EP2A70F1508C9

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP2A70F1508C9 is a Stratix II Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) featuring 69,760 logic elements and 8,944 adaptive logic modules. It integrates 8.95 Mbits of embedded memory and supports up to 1,170 I/O pins within a 1508-ball FBGA package. The device operates at a core voltage of 1.2 V with an industrial temperature range spanning from -40°C to +85°C. This architecture provides high-density programmability suitable for complex digital signal processing and communication applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Supports high-performance arithmetic operations in Galois fields for cryptographic implementations
• Provides modular architecture with regularity and unidirectional data flow
• Enables flexible field size scalability without restricting irreducible polynomial choices

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Elliptic curve cryptosystems (ECC) hardware acceleration
• Reconfigurable hardware implementation of arithmetic units
• High-clock-rate digital signal processing on large field sizes

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix C9 against official datasheets to confirm speed grade and commercial/industrial rating. Check current lifecycle status as older Stratix II devices may be discontinued or subject to obsolescence notices. Ensure compatibility with legacy programming tools and verify moisture sensitivity levels before assembly.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when designing systems requiring efficient GF(2^m) arithmetic with high flexibility. Compare area complexity and latency against ASIC solutions if reconfigurability is required. Ensure the target FPGA platform supports the necessary clock rates for the intended field size m, typically up to 571 bits for optimal performance.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This part belongs to the Stratix II family, known for high-density logic and embedded memory. It shares architectural similarities with other FPL 2003 referenced implementations but offers distinct I/O counts and packaging options compared to smaller Cyclone or larger Stratix variants.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include EP2A70F1508I9 for extended temperature ranges. Consider EP2S180F1508I4N for higher logic density if pinout compatibility allows. Verify pin-to-pin compatibility and timing requirements before replacing.