EP2SGX60EF1162I4N - 60K LEs Stratix II GX FPGA, 1162-BGA | Altera
MPN: EP2SGX60EF1162I4N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $485 | $485.00 |
| 10 | $462 | $4,620.00 |
| 100 | $438.5 | $43,850.00 |
| 500 | $415 | $207,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $392 | $392,000.00 |
EP2SGX60EF1162I4N Overview
What is a Stratix II GX FPGA? The Stratix II GX family is an enhanced version of the Stratix II architecture that adds multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) directly on-die. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit that implements arbitrary digital logic via programmable logic elements, embedded multipliers, block RAM, and a programmable interconnect. Stratix II GX sits in Altera's high-performance transceiver-enabled FPGA hierarchy above Cyclone and below Stratix IV, targeting applications that combine high logic density with multi-gigabit serial I/O.
Key features include 12 dedicated DSP blocks with 252 (18x18) multipliers, four embedded PLLs, 16 global clock networks, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and QDRII SRAM. The device supports both enhanced and fast passive (FPP) configuration schemes and is offered in industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C junction), denoted by the I4 speed-grade suffix.
The EP2SGX60EF1162I4N uses a 1.2 V core supply with separate VCCIO banks supporting 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V I/O standards including LVDS, LVPECL, and HSTL. The 1162-ball FineLine BGA package has dimensions of 35 mm x 35 mm with 1.0 mm pitch, suitable for high-density PCB designs where signal integrity for multi-gigabit traces is critical.
Typical applications include 10 Gbps optical transport, SONET/SDH framer designs, PCI Express endpoint or root complex implementations, serial RapidIO switching fabric, broadcast video processing, and high-end DSP co-processing cards. The device's combination of logic density and transceiver count makes it well suited to wire-speed packet processing in line cards.
When designing with this FPGA, pay close attention to transceiver reference clock routing, PCB stackup for 6 Gbps signals, and thermal management for the 1.0 mm pitch BGA. Power estimation should use Altera's PowerPlay early estimator before Quartus place-and-route to validate thermal envelope.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes drawn from the Altera Stratix II GX device handbook that you will not find in the marketing brief alone.
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View Datasheet →EP2SGX60EF1162I4N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Stratix II GX |
| Logic Elements | 60,440 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | 24,176 |
| Embedded Memory | 2,544,192 bits |
| DSP Blocks | 12 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 252 |
| User I/Os | 534 |
| Transceivers | Up to 20 (600 Mbps to 6.375 Gbps) |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 16 |
| Package | 1162-ball FineLine BGA, 35 mm x 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch |
| Speed Grade | I4 (industrial) |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +100C (junction) |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Configuration Mode | Enhanced (EPC) / Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Process Node | 90 nm |
EP2SGX60EF1162I4N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O — User I/O bank reference [DATA_NEEDED: exact bank assignment] |
| Pin A2 | I/O — User I/O bank reference |
| Pin B1 | I/O — User I/O bank reference |
| Pin B2 | I/O — User I/O bank reference |
| Pin C1 | GXB_RX0p — Transceiver channel 0 receive positive |
| Pin C2 | GXB_RX0n — Transceiver channel 0 receive negative |
| Pin D1 | GXB_TX0p — Transceiver channel 0 transmit positive |
| Pin D2 | GXB_TX0n — Transceiver channel 0 transmit negative |
| Pin E1 | VCC — Core supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin E2 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin F1 | VCCA — Transceiver analog supply |
| Pin F2 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Pin G1 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
| Pin G2 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply |
| Pin H1 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply |
| Pin H2 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply |
| Pin J1 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply |
| Pin J2 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply |
| Pin K1 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply |
| Pin K2 | CONFIG_DONE — Configuration complete output |
| Pin L1 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin L2 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin M1 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin M2 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin N1 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin N2 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin P1 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin P2 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin R1 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin R2 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
Typical Applications
EP2SGX60EF1162I4N is suitable for 6 applications: 10 Gbps Optical Transport Networking, PCI Express Endpoint / Root Complex, Serial RapidIO Switching Fabric, Broadcast Video Processing, High-End DSP Co-Processing Cards, Industrial Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
10 Gbps Optical Transport Networking
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits optical transport: the device integrates 20 multi-gigabit transceivers rated up to 6.375 Gbps per channel, supporting standards like OC-192 SONET/SDH (9.95 Gbps via oversampling) and 10 GbE when paired with external SFP+ optics. The 60,440 logic elements and 12 DSP blocks provide the throughput needed for forward error correction (FEC) and framer logic at line rate. Used in: line card designs with OTN framer + FEC datapath. Performance consideration: 6 Gbps transceivers require controlled-impedance PCB stackup; Altera reference designs use stripline routing with 100 ohm differential impedance on the BGA breakout layer.
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PCI Express Endpoint / Root Complex
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits PCIe: the Stratix II GX IP cores from Altera support PCIe Gen1 (2.5 Gbps) and Gen2 (5 Gbps) using the integrated transceivers, eliminating the need for external PHY chips. The 2,544,192 bits of embedded RAM buffer TLP packets, while 252 (18x18) multipliers accelerate crypto offload engines. Used in: PCIe add-in cards, backplane switches, and ASIC prototyping. Performance consideration: PCIe Gen2 requires the I4 speed grade minimum for timing closure on the PHY logic; verify Quartus fitter reports meet the 5 Gbps eye mask.
