EP1S30B956C6

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP1S30B956C6 is a Stratix FPGA device featuring 29,760 logic elements and 4,800 Kbits of embedded memory. It operates with a maximum system clock frequency of 350 MHz in the -1 speed grade. The component utilizes a 0.18-micron CMOS process technology and is housed in a 956-ball BGA package. This specific part number was documented as the prototyping board hardware for an AMBA Bus-Based Java System-on-Chip research prototype.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix architecture with 29,760 logic elements
• 4,800 Kbits of embedded memory resources
• 350 MHz maximum system clock frequency (-1 speed grade)
• 956-ball BGA package (B956)

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Prototyping Java System-on-Chip designs based on JOP core
• AMBA bus-based embedded system development
• CMOS synthesis verification using 0.18 micron standard cell libraries

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Altera Stratix family, which was designed for high-performance applications requiring significant logic density and embedded memory. The EP1S30 variant specifically targets complex digital signal processing and embedded control tasks. The 'B956' suffix denotes the 956-ball ball grid array package, while 'C6' indicates the commercial temperature range and -1 speed grade.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are not publicly confirmed for this legacy Stratix model. Upgrades typically require migration to newer families such as Cyclone or Arria, necessitating schematic and layout redesigns due to architectural differences.