5SGSMD5K2F40I2WN

Overview

The Altera 5SGSMD5K2F40I2WN is a Stratix V GS Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 457,000 logic elements and 172,600 adaptive logic modules. It integrates 39 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 696 I/Os. The device operates with a core voltage range of 0.87V to 0.93V and includes 36 transceivers capable of data rates up to 14.1 Gb/s. It is housed in a 1517-ball FCBGA package.

Feature Summary

• High-density programmable logic architecture with extensive embedded memory resources
• Integrated high-speed serial transceivers for advanced communication interfaces
• Supports complex digital signal processing and system-on-programmable-chip designs

Applications

• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment
• Industrial automation control systems
• Medical imaging hardware platforms
• Test and measurement instrumentation

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm temperature grade and packaging details. Ensure compatibility with Quartus Prime software versions supporting the Stratix V GS family. Confirm RoHS compliance status through current manufacturer notices before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring high logic density and significant embedded memory within a single FPGA die. Evaluate thermal management requirements due to the high pin count and power consumption typical of Stratix V devices. Compare performance metrics against lower-tier Stratix IV or higher-tier Stratix V GX/GTX families based on specific throughput needs.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Stratix V GS series, designed for cost-sensitive high-performance applications. It shares architectural similarities with other Stratix V devices but offers optimized resource allocation for general-purpose high-density logic. The GS variant typically targets volume production environments requiring robust reliability.