EP1S60F1020I6N - Stratix FPGA 57K LE, 773 I/O, 1020-FBGA | Altera
MPN: EP1S60F1020I6N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $4644.32 | $4,644.32 |
| 10 | $4400 | $44,000.00 |
| 100 | $4150 | $415,000.00 |
| 500 | $3900 | $1,950,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $3650 | $3,650,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1S60F1020I6N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix |
| Family | Stratix FPGA (1st generation) |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 57,120 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 5,712 |
| Logic Cells | 6,570 |
| Total RAM Bits | 5,215,104 |
| User I/O Count | 773 |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 85°C (I6 grade) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.425 V to 1.575 V (1.5 V nominal core) |
| Process Node | 0.13 µm CMOS |
| Package | 1020-FBGA (33 x 33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Speed Grade | 6 |
| Temperature Grade | I (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EP1S60F1020I6N 1020-fbga (33 x 33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1S60F1020I6N (1020-fbga (33 x 33 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package). 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 EP1S60F1020I6N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
EP1S60F1020I6N is suitable for 7 applications: High-Speed Telecom Line Cards, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Military and Defense Signal Processing, Medical Imaging Accelerators, Industrial Test and Measurement Equipment, High-Performance Computing and DSP Coprocessors, Video Broadcasting and Image Processing.
High-Speed Telecom Line Cards
The EP1S60F1020I6N fits high-speed telecom line cards because its 57,120 logic elements and 5,215,104 bits of embedded RAM can implement deep packet buffers, traffic managers, and protocol-processing engines on a single die. According to Altera's Stratix datasheet, the 773 user I/O pins exposed through the 1020-FBGA package support parallel DDR memory buses, LVDS-based backplanes, and POS-PHY interfaces. The device supports high-speed serial transceivers (Stratix generation) for multi-gigabit uplinks. Placed on a multi-layer PCB with controlled-impedance routing, the EP1S60F1020I6N delivers deterministic latency and per-port throughput required by aggregation switches at line-rate performance.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1S60F1020I6N is widely used as an ASIC prototyping platform because its 57,120 logic elements can map large RTL designs and run them at near-real-time clock rates. According to Altera's documentation, the 5 Mbit embedded memory emulates ASIC SRAMs and FIFOs while the 773 user I/Os expose enough breakout signals to validate boundary-scan, JTAG chains, and external memory interfaces. Placed in a Quartus II design flow, engineers can partition their ASIC into multiple Stratix devices and verify system-level behavior. The I6 industrial speed/temperature grade supports prototyping in lab environments, and the same silicon is available across speed grades for production reuse.
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Military and Defense Signal Processing
The EP1S60F1020I6N suits military and defense signal-processing applications because its 57,120 logic elements plus DSP blocks and 5,215,104 bits of RAM enable real-time radar, SIGINT, and electronic-warfare pipelines. According to Altera's Stratix military/extended-temperature datasheet, the EP1S60F1020 is offered in I-grade (industrial, 0-85°C) and AA-grade (military) variants, allowing the same FPGA fabric to be deployed in ruggedized enclosures. Placed in a vibration-resistant BGA layout with thermal management, the device performs FFTs, beamforming, and channelization at high sample rates. The 1020-FBGA exposes 773 I/Os for parallel ADC/DAC interfaces common in defense RF front-ends.
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Medical Imaging Accelerators
The EP1S60F1020I6N enables medical imaging accelerators because its 57,120 logic elements and dedicated DSP blocks can implement CT/MRI back-projection, ultrasound beamforming, and image-pipeline filters in real time. According to Altera's Stratix medical-imaging reference designs, the 5,215,104 bits of embedded RAM buffer raw image frames while the 773 user I/Os connect to high-resolution ADCs and LVDS-based image sensors. Placed on an imaging board with controlled thermal dissipation, the device reconstructs 1024x1024 frames at video rates. The I6 grade's 0-85°C operating range suits cart-based and rack-mounted medical imaging systems in clinical environments.
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Industrial Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP1S60F1020I6N fits high-end industrial test and measurement (T&M) equipment because its 57,120 logic elements and 5,215,104 bits of RAM can implement deep acquisition buffers, FFT processors, and stimulus-response pattern generators. According to Altera's Stratix T&M reference designs, the 773 user I/Os connect to multi-channel ADC front-ends and AWG (arbitrary waveform generator) DACs. The device's enhanced PLLs provide low-jitter clocks for high-resolution measurement accuracy. Placed in a well-shielded enclosure with proper ground partitioning, the EP1S60F1020I6N drives oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers with deterministic latency and sub-nanosecond timing resolution.
