EP4SGX290FF35C3

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP4SGX290FF35C3 is a Stratix IV GX Field Programmable Gate Array featuring 291,200 logic elements and 11,648 Adaptive Logic Modules. It integrates 16.84 Mbits of embedded memory and supports up to 564 I/Os within an FBGA-1152 package. The device includes 16 high-speed transceivers capable of data rates from 600 Mb/s to 8.5 Gb/s. Operating at a core voltage of 900 mV, it functions within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C and supports maximum clock frequencies up to 600 MHz.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• High-density fabric with 291,200 LEs and 11,648 LABs for complex logic implementation
• Integrated 16.84 Mbits of embedded memory for data buffering and processing
• 16 Gigabit Transceivers supporting serial data rates up to 8.5 Gb/s
• FBGA-1152 package providing 564 user-accessible I/O pins

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-performance networking infrastructure equipment
• Telecommunications base station processing
• Industrial automation control systems
• Medical imaging signal processing

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as the Stratix IV series may have limited availability. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level (MSL 3) prior to PCB assembly. Ensure proper handling procedures are followed due to the fine-pitch BGA packaging and humidity sensitivity requirements during storage and reflow soldering.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when requiring high logic density combined with moderate-speed serial connectivity. Compare against the EP4SGX290KF40C3 if higher I/O counts or different pinout configurations are needed. Verify that the 16-transceiver configuration meets bandwidth requirements compared to variants with fewer or more transceivers.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Intel (formerly Altera) Stratix IV GX family, designed for high-bandwidth applications. It shares architectural similarities with other EP4SGX devices but differs in I/O count and package size. The 'FF' suffix indicates the FBGA-1152 package, while 'C3' denotes the commercial temperature grade.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are limited. Consider the EP4SGX290HF35C3N for industrial temperature ranges or the EP4SGX290KF40C3 for increased I/O capacity. Legacy Arria II GX devices like the EP2AGX190 offer lower performance alternatives.