EP1S80F1020C6N - Stratix 79,040 Logic Elements FPGA | Intel (Altera) | 1020-BGA
MPN: EP1S80F1020C6N β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $165 | $1,650.00 |
| 100 | $145 | $14,500.00 |
| 500 | $125 | $62,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $110 | $110,000.00 |
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View Datasheet βEP1S80F1020C6N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Series | Stratix |
| Logic Cells / Logic Elements | 79,040 |
| Equivalent Gate Count | 7,427,520 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 7904 |
| Number of User I/Os | 773 |
| Package | 1020-ball FBGA (FC-FBGA), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | C6 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (SMT) |
| Operating Frequency (typ.) | 450 MHz (Stratix family max) |
| Configuration Memory Interface | Serial (EPCS) or parallel - per Stratix family |
EP1S80F1020C6N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND β Ground (representative; full 1020-ball BGA pinout in Stratix Family Data Sheet) |
| Pin B5 | VCC β 1.5 V core supply (representative) |
| Pin C12 | IO β User I/O bank pin (representative) |
| Pin D18 | CLK β Dedicated clock input (representative) |
| Pin AA1 | GND β Ground (representative) |
| Pin AJ33 | I/O β User I/O bank pin (representative) |
| Pin AN32 | CONFIG β Configuration mode select (representative) |
| Pin AK28 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select (representative) |
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
EP1S80F1020C6N is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Framer and Protocol Bridging, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, High-Performance DSP Signal Processing, Broadcast Video Processing and Format Conversion, Industrial Control and Test Equipment, Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing.
Telecommunications Framer and Protocol Bridging
The EP1S80F1020C6N is well-suited for telecom framer and protocol bridging designs where 79,040 logic elements deliver the parallel-processing density required to handle multiple OC-48/STM-16 channels concurrently. With up to 773 user I/Os and Stratix DSP blocks, the device can implement SONET/SDH framers, ATM-to-IP/Port converters, and HDLC/PPP protocol engines in a single chip. Its 130 nm CMOS architecture delivers Fmax up to 450 MHz in Stratix-family DSP paths, sufficient for OC-192 framer datapaths. Pair with Altera/Intel EPCS serial configuration memory and a system clock PLL.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP1S80F1020C6N's 79,040 logic elements (7.4M equivalent gates) and 773 user I/Os make it a strong choice for ASIC prototyping where designers map large ASIC RTL onto multiple Stratix FPGAs via TDM partitioning. The 1.5 V core supply and 130 nm Stratix architecture support fast iteration cycles in Quartus II/Prime, while the 1020-FBGA package provides ample I/O for ASIC boundary-scan emulation. Compared to gate-array emulation ASICs, the FPGA route offers faster turnaround (weeks vs months). Target applications include multi-million-gate ASIC designs in networking, storage, and baseband signal processing.
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High-Performance DSP Signal Processing
The EP1S80F1020C6N integrates Stratix-family embedded DSP blocks optimized for high-throughput filtering, FFT, and baseband processing, with logic density supporting multi-channel radio baseband or radar signal chains. The 7904 LABs/CLBs enable parallel datapath implementation, while 773 user I/Os allow direct interface to high-speed ADCs and DACs without external bus multiplexing. According to Stratix family datasheets, DSP block Fmax up to 450 MHz supports 16-bit multiplications at >250 MHz sustained throughput. Pair with DDR memory controllers implemented in fabric for high-bandwidth data buffering.
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Broadcast Video Processing and Format Conversion
The EP1S80F1020C6N fits broadcast video processing applications including HD-SDI/SDI routing, format conversion (e.g., 1080i to 720p), and real-time video effects processing where the 773 user I/Os handle multiple parallel video streams. The 79K LE fabric supports line buffers, deinterlacers, and color-space converters while Stratix TriMatrix memory blocks implement frame buffers without external SRAM. The 130 nm process delivers low-latency logic paths suitable for real-time video at 148.5 MHz pixel clocks (1080p60). For new designs, evaluate Stratix IV/V/10 for higher video throughput.
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Industrial Control and Test Equipment
The EP1S80F1020C6N's 79K logic elements, 773 I/Os, and parallel-processing capability fit industrial test and measurement applications including protocol-aware test equipment, multi-channel data acquisition, and FPGA-based instrumentation. The commercial temperature grade (0C-85C) suits controlled-environment test racks, while the industrial variant EP1S80F1020I6N handles factory-floor deployments from -40C to +100C. Embedded PLLs and clock management support multi-rate sampling architectures, while high I/O count accommodates parallel bus interfaces to legacy industrial buses and modern high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces.