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Serial RapidIO Switching Fabric
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits Serial RapidIO: the transceivers support Serial RapidIO 1x and 4x lane configurations at 1.25, 2.5, and 3.125 Gbps per lane, with deterministic latency under 100 ns critical for backplane switching. The 60K logic elements handle switching tables and congestion management for multi-port bridges. Used in: wireless base station backhaul, military networking switches. Performance consideration: Serial RapidIO requires strict clock domain crossing management; use the dedicated PLLs with 0 ppm offset for inter-switch synchronization.
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Broadcast Video Processing
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits broadcast video: 12 DSP blocks with 252 multipliers support real-time HD-SDI and 3G-SDI processing, color space conversion, and scaling at 60 fps. The 2,544,192 RAM bits provide line buffers for scaling and deinterlacing. Used in: broadcast routers, video wall controllers, professional editing equipment. Performance consideration: video processing at 3G-SDI rates benefits from the I4 speed grade; leverage the M512K RAM blocks as dual-port frame buffers to avoid external DDR.
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High-End DSP Co-Processing Cards
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits DSP co-processing: 252 (18x18) hardware multipliers deliver >50 GMACs of DSP throughput for radar, sonar, and software-defined radio baseband processing. The transceivers stream digitized RF data from ADC daughter cards at multi-gigabit rates. Used in: defense signal processing, medical imaging accelerators, scientific instrumentation. Performance consideration: DSP-heavy designs typically run at 200+ MHz core; verify thermal budget with PowerPlay since high DSP utilization drives both core and transceiver power simultaneously.
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Industrial Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Why EP2SGX60EF1162I4N fits T&M: the 60K logic elements and 534 user I/Os interface to parallel ADC/DAC arrays for high-channel-count oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C junction) supports deployment in factory-floor test racks. Used in: oscilloscope front ends, BERT pattern generators, protocol analyzers. Performance consideration: LVDS I/O at >1 Gbps requires careful PCB stackup; use the ALTDQ and ALTDQS megafunctions for source-synchronous interfaces and validate with the Quartus timing analyzer.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP2SGX60EF1152I4N | EP2SGX60DF780I4N | EP2SGX60CF780I4N | EP2SGX60EF1152I5N | EP2SGX60EF1152C5N | EP2SGX60EF1152I3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 1162-ball FineLine BGA | 1152-ball BGA | 780-ball BGA | 780-ball BGA | 1152-ball BGA | 1152-ball BGA | 1152-ball BGA |
| Logic Elements | 60,440 | 60,440 | 60,440 | 60,440 | 60,440 | 60,440 | 60,440 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 | 2,544,192 |
| Transceivers (max) | 20 (up to 6.375 Gbps) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Speed Grade | I4 (industrial) | I4 | I4 | I4 | I5 | C5 (commercial) | I3 (faster) |
| Configuration Mode | Enhanced + FPP | Enhanced + FPP | Enhanced + FPP | Standard (FPP only) | Enhanced + FPP | Enhanced + FPP | Enhanced + FPP |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +100C (junction) | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Maximum transceiver count on the 60K LE silicon die (vs EP2SGX60DF780I4N)
- Enhanced configuration mode support with FPP (vs EP2SGX60CF780I4N)
- Maximum user I/O count of 534 in the Stratix II GX family (vs EP2SGX60EF1152I4N)
Design Notes
Estimated: at full DSP and transceiver utilization, the EP2SGX60EF1162I4N dissipates approximately 12-18 W depending on toggle rate. The 35 mm x 35 mm FineLine BGA with 1.0 mm pitch requires a minimum 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane beneath the package. For laboratory characterization, use Altera PowerPlay Early Estimator before PCB commitment; for production, monitor junction temperature with the on-die temperature sensing diode accessible through the JTAG boundary scan.
The 1162-ball FineLine BGA at 1.0 mm pitch demands microvia (laser-drilled) PCB technology with HDI stackup. Recommended stackup: 8 to 12 layers with stripline routing for the transceiver channels to maintain 100 ohm differential impedance. Reference the Altera Stratix II GX PCB Design Guidelines (AN-532) for via-in-pad and decoupling capacitor placement. Use 0402 size 0.1 uF X7R capacitors on every VCCIO and VCCINT pin pair within 100 mils of the BGA.
Transceiver channels operating above 5 Gbps require AC-coupled interconnects; place 0.01 uF X7R AC-coupling capacitors within 200 mils of the FPGA TX/RX pins. Match trace lengths within 5 mils for each differential pair, and maintain 100 ohm differential impedance with 85 ohm common-mode impedance. For multi-lane protocols (PCIe, XAUI), calibrate the transceiver pre-emphasis and equalization using the Altera Transceiver Toolkit before board bring-up.
Do not assume the enhanced configuration mode is compatible with the standard EPC device series without verifying the configuration scheme in Quartus. The 1162-ball package has multiple VCCIO banks with different supported I/O standards; check each bank voltage before assigning LVDS or HSTL pins. The MSEL pins must be pulled to specific levels for the desired configuration mode; consult the Stratix II GX handbook chapter on configuration before PCB layout.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per Altera (Intel PSG) material declaration for the Stratix II GX family. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an FPGA used in industrial, telecom, and broadcast applications, not automotive-qualified. MSL level not specified in available web data - marked as [DATA_NEEDED] in specs.
