EP1S10F484C7 - Stratix FPGA, 10570 LEs, 484-FBGA | Altera
MPN: EP1S10F484C7 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $280.04 | $280.04 |
| 10 | $252.03 | $2,520.30 |
| 100 | $224.03 | $22,403.00 |
| 500 | $196.03 | $98,015.00 |
| 1,000 | $175 | $175,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1S10F484C7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix |
| Family | Stratix-I (EP1S10) |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 10,570 |
| Number of LABs / CLBs | 1,057 |
| Total RAM Bits | 920,448 |
| User I/Os | 335 |
| DSP Blocks | 6 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial Extended) |
| Package | 484-BBGA, FCBGA (FBGA-484, 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Method | Serial / Parallel (Quartus) |
EP1S10F484C7 484-bbga, fcbga (fbga-484, 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1S10F484C7 (484-bbga, fcbga (fbga-484, 23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package) with 48 pins. This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP1S10F484C7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 48 pins (digital package)
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EP1S10F484C7 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, Video and Image Processing Pipelines, Industrial Control and Motion Systems, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, High-Speed Serial I/O Aggregation.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP1S10F484C7 fits telecom line-card applications because 10,570 logic elements, 920 Kbits of embedded RAM, and 335 user I/Os are enough for UTOPIA / POS-PHY bridging, ATM cell reassembly, and TDM time-slot crossbars. Its six DSP blocks and four PLLs give designers the arithmetic throughput and clock flexibility needed for FEC, CRC, and framer glue logic. Stratum-3 timing and jitter performance are well within the Stratix-I PLL specifications. Compared with an ASIC, the Stratix-I FPGA lets telecom OEMs ship protocol updates without re-spinning silicon, and the FBGA-484 footprint is footprint-compatible with later Stratix devices for smooth migration.
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Video and Image Processing Pipelines
The EP1S10F484C7 suits video and image processing pipelines where moderate logic capacity and abundant block RAM matter most. With 920 Kbits of on-chip memory and six DSP blocks running up to 290 MHz, the device can host motion-adaptive deinterlacers, color-space converters, and scaling engines for SDTV and emerging HDTV boards. The 335 user I/Os are sufficient to drive external DDR SDRAM video line buffers and BT.656 / BT.1120 interfaces simultaneously. Its LVDS and SSTL I/O support direct connection to image sensors and DVI/HDMI bridges without external translators.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Motion Systems
Industrial control and motion systems benefit from the EP1S10F484C7's combination of DSP blocks, deterministic PLLs, and abundant user I/Os. The four PLLs support multiple encoder and resolver sample rates, while the six DSP blocks deliver enough MACs for PID loops, Kalman filters, and field-oriented control algorithms. Commercial-extended temperature (0 C to 85 C) covers most factory-floor enclosures. The 335 user I/Os are ample for parallel encoder inputs, PWM outputs, and EtherCAT / SERCOS link glue logic. Altera's long-term availability of the FBGA-484 footprint simplifies board reuse when designs migrate to Cyclone IV or Cyclone V.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1S10F484C7 is well-suited as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because the Stratix-I architecture mirrors the register-transfer-level structure of typical ASICs and supports JTAG-driven in-system debug. Designers can map RTL from upcoming ASICs onto multiple EP1S10 devices and validate functionality before tape-out, using the 10,570 logic elements and 920 Kbits of RAM to prototype CPU subsystems, peripheral controllers, and DSP coprocessors. The four PLLs emulate ASIC clock trees, and the 335 I/Os let engineers expose boundary-scan chains. Quartus II provides signal-trace debug and logic-analyzer insertion tailored to ASIC emulation flows.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement instruments - protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators - leverage the EP1S10F484C7's 1,057 LABs, six DSP blocks, and 335 I/Os to host custom capture, sequencing, and signal-conditioning logic. The on-chip PLLs allow multi-rate sampling and clock generation, while 920 Kbits of embedded RAM provide deep capture buffers between the analog front end and the host processor. The Stratix-I device family supports LVDS, LVTTL, and PECL I/O standards, enabling direct connection to high-speed ADCs and DACs without external level translation.
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High-Speed Serial I/O Aggregation
The EP1S10F484C7 is well matched to high-speed serial I/O aggregation in storage routers, RAID controllers, and embedded networking appliances. Its LVDS-capable I/Os and four PLLs let designers build multiple SPI4.2 / SFI channels alongside glue logic for MAC, classifier, and queue-manager blocks. The 335 user I/Os allow simultaneous interfacing to several PHY devices, and the 920 Kbits of block RAM buffer packets between line cards. With Quartus II SOPC Builder, engineers can instantiate Nios II soft-core processors to handle exception paths without an external microcontroller.
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Engineering reference data for EP1S10F484C7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1S10F484C6N | EP1S10F484C5N | EP1S10F484I6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | FBGA-484 (23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) | FBGA-484 - same | FBGA-484 - same | FBGA-484 - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 |
| Total RAM Bits | 920,448 | 920,448 | 920,448 | 920,448 |
| User I/Os | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 |
| Speed Grade | C7 | C6 (slower) | C5 (slowest) | I6 (industrial) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 C to 85 C) | Commercial (0 C to 85 C) | Commercial (0 C to 85 C) | Industrial (-40 C to 100 C) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Lead-free (N suffix) | Lead-free (N suffix) | Lead-free (N suffix) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-density Stratix-I with abundant I/O for its class (vs EP1S10F484C6N)
- Fastest speed grade within EP1S10F484 family (vs EP1S10F484C5N)
- Same-die drop-in option exists for industrial temperature (vs EP1S10F484I6N)
Design Notes
The EP1S10F484C7 requires a tightly regulated 1.5 V core supply and dedicated VCCIO banks; Altera's Stratix-I pin connection guidelines call for a multi-phase controller such as the LTC3833 or TPS54610. Place bulk decoupling within 25 mm of each voltage pin and add 0.1 uF / 0.01 uF ceramic pairs near every power pin to suppress transients caused by simultaneous switching outputs (SSO). Failure to meet the Stratix-I power-up sequencing can latch-up or damage the device.
The FBGA-484 footprint (23 x 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) demands a six-layer PCB with at least two inner solid ground planes and one power plane. Use microvia-in-pad or HDI techniques to fan out the BGA and keep matched-length traces for LVDS and SSTL groups. Maintain a continuous reference plane under all high-speed routes; broken planes cause severe reflections and ISI at 250 MHz and above.
Do not confuse EP1S10F484C7 with EP1S10F484C6N or EP1S10F484C5N when ordering - they share the same die but differ in speed grade. The 'C7' is fastest, 'C5' is slowest. Also note that the EP1S10F484I6N is the industrial-temp variant, not a separate die. Quartus II versions earlier than 13.0sp1 are required to target this device; Quartus Prime Pro Edition has dropped Stratix-I support.
Compliance Information
RoHS / lead-free status is not explicitly stated in the provided distributor data and is recorded as [DATA_NEEDED]. Altera Stratix-I 'N'-suffix variants are lead-free per Altera documentation, but the EP1S10F484C7 base part lacks the N suffix in the verified listings.
