EP4SGX290FF35C4N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP4SGX290FF35C4N is a Stratix IV GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Altera. It features 291,200 logic elements and 11,648 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes 16 high-speed transceivers capable of data rates from 600 Mb/s to 8.5 Gb/s. It offers 564 I/Os and 16.84 Mbit of embedded memory. Operating at a minimum voltage of 900 mV, it supports a maximum frequency of 600 MHz. The component is housed in an FBGA-1152 package with a 35 mm x 35 mm footprint.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix IV GX architecture with 291,200 LEs and 11,648 LABs
• 16 Gigabit Transceivers supporting up to 8.5 Gb/s
• 16.84 Mbit embedded memory capacity
• FBGA-1152 package with 564 I/Os

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed serial communication systems
• Data center infrastructure processing
• Telecommunications network equipment

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix IV GX family, designed for high-performance applications requiring significant logic density and high-speed serial connectivity. The 'GX' designation indicates the inclusion of integrated Gigabit Transceivers, distinguishing it from standard Stratix IV models. It represents a generation of FPGAs focused on bridging high-end ASIC performance with FPGA flexibility.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are limited due to specific feature sets. Consider the EP4SGX290FF35I3N or EP4SGX290HF35C2G for similar logic density and transceiver counts, though verification of temperature grades and suffix differences is required.