FPGA & adaptive SoC databook · online editionRev. 2026.10

EP4SE530

AlteraStratix IV

The EP4SE530 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 960 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the H1152 (42.5 × 42.5 mm) to the F1760 (42.5 × 42.5 mm). Temperature grades: commercial, industrial. Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.

212,480ALMs
1,02418×18 multipliers
20.2 MbBlock RAM
960Max. user I/O
—Transceivers

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/O960
TransceiversNone
PCI ExpressNone
Analog / monitorNone
Design toolAltera Quartus Prime

Packages

PackageSize (mm)Pitch (mm)User I/OTransceivers
H115242.5 × 42.51.0736—
H151742.5 × 42.51.0960—
F176042.5 × 42.51.0960—

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
Commercial (C)0 to 85 °C—
Industrial (I)−40 to 100 °C—

Alternatives to the EP4SE530

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
LAV-AT-E50Lattice Avant-E255,000 LUT4409K LC1,12022.7 Mb553———
XC6VLX760AMD Virtex-6474,240 LUT6759K LC86425.3 Mb1,200———
LAV-AT-E70Lattice Avant-E397,000 LUT4637K LC1,80035.6 Mb553———
LAV-AT-E30Lattice Avant-E163,000 LUT4262K LC70014.4 Mb349———
Ti180Efinix Titanium172,800 LUT4176K LE64013.1 Mb284———
5CEA9Altera Cyclone V113,560 ALMs301K LE34211.9 Mb480———

Compare side by side: EP4SE530 vs LAV-AT-E50, EP4SE530 vs XC6VLX760, EP4SE530 vs LAV-AT-E70.

Compare the EP4SE530 with up to three other FPGAs.

EP4SE530 quick facts

How many LUTs does the EP4SE530 have?

The EP4SE530 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 EP4SE530 have?

The EP4SE530 has 1,024 18×18 multipliers and 20.2 Mb of block RAM.

Does the EP4SE530 have transceivers?

No, the EP4SE530 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 960 pins.

What are the alternatives to the EP4SE530?

Devices of similar size in other families include LAV-AT-E50 (Lattice Avant-E), XC6VLX760 (AMD Virtex-6), LAV-AT-E70 (Lattice Avant-E).

Which software is used to design with the EP4SE530?

Designs for the EP4SE530 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.