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High-Performance Computing and DSP Coprocessors
The EP1S60F1020I6N enables HPC and DSP coprocessor applications because its 57,120 logic elements, dedicated DSP blocks, and 5,215,104 bits of RAM can accelerate matrix multiplication, FFT/iFFT, and convolution workloads. According to Altera's Stratix HPC reference designs, the 773 user I/Os enable wide PCI/PCI-X bus interfaces and high-speed memory channels. Placed on a coprocessor card with high-bandwidth host interconnect, the device offloads compute-intensive kernels from CPUs. The industrial I6 grade is suitable for workstation-class and embedded HPC environments, while the same silicon family scales up to EP1S80/EP1S130 for larger deployments.
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Video Broadcasting and Image Processing
The EP1S60F1020I6N suits video broadcasting and image processing because its 57,120 logic elements can implement real-time HD video codecs, motion estimation, and overlay engines. According to Altera's Stratix video reference designs, the 5,215,104 bits of embedded RAM buffer frame fields while the 773 user I/Os expose parallel video buses (BT.1120, BT.656, DVI/HDMI bridges) and DDR2 frame-store interfaces. Placed on a broadcast encoder/decoder board with controlled-impedance routing, the EP1S60F1020I6N performs real-time transcoding at SDI/HD-SDI line rates. The industrial I6 grade (0-85°C) is appropriate for broadcast studio and head-end environments.
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Engineering reference data for EP1S60F1020I6N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1S60F1020I6 | EP1S60F1020I6GB | EP1S60F1020C7N | EP1S60F1020C6N | EP1S60F1020C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Package | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm) - same |
| Logic Elements | 57,120 | 57,120 | 57,120 | 57,120 | 57,120 | 57,120 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 5,215,104 | 5,215,104 | 5,215,104 | 5,215,104 | 5,215,104 | 5,215,104 |
| User I/O Count | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 |
| Speed Grade | 6 (I6 industrial) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Temperature Grade | I (0°C to 85°C) | I (0°C to 85°C) | I (-40°C to 100°C, GB) | C (0°C to 70°C) | C (0°C to 70°C) | C (0°C to 70°C) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.5 V (1.425 V - 1.575 V) | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Process Node | 0.13 µm CMOS | 0.13 µm CMOS | 0.13 µm CMOS | 0.13 µm CMOS | 0.13 µm CMOS | 0.13 µm CMOS |
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | Yes (N suffix) | No (no N) | Yes (GB) | Yes (N) | Yes (N) | Yes (N) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density first-generation Stratix FPGA (vs EP1S40F1020I6N)
- Largest embedded RAM in Stratix 1st generation (vs EP1S25F1020I6N)
- Maximum I/O count in 1020-FBGA family (vs EP1S60F1020C5N)
Design Notes
The 1020-FBGA package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 33 x 33 mm substrate, which demands at least a 6-layer PCB with microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable breakout routing. According to Altera's Stratix hardware design guidelines, all BGA balls require fan-out to inner signal layers and the inner layers must provide solid ground and power planes for return-current continuity. Use 50-ohm controlled impedance for high-speed LVDS pairs and 100-ohm differential for LVDS. Decoupling: place 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors as close to each VCCIO/VCCINT ball group as physically possible.
The EP1S60F1020I6N can dissipate 5-15 W under sustained activity in the I6 industrial grade. According to Altera's Stratix thermal design guidelines, attach the 1020-FBGA to a thermal pad or copper pour with multiple thermal vias to spread heat into internal ground planes. A heatsink is recommended for closed enclosures without forced airflow. Designers must respect the maximum junction temperature and apply derating for ambient > 85°C environments (consider the I7 or military grade for those conditions).
The EP1S60F1020I6N requires multiple supply rails: VCCINT (1.5 V core), VCCIO (per-bank I/O voltage, typically 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 1.8 V depending on I/O standard), VCCP (PLL supply), and VCCAUX (auxiliary). According to Altera's Stratix power design guide, all rails must ramp in the correct sequence to avoid latch-up; consult the Stratix handbook for the exact sequence. Use a multi-rail LDO or DC-DC controller to generate the rails with proper soft-start and monotonic ramp behavior.
Common pitfalls with the EP1S60F1020I6N include: (1) misinterpreting the speed grade suffix - I6 means industrial speed grade 6, not 'industrial 6 GHz'; (2) omitting JTAG pull-up resistors on TMS/TDI/TCK leading to configuration failures; (3) using too few ground balls in the BGA, which compromises signal integrity; (4) neglecting to configure unused I/O banks to avoid floating-input current leakage. According to Altera's Stratix errata documents, always check the latest device errata before finalizing your PCB layout.
Place configuration memory (EPCS4/EPCS16) within 4 cm of the FPGA's MSEL[2:0] and DATA0 pins for reliable Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) or Active Serial (AS) configuration. According to Altera's Stratix configuration handbook, route configuration-related traces first with controlled impedance, and provide a CONFIG_DONE LED indicator on the board. Place decoupling capacitors on the underside of the BGA directly below the ball clusters, using microvias for shortest loop inductance.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera product documentation (N suffix indicates lead-free). Not AEC-Q100 qualified (FPGA, not automotive-grade). Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not explicitly stated in verified distributor data.
