5SGTMC7K3F40C2

Overview

The Altera 5SGTMC7K3F40C2 is a Stratix IV FPGA featuring 938,880 registers and 256 hardened single-precision floating-point multipliers/adders alongside 256 18x18 multipliers. It supports up to 776 user I/O pins, including 150 maximum LVDS channels, with 16 global and 92 regional clocks. The device integrates 28 PLLs and 600 GPIOs, designed for high-performance digital signal processing applications requiring significant arithmetic throughput.

Feature Summary

• Integrates 256 hardened single-precision floating-point multipliers/adders for efficient DSP operations
• Includes 256 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers for complex arithmetic tasks
• Supports extensive differential signaling with up to 150 maximum LVDS channels
• Provides flexible clocking architecture with 16 global and 92 regional clock networks

Applications

• High-performance digital signal processing systems
• Complex communication infrastructure equipment
• Advanced video and image processing architectures

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific part number against official manufacturer documentation to confirm availability status and lifecycle stage. Ensure compatibility with required voltage levels and thermal management solutions before integration into final designs.

Selection Notes

Select this component when design requirements prioritize substantial register capacity and specialized floating-point arithmetic capabilities over large embedded memory blocks. Evaluate the 776 I/O limit against system interface needs.

Part Context

This device belongs to the Stratix IV family, engineered for demanding signal processing workloads. It distinguishes itself through dedicated floating-point hardware rather than relying solely on general-purpose logic resources for mathematical computations.

Replacement Considerations

Consult official cross-reference guides for compatible upgrades within the Stratix portfolio or next-generation families that maintain similar pin counts and performance characteristics.