EP1M120F484C7 - 49K LE Mercury FPGA, 303 I/O, 484-BGA | Altera
N.º da peça: EP1M120F484C7 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $245 | $245,00 |
| 10 | $220.5 | $2.205,00 |
| 100 | $195 | $19.500,00 |
| 500 | $172.5 | $86.250,00 |
| 1.000 | $155 | $155.000,00 |
EP1M120F484C7 Visão geral
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC containing configurable logic blocks (CLBs/LABs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells that engineers can re-program in-system to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit above general-purpose microcontrollers in the compute hierarchy and below custom ASICs in NRE cost: they offer higher logic density and parallel throughput than MCUs, yet remain field-reprogrammable unlike fixed-function ASICs. The Mercury family specifically targets high-speed serial I/O and DSP-centric designs.
Key features of the EP1M120F484C7 include 49,152 logic elements organized into 480 LABs, 303 user I/Os, integrated CDR-capable transceivers to 1.25 Gbps, embedded multiplier blocks for DSP operations, and CMOS look-up table (LUT) architecture. The 484-ball FineLine BGA package provides high pin density for complex interconnect routing while maintaining SMT manufacturability.
Architecturally, the device employs a CMOS SRAM-based LUT fabric with distributed and block memory, surrounded by programmable I/O elements supporting multiple I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, LVDS, etc.). The Mercury family was Altera's first to integrate multi-gigabit transceivers directly on-die, eliminating external serializer/deserializer parts and reducing BOM count for backplane and chip-to-chip links.
Typical applications include high-speed serial interface bridging (1 Gbps Ethernet, Fibre Channel, custom backplanes), DSP co-processing in wireless base stations, telecom line-card glue logic, and legacy ASIC prototyping. The 303 user I/Os also suit memory-interface aggregation and parallel bus expansion.
A critical design consideration is the 1.8 V core supply requirement and proper decoupling across the 484-ball BGA - mixed-voltage I/O banks require careful VCCIO planning to avoid contention. JTAG and active serial configuration must be selected up-front, since the EP1M120F484C7 does not auto-detect configuration mode.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-aware drop-in equivalents, and practical design notes not found in the bare manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1M120F484C7 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1M120F484C7 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Family, Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Configuration Method.
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EP1M120F484C7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$108 / unidade
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$198 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1M120F484C6N
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$56.5 / unidade
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$110 / unidade
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$99.75 / unidade
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$92.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1M120F484C7 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Mercury (EP1M) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Logic Elements | 49,152 |
| Number of LABs | 480 |
| User I/Os | 303 |
| Número de pinos | 484 |
| Package Type | FineLine BGA (FBGA-484) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 C to 85 C (Commercial) |
| High-Speed Transceivers | Integrated, CDR up to 1.25 Gbps |
| Configuration | JTAG / Active Serial (per datasheet) |
| Device Type | Loadable PLD (FPGA) |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP1M120F484C7 fineline bga (fbga-484)
Configuração de pinos para EP1M120F484C7 (pacote fineline bga (fbga-484)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP1M120F484C7.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP1M120F484C7 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: 1 Gbps Ethernet Bridge, Wireless Base Station DSP Co-Processing, Telecom Line-Card Glue / Aggregation Logic, Legacy ASIC Prototyping, Industrial Control Backplane Bridging, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
1 Gbps Ethernet Bridge
The EP1M120F484C7's integrated CDR transceivers to 1.25 Gbps directly support 1G Ethernet SGMII-to-tenant conversion without external SERDES parts. Its 49,152 logic elements and 480 LABs provide ample fabric for 10/100/1000 PHY bridging, VLAN tagging, MAC encapsulation, and time-stamping logic at wire speed. The 303 user I/Os across 484-ball BGA enable multiple SGMII lanes plus management interfaces (I2C/MDIO) on a single device, reducing board BOM compared to discrete PHY plus CPLD designs.
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Wireless Base Station DSP Co-Processing
The 49,152 logic elements and embedded multiplier blocks of the EP1M120F484C7 make it well-suited for DSP co-processing in wireless base-station cards: FIR filtering, FFT pipelines, and crest-factor reduction (CFR) on the RF data path. The Mercury family's high-speed transceivers backhaul digitized IF samples to baseband DSP ASICs at rates up to 1.25 Gbps, while 303 user I/Os handle parallel data buses, control channels, and LVDS timing links. Commercial 0-85C temperature operation suits indoor base-station chassis without extended screening.
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Telecom Line-Card Glue / Aggregation Logic
In telecom line cards the EP1M120F484C7 acts as programmable glue logic between network processors, framer/mapper ASICs, and switch fabrics. Its 303 I/Os accommodate multiple parallel UTOPIA/SPI-3 bus interfaces plus SPI-4.2-style 16-bit LVDS connections, while the integrated 1.25 Gbps transceivers carry serial links to backplane connectors. The 480 LAB fabric supports on-the-fly protocol conversion, hit-less protection switching, and OTN/SONET overhead insertion without external components.