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Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing
The EP1S80F1020C6N supports aerospace and defense applications such as radar signal processing, electronic warfare subsystems, and secure communications where high-throughput DSP and radiation-tolerant design margins are required. The 79,040 logic elements and Stratix DSP blocks enable multi-channel digital downconversion, pulse compression, and adaptive beamforming in radar receiver chains. For mission-critical designs, pair with the EP1S80F1020I6N industrial-temp variant (where applicable) or screen parts per MIL-STD-883 methods. New programs should evaluate Stratix IV/V/10 with enhanced rad-tolerance features.
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Engineering reference data for EP1S80F1020C6N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1S80F1020C6 | EP1S80F1020C7N | EP1S80F1020C5N | EP1S80F1020I6N | EP1S60F1020C6N | EP1S40F1020C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1020-FBGA (33x33 mm, 1 mm pitch) | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Logic Elements | 79,040 | 79,040 | 79,040 | 79,040 | 79,040 | 57,120 | 41,250 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 7904 | 7904 | 7904 | 7904 | 7904 | 5710 | 4125 |
| User I/Os | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 | 773 |
| Speed Grade | C6 (commercial) | C6 | C7 (faster) | C5 (slower) | I6 (industrial) | C6 | C6 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (commercial) | 0C to 85C | 0C to 85C | 0C to 85C | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to 85C | 0C to 85C |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-free (N suffix) | SnPb finish (no N) | Lead-free | Lead-free | Lead-free | Lead-free | Lead-free |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1000) | $110 | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] | [DATA_NEEDED: qty-1000] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest logic density in Stratix family (79K LE) (vs EP1S60F1020C6N)
- Speed grade C6 (mid-tier Fmax in Stratix family) (vs EP1S80F1020C7N)
- Commercial temperature range (0C to 85C) (vs EP1S80F1020I6N)
Design Notes
Estimated: the 1020-FBGA package at 33 x 33 mm with 1 mm ball pitch requires 6-8 routing layers with microvia stacks for full fan-out. Per JEDEC BGA design guidelines (JESD51-series for thermal; IPC-7351 for land pattern), allow at least 0.6 mm trace width / 0.6 mm spacing on outer rows and use 0.4 mm microvia-in-pad for inner rows. The exposed die-attach pad on the package underside must be soldered to a central thermal pad with thermal via array (0.3 mm vias, 1.0 mm pitch) for heat dissipation.
Estimated: at full logic utilization (90% LE, 50% DSP block toggle rate) on the C6N speed grade, total power dissipation typically reaches 5-8 W. The 33 x 33 mm FBGA package has theta_JA around 15-20 C/W with a properly designed thermal via array and PCB copper pour. Provide 4-6 thermal vias directly under the die-attach pad and connect them to internal ground planes. For chassis-mounted designs, consider a small clip-on heatsink or forced-air cooling to maintain junction temperature below 85C.
Decouple the Stratix 1.5 V core supply with 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF + 0.01 uF ceramic capacitor arrays placed within 5 mm of each VCC pin pair. Per Stratix Family Data Sheet power-pin guidelines, each VCCIO bank requires its own decoupling network sized to the I/O bank's switching current. Use separate analog and digital ground planes joined at a single point beneath the FPGA. For high-speed LVDS I/O, maintain 100 ohm differential impedance with matched trace lengths (within 150 mil tolerance) and route over a continuous ground reference plane.
Critical: Stratix EP1S80 devices in the 1020-FBGA package are NRND/EOL - confirm last-time-buy windows with Intel/Avnet before committing to production. Do not assume new-pinout parts in the same package are drop-in compatible: the EP1S30, EP1S40, EP1S60, and EP1S80 family members share the 1020-FBGA pinout per Stratix family convention, but check the Quartus II/Prime pinout file before PCB layout reuse. Configuration mode pins (MSEL) must be tied to the correct logic levels for AS/PS/JTAG modes per Quartus configuration scheme selection.
For 773 I/O signals at LVDS-25 and above, simulate signal integrity with the Stratix IBIS model in HyperLynx or equivalent. Per Stratix Family Data Sheet, simultaneous switching output (SSO) effects can cause ground-bounce noise on heavily loaded banks - limit simultaneous outputs to 20-30 per bank and stagger enable signals in firmware. For DDR/DDR2 SDRAM interfaces, use Stratix dedicated DQS phase-shift circuitry and follow JEDEC JESD79-series PCB layout rules (matched trace lengths +/- 25 mils, series stub resistors if needed).
Compliance Information
EP1S80F1020C6N is lead-free per the 'N' suffix (RoHS compliant). RoHS/REACH status per DigiKey product page; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in distributor data. AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGA is not an automotive-qualified part).
