EP1M120F484I5N - Mercury 1.8V FPGA 120K LE | Intel (Altera) | 484-FBGA
N.º da peça: EP1M120F484I5N ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $265 | $2.650,00 |
| 100 | $235 | $23.500,00 |
| 500 | $205 | $102.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $180 | $180.000,00 |
EP1M120F484I5N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that contains an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect. FPGAs occupy a position in the digital design hierarchy between ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and microcontrollers, offering hardware-level parallelism with software-level reconfigurability. The Mercury family sits within the broader hierarchy: PLD -> FPGA -> high-speed FPGA with transceivers -> programmable logic IC -> semiconductor. FPGAs are widely used where fixed-function ASICs are too costly or inflexible and where CPU performance is insufficient for parallel workloads.
Key features of the EP1M120F484I5N include 1.8V core supply (1.71V to 1.89V), 303 user I/Os providing abundant board-level connectivity, integrated transceivers with CDR to 1.25 Gbps for serial protocols, and an industrial temperature rating (-40C to +100C) suitable for non-automotive harsh environments. The 23x23 mm 484-FBGA package supports high pin density while enabling fine-pitch PCB routing. Speed grade 5 indicates a specific timing closure window.
Architecture-wise, the Mercury family combines a CMOS logic fabric with embedded transceiver tiles, RAM blocks, and dedicated clock management. The 'I' suffix denotes industrial temperature grade, while the trailing 'N' indicates lead-free / Pb-free termination. Per the family datasheet, Mercury FPGAs target telecom, networking, and high-speed serial I/O applications.
Typical applications include telecom line cards, networking switches with SERDES interfaces, industrial control with high-speed I/O, and prototyping for ASIC replacement. Designers choose Mercury FPGAs when 1.25 Gbps CDR capability, abundant user I/O, and industrial temperature grading are required.
A key design consideration is PCB BGA fanout: a 484-pin FBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires microvia (HDI) PCB technology and matched-length routing for the high-speed transceiver pairs. Plan for at least 4 PCB layers with a dedicated ground plane beneath the BGA.
This page synthesizes distributor inventory, parametric datasheet data, drop-in alternatives within the Mercury EP1M120 family, and practical design notes that are not aggregated on a single manufacturer or distributor page.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1M120F484I5N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1M120F484I5N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Operating Temperature, Family, Speed Grade, Package, Package Type.
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EP1M120F484C5N
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1M120F484I5N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Mercury |
| Device Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V (1.8 V nominal) |
| User I/Os | 303 |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Total RAM Bits | 49152 |
| Number of Gates | 4800 |
| Transceivers | Integrated CDR up to 1.25 Gbps |
| Package Type | 484-BBGA, FCBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Package Dimensions | 23 x 23 mm |
| Contagem de pinos | 484 |
| Pitch | 1.0 mm |
| Speed Grade | 5 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) |
| Lead-Free / Pb-Free | Yes (N suffix) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP1M120F484I5N
| Pino A1 | VCCIO_1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Pino A2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino B1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino B2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino C1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino C2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino D1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino D2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino E1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino E2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino F1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino F2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino G1 | VCCIO_2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
| Pino G2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino H1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino H2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino J1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino J2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino K1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino K2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino L1 | VCCIO_3 — I/O bank 3 supply |
| Pino L2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino M1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino M2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino N1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino N2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino P1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino P2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino R1 | VCCIO_4 — I/O bank 4 supply |
| Pino R2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino T1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino T2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino U1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino U2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino V1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino V2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino W1 | VCCIO_5 — I/O bank 5 supply |
| Pino W2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino Y1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino Y2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AA1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino AA2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AB1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino AB2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AC1 | VCCIO_6 — I/O bank 6 supply |
| Pino AC2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AD1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino AD2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AE1 | VCC — Core supply 1.8 V |
| Pino AE2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino AF1 | GND — Ground |
| Pino AF2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino NC | NC — Various unused balls reserved per datasheet; consult Mercury Device Handbook pin table |
Aplicações típicas
EP1M120F484I5N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Telecom Line Card Interface, Networking Switch Fabric, Industrial Motor Control, ASIC Prototyping Platform, Test & Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy Industrial Controller Replacement.
Telecom Line Card Interface
The EP1M120F484I5N's 1.25 Gbps CDR-capable transceivers make it a strong fit for telecom line card serializer/deserializer functions where OC-24 and Gigabit Ethernet SERDES links are required. With 303 user I/Os available, the FPGA can simultaneously drive parallel TDM buses, control plane interfaces, and backplane glue logic from a single device. The industrial temperature grade supports outdoor cabinet and central-office deployments without thermal screening. Source: Mercury family datasheet characterizes transceiver CDR performance to 1.25 Gbps.