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Legacy ASIC Prototyping
The Mercury family is widely deployed as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because of its 49K logic element capacity and pin-rich 484-BGA package. Engineers map ASIC RTL directly into the EP1M120F484C7, using 303 user I/Os to expose peripheral buses for hardware-software co-validation, real-time stimulus generation, and post-silicon bring-up. The CMOS LUT-based fabric offers fast compile times compared to ASIC implementation, and the C7 speed grade supports ASIC-grade timing closure for moderate clock rates.
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Industrial Control Backplane Bridging
Factory-automation backplanes benefit from the EP1M120F484C7's high-speed serial channels plus abundant parallel I/O. The 1.25 Gbps transceivers backhaul sensor and motor-control telemetry between controller cards over compact serial links, while the 303 user I/Os aggregate low-speed digital I/O (encoders, end-of-travel switches, valve drivers). Commercial 0-85C operation fits IP20/IP54 control cabinets; conformal coating or industrial screening should be added at the system level if harsher environments are expected.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Bench-top and ATE-class test instruments leverage the EP1M120F484C7 for pattern generation, protocol decode, and high-speed data capture. The 1.25 Gbps transceivers acquire serial data streams directly, while 49K logic elements implement real-time protocol state machines and trigger logic. The 303 user I/Os drive front-panel displays, hand-off to PC-over-PCI/USB bridges, and connect to DUT fixtures. The BGA package supports high-density signal routing needed for multi-channel ATE systems.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1M120F484C7N | EP1M120F484C6 | EP1M120F484C6N | EP1M120F484C5 | EP1M120F484C6M | EP1M120F484C6ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Logic Elements | 49,152 | 49,152 | 49,152 | 49,152 | 49,152 | 49,152 | 49,152 |
| Number of LABs | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| User I/Os | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 |
| Speed Grade | C7 | C7 | C6 (slower) | C6 (slower) | C5 (slowest) | C6 (slower, mil-temp) | C6 (slower, ES) |
| Transceiver Data Rate | Up to 1.25 Gbps (CDR) | Up to 1.25 Gbps | Up to 1.25 Gbps | Up to 1.25 Gbps | Up to 1.25 Gbps | Up to 1.25 Gbps | Up to 1.25 Gbps |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest commercial speed grade (C7) of the Mercury family (vs EP1M120F484C6)
- Integrated multi-gigabit transceivers with CDR (vs Altera Cyclone FPGAs (e.g., EP1C20F484))
- Pin-compatible lead-free variant available (vs EP1M120F484C7N)
Notas de projeto
The EP1M120F484C7 requires a clean 1.8 V core supply with multiple bulk and ceramic decoupling capacitors per the Altera Mercury datasheet reference design. Estimated: at typical 49K LE utilization plus four active transceivers at 1.25 Gbps, core current draw is on the order of 1.5-2 A; VCCIO banks add another 0.5-1 A depending on switching activity. Use at least four 100 uF bulk capacitors plus 0.1 uF / 0.01 uF ceramics distributed around the BGA perimeter, placed as close as possible to each supply ball.
The 484-ball FineLine BGA package demands a multi-layer PCB (typically 8-12 layers) with microvia-in-pad or standard via-in-pad construction. Fan-out routing must respect the 1.0 mm ball pitch; escape routing should use dog-bone or via-in-pad patterns. Matched-length impedance control (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential) is required for LVDS and 1.25 Gbps transceiver lanes per Mercury reference design guidelines.
Do not assume auto-configuration: the EP1M120F484C7 must have its MSEL pins strapped at power-up to select JTAG or Active Serial configuration mode. Incorrect MSEL strapping is a top cause of 'blank' Mercury boards. Also confirm that the configuration flash (EPCS4/EPCS16 or compatible) is properly sized for the programming file; undersized flashes cause bitstream CRC errors. Always assert nCONFIG low and observe nSTATUS during power-up sequencing.
At full 49K LE utilization with four 1.25 Gbps transceivers active, junction temperature can approach the commercial 85 C limit without airflow. Estimated: the FCBGA-484 has theta_JA around 15-20 C/W with a properly designed thermal pad array on the PCB. Place thermal vias under the central die-expose region and consider a small heatsink for enclosed chassis without forced airflow.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliance not directly stated in the verified web data; the EP1M120F484C7N (lead-free) variant is the recommended choice for new RoHS-compliant designs. Mercury family is not AEC-Q100 qualified (FPGAs are typically not automotive-qualified). Conflict-minerals status not specified in source data.
