EP1SGX40F1020 - 40kLE Stratix GX FPGA w/ 20 Transceivers | Altera
MPN: EP1SGX40F1020 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $162.5 | $1,625.00 |
| 100 | $138.75 | $13,875.00 |
| 500 | $118.4 | $59,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $102.1 | $102,100.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1SGX40F1020 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Stratix GX |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 3,423,744 |
| Total RAM Bits | 3,423,744 |
| User I/O Pins | 624 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 4125 |
| Number of Transceivers | 20 |
| Transceiver Data Rate | 600 Mbps to 3.1875 Gbps |
| Package | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Mode | SRAM-based LUT |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Yes |
EP1SGX40F1020 1020-bbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1SGX40F1020 (1020-bbga (fineline bga) package) with 624 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 EP1SGX40F1020.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 624 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
EP1SGX40F1020 is suitable for 6 applications: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards, PCI Express Endpoint/Adapter Cards, Serial RapidIO Switches and DSP Aggregation, Broadcast Video Processing and Format Conversion, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation.
10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards
The EP1SGX40F1020's 20 multi-gigabit transceivers (up to 3.1875 Gbps) and 41,250 logic elements make it suitable for 10 GbE line-card applications using XAUI (4×3.125 Gbps) or multiple 1 GbE channels. The device integrates MAC and PCS logic in the FPGA fabric, reducing external PHY count. Its 1020-BGA footprint supports the dense I/O required for ATCA/AdvancedMC backplane signalling. Engineers typically pair this part with external PHY transceivers and use the embedded hard IP for PCS functions. The device is obsolete; existing designs use it for legacy switch and router deployments, with new builds migrating to Stratix IV/V GX.
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PCI Express Endpoint/Adapter Cards
Embedded PCI Express hard IP in the EP1SGX40F1020 supports ×1, ×4, and ×8 lane configurations for endpoint or root-port designs. The 20 transceivers can be partitioned into PCIe lanes plus auxiliary serial links, while the 41,250 logic elements implement protocol stack, DMA engines, and application accelerators. This combination enabled early-generation PCIe adapter cards, RAID controllers, and protocol analysers. The 1020-BGA package provides sufficient I/O for parallel peripherals and memory interfaces alongside the serial links. Modern designs should migrate to Stratix V or Cyclone V GX for active lifecycle support.
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Serial RapidIO Switches and DSP Aggregation
With Serial RapidIO hard IP and 20 transceivers, the EP1SGX40F1020 was widely used in wireless base-station DSP aggregation cards and military signal-processing backplanes. The 3,423,744 bits of embedded RAM enable wide data-path buffering for packet inspection and DSP pipelines. The 624 user I/Os support external memory (DDR/QDR) and parallel RapidIO fabrics. Designers leveraged the part's deterministic latency and DSP blocks for FFT, FIR, and cipher acceleration. Modern equivalents include Stratix IV/ V GX with higher transceiver counts and faster system frequencies.
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Broadcast Video Processing and Format Conversion
Broadcast video routers and format converters deployed the EP1SGX40F1020 for SDI/HD-SDI signal aggregation, frame synchronisation, and cross-point switching. The device's 20 transceivers handle multiple uncompressed SDI streams at 270 Mbps to 1.485 Gbps, while the 41,250 logic elements implement scaling, de-interlacing, and color-space conversion. The high I/O count supports parallel video buses and DDR memory for frame buffering. The part's deterministic fabric latency is critical for lip-sync alignment in broadcast workflows. The 1020-BGA package allows dense PCB layouts for compact 1U/2U frame designs.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
High-end oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and protocol analysers used the EP1SGX40F1020 for custom triggering, deep memory capture, and protocol decoding. The combination of transceivers (for serial bus monitoring) and dense logic (for state-machine triggering) provided flexible acquisition paths. The embedded RAM (3.4 Mbits) supported deep sample buffers, and the DSP blocks accelerated real-time eye-diagram analysis. The 624 user I/Os enabled parallel probe pods operating at LVDS speeds. Designers valued the FPGA's deterministic timing for time-correlated multi-domain acquisition.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The 41,250 logic elements and 624 I/Os made the EP1SGX40F1020 a useful platform for ASIC prototyping and pre-silicon emulation in the late 2000s. Engineers could partition large ASIC designs across multiple FPGAs using the high-speed transceivers for chip-to-chip interconnect. The embedded RAM and DSP blocks modelled memory subsystems and datapaths, while JTAG and configuration ports enabled rapid design iteration. Modern prototyping relies on Stratix V/10 series with higher logic density and faster transceivers, but legacy emulation farms still use Stratix GX parts.
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Engineering reference data for EP1SGX40F1020 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1SGX40DF1020C5 | EP1SGX40CF1020C7 | EP1SGX40GF1020I6 | EP1SGX40DF1020C7 | EP1SGX40DF1020C6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) - same | 1020-BBGA (FineLine BGA) - same |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 | 41,250 (same) | 41,250 (same) | 41,250 (same) | 41,250 (same) | 41,250 (same) |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 (same) | 3,423,744 (same) | 3,423,744 (same) | 3,423,744 (same) | 3,423,744 (same) |
| User I/O Count | 624 | 624 (same) | 624 (same) | 624 (same) | 624 (same) | 624 (same) |
| Number of Transceivers | 20 | 20 (same) | 20 (same) | 20 (same) | 20 (same) | 20 (same) |
| Speed Grade | Unspecified (see part suffix) | C5 (commercial, -5 speed grade) | C7 (commercial, -7 speed grade) | I6 (industrial, -6 speed grade) | C7 (commercial, -7 speed grade) | C6 (commercial, -6 speed grade) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Same-package drop-in alternative with identical 41,250 LE and 20 transceiver count (vs EP1SGX40DF1020C5)
- Industrial temperature grade option for harsh-environment deployments (vs EP1SGX40GF1020I6)
- Faster speed grade option for high-performance designs (vs EP1SGX40CF1020C7)
Design Notes
The EP1SGX40F1020 requires multiple supply rails: core VCC (typically 1.2V), PLL VCC, transceiver VCC (multiple rails at 1.2V/2.5V/3.3V depending on channel), and I/O VCCIO (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V). Each transceiver channel can draw 100-150 mW active. Use a star-ground topology with the exposed pad soldered to a continuous ground plane for thermal dissipation. Decoupling capacitors must be placed within 100 mils of each power pin, with bulk capacitors on the board periphery.
The 1020-ball FineLine BGA requires a multilayer PCB (typically 8-12 layers) with microvia or via-in-pad technology. Transceiver channels operating above 3 Gbps demand controlled-impedance differential routing (100Ω differential), length matching within 5 mils for paired TX/RX lanes, and continuous reference planes. AC-coupling capacitors on serial links must be placed near the FPGA pin side. The PCB stack-up should separate analog (transceiver) and digital (logic) power planes to minimise crosstalk.
Do not assume 'F1020' alone specifies a complete ordering code - Altera Stratix GX part numbers require a temperature grade (C/I), speed grade (5/6/7/8), and optional device variant letter. Confusing speed grades can cause timing violations in designs closed for C5 but built with C7 silicon. Also, configuration via JTAG requires the MSEL pins to be set correctly for the chosen configuration scheme (AS, AP, PS, JTAG). Verify all configuration mode pins at board bring-up.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in verified web search results. Altera/Intel product discontinuation notice would contain final compliance status.
