FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

EP2AGZ300

AlteraArria II

The EP2AGZ300 is an Arria II FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 119,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (298,000 logic elements (LEs)), 238,400 flip-flops, 14.3 Mb of block RAM and 920 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 734 user I/O pins and 24 XCVR transceivers at up to 6.375 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 3 packages, from the H780 (33 × 33 mm) to the F1517 (40 × 40 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

119,200ALMs
92018×18 multipliers
14.3 MbBlock RAM
734Max. user I/O
24Transceivers (6.375 Gb/s)

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyArria II
SeriesArria
Process40 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)119,200
   Logic blockadaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
   LUT noteAdaptive logic modules (ALMs): fracturable 8-input LUTs; each ALM can implement two 4-input functions
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)≈238,400
Logic elements (LEs)298,000
Flip-flops238,400
Distributed RAM4,420 Kb
Block RAM14.3 Mb (1248 × 9 Kb)
DSP (18×18 multiplier)920
Clock management tiles8
Max. user I/O734
XCVR transceivers24 × 6.375 Gb/s
PCI Express Gen2
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
H78033 × 331.028116
F115235 × 351.055416
F151740 × 401.073424

Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).

Alternatives to the EP2AGZ300

Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
5AGXB1Altera Arria V113,208 ALMs300K LE92014.8 Mb70424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
XC6VLX240TAMD Virtex-6150,720 LUT6241K LC76814.6 Mb72024 GTX 6.6 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXB3Altera Arria V136,880 ALMs362K LE1,04516.9 Mb70424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTD3Altera Arria V136,880 ALMs362K LE1,04516.9 Mb70418 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXA7Altera Arria V91,680 ALMs242K LE80013.3 Mb54424 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5SGSD4Altera Stratix V135,840 ALMs360K LE1,04418.7 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—

Compare side by side: EP2AGZ300 vs 5AGXB1, EP2AGZ300 vs XC6VLX240T, EP2AGZ300 vs 5AGXB3, EP2AGZ300 vs 5AGTD3.

Compare the EP2AGZ300 with up to three other FPGAs.

EP2AGZ300 quick facts

How many LUTs does the EP2AGZ300 have?

The EP2AGZ300 has 119,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (298,000 logic elements (les) as published by Altera). Logic block: adaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions).

How many DSP blocks does the EP2AGZ300 have?

The EP2AGZ300 has 920 18×18 multipliers and 14.3 Mb of block RAM.

Does the EP2AGZ300 have transceivers?

Yes, 24 XCVR transceivers at up to 6.375 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the EP2AGZ300?

Devices of similar size in other families include 5AGXB1 (Altera Arria V), XC6VLX240T (AMD Virtex-6), 5AGXB3 (Altera Arria V).

Which software is used to design with the EP2AGZ300?

Designs for the EP2AGZ300 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Arria II devices

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
EP2AGX4518,050 ALMs43K LE2322.8 Mb3648 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGX6525,300 ALMs60K LE3124.3 Mb3648 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGX9537,470 ALMs89K LE4485.4 Mb45212 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGX12549,640 ALMs118K LE5766.4 Mb45212 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGX19076,120 ALMs181K LE6567.4 Mb61216 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGZ22589,600 ALMs224K LE80010.8 Mb73424 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen2—
EP2AGX260102,600 ALMs244K LE7368.3 Mb61216 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen1—
EP2AGZ300119,200 ALMs298K LE92014.3 Mb73424 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen2—
EP2AGZ350139,400 ALMs349K LE1,04016 Mb73424 XCVR 6.375 Gb/sGen2—

Source: Altera Arria II FPGA Family Overview Product Table, Product Catalog 2015. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.