FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

EP4S100G5

AlteraStratix IV

The EP4S100G5 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 212,480 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (531,000 logic elements (LEs)), 424,960 flip-flops, 20.2 Mb of block RAM and 1,024 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 769 user I/O pins and 48 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 11.3 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the H1517 (42.5 × 42.5 mm) to the F1932 (45 × 45 mm). Temperature grades: industrial. Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

212,480ALMs
1,02418×18 multipliers
20.2 MbBlock RAM
769Max. user I/O
48Transceivers (11.3 Gb/s)

Specifications

VendorAltera
FamilyStratix IV
SeriesStratix
Process40 nm
Configuration memorySRAM
Adaptive logic modules (ALMs)212,480
   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.)≈424,960
Logic elements (LEs)531,000
Flip-flops424,960
Distributed RAM6,640 Kb
Block RAM20.2 Mb (1280 × 9 Kb)
DSP (18×18 multiplier)1,024
Clock management tiles12
Max. user I/O769
XCVR transceivers32 × 11.3 Gb/s
XCVR transceivers16 × 6.5 Gb/s
PCI Express4× Gen2
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
H151742.5 × 42.51.064636
F193245 × 451.076948

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 gradeJunction rangeSpeed grades
Industrial (I)−40 to 100 °C—

Alternatives to the EP4S100G5

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
5AGXB7Altera Arria V190,240 ALMs504K LE1,15623.6 Mb70436 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
5AGXB5Altera Arria V158,491 ALMs420K LE1,09220.1 Mb70436 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/sGen2—
XC6VHX380TAMD Virtex-6239,040 LUT6382K LC86427 Mb72072 GTX/GTH 11.18 Gb/sGen2—
5AGTD7Altera Arria V190,240 ALMs504K LE1,15623.6 Mb70426 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/sGen2—
XC6VLX550TAMD Virtex-6343,680 LUT6550K LC86422.2 Mb1,20036 GTX 6.6 Gb/sGen2—
5SGSD4Altera Stratix V135,840 ALMs360K LE1,04418.7 Mb69636 GX 14.1 Gb/sGen3—

Compare side by side: EP4S100G5 vs 5AGXB7, EP4S100G5 vs 5AGXB5, EP4S100G5 vs XC6VHX380T, EP4S100G5 vs XC6VLX550T.

Compare the EP4S100G5 with up to three other FPGAs.

EP4S100G5 quick facts

How many LUTs does the EP4S100G5 have?

The EP4S100G5 has 212,480 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (531,000 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 EP4S100G5 have?

The EP4S100G5 has 1,024 18×18 multipliers and 20.2 Mb of block RAM.

Does the EP4S100G5 have transceivers?

Yes, 48 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 11.3 Gb/s.

What are the alternatives to the EP4S100G5?

Devices of similar size in other families include 5AGXB7 (Altera Arria V), 5AGXB5 (Altera Arria V), XC6VHX380T (AMD Virtex-6).

Which software is used to design with the EP4S100G5?

Designs for the EP4S100G5 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

Other Stratix IV devices

DeviceLUTsVendor logicDSPBlock RAMMax I/OTransceiversPCIeCoreScore
EP4SGX7029,040 ALMs73K LE3846.3 Mb48024 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX11042,240 ALMs106K LE5128.1 Mb48024 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX18070,300 ALMs176K LE92011.2 Mb73636 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4S40G291,200 ALMs228K LE1,28813.9 Mb64636 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4S100G291,200 ALMs228K LE1,28813.9 Mb64636 XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX23091,200 ALMs228K LE1,28813.9 Mb73636 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SE23091,200 ALMs228K LE1,28813.9 Mb480———
EP4S100G3116,480 ALMs291K LE83213.3 Mb76948 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX290116,480 ALMs291K LE83213.3 Mb90448 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4S100G4141,440 ALMs354K LE1,02417.7 Mb76948 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX360141,440 ALMs354K LE1,04017.7 Mb90448 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SE360141,440 ALMs354K LE1,04017.7 Mb736———
EP4S40G5212,480 ALMs531K LE1,02420.2 Mb64636 XCVR/XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4S100G5212,480 ALMs531K LE1,02420.2 Mb76948 XCVR/XCVR 11.3 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SGX530212,480 ALMs531K LE1,02420.2 Mb90448 XCVR/XCVR 8.5 Gb/sGen2—
EP4SE530212,480 ALMs531K LE1,02420.2 Mb960———
EP4SE820325,220 ALMs813K LE96022.6 Mb1,104———

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.