EP2S60F1020I4N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP2S60F1020I4N is a Stratix II Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) utilizing a 90-nm process technology. It provides 60,440 equivalent logic elements and supports up to 718 user I/O pins within a 1,020-pin FineLine BGA package. The device features TriMatrix memory with 2,544,192 total RAM bits and 36 dedicated DSP blocks for high-performance signal processing. It includes four enhanced PLLs and eight fast PLLs for advanced clock management. Operating at the -4 speed grade, it is rated for industrial temperature ranges.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix II architecture with 60,440 equivalent LEs and Adaptive Logic Modules
• TriMatrix memory offering 2,544,192 bits of on-chip storage
• 36 DSP blocks supporting 18-bit x 18-bit multipliers
• 12 PLLs including enhanced and fast variants for clock synthesis

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed networking and communications bus standards
• Parallel RapidIO and SPI-4 Phase 2 implementations
• DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and RLDRAM II external memory interfaces
• Industrial control systems requiring robust FPGA performance

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify that the component matches the specific ordering suffix F1020I4N to ensure correct package type, speed grade, and temperature rating. Confirm authenticity through authorized distributors or verified supply chains, as counterfeit components may exist in the market. Check for any known issues or errata documents relevant to this specific device revision before finalizing procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select the EP2S60 when designs require approximately 60k logic elements with significant memory resources. Ensure the 1,020-pin FineLine BGA footprint fits the PCB layout constraints. Consider vertical migration paths if future density upgrades are needed within the same package. Verify that the -4 speed grade meets the timing requirements for the target application frequency.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix II family, which was designed for high-density, high-performance applications. It succeeded earlier generations by introducing Adaptive Logic Modules and improved power efficiency. The EP2S60 serves as a mid-range option in the family, balancing logic capacity with cost and pin count compared to the larger EP2S90 or smaller EP2S30 devices.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

For vertical migration within the 1,020-pin package, consider the EP2S90F1020I4N or EP2S130F1020I4N if higher resource counts are required. Ensure that the additional power and ground pins on larger devices are accounted for in the board design. Downgrading to EP2S30 is possible but requires careful I/O pin reassignment analysis.