5SGTMC7K3F40I3

Overview

The Altera 5SGTMC7K3F40I3 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 maximum user I/O pins, including 150 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 hardened single-precision floating-point multipliers and adders for efficient DSP operations
• Provides extensive clocking resources with dedicated global and regional clock networks
• Supports high-density differential signaling through numerous LVDS channels

Applications

• Digital signal processing systems requiring floating-point arithmetic
• High-speed communication interfaces utilizing LVDS signaling
• Complex logic designs leveraging extensive register arrays and multipliers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Intel/Altera documentation to ensure correct temperature grade and package variant. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level prior to procurement. Cross-reference the manufacturer part number with authorized distributor catalogs to validate current availability and lifecycle status.

Selection Notes

Select this component when design requirements demand substantial floating-point computational capacity within an FPGA fabric. Evaluate the available register count and multiplier density against algorithmic complexity. Ensure the pin count and I/O standards align with system interface specifications before finalizing the architecture.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Stratix IV family, known for combining high-performance logic with embedded DSP capabilities. It serves as a solution for applications needing advanced arithmetic processing without external dedicated DSP chips, offering a balance of flexibility and computational power in a programmable format.

Replacement Considerations

Consult official Intel product selection guides for direct or functional equivalents within the Stratix IV or subsequent families. Verify pinout compatibility and resource equivalence before substituting.