EP4SGX70
AlteraStratix IVThe EP4SGX70 is a Stratix IV FPGA from Altera, built on a 40 nm process. It provides 29,040 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (73,000 logic elements (LEs)), 58,080 flip-flops, 6.3 Mb of block RAM and 384 18×18 multipliers. It offers up to 480 user I/O pins and 24 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s, with hard PCI Express Gen2 blocks. It is available in 2 packages, from the F780 (29 × 29 mm) to the F1152 (35 × 35 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) | 29,040 |
| 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.) | ≈58,080 |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 73,000 |
| Flip-flops | 58,080 |
| Distributed RAM | 908 Kb |
| Block RAM | 6.3 Mb (462 × 9 Kb) |
| DSP (18×18 multiplier) | 384 |
| Clock management tiles | 4 |
| Max. user I/O | 480 |
|---|---|
| XCVR transceivers | 16 × 8.5 Gb/s |
| XCVR transceivers | 8 × 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 | 480 | 24 |
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 EP4SGX70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2AGX95Altera Arria II | 37,470 ALMs | 89K LE | 448 | 5.4 Mb | 452 | 12 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen1 | — |
| XC6VLX75TAMD Virtex-6 | 46,560 LUT6 | 74.5K LC | 288 | 5.5 Mb | 360 | 12 GTX 6.6 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| EP2AGX65Altera Arria II | 25,300 ALMs | 60K LE | 312 | 4.3 Mb | 364 | 8 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen1 | — |
| 5AGXA1Altera Arria V | 28,302 ALMs | 75K LE | 240 | 7.8 Mb | 416 | 9 XCVR 6.5536 Gb/s | Gen2 | — |
| EP2AGX125Altera Arria II | 49,640 ALMs | 118K LE | 576 | 6.4 Mb | 452 | 12 XCVR 6.375 Gb/s | Gen1 | — |
| XCAU10PAMD Artix UltraScale+ | 44,000 LUT6 | 96K SLC | 400 | 3.5 Mb | 228 | 12 GTH 16.3 Gb/s | Gen4 | — |
Compare side by side: EP4SGX70 vs EP2AGX95, EP4SGX70 vs XC6VLX75T, EP4SGX70 vs EP2AGX65.
Compare the EP4SGX70 with up to three other FPGAs.
EP4SGX70 quick facts
How many LUTs does the EP4SGX70 have?
The EP4SGX70 has 29,040 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (73,000 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 EP4SGX70 have?
The EP4SGX70 has 384 18×18 multipliers and 6.3 Mb of block RAM.
Does the EP4SGX70 have transceivers?
Yes, 24 XCVR/XCVR transceivers at up to 8.5 Gb/s.
What are the alternatives to the EP4SGX70?
Devices of similar size in other families include EP2AGX95 (Altera Arria II), XC6VLX75T (AMD Virtex-6), EP2AGX65 (Altera Arria II).
Which software is used to design with the EP4SGX70?
Designs for the EP4SGX70 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.