EP4SE230
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SE230 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 480 user I/O pins. It comes in a single package, the F780 (29 × 29 mm). Temperature grades: commercial, industrial. Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
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 | 4 |
| Max. user I/O | 480 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F780 | 29 × 29 | 1.0 | 480 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial (C) | 0 to 85 °C | — |
| Industrial (I) | −40 to 100 °C | — |
Alternatives to the EP4SE230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAV-AT-E50Lattice Avant-E | 255,000 LUT4 | 409K LC | 1,120 | 22.7 Mb | 553 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E30Lattice Avant-E | 163,000 LUT4 | 262K LC | 700 | 14.4 Mb | 349 | — | — | — |
| Ti180Efinix Titanium | 172,800 LUT4 | 176K LE | 640 | 13.1 Mb | 284 | — | — | — |
| Tz170Efinix Topaz | 172,201 LUT4 | 161K LE | 544 | 11.1 Mb | 274 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E70Lattice Avant-E | 397,000 LUT4 | 637K LC | 1,800 | 35.6 Mb | 553 | — | — | — |
| Ti120Efinix Titanium | 120,960 LUT4 | 123K LE | 448 | 9.2 Mb | 284 | — | — | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SE230 vs LAV-AT-E50, EP4SE230 vs LAV-AT-E30, EP4SE230 vs Ti180.
Compare the EP4SE230 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SE230 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SE230 have?
The EP4SE230 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 EP4SE230 have?
The EP4SE230 has 1,288 18×18 multipliers and 13.9 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SE230 have transceivers?
No, the EP4SE230 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 480 pins.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SE230?
Devices of similar size in other families include LAV-AT-E50 (Lattice Avant-E), LAV-AT-E30 (Lattice Avant-E), Ti180 (Efinix Titanium).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SE230?
Designs for the EP4SE230 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.