails. Design the regulator stage with at least 30% headroom and place low-ESR ceramic decoupling (10 µF + 0.1 µF per supply pin group) within 5 mm of each BGA via. For 956-ball FCBGA layouts, use a 6- or 8-layer PCB stack-up with dedicated power and ground planes to suppress core-noise coupling onto LVDS pairs.

Estimated: At full 500 MHz operation the die dissipation can exceed 8 W, requiring junction-to-ambient thermal management. Although the FCBGA package has a modest theta_JA, in practice attach a small heat-spreader or thermal pad covering the die shadow on the top of the BGA. For enclosed chassis, derate by 20% above 60 °C ambient. Industrial-grade EP1S80B956I7N variants are recommended above 85 °C ambient.

The 956-ball FCBGA mandates a high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB. Use microvias (laser-drilled, 0.1 mm pad) or stacked microvias for breakout routing from inner balls. Maintain at least 4 ground vias adjacent to the BGA perimeter for return-path integrity, and follow the Altera Stratix Board Design Guidelines for skew-matched LVDS routing (max 10 mil within-pair mismatch). Add a keep-out region beneath the BGA to allow for the heat-spreader attachment.

Do not confuse the EP1S80B956C5N with the Stratix II EP2S80 (different die, different BGA ball-map, not pin-compatible). Always verify the full MPN, especially the speed-grade digit, before ordering - EP1S80B956C5, C6, C7 and I5/I7 are distinct part numbers with different timing. Configuration mode (Passive Serial, Fast Passive Parallel, JTAG) must match the board's boot PROM to avoid lockup at power-up.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Libre de plomo
Yes
Libre de halógenos
Unknown
Minerales en conflicto
Unknown

The 'N' suffix in the MPN indicates lead-free packaging per Altera/Intel legacy naming convention. RoHS and REACH compliance status are not present in the verified web data; consult Intel's PCN archive for the specific date code.

Datos verificados el: 2026-09-07 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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