5SGTMC7K3F40I2

Overview

The Altera 5SGTMC7K3F40I2 is a Stratix IV FPGA featuring 938,880 registers and 256 hardened single-precision floating-point multipliers/adders. It includes 256 18x18 multipliers and supports up to 776 user I/O pins with 16 global and 92 regional clocks. The device integrates 28 PLLs and accommodates up to 150 maximum LVDS channels.

Feature Summary

• Supports high-performance digital signal processing through dedicated hardware multipliers
• Provides flexible clocking architecture with multiple global and regional clock resources
• Enables complex interface designs via extensive I/O pin availability and LVDS channel support

Applications

• Digital signal processing systems requiring floating-point arithmetic
• High-speed communication interfaces utilizing LVDS signaling
• Complex programmable logic applications needing extensive register resources

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to ensure correct temperature range and package configuration. Confirm component authenticity through authorized distribution channels. Check for updated lifecycle status as older FPGA families may have limited availability or end-of-life notifications from the manufacturer.

Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements exceed standard logic element counts but do not necessitate embedded memory blocks. Evaluate the 256 DSP elements against algorithmic complexity. Ensure the 776 I/O limit meets system connectivity needs without excessive external buffering.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix IV family, designed for mid-to-high performance applications before the introduction of Stratix V and Agilex architectures. It represents a mature technology node focusing on DSP efficiency and reliable programmable logic implementation for industrial and communications sectors.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements are limited due to architectural differences in newer families. Consider Stratix IV variants with similar I/O counts or migrate to Stratix V GS/GX series for enhanced transceiver capabilities and lower power consumption while maintaining comparable logic density.