EP1SGX10CF672C7N - Stratix GX FPGA 10K LE 672-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP1SGX10CF672C7N ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $248 | $248.00 |
| 10 | $232.5 | $2,325.00 |
| 100 | $215.8 | $21,580.00 |
| 250 | $198.4 | $49,600.00 |
| 500 | $182.1 | $91,050.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1SGX10CF672C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix GX |
| Logic Elements | 10,570 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 1057 |
| Total RAM Bits | 920448 |
| Number of I/O | 362 |
| Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 85 °C |
| Package / Case | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33 × 33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Maximum Frequency | 4385.97 MHz |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free Terminal Finish | Yes (N suffix) |
EP1SGX10CF672C7N 672-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 × 33 mm, 1 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1SGX10CF672C7N (672-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 × 33 mm, 1 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 EP1SGX10CF672C7N.
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
EP1SGX10CF672C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, High-Speed Serial Protocol Bridging, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, Test and Measurement Equipment, Embedded DSP Pipelines, Legacy System Maintenance and Drop-In Replacement.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP1SGX10CF672C7N fits telecommunications line cards because its Stratix GX architecture integrates multi-gigabit transceivers alongside 10,570 logic elements in a single 672-FBGA package. With 362 user I/Os and embedded transceiver channels, the device can terminate backplane SERDES links and process framer payloads without external PHY chips. Compared to a discrete transceiver-plus-FPGA solution, this single-chip integration reduces board area and BOM cost. Designers should follow Stratix GX reference designs for jitter-cleaning PLLs and AC-coupling caps.
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High-Speed Serial Protocol Bridging
The EP1SGX10CF672C7N excels at high-speed serial protocol bridging — for example, converting between Aurora, Serial RapidIO, and custom proprietary links. The embedded transceivers run at multi-gigabit data rates, while the 10,570 LEs provide generous headroom for state machines, FIFOs, and link-layer logic. The 672-FBGA package keeps critical RX/TX traces short and matched. Use the Quartus II transceiver toolkit for eye-diagram validation during bring-up.
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Industrial Control and Instrumentation
In industrial control and instrumentation, the EP1SGX10CF672C7N is well suited for motor-control DSP, multi-axis data acquisition, and protocol conversion. Its 130 nm CMOS process provides mature, well-characterized timing closure, while the 1.5 V core keeps power dissipation manageable. Note the commercial 0 °C to 85 °C operating range; for harsher environments, choose an 'I' grade variant or migrate to a Cyclone IV/V GX with industrial qualification.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Test and measurement equipment leverages the EP1SGX10CF672C7N's combination of 362 LVDS-capable I/Os, embedded transceivers, and 10,570 LEs to build protocol analyzers, bit-error-rate testers, and arbitrary waveform generators. The 672-FBGA package supports the dense routing required for high-channel-count instruments. Quartus II synthesis with SignalTap II logic analyzer enables real-time waveform capture for validation. Plan adequate thermal dissipation on the PCB since BGA packages rely on copper pour.
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Embedded DSP Pipelines
Embedded DSP pipelines — such as baseband processing, software-defined radio front-ends, and real-time image processing — fit naturally on the EP1SGX10CF672C7N. The Stratix GX family includes dedicated multiplier blocks and DSP slices that accelerate FIR filters and FFTs far beyond what 10K general-purpose LEs can achieve alone. The 672-FBGA package supports high-bandwidth memory interfaces for streaming data. Target pipelining with parallel sample streams to fully exploit the architecture.
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Legacy System Maintenance and Drop-In Replacement
The EP1SGX10CF672C7N is widely used as a drop-in replacement for legacy Stratix GX-based line cards in long-lifecycle programs such as defense, aerospace, and industrial automation. Its 672-BGA footprint and pinout allow board-level substitution without redesign. Lead-time planning is critical — the family is in last-time-buy — so engineers should qualify C6 and I7 variants in parallel and stockpile Pb-free inventory. Migration to Cyclone V GX is recommended for new designs with extended support windows.
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Engineering reference data for EP1SGX10CF672C7N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1SGX10CF672C7 | EP1SGX10CF672C7GA | EP1SGX10CF672C6N | EP1SGX10CF672C6 | EP1SGX10CF672C6NGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch | 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33×33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| Brand | Intel | Intel (Altera legacy) | Intel (Altera legacy) | Intel (Altera legacy) | Intel (Altera legacy) | Intel (Altera legacy) |
| Logic Elements | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 | 10,570 |
| Speed Grade | C7 | C7 | C7 | C6 (slower Fmax) | C6 (slower Fmax) | C6 (slower Fmax) |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (N suffix) | No (SnPb) | Yes (N in GA suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (SnPb) | Yes (N in GA suffix) |
| User I/O Count | 362 | 362 | 362 | 362 | 362 | 362 |
| Supply 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) |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS | 130 nm CMOS |
Key Differentiators
- Speed grade C7 gives the highest Fmax in the EP1SGX10CF672 672-FBGA family (vs EP1SGX10CF672C6N)
- Lead-free (Pb-free) ball finish for RoHS-compliant assembly (vs EP1SGX10CF672C7)
- Stratix GX architecture with integrated multi-gigabit transceivers (vs EP1S10F672C7N)
Design Notes
The EP1SGX10CF672C7N requires multiple supply rails (1.5 V core, 3.3 V/2.5 V/1.8 V VCCIO, and an isolated transceiver supply). Per the Stratix GX handbook, sequence the rails so VCCINT comes up first and VCCIO follows after — failing to do so can cause latch-up during configuration. Decouple each rail with a 0.1 µF X7R close to every ball-pair plus bulk polymer capacitors at the supply input. Estimated: at 50% resource utilization with active transceivers, expect 1.5–2.0 A on the 1.5 V core.
The 672-FBGA package dissipates heat almost entirely through the PCB copper pour and internal vias — there is no exposed thermal pad. Per Stratix GX guidance, maximize the ground-plane area under the device and use a minimum 1 oz copper layer on outer planes plus a 2 oz inner layer if possible. Estimated: at full utilization with all transceivers active, junction-to-ambient (θJA) on a 4-layer JEDEC board is approximately 12 °C/W, giving roughly a 60 °C rise at 5 W dissipation. Forced airflow is required for sustained full-load operation in sealed enclosures.
Route high-speed transceiver differential pairs (RX/TX) with 100 Ω differential impedance and length-matched within 150 mil per the Stratix GX device family datasheet. Use AC-coupling capacitors (typically 100 nF X7R 0402) on each RX pair close to the receiver. Reference plane continuity under transceivers is critical — never route signals over plane splits. Pin 1A1 identification follows the chamfered corner of the 672-FBGA package; the Quartus II pin-planner .qsf file provides the full ball map.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EP1SGX10CF672C7N include: (1) forgetting the JTAG TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI pull-ups, which can leave the device unconfigurable; (2) using the wrong configuration mode (AS/PS/Fast Passive) without the correct companion EEPROM; (3) ignoring the MSEL pin settings during PCB layout; and (4) assuming 'C7N' and 'C7' parts are interchangeable — the C7N is lead-free only. Quartus II 13.0sp1 is the last officially supported software; newer Quartus versions will not program this legacy device.
Compliance Information
Lead-free per N suffix and RoHS compliant per Intel/Alteray product page. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in verified data; AEC-Q100 not applicable to commercial-grade FPGAs.
