EP4SGX180
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SGX180 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 70,300 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (176,000 logic elements (LEs)), 140,600 flip-flops, 11.2 Mb of block RAM and 920 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 736 user I/O pins and 36 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 3 packages, from the F780 (29 × 29 mm) to the F1517 (40 × 40 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) | 70,300 |
| 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.) | ≈140,600 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 176,000 |
| Flip-flops | 140,600 |
| Distributed RAM | 2,197 Kb |
| Block RAM | 11.2 Mb (950 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 920 |
| Clock management tiles | 8 |
| Max. user I/O | 736 |
|---|---|
| XCVR transceivers | 24 × 8.5 Gb/s |
| XCVR transceivers | 12 × 6.5 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | 2× Gen2 |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F780 | 29 × 29 | 1.0 | 368 | 8 |
| F1152 | 35 × 35 | 1.0 | 560 | 24 |
| F1517 | 40 × 40 | 1.0 | 736 | 36 |
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 EP4SGX180
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2AGZ225Altera Arria II | 89,600 ALMs | 224K LE | 800 | 10.8 Mb | 734 | 24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGXA7Altera Arria V | 91,680 ALMs | 242K LE | 800 | 13.3 Mb | 544 | 24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGZE1Altera Arria V | 83,020 ALMs | 220K LE | 800 | 11.4 Mb | 414 | 24 XCVR 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 | — |
| 5AGXA5Altera Arria V | 71,698 ALMs | 190K LE | 600 | 11.5 Mb | 544 | 24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGTC7Altera Arria V | 91,680 ALMs | 242K LE | 800 | 13.3 Mb | 544 | 18 XCVR/XCVR 10.3125 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGXB1Altera Arria V | 113,208 ALMs | 300K LE | 920 | 14.8 Mb | 704 | 24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SGX180 vs EP2AGZ225, EP4SGX180 vs 5AGXA7, EP4SGX180 vs 5AGZE1.
Compare the EP4SGX180 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SGX180 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SGX180 have?
The EP4SGX180 has 70,300 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (176,000 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 EP4SGX180 have?
The EP4SGX180 has 920 18×18 multipliers and 11.2 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SGX180 have transceivers?
Yes, 36 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SGX180?
Devices of similar size in other families include EP2AGZ225 (Altera Arria II), 5AGXA7 (Altera Arria V), 5AGZE1 (Altera Arria V).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SGX180?
Designs for the EP4SGX180 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.