EP4S100G2

AlteraStratix IV

The EP4S100G2 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 91,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (228,000 logic elements (LEs)), 182,400 flip-flops, 13.9 Mb of block RAM and 1,288 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 646 user I/O pins and 36 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 11.3 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It comes in a single package, the F1517 (40 × 40 mm). Temperature grades: industrial. Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

91,200ALMs

1,28818×18 multipliers

13.9 MbBlock RAM

646Max. user I/O

36Transceivers (11.3 Gb/s)

Specifications

Vendor	Altera
Family	Stratix IV
Series	Stratix
Process	40 nm
Configuration memory	SRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)	91,200
Logic block	adaptive logic module: fracturable 8-input LUT (one 6-input or two independent 4-input functions)
LUT note	Adaptive logic modules (ALMs): fracturable 8-input LUTs; each ALM can implement two 4-input functions
LUT4 equivalent (approx.)	≈182,400
Logic elements (LEs)	228,000
Flip-flops	182,400
Distributed RAM	2,850 Kb
Block RAM	13.9 Mb (1235 × 9 Kb)
DSP (18×18 multiplier)	1,288
Clock management tiles	8

Max. user I/O	646
XCVR transceivers	24 × 11.3 Gb/s
XCVR transceivers	12 × 6.5 Gb/s
PCI Express	2× Gen2
Analog / monitor	None
Design tool	Altera Quartus Prime

Packages

Package	Size (mm)	Pitch (mm)	User I/O	Transceivers
F1517	40 × 40	1.0	646	36

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

Speed and temperature grades

Temperature grade	Junction range	Speed grades
Industrial (I)	−40 to 100 °C	—

Alternatives to the EP4S100G2

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

Device	LUTs	Vendor logic	DSP	Block RAM	Max I/O	Transceivers	PCIe	CoreScore
5AGXB1Altera Arria V	113,208 ALMs	300K LE	920	14.8 Mb	704	24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP2AGZ300Altera Arria II	119,200 ALMs	298K LE	920	14.3 Mb	734	24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s	Gen2	—
5SGSD4Altera Stratix V	135,840 ALMs	360K LE	1,044	18.7 Mb	696	36 GX 14.1 Gb/s	Gen3	—
5AGXA7Altera Arria V	91,680 ALMs	242K LE	800	13.3 Mb	544	24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s	Gen2	—
5AGXB3Altera Arria V	136,880 ALMs	362K LE	1,045	16.9 Mb	704	24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP2AGZ350Altera Arria II	139,400 ALMs	349K LE	1,040	16 Mb	734	24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s	Gen2	—

Compare side by side: EP4S100G2 vs 5AGXB1, EP4S100G2 vs EP2AGZ300, EP4S100G2 vs 5SGSD4.

Compare the EP4S100G2 with up to three other FPGAs.

EP4S100G2 quick facts

How many LUTs does the EP4S100G2 have?

The EP4S100G2 has 91,200 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (228,000 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 EP4S100G2 have?

The EP4S100G2 has 1,288 18×18 multipliers and 13.9 Mb of block RAM.

Does the EP4S100G2 have transceivers?

Yes, 36 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 11.3 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the EP4S100G2?

Devices of similar size in other families include 5AGXB1 (Altera Arria V), EP2AGZ300 (Altera Arria II), 5SGSD4 (Altera Stratix V).

Which software is used to design with the EP4S100G2?

Designs for the EP4S100G2 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Stratix IV devices

Device	LUTs	Vendor logic	DSP	Block RAM	Max I/O	Transceivers	PCIe	CoreScore
EP4SGX70	29,040 ALMs	73K LE	384	6.3 Mb	480	24 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX110	42,240 ALMs	106K LE	512	8.1 Mb	480	24 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX180	70,300 ALMs	176K LE	920	11.2 Mb	736	36 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4S40G2	91,200 ALMs	228K LE	1,288	13.9 Mb	646	36 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4S100G2	91,200 ALMs	228K LE	1,288	13.9 Mb	646	36 XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX230	91,200 ALMs	228K LE	1,288	13.9 Mb	736	36 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SE230	91,200 ALMs	228K LE	1,288	13.9 Mb	480	—	—	—
EP4S100G3	116,480 ALMs	291K LE	832	13.3 Mb	769	48 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX290	116,480 ALMs	291K LE	832	13.3 Mb	904	48 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4S100G4	141,440 ALMs	354K LE	1,024	17.7 Mb	769	48 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX360	141,440 ALMs	354K LE	1,040	17.7 Mb	904	48 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SE360	141,440 ALMs	354K LE	1,040	17.7 Mb	736	—	—	—
EP4S40G5	212,480 ALMs	531K LE	1,024	20.2 Mb	646	36 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4S100G5	212,480 ALMs	531K LE	1,024	20.2 Mb	769	48 XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SGX530	212,480 ALMs	531K LE	1,024	20.2 Mb	904	48 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/s	Gen2	—
EP4SE530	212,480 ALMs	531K LE	1,024	20.2 Mb	960	—	—	—
EP4SE820	325,220 ALMs	813K LE	960	22.6 Mb	1,104	—	—	—

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