EP1SGX10CF672C7N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP1SGX10CF672C7N is a Stratix GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 672-pin FineLine BGA package. It features 10,570 logic elements and supports high-speed serial transceiver channels operating at data rates up to 3.1875 Gbps. The device integrates TriMatrix memory resources, including M512, M4K, and M-RAM blocks, totaling 920,448 bits. Designed for low power consumption, it utilizes a 1.5-V logic array architecture. Key capabilities include embedded Clock Data Recovery (CDR), support for protocols such as XAUI and Gigabit Ethernet, and programmable signal integrity adjustments via pre-emphasis and equalization settings.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix GX architecture with 10,570 logic elements and 920,448 total RAM bits
• High-speed serial transceivers supporting 500 Mbps to 3.1875 Gbps full-duplex operation
• Embedded Clock Data Recovery (CDR) and 8B/10B encoder/decoder
• Programmable differential output voltage (VOD), pre-emphasis, and equalization

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed backplane interface systems
• Chip-to-chip communication links
• Communications protocol bridging
• XAUI and Gigabit Ethernet implementations

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix corresponding to the 'C7' designation against official Altera documentation, as datasheet tables list -5, -6, and -7 grades. Confirm component availability status, as Stratix GX devices may be subject to end-of-life notices or production changes documented in Product Change Notifications (PCNs). Ensure design compatibility with the 672-pin FineLine BGA footprint and thermal requirements.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device when vertical migration within the 672-pin package is required, allowing transitions between EP1SGX10 and EP1SGX25 densities with compatible pinouts. Evaluate transceiver channel counts, as the EP1SGX10 variant typically offers 4 or 8 channels depending on the specific sub-model (C vs D/F). Ensure the design accounts for the 1.5-V supply voltage and supports the necessary I/O standards for source-synchronous interfaces if high-speed parallel data transfer is needed.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix GX family, Altera’s second FPGA generation combining high-speed serial transceivers with scalable logic arrays. It serves as an entry-level density option within the 672-pin package lineup, positioned below the EP1SGX25 and EP1SGX40 devices. The family emphasizes low power consumption and small die size while delivering performance for demanding serial communication applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Vertical migration within the same 672-pin package allows replacement with EP1SGX25 variants (e.g., EP1SGX25C, EP1SGX25D) provided dedicated configuration and power pins remain compatible. Designers must cross-reference I/O pin assignments across densities using Quartus II software to ensure functional equivalence.