EP1S40F1020C7N - Stratix 41K LE FPGA, 1020-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP1S40F1020C7N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $1323.97 | $1,323.97 |
| 10 | $1191.57 | $11,915.70 |
| 100 | $1059.18 | $105,918.00 |
| 500 | $992.98 | $496,490.00 |
| 1,000 | $926.78 | $926,780.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1S40F1020C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Stratix |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4,125 |
| User I/O Pins | 773 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 3,423,744 |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.5 V |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 420.17 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Package | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL |
| Configuration Schemes | PS, AS, JTAG |
| On-chip PLLs | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (verify on quote) |
EP1S40F1020C7N 1020-ball fc-fbga (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1S40F1020C7N (1020-ball fc-fbga (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) package) with 773 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 EP1S40F1020C7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 773 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
EP1S40F1020C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Card Processing, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, High-Speed DSP Co-Processing, Industrial High-Speed Data Acquisition, Military and Aerospace Signal Processing, High-Speed Protocol Bridging and Glue Logic.
Telecommunications Line Card Processing
The EP1S40F1020C7N suits telecom line-card designs where 41,250 logic elements and 3.4 Mbit of embedded TriMatrix memory provide parallel packet-processing datapaths without external SRAM. Its 773 user I/O pins support multiple SFI/SPI-like interfaces, while embedded DSP blocks accelerate Viterbi or Reed-Solomon encoding at the 420.17 MHz internal clock. The 1.5 V core and 130 nm node keep power manageable for 10-15 W line-card budgets.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1S40F1020C7N is widely used to prototype multi-million-gate ASIC designs before tape-out because its 41K LE capacity maps cleanly onto partitioned ASIC blocks. The Quartus II flow supports Verilog and VHDL synthesis with timing-driven placement, while the 1020-ball FC-FBGA exposes enough user I/O to bring out wide ASIC buses. The C7 speed grade provides the timing margin needed for accurate worst-case ASIC verification at 420.17 MHz.
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High-Speed DSP Co-Processing
The EP1S40F1020C7N's embedded multiplier blocks accelerate fixed-point DSP workloads such as FFTs, FIR filters, and radar pulse compression in radar and signal-intelligence systems. The 3.4 Mbit of embedded memory enables deep sample buffering without external SRAM, and the 420.17 MHz Fmax supports sample rates up to several hundred megasamples per second across parallel channels. The 130 nm process node gives predictable latency for synchronous DSP pipelines.
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Industrial High-Speed Data Acquisition
The EP1S40F1020C7N functions as the central processing element in industrial data-acquisition systems, where 773 user I/O pins interface to multiple high-speed ADCs and DACs across LVDS and LVCMOS banks. Embedded block RAM buffers high-rate sample streams before downstream DSP, and on-chip PLLs generate the multiple clock domains needed for synchronous acquisition. The commercial 0-85 C operating range suits most factory-floor enclosures.
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Military and Aerospace Signal Processing
The EP1S40F1020C7N's parallel DSP blocks and 41K LE capacity support radar, electronic-warfare, and software-defined-radio subsystems where deterministic latency and on-chip memory are required. Multiple I/O banks enable simultaneous connection to RF ADCs, DACs, and high-speed transceivers while preserving signal integrity. Designers pair the device with companion Stratix-II or radiation-tolerant parts for upgrade paths, using the same 1020-FBGA footprint where possible.
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High-Speed Protocol Bridging and Glue Logic
The EP1S40F1020C7N serves as a programmable bridge between heterogeneous processor buses, network PHYs, and storage controllers where fixed ASSPs cannot match the required interface mix. The 773 user I/O pins support many parallel and serial protocols simultaneously, while embedded TriMatrix memory implements FIFOs and translation buffers between clock domains. The 1.5 V core supply and 130 nm node keep system power budgets reasonable for multi-rail platforms.
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Engineering reference data for EP1S40F1020C7N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1S40F1020C6N | EP1S40F1020C5N | EP1S40F1020C6 | EP1S40F1020C5 | EP1S30F1020C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) | 1020-ball FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm) |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 33,000 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (fastest) | C6 | C5 | C6 | C5 | C7 |
| User I/O Pins | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) |
Key Differentiators
- Fastest speed grade in the EP1S40F1020 family (vs EP1S40F1020C6N)
- Highest logic capacity in the original Stratix family at 41K LE (vs EP1S30F1020C7N)
- Same pinout across speed grades simplifies BOM management (vs EP1S25F1020C7N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.5 V core and 2 A core current, the EP1S40F1020C7N dissipates roughly 3 W internally, plus additional IO bank power; total worst-case package power can reach 8-10 W. Use thermal vias under the 33 x 33 mm FC-FBGA exposed pad to a multilayer copper ground plane. Without a thermal spreader, the 130 nm process die can exceed 100 C junction at 25 C ambient, derating Fmax. Add airflow or a heat spreader for production deployments.
The 1020-ball FC-FBGA at 1.0 mm pitch demands a high-density PCB stackup with microvia or via-in-pad construction; standard 8/8 mil via designs cannot reliably break out the inner balls. Plan for at least 6 PCB layers to provide solid reference planes for the high-speed LVDS and SSTL I/O banks. Follow the Altera Stratix hardware reference design guidelines for power-plane decoupling, placing 0.1 uF and 0.01 uF capacitors within 100 mil of every power pin.
Use controlled-impedance routing (typically 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential) for all LVDS and SSTL I/O bank traces, with length matching within 25 mil for differential pairs. The 773 user I/O pins are organized into multiple banks, each with its own VCCIO rail; isolate clocks and high-speed buses from switching I/O by dedicating separate banks. Series-termination resistors on LVTTL outputs help reduce overshoot when driving long PCB traces back to companion ASICS.
Do not confuse the EP1S40F1020C7N with the older EP1S40B956 or smaller EP1S25 variants: the 1020-FBGA pinout is unique to the -40F1020 family. Mixing configuration modes (PS, AS, JTAG) without proper MSEL pin strapping can leave the device unconfigured. Verify the configuration memory density (EPCS16, EPCS64, etc.) supports the compressed bitstream size generated by Quartus II for your design before board bring-up.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the verified distributor listings; confirm with the manufacturer or your distributor at quote time. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the part is a commercial-grade FPGA, not an automotive-qualified IC.