EP2S15F672C5N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP2S15F672C5N is a Stratix II Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based on a 1.2-V, 90-nm all-layer copper SRAM process. It contains 15,600 equivalent logic elements and 12,480 adaptive look-up tables within a 672-pin FineLine Ball-Grid Array package. The device supports up to 419,328 bits of TriMatrix memory and includes 12 DSP blocks with 48 multipliers. It features twelve phase-locked loops for clock management and supports high-speed I/O standards including differential signaling with dynamic phase alignment.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix II Architecture: 15,600 equivalent logic elements and 12,480 ALUTs in a 672-pin FBGA package.
• Memory Resources: Up to 419,328 bits of TriMatrix memory utilizing M512, M4K, and MRAM blocks.
• DSP Capabilities: 12 dedicated DSP blocks providing 48 (18-bit x 18-bit) multipliers.
• Clock Management: Twelve PLLs (four enhanced, eight fast) supporting spread spectrum and real-time reconfiguration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-performance digital signal processing and filtering applications.
• Complex control systems requiring dense logic resources.
• Networking and communications equipment supporting RapidIO or SPI-4 Phase 2.
• Industrial automation and test equipment designs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-5) against the required timing specifications for the target design. Confirm that the 672-pin FineLine BGA package dimensions align with the PCB footprint constraints. Ensure the commercial temperature range meets the operational environment requirements. Cross-reference the ordering part number with the latest Intel/Altera documentation to confirm availability status.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this component when a density of approximately 15,600 LEs is sufficient for the design logic. The -5 speed grade offers lower performance than the -3 or -4 grades; verify that the maximum user I/O toggle rates meet the system timing requirements. Consider vertical migration paths if future upgrades to EP2S30 or EP2S60 are anticipated within the same package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This device belongs to the Stratix II family, which introduced Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) to improve resource efficiency compared to previous generations. It serves as an entry-level density option within the 672-pin package lineup, allowing for cost-effective prototyping or lower-volume production runs before migrating to higher-density devices like the EP2S30.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

For pin-compatible upgrades within the same package, consider the EP2S30F672C5N or EP2S60F672C5N. Note that migrating to higher densities may result in the loss of some user I/O pins due to increased power and ground pin requirements. Verify Quartus II software settings for vertical migration compatibility.