EP1SGX40DF1020C5N - Stratix GX FPGA 41,250 LEs | Altera / Intel
MPN： EP1SGX40DF1020C5N ✗ 停產EP1SGX40DF1020C5N 概覽
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device from the broader semiconductor category that lets engineers implement arbitrary digital logic after PCB assembly. FPGAs sit at the same hierarchy level as microcontrollers and DSPs but offer higher logic density, parallel datapaths, and dedicated hard IP blocks such as transceivers, memory controllers, and DSP multipliers. The Stratix family is positioned at the high-performance end of the Altera/Intel portfolio, with Stratix GX adding embedded serial transceivers for protocols like PCI Express, RapidIO, SerialLite, and custom serial interfaces.
Key features of the EP1SGX40DF1020C5N include 624 user I/O pins, embedded transceiver blocks capable of multi-gigabit operation, on-chip RAM up to 3,423,744 bits, DSP blocks for fixed- and floating-point acceleration, and a configurable Logic Array Block (LAB) architecture. The 'C5' speed grade and 'N' suffix denote the commercial temperature range (0C to 85C) and lead-free / RoHS-compliant packaging. The 33 x 33 mm FC-FBGA with 1 mm ball pitch is one of the largest Stratix GX packages, enabling maximum logic density and pin count.
This part is designed for applications requiring both high logic capacity and high-speed serial I/O, including telecom line cards, serial RapidIO backplanes, and PCI Express endpoint/root-complex designs. Its commercial temperature grade suits indoor communications, video processing, and test equipment rather than automotive or industrial extended-temperature deployments.
A key design consideration is PCB complexity: the 1020-ball FC-FBGA requires multilayer PCB fabrication, controlled-impedance routing for the serial links, and careful power-rail decoupling across multiple supply domains (VCCINT, VCCIO, VCCA, VCCP, transceiver supplies). Engineers migrating to this part should plan for Stratix GX configuration scheme (EPCS or JTAG), Quartus II software support, and thermal analysis because a populated FPGA at full utilization can dissipate tens of watts.
This page consolidates datasheet citations, drop-in family alternatives, and design guidance beyond the manufacturer datasheet to accelerate Stratix GX design-in and obsolescence planning.
A migration note: the Stratix GX family is now mature legacy, with Altera/Intel steering new designs toward Stratix IV/V and Cyclone 10 families. EP1SGX40DF1020C5N is well supported by last-time-buy and authorized-stock channels but engineers should plan replacement parts for new designs.
直接替換替代品，適用於 EP1SGX40DF1020C5N — 相同封裝，腳位對腳位相容。需重新設計 PCB 的不同封裝零件不列入。
此系列的變體
與下列產品可直接替換的同系列型號： EP1SGX40DF1020C5N （相同外形與佔位） — 差異在於 Operating Temperature, Package, Package Type, Speed Grade, RoHS Status.
EP1SGX40DF1020C5
✅ 直接替換 ⚠️ 規格未經驗證聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →EP1SGX40DF1020C5ES
✅ 直接替換 ⚠️ 規格未經驗證聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →EP1SGX40CF1020I5
✅ 直接替換聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →EP1SGX25DF1020C5N
✅ 直接替換聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →EP1SGX40DF1020C
✅ 直接替換 ⚠️ 規格未經驗證聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →EP1SGX40DF1020C5N 最大額定值與電氣特性
| Series | Stratix GX |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 4,125 |
| Total Memory Bits | 3,423,744 |
| Number of I/O | 624 |
| 封裝 | 1020-BBGA (FC-FBGA), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch |
| 安裝類型 | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 130 nm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| 工作溫度 | 0C to 85C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | C5 |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Programmable Type | In-System Programmable |
| Transceivers | Embedded multi-gigabit serial transceivers |
| Configuration | JTAG / EPCS serial |
| RoHS 狀態 | Compliant (lead-free) |
EP1SGX40DF1020C5N 1020-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch 腳位配置指南
EP1SGX40DF1020C5N（1020-bbga (fc-fbga), 33 x 33 mm, 1 mm pitch 封裝）的腳位配置。 此數位 IC 包含 GPIO、通訊介面（UART、SPI、I2C）與電源腳位。替代腳位功能與配置選項請參閱製造商資料表。對嵌入式系統設計與 PCB 佈局至關重要。
無詳細腳位定義資料： EP1SGX40DF1020C5N.
