EP4SE820
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SE820 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 325,220 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (813,000 logic elements (LEs)), 650,440 flip-flops, 22.6 Mb of block RAM and 960 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 1,104 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.
Specifications
| Vendor | Altera |
|---|---|
| Family | Stratix IV |
| Series | Stratix |
| Process | 40 nm |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| Adaptive logic modules (ALMs) | 325,220 |
| 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.) | ≈650,440 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 813,000 |
| Flip-flops | 650,440 |
| Distributed RAM | 10,163 Kb |
| Block RAM | 22.6 Mb (1610 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 960 |
| Clock management tiles | 12 |
| Max. user I/O | 1,104 |
|---|---|
| Transceivers | None |
| PCI Express | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1152 | 42.5 × 42.5 | 1.0 | 736 | — |
| H1517 | 42.5 × 42.5 | 1.0 | 960 | — |
| F1760 | 42.5 × 42.5 | 1.0 | 1,104 | — |
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 EP4SE820
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC6VLX760AMD Virtex-6 | 474,240 LUT6 | 759K LC | 864 | 25.3 Mb | 1,200 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E70Lattice Avant-E | 397,000 LUT4 | 637K LC | 1,800 | 35.6 Mb | 553 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E50Lattice Avant-E | 255,000 LUT4 | 409K LC | 1,120 | 22.7 Mb | 553 | — | — | — |
| 5SEE9Altera Stratix V | 317,000 ALMs | 840K LE | 352 | 51.6 Mb | 840 | — | — | — |
| 5SEEBAltera Stratix V | 359,200 ALMs | 952K LE | 352 | 51.6 Mb | 840 | — | — | — |
| LAV-AT-E30Lattice Avant-E | 163,000 LUT4 | 262K LC | 700 | 14.4 Mb | 349 | — | — | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SE820 vs XC6VLX760, EP4SE820 vs LAV-AT-E70, EP4SE820 vs LAV-AT-E50, EP4SE820 vs 5SEE9, EP4SE820 vs 5SEEB.
Compare the EP4SE820 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SE820 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SE820 have?
The EP4SE820 has 325,220 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (813,000 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 EP4SE820 have?
The EP4SE820 has 960 18×18 multipliers and 22.6 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SE820 have transceivers?
No, the EP4SE820 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 1,104 pins.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SE820?
Devices of similar size in other families include XC6VLX760 (AMD Virtex-6), LAV-AT-E70 (Lattice Avant-E), LAV-AT-E50 (Lattice Avant-E).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SE820?
Designs for the EP4SE820 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.