EP1S25F1020C5N - Stratix 25,660 LEs FPGA 1020-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP1S25F1020C5N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $850 | $850.00 |
| 10 | $805 | $8,050.00 |
| 100 | $745 | $74,500.00 |
| 500 | $690 | $345,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $640 | $640,000.00 |
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EP1S25F1020C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Stratix |
| Logic Cells | 25660 |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) | 2852 |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 500 MHz |
| User I/O Pins | 706 |
| Package | 1020-ball FC-FBGA |
| Package Dimensions | 33 x 33 mm |
| Ball Pitch | 1.0 mm |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0 C to 85 C) |
| Speed Grade | -5 |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG / EPCS boot PROM |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
EP1S25F1020C5N 33 x 33 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1S25F1020C5N (33 x 33 mm package) with 706 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 EP1S25F1020C5N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 706 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
EP1S25F1020C5N is suitable for 6 applications: High-Speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Telecommunications Baseband Processing, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Industrial Imaging and Machine Vision, Aerospace Avionics (Lab/Ground Use).
High-Speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The EP1S25F1020C5N's 25,660 logic cells and dedicated DSP blocks (Stratix architecture) deliver hundreds of GMACs of multiply-accumulate throughput, ideal for radar, software-defined radio, and baseband DSP. The 500 MHz Fmax across CLBs supports high-sample-rate FIR filters and FFT engines in a single device. Its 706 user I/Os accommodate wide LVDS data buses from high-speed ADCs without external muxing. The 1.5 V core supply and 130 nm CMOS process are mature for long-life programs; the commercial 0-85 C temperature grade suits lab and protected enclosures. Use Quartus II DSP Builder to accelerate design capture.
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Telecommunications Baseband Processing
Telecom baseband designs demand parallel processing for channel coding, modulation/demodulation, and protocol stack acceleration - the EP1S25F1020C5N's embedded TriMatrix memory blocks provide distributed and block RAM ideal for symbol buffers, while DSP blocks accelerate Viterbi/Turbo decoders. The 706 I/Os support multiple CPRI or OBSAI links alongside fabric interconnect. The 1020-ball FC-FBGA package integrates well on telecom line cards with controlled impedance stackups. The C5N commercial temp grade suits indoor base-station and central-office environments; for outdoor radio units, consider the I-grade variant instead.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
With 25,660 LEs and 706 I/Os, the EP1S25F1020C5N functions as a mid-density ASIC prototype vehicle for designs targeting gate counts in the 100k-300k region. The Stratix LUT-based architecture and abundant routing fabric support deep logic cones and complex state machines. Multiple FPGAs can be partitioned via LVDS across the 706 I/Os for larger ASIC prototypes. JTAG configuration supports fast design iteration. The C5N commercial temp grade is appropriate for lab bring-up; Quartus II provides ASIC-equivalent timing analysis to de-risk tape-out. The 1020-ball BGA requires careful PCB layout but enables high signal count per device.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP1S25F1020C5N's parallel processing capability makes it suitable for arbitrary waveform generators, logic analyzers, and protocol testers where multiple stimulus/response channels must operate concurrently. Its 706 I/Os drive many comparator/buffer paths without external muxing, and the 500 MHz Fmax supports high-symbol-rate pattern generation. The commercial 0-85 C range covers standard lab environments; the -5 speed grade balances timing margin with availability. JTAG configuration simplifies field firmware updates for shipped instruments. Designers should consider the C6N variant if headroom is needed for timing closure at high toggle rates.
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Industrial Imaging and Machine Vision
Image-processing pipelines (preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction) benefit from the EP1S25F1020C5N's parallel DSP blocks and TriMatrix memory, which can sustain real-time pixel rates from multiple Camera Link or LVDS camera streams. The 706 I/Os accommodate parallel image data paths plus trigger/control signals. The 1020-ball FC-FBGA supports controlled-impedance routing needed for high-fidelity LVDS image links. For industrial environments requiring -40 to +100 C operation, substitute the I5N or I6N variant on the same footprint. Quartus II IP libraries include Camera Link receivers and Sobel/FFT cores.
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Aerospace Avionics (Lab/Ground Use)
Although the EP1S25F1020C5N is commercial grade, it remains useful for lab-based avionics development, ground-test rigs, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation where the -40 to +85 C industrial range is not required. Its 25,660 LEs accommodate MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and other avionics protocol stacks alongside processing logic. The 706 I/Os allow interfacing to legacy avionic buses through transceivers. Note: actual flight hardware should use radiation-hardened or ruggedized parts; this FPGA is appropriate for non-flight ground systems only. The 1020-ball FC-FBGA package integrates well on conduction-cooled test boards.
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Engineering reference data for EP1S25F1020C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1S25F1020C5 | EP1S25F1020C6N | EP1S25F1020C7N | EP1S25F1020I6N | EP1S25F1020I5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - same | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - same | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - same | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - same | 1020-ball FC-FBGA 33x33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - same |
| Logic Cells | 25660 | 25660 | 25660 | 25660 | 25660 | 25660 |
| Speed Grade | -5 | -5 | -6 (faster) | -7 (fastest) | -6 (faster) | -5 (matches baseline) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 C to 85 C | Commercial 0 C to 85 C | Commercial 0 C to 85 C | Commercial 0 C to 85 C | Industrial -40 C to 100 C | Industrial -40 C to 100 C |
| User I/O Count | 706 | 706 | 706 | 706 | 706 | 706 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Approx Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 850.00 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Mid-density sweet spot in the original Stratix family (vs EP1S10F780C6N)
- Lead-free (N suffix) terminal finish (vs EP1S25F1020C5)
- Identical die, faster speed grade option available (vs EP1S25F1020C6N)
Design Notes
The 1020-ball FC-FBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires 4-6 layer PCB stackup with microvia or via-in-pad construction. Use dog-bone fanout only if your fab cannot do microvias. Maintain 50 ohm controlled impedance on LVDS pairs and matched-length routing within 50 mil for high-speed interfaces. Provide at least 4 ground-referenced power planes under the BGA for VCCINT, VCCIO, and GND to manage the 1.5 V core current transients.
Estimate (not datasheet-specified): at 500 MHz with typical Stratix toggle rates, the 1.5 V VCCINT rail can draw 1.5-3 A depending on logic utilization. Decouple with 100 uF bulk + 10 uF ceramic per regulator + 0.1 uF + 0.01 uF per power pin. The VCCIO rails (3.3 V or 2.5 V depending on I/O standard) similarly need bulk + ceramic decoupling. Use a sequencer to enforce VCCINT before VCCIO per Intel/Altera power-up guidelines.
Do not omit the configuration boot PROM (EPCS family) - the EP1S25F1020C5N cannot self-configure from flash. Ensure JTAG chain pull-ups are present on TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI. Configuration mode pins (MSEL) must be set correctly for the chosen boot mode (AS, AP, PS, JTAG). The Quartus II software version must be a legacy release supporting the original Stratix architecture (Quartus II v9.1 or earlier is typical).
Estimated: at full 25,660 LE utilization and 500 MHz toggle rate, junction power can reach 3-5 W. The FC-FBGA package has no exposed thermal pad - rely on internal balls and PCB copper for heat spreading. For enclosed industrial environments, derate toggle activity or upgrade to the I-grade variant for wider thermal headroom. Forced-air cooling is recommended above 70 C ambient.
Compliance Information
N suffix indicates lead-free terminal finish per Intel/Altera legacy part numbering convention. RoHS/REACH/AEC-Q100 compliance not explicitly confirmed in verified web data - flagged as unknown. Device is commercial grade (0-85 C), so AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable.
