EP1SGX40GF1020C5N - Stratix GX FPGA, 41250 LEs, 624 I/O, FBGA-1020
MPN: EP1SGX40GF1020C5N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1850 | $1,850.00 |
| 10 | $1680 | $16,800.00 |
| 100 | $1495 | $149,500.00 |
| 500 | $1320 | $660,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $1180 | $1,180,000.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP1SGX40GF1020C5N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix GX |
| Family | Stratix |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4,125 |
| Total RAM Bits | 3,423,744 |
| Maximum User I/O | 624 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V (1.425 V - 1.575 V) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial) |
| Package | 1020-BGA / FC-FBGA (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Pin / Ball Count | 1020 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Speed Grade | C5 (Commercial, slow) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free) |
| Maximum Internal Performance | 5000 MHz (per third-party listings) |
| Configuration Method | JTAG / SRAM (volatile) + EEPROM loader |
EP1SGX40GF1020C5N 1020-bga / fc-fbga (33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1SGX40GF1020C5N (1020-bga / 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 EP1SGX40GF1020C5N.
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
EP1SGX40GF1020C5N is suitable for 6 applications: 10 Gbps Backplane Interface, Software Defined Radio (SDR), HD-SDI Video Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, ASIC Prototyping, Military / Aerospace Signal Processing.
10 Gbps Backplane Interface
The EP1SGX40GF1020C5N's integrated GX transceivers support multi-gigabit backplane links, with LVDS and XAUI-compatible serial I/O. Its 41,250-LE fabric absorbs PCS and MAC logic at line rate, eliminating external serializer/deserializer ICs. The 1020-ball FBGA exposes up to 624 user I/O for parallel sideband and management interfaces.
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Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Stratix GX FPGAs are widely used as the digital baseband of SDR platforms. The EP1SGX40GF1020C5N pairs multi-gigabit transceivers with 3,423,744 bits of block RAM to handle wideband ADC/DAC sample streams. Embedded multiplier blocks accelerate FFT and channelization DSP without exhausting logic capacity.
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HD-SDI Video Processing
Broadcast HD-SDI requires 1.485 Gbps serial I/O and real-time video processing. The EP1SGX40GF1020C5N hosts GX transceivers that recover HD-SDI clock and data directly, while the 41k-LE fabric handles color-space conversion and frame buffering. The 624 user I/Os simplify multi-channel SMPTE 292M fan-out.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
High-end oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers use the EP1SGX40GF1020C5N to capture and process multi-gigabit signals. The large TriMatrix memory (3.4 Mbit) enables deep acquisition memory, while GX transceivers connect directly to PCIe Gen1/Gen2 host links. Embedded DSP blocks accelerate FFT and protocol decoding.
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ASIC Prototyping
Engineers prototype ASICs on the EP1SGX40GF1020C5N because of its 41k-LE capacity and 624 I/O, which map directly to large ASIC netlists. The FBGA-1020 footprint provides board-level compatibility with downstream Stratix IV GX parts. Hot-socketing simplifies multi-board ASIC emulation setups in the lab.
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Military / Aerospace Signal Processing
Radiation-tolerant Stratix GX variants serve satellite and avionics payloads. The EP1SGX40GF1020C5N's large logic array supports space-time adaptive processing and crypto engines, while the industrial-temperature EP1SGX40GF1020I5N extends operating range to -40 °C to +100 °C. The FBGA-1020 is available with hermetic ceramic lidding for space.
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Engineering reference data for EP1SGX40GF1020C5N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1SGX40DF1020C5N | EP1SGX40FF1020C5N | EP1SGX40GF1020C5 | EP1SGX40GF1020C5ES | EP1SGX25FF1020C5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) - same | 1020-FBGA (33x33, 1mm pitch) - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 25,920 (-37%) |
| GX Transceivers | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded RAM | 3,423,744 bits | 3,423,744 bits | 3,423,744 bits | 3,423,744 bits | 3,423,744 bits | 2,106,624 bits (-38%) |
| Maximum User I/O | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V (1.425-1.575 V) | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.2 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +85 °C (Commercial) | 0 to +85 °C | 0 to +85 °C | 0 to +85 °C | Extended | 0 to +85 °C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated multi-gigabit transceivers (vs EP1SGX40DF1020C5N)
- Highest logic density in 1020-ball Stratix GX family (vs EP1SGX25FF1020C5N)
- 3.4 Mbit TriMatrix embedded memory (vs EP1SGX25FF1020C5N)
Design Notes
Estimated: a fully utilized EP1SGX40GF1020C5N draws roughly 1.2 A on VCCINT at 1.5 V plus I/O bank current. Decouple each VCCINT ball with a 0.1 µF X7R within 100 mils and a 10 µF bulk per FBGA quadrant; isolate VCCA_PLL with a ferrite bead and dedicated 1.5 V LDO.
The 33x33 mm FC-FBGA has θJA around 18 °C/W in still air and around 6 °C/W with 200 LFM airflow (typical Stratix GX package). Estimated: at 8 W dissipation the junction temperature rises by approximately 144 °C without airflow; force at least 100 LFM and add a top-side heatsink when operating above 70 °C ambient.
Use a minimum 8-layer stack-up with continuous GND/VCC planes under the FBGA-1020 escape region. Route differential pairs (TX/RX) on the top layer with 100 Ω differential impedance and maintain length matching within 5 mils. Stitching vias on a 200-mil grid suppress return-path discontinuities.
Configure GX transceivers for 8B/10B encoding and use the dedicated REFCLK pin pair; keep REFCLK traces within 10 mils of length matching and shield with ground. Use AC coupling capacitors rated for the maximum data rate; for 3.125 Gbps XAUI the standard is 100 nF 0402 X7R.
Do not hot-swap the EP1SGX40GF1020C5N without powering down; the SRAM-based bitstream is volatile and a partial configuration can latch-up I/O buffers. Sequence VCCINT, VCCPD, and VCCIO within 100 ms of each other per the datasheet to avoid POR latch issues.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Altera/Intel product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; the industrial variant EP1SGX40GF1020I5N covers -40 to +100 °C.
