EP1SGX40GF1020C7L
EP1SGX40GF1020C7L - 41,250 LE Stratix GX FPGA, 1020-BGA | Intel / Altera
The Intel / Altera EP1SGX40GF1020C7L is a high-density Stratix GX Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the first-generation Stratix GX family, integrating 41,250 logic elements and up to 3.1875 Gbps multi-gigabit transceivers in a 1020-ball FineLine BGA package. The device is fabricated on a 130 nm CMOS process and targets high-speed serial I/O, embedded processing, and DSP-intensive designs.
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a class of programmable logic device whose architecture consists of configurable logic blocks (CLBs / LABs), programmable interconnect, dedicated block RAM, DSP blocks, and (in Stratix GX) hardened multi-gigabit transceivers. FPGAs belong to the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) within the semiconductor / integrated circuit taxonomy, sitting alongside ASICs, CPLDs, and microcontrollers as reconfigurable compute platforms. The "Stratix GX" suffix specifically denotes Altera's first-generation transceive-optimized family, designed to compete with Xilinx Virtex-II Pro for high-bandwidth serial-link applications.
Key features of the EP1SGX40GF1020C7L include 4,125 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 624 user I/O pins, embedded multiplier blocks for DSP, M512/M4K/M-RAM block RAM tiers, and Stratix GX transceivers supporting data rates from 500 Mbps to 3.1875 Gbps with input reference frequencies from 25 MHz to 650 MHz. The transceiver PMA supports multiplication factors of 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, or 20 and PPM detector bandwidths of 125, 250, 500, or 1000 ppm for clock-data recovery.
From an architectural standpoint, the EP1SGX40GF1020C7L combines a TriMatrix memory architecture (M512, M4K, M-RAM blocks), dedicated 18x18 multipliers, four phase-locked loops (PLLs), and high-speed differential I/O capable of LVDS, LVPECL, and HyperTransport signaling. The device operates from a 1.5 V core supply and uses the legacy Altera Quartus II design flow, including SOPC Builder for embedded processor subsystems.
Typical applications include high-speed serial interface bridging (XAUI, Serial RapidIO, PCI Express endpoint), telecom line cards, broadcast video processing, military signal processing, and protocol bridging between backplane fabrics. The "L" speed grade corresponds to a slower -7 commercial grade bin suitable for less thermally constrained designs.
When designing with this part, plan for 1020-ball FC-FBGA PCB layout with controlled-impedance differential pairs, multi-rail power sequencing (1.5 V core, 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O, PLL analog supply), and thermal management up to the -7 commercial junction limit. Designers should also verify EOL status via the Altera / Intel product change notifications before committing to new designs.
This page synthesizes drop-in alternative analysis from the Stratix GX family, current distributor pricing, and practical design considerations not found in the standalone datasheet PDF.
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