EP1M120B484C8A - 120 LE Mercury FPGA 484-BGA | Altera
부품 번호: EP1M120B484C8A ✗ 단종| 수량 | 단가 | 합계 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95.00 |
| 10 | $88 | $880.00 |
| 100 | $78 | $7,800.00 |
| 500 | $70 | $35,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $62 | $62,000.00 |
EP1M120B484C8A 개요
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of integrated circuit that contains an array of programmable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and configurable I/O cells, allowing the designer to implement custom digital logic after manufacturing. FPGAs sit at the top of the digital IC hierarchy alongside ASICs and CPLDs, occupying the programmable-logic sub-segment of the broader semiconductor category. They are widely used as a flexible alternative to fixed-function ASICs in applications ranging from glue logic to high-throughput data-path acceleration.
Key specifications for this device include an approximate 120-logic-element fabric, 484-ball FineLine BGA package, peak reflow compatibility up to 220C (per JEDEC J-STD-020), and industrial commercial-temperature grade operation. The Mercury family supports high-speed I/O and is intended for prototyping, bridge logic, and small-volume designs. The 'B484' suffix in the part number designates the BGA-484 package while 'C8' denotes commercial temperature with the speed grade 8 designation.
Technically, the Mercury architecture implements logic through LUTs feeding routing interconnect, with embedded I/O elements supporting multiple I/O standards. Because this part belongs to an older Altera product line that has been superseded by Cyclone series devices, current lifecycle status should be verified through authorized distributors. The component is widely listed across distributor catalogs as a programmable IC with leaded or lead-free soldering terminations depending on the specific reel code.
Typical applications for this Mercury device include legacy industrial control boards, telecom interface bridges, custom datapath logic, and ASIC prototyping. The 484-ball BGA package also supports high pin-count designs with many simultaneous I/O channels. Compared with newer low-cost FPGA families such as Altera Cyclone II/III, the EP1M120B484C8A offers a smaller logic capacity but maintains a compatible design flow for legacy code bases.
When designing with this part, verify timing closure against the device handbook and confirm that the selected Quartus II version still supports the Mercury device family. Lead-free assembly is supported up to the 220C peak reflow profile. For new designs, consider the EP1C6Q240C8 or EP1K100FC484-2 as alternatives with broader software support and active distributor stock.
This page synthesizes distributor catalog information, drop-in same-family variants from the XAIPART site MPN list, and practical design notes that are not consolidated in a single place on the manufacturer datasheet. Where the device handbook does not provide a hard number, markers are used so engineers can pull the authoritative value from the datasheet before finalizing a design.
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EP1M120B484C7A
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| Family | Mercury (EP1M) |
| Logic Elements (approx.) | 120 |
| 패키지 | 484-ball FineLine BGA |
| 핀 수 | 484 |
| Speed Grade | 8 |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (C) |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 220 C (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| 실장 유형 | Surface Mount (BGA) |
EP1M120B484C8A 484-ball fineline bga 핀 구성 가이드
EP1M120B484C8A(484-ball fineline bga 패키지)의 핀 구성입니다. 이 디지털 IC에는 GPIO, 통신 인터페이스(UART, SPI, I2C), 전원 핀이 포함되어 있습니다. 대체 핀 기능과 구성 옵션은 제조사 데이터시트를 참조하십시오. 임베디드 시스템 설계와 PCB 레이아웃에 필수적입니다.
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일반적인 애플리케이션
EP1M120B484C8A 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Legacy Industrial Control Logic, Telecom Interface Bridge Logic, ASIC Prototyping and Design Validation, Custom Datapath Acceleration, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics.
Legacy Industrial Control Logic
The EP1M120B484C8A fits legacy industrial control boards because its Mercury architecture was originally designed for glue logic and datapath processing in factory automation equipment. With approximately 120 logic elements in a 484-ball BGA, the device provides enough programmable logic for state machines, encoder/decoder functions, and motor-control peripheral bridging used in PLC backplanes and field-bus interfaces. The commercial temperature grade and 220C peak reflow rating allow standard SMT assembly on existing control PCBs. Engineers maintaining legacy Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or proprietary controllers commonly deploy this Mercury part for board repairs where redesign is impractical. The wide 484-ball BGA also exposes many user I/O channels, useful for parallel bus interfaces to industrial sensors. Because the device is listed as obsolete, sourcing is broker-driven, but the same Mercury silicon is still supported by legacy Quartus II software versions.
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Telecom Interface Bridge Logic
Telecom interface cards historically used Mercury FPGAs for bridging between parallel backplanes and high-speed serial links, and the EP1M120B484C8A continues to appear in legacy T1/E1, SONET, and SDH board designs. Its high-pin-count 484-ball BGA accommodates the many parallel data buses and clock distribution traces common in telecom line cards. The Mercury device family's high-speed I/O capability suits serializer/deserializer glue functions and framing logic. While modern designs use Cyclone IV/V or Stratix families, the EP1M120B484C8A remains a viable repair or maintenance part for field-deployed telecom equipment that cannot be redesigned without service interruption. The 220C peak reflow rating matches lead-free assembly lines used in telecom manufacturing. Engineers should verify timing closure against the legacy Mercury timing model in Quartus II.
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ASIC Prototyping and Design Validation
The EP1M120B484C8A was used by ASIC designers to prototype glue logic and verify block-level interfaces before committing to mask sets. With approximately 120 logic elements in the Mercury family, the device fits small-to-medium control-plane prototypes where the goal is RTL validation rather than throughput. The 484-ball BGA exposes enough I/O to mimic the pin count of typical ASIC packages, helping ASIC teams verify signal-integrity and timing-margin behavior on real PCBs. Modern ASIC prototyping typically uses larger FPGAs, but legacy teams with stable Quartus II flows continue to deploy Mercury devices for low-cost prototypes. The device also supports iterative RTL changes during system bring-up, reducing the cost of respins in early development. Engineers should treat the obsolete lifecycle status as a planning signal to migrate to the Cyclone family for ongoing programs.
