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EP2A40B724C8N - APEX II 1.5M Gates FPGA, 724-FCBGA | Altera / Intel

Name: EP2A40B724C8N - APEX II 1.5M Gates FPGA, 724-FCBGA | Altera / Intel
Brand: Altera
SKU: EP2A40B724C8N

MPN: EP2A40B724C8N ✗ Akhir Hayat

1.5 V Vdss FCBGA-724 Package 376 MHz Speed

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EP2A40B724C8N Ringkasan

The Altera / Intel EP2A40B724C8N is a member of the APEX II family of FPGAs, integrating 1.5 million system gates, 38,400 logic elements (cells), and 38400 logic cells on a 0.15-micron CMOS process. The device operates from a nominal 1.5V core supply (1.425V to 1.575V) and is housed in a 724-ball Fine-pitch Chip-Scale Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package. With a maximum internal clock frequency around 376 MHz, this PLD addresses high-throughput datapath and datapath-intensive designs.

What is an FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device containing an array of configurable logic blocks, embedded memory, routing resources, and I/O elements that can be rewired by the end user. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable-logic hierarchy (FPGA -> PLD -> programmable logic IC -> digital semiconductor). The APEX II family from Altera (later acquired by Intel) is positioned for high-density, multi-standard communications infrastructure, video processing, and high-performance DSP front-ends where ASIC NRE is not justified.

Key features of the EP2A40B724C8N include 1.5M system gates, 38,400 logic elements, embedded system blocks (ESBs) for RAM/ROM, True-LVDS differential signaling support, a 0.15-micron process, and a 1.5V core supply. The architecture combines look-up-table-based logic with multi-level FastTrack routing, allowing predictable timing closure at frequencies well above 100 MHz on critical paths.

From a technical perspective, the APEX II architecture uses a hybrid LUT/PLD cell with dedicated carry chains for arithmetic, dedicated I/O structures with on-chip termination, and phase-locked loops for clock management. The 724-pin FCBGA package offers controlled-impedance signal paths required for LVDS and SSTL I/O standards at speeds up to 840 Mbps per channel.

Typical applications for the EP2A40B724C8N include telecommunications line cards, baseband processing, custom DSP coprocessors, high-speed serial protocol bridging, and industrial control with real-time signal conditioning. It is also used in image processing pipelines and high-speed data acquisition systems.

When designing with this device, allocate sufficient PCB layers for power and ground planes to deliver the multi-rail supplies (VCCINT 1.5V, VCCIO 3.3V/2.5V, VCCP, VCCPD). Use the Altera Quartus II toolchain for synthesis and place-and-route; timing constraints must be carefully managed for >200 MHz paths. This part is mature/EOL - confirm lifecycle status with the franchised distributor before committing to new designs.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing snapshots, same-package alternatives from the Altera/Intel APEX II family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

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EP2A40B724C7

Intel

Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS, up to 8 metal layers, all-layer copper

Package: 724-ball FCBGA (FineLine BGA), 35 mm x 35 mm