請參閱 資料表 以查看完整腳位配置。
典型應用
EP1SGX40DF1020C5N 適用於 6 應用s: Telecom Line Card Processing, PCI Express Endpoint and Root Complex, Serial RapidIO Backplane Bridge, High-Definition Video Processing, Software Defined Radio and DSP, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Telecom Line Card Processing
The EP1SGX40DF1020C5N's 41,250 logic elements and embedded multi-gigabit transceivers make it well suited for telecom line card signal processing. Its 4,125 LABs and 3,423,744 memory bits support complex packet classification, traffic management, and framer logic at line rate, while the 624 user I/Os interface with external PHY devices and backplane SERDES. The C5 commercial speed grade delivers deterministic timing closure across the design. Pin-compatible family members such as EP1SGX25DF1020C5N allow capacity scaling without PCB rework.
推薦
PCI Express Endpoint and Root Complex
The Stratix GX embedded transceivers natively support PCI Express, enabling EP1SGX40DF1020C5N designs for PCIe x4 or x8 endpoints and root complexes. The dedicated hard IP blocks deliver 8b/10b encoding, clock data recovery, and PCIe protocol layers without consuming logic resources, leaving the 41,250 LEs for application logic and DMA engines. This is ideal for high-throughput host adapters, embedded servers, and FPGA-based accelerators. Quartus II IP library provides pre-verified PCIe cores.
推薦
Serial RapidIO Backplane Bridge
RapidIO interconnect for embedded systems is well served by EP1SGX40DF1020C5N, which integrates multi-gigabit transceivers and high logic density for protocol bridging. Designs using this FPGA can implement 1x or 4x Serial RapidIO links to backplane or DSP farms, with on-chip DSP blocks handling real-time packet manipulation. The 1020-pin FC-FBGA provides dedicated transceiver balls, simplifying board layout for impedance-controlled serial links. Pin-compatible alternatives like EP1SGX40CF1020I5N target industrial temperature backplane cards.
推薦
High-Definition Video Processing
Broadcast and video processing equipment leverage EP1SGX40DF1020C5N's parallel datapaths and 3.4 Mbit embedded RAM for HD-SDI, DVB-ASI, or HDMI-based designs. The 4,125 LABs enable multi-channel video pipelines, while DSP blocks accelerate chroma resampling and deinterlacing. The 624 user I/Os support parallel RGB, BT.1120, or memory interfaces to DDR SDRAM for frame buffers. Designers should plan power sequencing for the multi-rail FPGA supply during PCB bring-up to avoid latch-up.
推薦
Software Defined Radio and DSP
Software Defined Radio platforms benefit from EP1SGX40DF1020C5N's combination of logic density, DSP blocks, and multi-gigabit transceivers for ADC/DAC interfacing. The 41,250 LEs and embedded multipliers can implement digital down-conversion, channelization, and modulation/demodulation for wideband receivers. Transceivers connect directly to high-speed ADC/DAC serial LVDS links. The Stratix GX architecture supports sample rates up to hundreds of MSPS in real time, making this FPGA a strong choice for SDR prototyping and base-station processing.
推薦
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement equipment such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and bit-error-rate testers use EP1SGX40DF1020C5N for deep capture buffers and real-time pattern matching. The 3.4 Mbit embedded RAM stores trace data, while the 624 I/Os fan out to high-speed probe channels. The embedded transceivers enable 10 Gbps-capable protocol testing for USB 3.0, SATA, and SAS. Commercial temperature range suits laboratory and factory test environments where thermal management can be designed in. Quartus II allows in-system reconfiguration for different test scenarios.
