EP4SE360
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SE360 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 141,440 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (354,000 logic elements (LEs)), 282,880 flip-flops, 17.7 Mb of block RAM and 1,040 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 736 user I/O pins. It is available in 2 packages, from the F780 (29 × 29 mm) to the F1152 (35 × 35 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) | 141,440 |
| 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.) | ≈282,880 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 354,000 |
| Flip-flops | 282,880 |
| Distributed RAM | 4,420 Kb |
| Block RAM | 17.7 Mb (1248 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 1,040 |
| Clock management tiles | 12 |
| Max. user I/O | 736 |
|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| F1152 | 35 × 35 | 1.0 | 736 | — |
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 EP4SE360
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 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E70Lattice Avant-E | 397,000 LUT4 | 637K LC | 1,800 | 35.6 Mb | 553 | — | — | — |
| Tz170Efinix Topaz | 172,201 LUT4 | 161K LE | 544 | 11.1 Mb | 274 | — | — | — |
| XC6VLX760AMD Virtex-6 | 474,240 LUT6 | 759K LC | 864 | 25.3 Mb | 1,200 | — | — | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SE360 vs LAV-AT-E50, EP4SE360 vs LAV-AT-E30, EP4SE360 vs Ti180, EP4SE360 vs LAV-AT-E70, EP4SE360 vs XC6VLX760.
Compare the EP4SE360 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SE360 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SE360 have?
The EP4SE360 has 141,440 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (354,000 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 EP4SE360 have?
The EP4SE360 has 1,040 18×18 multipliers and 17.7 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SE360 have transceivers?
No, the EP4SE360 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 736 pins.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SE360?
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 EP4SE360?
Designs for the EP4SE360 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.