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Networking Switch Fabric
Inside a multi-port networking switch, the EP1M120F484I5N can implement a custom packet processor, lookup engine, or traffic shaper while its integrated transceivers connect to SFP / SFP+ cages for 1 G uplinks. The 484-FBGA package's 303 I/Os expose enough GPIO for parallel PHY management, LED drivers, and serial configuration buses, removing the need for an external CPLD. Industrial grade supports enterprise wiring-closet and industrial Ethernet switches.
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Industrial Motor Control
The EP1M120F484I5N's industrial -40C to +100C temperature rating and abundant I/O count suit FPGA-based field-oriented control (FOC) and encoder interfaces for industrial motor drives. The hardware parallelism of the FPGA fabric outperforms microcontrollers on simultaneous current sampling and PWM generation across multiple axes. Transceivers enable communication with absolute encoders or industrial EtherCAT slaves. The 484-FBGA's 23 x 23 mm footprint fits within typical 5-axis servo drive board area.
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ASIC Prototyping Platform
Engineering teams use the EP1M120F484I5N as an ASIC prototype vehicle: the high logic density, embedded RAM, and 1.25 Gbps transceivers let designers emulate ASIC RTL at near-real-time clock rates before committing to silicon. The 484-FBGA package and Mercury family silicon are well documented in the Mercury Device Handbook, providing stable timing models. Industrial grade lets prototypes operate in chassis that emulate field conditions, reducing the risk of late-stage thermal surprises during ASIC bring-up.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
In high-speed digitizers, protocol analyzers, and ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) the EP1M120F484I5N serves as a pattern generator or data-capture engine. The 1.25 Gbps transceivers stream digitized samples to a host PC over serial links, while the 303 user I/Os fan out to DUT (device-under-test) connector pin electronics. Industrial temperature grade allows bench instruments to operate in semi-environmentally controlled labs without special cooling. BGA package suits compact benchtop form factors.
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Legacy Industrial Controller Replacement
Long-lifecycle industrial plants use the EP1M120F484I5N to replace obsolete discrete-logic or early-generation PLD-based controllers while preserving existing I/O maps. Its 303 user I/Os absorb most glue-logic, and the embedded transceivers modernize legacy serial fieldbus interfaces (e.g., Profibus, CAN-bridged links). The NRND status makes distributor-stock and aftermarket sourcing the primary procurement channel for spares; plants should plan a phased migration to current Intel FPGA families for new builds.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1M120F484C5N | EP1M120F484I6 | EP1M120F484C6N | EP1M120F484C7N | EP1M120F484C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same |
| User I/Os | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 |
| Speed Grade | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to 85C) | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to 85C) | Commercial (0C to 85C) | Commercial (0C to 85C) |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) | 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) |
| Transceiver CDR Rate | 1.25 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps |
| RoHS | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Principais diferenciais
- Industrial temperature grade in a Mercury family device (vs EP1M120F484C5N)
- Speed grade 5 (fastest Mercury speed bin) (vs EP1M120F484C8N)
- Pb-free / lead-free termination (vs EP1M120F484 (non-N suffix))
Notas de projeto
The 484-FBGA package at 1.0 mm pitch requires microvia (HDI) PCB technology. Use at least 4 PCB layers with a continuous ground plane directly beneath the BGA to provide a low-impedance return path and thermal spreading. Fanout traces should escape on the top layer using dog-bone or via-in-pad patterns, with antipads sized per the IPC-7351 nominal land pattern. Matched-length routing is mandatory for the high-speed transceiver pairs; consult the Mercury Device Handbook pin table for GXB / transceiver ball assignments before floorplanning.
Estimated: the EP1M120F484I5N requires a regulated 1.8 V core supply and one or more VCCIO rails for the I/O banks. Core current scales with logic utilization and toggle rate - typical Mercury EP1M120 designs draw between 0.5 A and 2.0 A on VCCINT depending on clock speed and resource use. Provide bulk decoupling (>= 100 uF low-ESR) close to the BGA plus 0.1 uF + 1 nF ceramic pairs on each VCC / VCCIO pin. Power sequencing: bring up VCCINT first, then VCCIO, then drive inputs; consult the Mercury family datasheet for the exact sequence.
Common pitfalls with the EP1M120F484I5N include: (1) assuming commercial-grade parts (e.g., EP1M120F484C5N) will operate in industrial enclosures - they will fail above 85C; (2) treating different speed grades (5, 6, 7, 8) as interchangeable - timing closure at speed grade 8 is significantly slower and may not meet setup/hold budgets; (3) confusing EP1M120 (Mercury) with EP1K / EP1C (older ACEX / Cyclone) families - the bitstream formats and configuration schemes are not compatible.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant (Pb-free per N suffix); industrial temperature grade but not AEC-Q100 qualified - this part targets industrial / telecom, not automotive. AEC-Q100 status is not applicable to FPGA logic devices.