EP1SGX40GF1020C5 - Stratix GX FPGA, 41250 Cells, 3.1875 Gbps SERDES | Intel
MPN: EP1SGX40GF1020C5 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $165 | $1,650.00 |
| 100 | $145 | $14,500.00 |
| 500 | $130 | $65,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $120 | $120,000.00 |
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| Family | Stratix GX |
| Logic Cells | 41,250 |
| Number of LABs | 4,125 |
| Number of I/Os | 624 |
| Transceiver Channels | 20 (3.1875 Gbps max) |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.425 V to 1.575 V (1.5 V nominal) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -5 |
| Package | 1020-ball FC-FBGA, 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| Supplier Device Package | 1020-FBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Method | SRAM / JTAG |
| On-chip Memory | TriMatrix memory blocks (size not in provided data) |
EP1SGX40GF1020C5 1020-fbga Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1SGX40GF1020C5 (1020-fbga 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 EP1SGX40GF1020C5.
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
EP1SGX40GF1020C5 is suitable for 6 applications: SONET/SDH Framer Interface, Fibre Channel Bridge, Serial RapidIO Link, Custom Backplane SERDES, High-Speed Data Acquisition, 10 Gb Ethernet MAC Prototyping.
SONET/SDH Framer Interface
The EP1SGX40GF1020C5's 20 multi-gigabit transceiver channels reach 3.1875 Gbps, comfortably exceeding OC-48/STM-16's 2.488 Gbps requirement and leaving margin for OC-192 prototyping. Engineers implement the framer's section and line overhead processing in 41,250 logic cells, while the on-chip CDR/8B/10B blocks absorb all serial bit-level functions without external PHY chips. The 1020-FBGA exposes 624 user I/Os, enough for parallel backplane glue logic and tributary interfaces. Quartus II 8.x reference designs for SONET mappers reduce time-to-prototype for telecom line cards.
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Fibre Channel Bridge
Each transceiver channel of the EP1SGX40GF1020C5 supports 1.0625 Gbps and 2.125 Gbps Fibre Channel rates, letting designers build 4x FC switching or bridging applications in a single device. The hard CDR simplifies SFP+ cage connectivity, while 41,250 logic cells implement frame buffering, credit-based flow control, and class-of-service routing. The 1.5 V core supply keeps board power reasonable, and the 1020-FBGA footprint accommodates the high pin density needed for multi-channel FC switches. Industrial storage OEMs benefit from the commercial 0C to 85C range.
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Serial RapidIO Link
Serial RapidIO 1x and 4x links at 1.25, 2.5, and 3.125 Gbps fit cleanly within the EP1SGX40GF1020C5's transceiver envelope. The 20 channels let designers aggregate multiple SRIO lanes plus sideband GPIO for control plane messaging, all in one die. The 4,125 LABs and embedded TriMatrix memory deliver deterministic latency for switch-fabric designs and DSP co-processing nodes. Designers targeting telecom base-station or industrial control planes can reuse the Stratix GX fabric across multiple SKUs thanks to the same 1020-FBGA pinout.
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Custom Backplane SERDES
The EP1SGX40GF1020C5 was designed specifically for backplane SERDES, with pre-emphasis, equalization, and CDR on every channel. Engineers build proprietary backplane protocols or 10G KR-style links by combining the transceivers with custom PCS logic in the 41,250-cell fabric. The 1020-FBGA exposes enough I/Os for legacy LVCMOS sideband signals, which is critical when bridging to legacy parallel backplanes. Reference designs in the Stratix GX Handbook document channel-bonding and multi-lane skew management.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition
Test and measurement platforms use the EP1SGX40GF1020C5 to capture multi-gigabit serial data streams from ATE, oscilloscope front-ends, or protocol analyzers. The 20 transceivers deliver aggregate bandwidth up to 63.75 Gbps, while the FPGA fabric preprocesses patterns before forwarding to host CPUs. The 624 user I/Os accept parallel ADC data, and the 1.5 V core keeps the design thermally manageable in dense 19-inch rack instruments. Quartus II's SignalTap embedded logic analyzer simplifies validation of high-speed links.
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10 Gb Ethernet MAC Prototyping
Designers prototype XAUI (4x 3.125 Gbps) and early 10 GbE MACs on the EP1SGX40GF1020C5, using its four transceiver quads to drive XFP or SFP+ cages. The hard PCS and 8B/10B blocks free up the 41,250 logic cells for MAC, classifier, and traffic-manager firmware. The 1020-FBGA package supports a high pin-count breakout to memory and network processors, enabling full line-card reference designs. Engineers can migrate prototype IP to Stratix II GX (EP2SGX60) once production volumes justify the respin.
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Engineering reference data for EP1SGX40GF1020C5 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1SGX40GF1020C5N | EP1SGX40GF1020C6 | EP1SGX40GF1020C7N | EP1SGX40GF1020I5 | EP1SGX40FF1020C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Speed Grade | -5 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -5 | -5 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (commercial) | 0C to 85C | 0C to 85C | 0C to 85C | -40C to 100C (industrial) | 0C to 85C |
| Lead-Free Reflow (-N suffix) | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Logic Cells | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 |
| Transceiver Channels | 20 @ up to 3.1875 Gbps | 20 @ 3.1875 Gbps | 20 @ 3.1875 Gbps | 20 @ 3.1875 Gbps | 20 @ 3.1875 Gbps | 20 @ 3.1875 Gbps |
| User I/Os | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | USD 185 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- 20 hardened multi-gigabit transceivers with on-chip CDR and 8B/10B (vs EP1SGX40DF1020C7N)
- Original production die with maximum transceiver channel count in Stratix GX family (vs EP1SGX25GF1020C5)
- Drop-in footprint compatibility across multiple speed grades and temperature ranges (vs EP2SGX60 (Stratix II GX migration))
Design Notes
The 1020-FBGA Stratix GX device typically dissipates 8-15 W at full SERDES utilization. Use a minimum 6-layer PCB with a dedicated solid ground plane under the package and at least 2 oz copper on inner power planes; the thermal pad must be soldered to a thermal via array (0.3 mm pitch, plugged) to keep the junction below 100C. Reference the Stratix GX Handbook AN 471 thermal management guidelines for via-count formulas.
Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors within 2 mm of every VCC pin and a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor per power-supply island. Transceiver channels are highly sensitive to power-rail ripple, so isolate PLL analog supplies (VCC_PLL) with a ferrite bead and dedicated LDO. Match all differential SERDES pairs within 5 mil length tolerance to keep skew below 50 ps.
Do not assume the EP1SGX40DF1020C5N is a drop-in replacement - the DF suffix indicates a Stratix (non-GX) variant without multi-gigabit transceivers. Always verify the second-letter family code (GF/FF/CF = Stratix GX with transceivers, DF = Stratix without transceivers) before substituting. Also confirm the speed-grade letter (C5/C6/C7) matches your timing budget.
Configure Stratix GX transceivers with appropriate pre-emphasis and equalization settings for your backplane loss budget; channels above 2.5 Gbps typically need 30-40% pre-emphasis to compensate for FR4 loss. Reference the Stratix GX Transceiver User Guide for eye-diagram characterization procedures.
Compliance Information
RoHS, lead-free, halogen-free, REACH and conflict-minerals status not specified in the verified web data; refer to the original Altera datasheet or Intel FPGA product page for authoritative compliance letters. The -N suffix variants are explicitly lead-free reflow compatible.
