EP4SGX530HH35I3
EP4SGX530HH35I3 - Stratix IV GX FPGA, 531K LE, 1152-BGA | Altera
The Altera (Intel) EP4SGX530HH35I3 is a high-density Stratix IV GX Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 531,200 logic elements, 28,033,024 bits of embedded memory, and integrated 8.5 Gbps transceivers in a 1152-ball flip-chip BGA (42.5 x 42.5 mm HBGA) package. It belongs to the Stratix IV GX family, which combines a 40 nm process node with adaptive logic modules (ALMs), 21,248 adaptive logic modules / LABs, and 564 user I/O pins to support high-bandwidth serial connectivity and parallel processing. The device is rated for industrial operating temperature (0 °C to 85 °C) and targets mid-to-high-end applications including high-speed serial interfaces, ASIC prototyping, and DSP-heavy designs.
What is an FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs or ALMs) connected via programmable interconnect and surrounded by programmable I/O cells. Unlike a fixed-function ASIC, an FPGA can be reconfigured after manufacturing, making it ideal for prototyping, low-volume production, and designs requiring post-deployment updates. The Stratix IV GX family sits at the upper end of Altera's high-performance FPGA portfolio, integrating multi-gigabit transceivers and substantial on-chip memory to handle protocol bridging, baseband processing, and high-throughput datapath workloads.
Key features of the EP4SGX530HH35I3 include 21,248 LABs/ALMs, 28 Mb of embedded memory (M9K and M144K blocks), embedded multipliers and DSP blocks, fractional phase-locked loops (fPLLs), and PCI Express hard IP blocks. The 8.5 Gbps transceivers support protocols such as PCIe Gen1/Gen2, Serial RapidIO, XAUI, CEI-6G, Interlaken, and SFI-5, making the part suitable for line-card, backplane, and high-end test equipment designs. The 564 user I/Os are organized across multiple I/O banks supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL, and other single-ended and differential standards.
The device uses a 40 nm TSMC process and a 1.0 V core supply, with separate supply rails for transceivers, PLLs, and I/O banks. Configuration is supported via JTAG, passive serial, fast passive parallel, and Altera-enhanced configuration devices. The 1152-ball flip-chip BGA (HBGA-42.5 x 42.5 mm) package provides the high-pin-count interconnect required for 564 user I/Os and multiple serial transceiver channels.
Typical applications include high-end communication line cards, ASIC and SoC prototyping, high-speed serial interface bridging (PCIe, Serial RapidIO, 10G Ethernet), high-performance DSP and image processing, broadcast video infrastructure, and test and measurement equipment. Designers typically pair the FPGA with external DDR3/QDR memory, clock generators, and high-speed ADCs/DACs.
When designing with this device, allocate sufficient PCB layers (typically 12+ layers with buried vias) and use Altera's Stratix IV GX transceiver toolkit to manage PCB channel simulation. Ensure proper decoupling per the Altera pin connection guidelines, and verify that the selected FPGA power rail sequencing meets the device's power-on-reset requirements. Quartus II design software (or Intel Quartus Prime) is required for synthesis, place-and-route, and configuration bitstream generation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-compatible Stratix IV GX variants, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, including lifecycle guidance and lead-time considerations for new designs.
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