EP4SGX290
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SGX290 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 116,480 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (291,000 logic elements (LEs)), 232,960 flip-flops, 13.3 Mb of block RAM and 832 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 904 user I/O pins and 48 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 5 packages, from the H780 (35 × 35 mm) to the F1932 (45 × 45 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) | 116,480 |
| 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.) | ≈232,960 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 291,000 |
| Flip-flops | 232,960 |
| Distributed RAM | 3,640 Kb |
| Block RAM | 13.3 Mb (936 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 832 |
| Clock management tiles | 12 |
| Max. user I/O | 904 |
|---|---|
| XCVR transceivers | 32 × 8.5 Gb/s |
| XCVR transceivers | 16 × 6.5 Gb/s |
| PCI Express | 4× Gen2 |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | Pitch (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H780 | 35 × 35 | 1.0 | 288 | 16 |
| F1152 | 35 × 35 | 1.0 | 560 | 24 |
| F1517 | 40 × 40 | 1.0 | 736 | 36 |
| F1760 | 42.5 × 42.5 | 1.0 | 864 | 36 |
| F1932 | 45 × 45 | 1.0 | 904 | 48 |
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 EP4SGX290
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2AGZ300Altera Arria II | 119,200 ALMs | 298K LE | 920 | 14.3 Mb | 734 | 24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| XC6VLX240TAMD Virtex-6 | 150,720 LUT6 | 241K LC | 768 | 14.6 Mb | 720 | 24 GTX 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGXB1Altera Arria V | 113,208 ALMs | 300K LE | 920 | 14.8 Mb | 704 | 24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5SGSD4Altera Stratix V | 135,840 ALMs | 360K LE | 1,044 | 18.7 Mb | 696 | 36 GX 14.1 Gb/s | Gen3 | — |
| EP2AGZ225Altera Arria II | 89,600 ALMs | 224K LE | 800 | 10.8 Mb | 734 | 24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| EP2AGZ350Altera Arria II | 139,400 ALMs | 349K LE | 1,040 | 16 Mb | 734 | 24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SGX290 vs EP2AGZ300, EP4SGX290 vs XC6VLX240T, EP4SGX290 vs 5AGXB1.
Compare the EP4SGX290 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SGX290 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SGX290 have?
The EP4SGX290 has 116,480 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (291,000 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 EP4SGX290 have?
The EP4SGX290 has 832 18×18 multipliers and 13.3 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SGX290 have transceivers?
Yes, 48 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SGX290?
Devices of similar size in other families include EP2AGZ300 (Altera Arria II), XC6VLX240T (AMD Virtex-6), 5AGXB1 (Altera Arria V).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SGX290?
Designs for the EP4SGX290 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.