EP1SGX10DF672I6

Overview

The Altera EP1SGX10DF672I6 is a Stratix GX Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 10,570 logic elements and 920,448 total RAM bits. It integrates four high-speed serial transceiver channels capable of full-duplex operation from 500 Mbps to 3.1875 Gbps. The device utilizes a 1.5-V logic array architecture and supports TriMatrix memory blocks including M512, M4K, and M-RAM configurations. It operates within a voltage range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V and is housed in a 672-pin FineLine BGA package with dimensions of 27x27 mm.

Feature Summary

• Integrates four high-speed serial transceiver channels with Clock Data Recovery (CDR) supporting data rates up to 3.1875 Gbps.
• Contains 10,570 Logic Elements (LEs) organized into Logic Array Blocks (LABs) for scalable custom logic implementation.
• Includes TriMatrix embedded memory totaling 920,448 bits, comprising M512, M4K, and M-RAM block types.
• Supports programmable differential output voltage (VOD), pre-emphasis, and equalization settings for signal integrity optimization.

Applications

• High-speed backplane interface systems
• Chip-to-chip communication links
• Communications protocol bridging applications

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix corresponding to the '6' in the model number against official datasheet tables to confirm timing performance. Confirm that the I6 designation aligns with the industrial temperature range specifications provided in the product documentation. Ensure compatibility with the required 672-pin FineLine BGA footprint during procurement planning.

Selection Notes

Select this device when requiring four dedicated high-speed serial transceivers combined with approximately 10k logic elements. Verify that the 672-pin package density meets board space constraints. Consider vertical migration options within the same package family if future design iterations require increased logic or transceiver capacity without changing the physical footprint.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix GX FPGA family, which combines high-performance logic arrays with embedded high-speed serial transceivers. The EP1SGX10D variant represents the 10,570 LE density tier within the 672-pin package option. It serves as a foundational device for designs needing moderate logic resources alongside significant serial bandwidth capabilities.

Replacement Considerations

Vertical migration within the 672-pin FineLine BGA package allows substitution with other EP1SGX10 variants sharing identical pinouts for dedicated, configuration, and power pins. Designers must cross-reference I/O pin availability across densities using official device pin-outs before migrating to different logic densities.