EP4SGX360
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SGX360 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 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) | 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 | 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 EP4SGX360
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5SGSD4Altera Stratix V | 135,840 ALMs | 360K LE | 1,044 | 18.7 Mb | 696 | 36 GX 14.1 Gb/s | Gen3 | — |
| 5AGXB5Altera Arria V | 158,491 ALMs | 420K LE | 1,092 | 20.1 Mb | 704 | 36 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| EP2AGZ350Altera Arria II | 139,400 ALMs | 349K LE | 1,040 | 16 Mb | 734 | 24 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGXB3Altera Arria V | 136,880 ALMs | 362K LE | 1,045 | 16.9 Mb | 704 | 24 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGXB7Altera Arria V | 190,240 ALMs | 504K LE | 1,156 | 23.6 Mb | 704 | 36 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| 5AGZE5Altera Arria V | 150,960 ALMs | 400K LE | 1,092 | 28.1 Mb | 674 | 36 XCVR 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SGX360 vs 5SGSD4, EP4SGX360 vs 5AGXB5, EP4SGX360 vs EP2AGZ350.
Compare the EP4SGX360 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SGX360 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SGX360 have?
The EP4SGX360 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 EP4SGX360 have?
The EP4SGX360 has 1,040 18×18 multipliers and 17.7 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SGX360 have transceivers?
Yes, 48 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SGX360?
Devices of similar size in other families include 5SGSD4 (Altera Stratix V), 5AGXB5 (Altera Arria V), EP2AGZ350 (Altera Arria II).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SGX360?
Designs for the EP4SGX360 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.