EP1SGX25DF1020C5 - 25K LE Stratix GX FPGA, 1020-FBGA | Intel
MPN: EP1SGX25DF1020C5 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2244.28 | $2,244.28 |
| 10 | $2150 | $21,500.00 |
| 100 | $1990 | $199,000.00 |
| 500 | $1850 | $925,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $1720 | $1,720,000.00 |
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EP1SGX25DF1020C5 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix GX |
| Family | Stratix GX |
| Logic Elements | 25,660 |
| User I/O Count | 607 |
| Number of Transceivers | 20 |
| Transceiver Data Rate | up to 3.125 Gbps per channel |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.5 V |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Package Type | 1020-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Speed Grade | C5 |
| Device Family | Stratix GX (Altera/Intel) |
EP1SGX25DF1020C5 1020-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1SGX25DF1020C5 (1020-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 x 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 EP1SGX25DF1020C5.
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
EP1SGX25DF1020C5 is suitable for 6 applications: Multi-Gigabit Serial Backplane Aggregation, Telecom Line Cards, Video Broadcast Infrastructure, High-End Test and Measurement Equipment, ASIC Prototyping for Serial-Protocol IP, Embedded Multi-Protocol Industrial Systems.
Multi-Gigabit Serial Backplane Aggregation
The EP1SGX25DF1020C5's 20 embedded transceiver channels at up to 3.125 Gbps each provide the high-speed serial I/O needed for backplane aggregation in telecom and datacom systems. Aggregating multiple lower-rate links into a higher-rate fabric (XAUI, SerialLite, custom protocol) avoids the cost and complexity of discrete PHY chips. With 25,660 logic elements and 607 user I/O, the device can implement aggregation logic, link-layer processing, and traffic shaping alongside the SERDES, all in a single chip.
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Telecom Line Cards
Telecom line cards require multi-protocol serial interfaces to connect to backplanes, fabric switches, and framer/serializer devices. The EP1SGX25DF1020C5's embedded PCS logic with 8B/10B encoding/decoding, word alignment, and rate matching is well suited for SPI-4.2, SFI-4.1, and custom telecom protocols. Combined with 607 user I/O, the device can drive parallel control buses, framer ports, and clock distribution while handling serial-protocol processing in the fabric.
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Video Broadcast Infrastructure
Video broadcast equipment such as routers, frame synchronizers, and format converters requires high-bandwidth serial links like HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M). The EP1SGX25DF1020C5's transceivers natively support the bit rates required for SDI rates up to 3 Gbps, enabling direct serial interconnect without external cable drivers. The 25,660 logic elements provide ample capacity for video processing, format conversion, and ancillary data handling within a single FPGA.
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High-End Test and Measurement Equipment
Test and measurement instruments - bit-error-rate testers, protocol analyzers, signal generators - need flexible high-speed serial I/O to stimulate and capture signals under test. The EP1SGX25DF1020C5's 20 transceiver channels allow simultaneous multi-link stimulus and capture at up to 3.125 Gbps. Its 607 user I/O enable integration of parallel stimulus pins, status LEDs, and control interfaces, reducing the need for additional glue logic on the test instrument mainboard.
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ASIC Prototyping for Serial-Protocol IP
Engineers prototyping ASICs that include multi-gigabit serial interfaces need an FPGA with sufficient transceiver count to validate the design before tape-out. The EP1SGX25DF1020C5's 20 SERDES channels allow mapping of common 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16-lane serial protocols directly. The 25,660 logic elements provide reasonable capacity for partitioning ASIC logic across one or multiple FPGAs, and Quartus II supports common ASIC prototyping flows.
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Embedded Multi-Protocol Industrial Systems
Industrial systems such as machine vision cameras, factory automation controllers, and high-speed data acquisition modules increasingly embed multiple serial protocols (Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, Camera Link, CoaXPress). The EP1SGX25DF1020C5 with its mix of high-speed transceivers and 607 user I/O can implement protocol bridging, image processing, and control logic in one device. Industrial users should evaluate the Stratix GX industrial (I-grade) variants for extended temperature range.
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Engineering reference data for EP1SGX25DF1020C5 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1SGX25DF1020C5N | EP1SGX25DF1020C6 | EP1SGX25DF1020C6N | EP1SGX25DF1020C4 | EP1SGX25FF1020C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 1020-FBGA | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same | 1020-FBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 25,660 | 25,660 | 25,660 | 25,660 | 25,660 | 25,660 |
| Transceiver Channels | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| User I/O Count | 607 | 607 | 607 | 607 | 607 | 607 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | C5 | C5 | C6 (faster) | C6 (faster) | C4 (slower) | C6 FF |
| Lead-Free Finish | Standard (non-N) | Yes (Pb-free) | Standard | Yes (Pb-free) | Standard | Yes (Pb-free) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Lead-free (Pb-free) finish for RoHS-compliant designs (vs EP1SGX25DF1020C5)
- Higher speed grade for tighter timing margins (vs EP1SGX25DF1020C5)
- FF speed grade option for maximum performance (vs EP1SGX25DF1020C5)
Design Notes
The 1020-FBGA package requires a 33 x 33 mm PCB land pattern with 1 mm ball pitch. Verified web data specifies the Stratix GX device family datasheet guidelines for PCB stackup, which require controlled-impedance routing for all 20 transceiver channels. Use a minimum 8-layer stackup with dedicated ground planes under the BGA field and length-matched differential pairs for SERDES lanes to meet 3.125 Gbps signal-integrity targets.
The Stratix GX core runs at 1.5 V with separate analog supply rails for transceiver PLLs and I/O banks. Decouple each supply pin with low-ESR ceramic capacitors placed as close to the BGA balls as possible (typically 0.1 uF + 10 uF per rail). Total device power at full transceiver utilization can exceed 15 W, so thermal dissipation via copper pours and/or a heatspreader is required.
The 20 high-speed transceivers each require a low-jitter reference clock meeting the jitter specifications listed in the Stratix GX datasheet. Place the reference clock generator close to the FPGA, use a dedicated clean ground island, and isolate clock traces from switching signals. Loss budget for the 3.125 Gbps channels should target less than 12 dB total channel loss including the package breakout.
The EP1SGX25DF1020C5 is obsolete, so do not specify it for new production designs. When maintaining legacy systems, verify each lot's date code and quarantine suspect parts since counterfeit Stratix GX FPGAs have been observed in the secondary market. Always program and verify the configuration bitstream via JTAG before deployment.
Compliance Information
Standard EP1SGX25DF1020C5 (non-N suffix) is not lead-free; the EP1SGX25DF1020C5N variant is the RoHS-compliant replacement per cross-reference data. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGA logic devices.