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Custom Datapath Acceleration
The EP1M120B484C8A targets custom datapath functions such as CRC engines, packet classifiers, and bit-manipulation pipelines in legacy networking and storage equipment. Although the device has only about 120 logic elements, the Mercury architecture's high-speed I/O elements and interconnect fabric support multi-megahertz datapath rates suitable for low-to-mid throughput channels. The 484-ball BGA package allows dense PCB routing for parallel datapath buses and clock trees. Many legacy RAID controllers, fabric switches, and protocol bridges used Mercury FPGAs as coprocessors that offloaded bit-level work from the main CPU. Engineers maintaining such systems continue to specify the EP1M120B484C8A in BOMs, sourcing from broker inventory. For new designs requiring higher throughput, consider Cyclone III or Cyclone IV with embedded multipliers and more logic.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Legacy test and measurement instruments used Mercury FPGAs for stimulus generation, response capture, and protocol decoding. The EP1M120B484C8A fits these applications because its 484-ball BGA provides many user I/O for parallel interface to ADC/DAC front ends and the commercial temperature grade is suitable for laboratory environments. With approximately 120 logic elements, the device can implement waveform sequencers, pattern generators, and protocol state machines used in oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and BERT testers. The 220C peak reflow rating supports lead-free SMT assembly on instrument PCBs. While newer instrumentation uses larger FPGAs with high-speed transceivers, legacy instruments in the field still depend on Mercury silicon for spares and repairs. Engineers should verify timing closure against legacy Quartus II software.
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Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics
Some long-lifecycle aerospace and defense programs designed with Mercury FPGAs continue to specify the EP1M120B484C8A for avionics subsystems where redesign risk outweighs the cost of broker-sourced legacy parts. The 484-ball BGA provides ample I/O for ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete-signal interfaces used in flight-control and navigation computers. With approximately 120 logic elements, the device supports interface glue and discrete logic replacement for legacy avionics LRUs. The commercial temperature grade is acceptable for cabin and cockpit equipment; engineers should verify against program-specific derating for unpressurized sections. Note that this part is not qualified to AEC-Q100 or military QML; programs needing new certifications should use radiation-hardened or QML-listed parts. The device's continued availability through authorized brokers keeps legacy fleets flying.
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엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EP1M120B484C8A — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.
선택 가이드
대체품과의 비교
| 파라미터 | 이 제품 | EP1M120B484C7A | EP1M120B484C7 | EP1M120B484C6 | EP1M120B484C5 | EP1M120F484C8A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | BGA-484 | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 - same | BGA-484 (FineLine F-variant) |
| Logic Family | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) | Mercury (EP1M) |
| Logic Elements (approx.) | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Speed Grade | 8 | 7 (-12.5% timing margin) | 7 (-12.5% timing margin) | 6 (-25% timing margin) | 5 (-37.5% timing margin) | 8 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| Pin Count | 484 | 484 | 484 | 484 | 484 | 484 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Peak Reflow | 220 C | 220 C | 220 C | 220 C | 220 C | 220 C |
주요 차별점
- Same-package same-family speed grade variants for design margin tuning (vs EP1M120B484C6)
- Higher speed grade (8) than typical Mercury stock variants (vs EP1M120B484C5)
- BGA-484 standard pinout vs FineLine F-variant (vs EP1M120F484C8A)
설계 노트
The EP1M120B484C8A is listed as obsolete across major distributors, so do not design it into new products without a long-term sourcing plan. The Mercury device family is supported only by legacy Quartus II software versions, so engineers should verify that their current Quartus install still recognizes the EP1M device before starting a design. Mistakenly targeting an unsupported device family will cause synthesis failures and wasted engineering effort.
The 484-ball FineLine BGA requires a controlled-impedance PCB stack-up with via-in-pad or microvia technology for reliable assembly. Use NSMD (non-solder mask defined) pads with a solder mask opening about 0.05 mm larger than the pad diameter to reduce solder joint stress. Plan for X-ray inspection of BGA solder quality after reflow, since visual inspection is impossible underneath the package.
Estimated: at typical Mercury device core power of 0.5-1 W and 484-ball BGA thermal resistance theta_JA around 15-20 C/W with standard JEDEC PCB, junction temperature rise is roughly 10-20 C above ambient. The commercial temperature grade (typically 0 C to +85 C) is sufficient for most indoor industrial and commercial designs, but derate for enclosed or high-altitude enclosures.
Decoupling: place 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramic capacitors as close as possible to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin of the EP1M120B484C8A. Use a power plane for VCCINT and a separate plane for VCCIO. Keep high-speed I/O traces matched in length within a tolerance suitable for the selected I/O standard (typically +/- 50 mil for LVTTL, +/- 25 mil for LVDS).
Do not confuse the EP1M120B484C8A (Mercury, ~120 LE) with the EP1K100FC484-2 (Cyclone, ~1000 LE) - they share the 484-ball BGA footprint but are not drop-in compatible because the configuration bitstream, I/O standard list, and Quartus device support files differ. Migrating from Mercury to Cyclone requires re-synthesis and re-validation.
규정 준수 정보
Compliance status not provided in the verified distributor catalog data. Engineer should request the RoHS/REACH certificate from the supplier when sourcing from broker inventory because Mercury-family devices were produced across both leaded and lead-free assembly eras. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a programmable logic IC, not an automotive-grade qualified part. Aerospace/defense use requires program-specific qualification rather than commercial AEC-Q100.