推薦
推薦產品摘要
工程參考資料，適用於 EP1SGX40DF1020C5N — 比較、設計指引及合規資訊。
選型指南
與替代品比較
| 參數 | 本產品 | EP1SGX40DF1020C5 | EP1SGX40DF1020C5ES | EP1SGX40CF1020I5 | EP1SGX25DF1020C5N | EP1SGX40DF1020C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA 33x33mm | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA - same | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA - same | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA - same | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA - same | 1020-BBGA FC-FBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 41,250 | 25,560 | 41,250 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 4,125 | 4,125 | 4,125 | 4,125 | 2,556 | 4,125 |
| Total Memory Bits | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 3,423,744 | 1,944,576 | 3,423,744 |
| User I/O Pins | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | C5 | C5 | C5 (ES) | I5 (Industrial) | C5 | C (unspecified) |
主要差異化特點
- Highest-density Stratix GX with 41,250 logic elements in DF1020 package (對比EP1SGX25DF1020C5N)
- Commercial temperature grade suitable for indoor deployments (對比EP1SGX40CF1020I5)
- Lead-free / RoHS compliant N-suffix variant (對比EP1SGX40DF1020C5)
- Engineering sample availability for early prototyping (對比EP1SGX40DF1020C5N (production))
設計說明
Stratix GX FPGAs require multiple regulated supply rails: VCCINT (1.5V core), VCCIO (per bank, 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V), VCCA (analog PLL), VCCP (configuration), and VCCRT/RX/TX for transceiver supplies. Power sequencing must follow the Stratix GX datasheet recommendations to prevent latch-up; the typical sequence is VCCINT first, then VCCIO, then analog rails. Estimated power consumption for EP1SGX40DF1020C5N at full utilization with active transceivers can exceed 10W, so plan a multi-phase buck regulator and adequate copper pour on the PCB.
The 1020-ball FC-FBGA package with 1 mm pitch requires multilayer PCB fabrication with microvia or via-in-pad technology for break-out routing. Use 8+ layer stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes adjacent to signal layers. Maintain 100-ohm differential impedance for the transceiver pairs and 50-ohm single-ended for clock signals. Place the EPCS configuration memory and clock source within 5 mm of the FPGA to minimize routing parasitics.
Estimated: at typical Stratix GX utilization (50% logic, 50% memory, active transceivers), the EP1SGX40DF1020C5N may dissipate 8-12W. The FC-FBGA package relies on PCB copper heatsinking rather than a top-side heat spreader. For commercial 0C to +85C operation, provide at least 4 square inches of 2 oz copper thermal pad beneath the package, connected through thermal vias to inner ground planes. Active airflow may be required for enclosed chassis designs.
Common pitfalls include: (1) forgetting JTAG chain isolation when chaining EPCS configuration devices, which causes configuration failure; (2) ignoring the differential pair length matching requirements within +/-5 mil for transceiver channels; (3) leaving transceiver PLLs unpowered at startup, which prevents the transceiver block from initializing; (4) using the wrong Quartus II device library version, which can produce bitstreams that fail post-route verification. Always validate bitstream integrity by reading back via JTAG before board assembly.
Stratix GX transceivers require AC-coupling capacitors on the serial TX/RX pairs - do not omit these or DC offsets will damage the FPGA. Use 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitors placed within 200 mil of the FPGA balls. Maintain 90-ohm differential impedance (not 100-ohm) for Stratix GX links per the datasheet. Keep transceiver channels away from switching power inductors to avoid common-mode interference.
合規資訊
N-suffix indicates lead-free RoHS-compliant packaging per Altera/Intel product page. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict minerals status were not found in the verified web data and are marked as unknown.
