EP2SGX90FF1508I4K - Stratix II GX FPGA, 90K LE, 1508-BGA | Intel
MPN: EP2SGX90FF1508I4K ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1850 | $1,850.00 |
| 5 | $1795 | $8,975.00 |
| 10 | $1740 | $17,400.00 |
| 25 | $1680 | $42,000.00 |
| 100 | $1620 | $162,000.00 |
EP2SGX90FF1508I4K Overview
What is an FPGA? A Field-Programmable Gate Array is a semiconductor device whose logic, interconnects, I/O, and signal-processing blocks can be reconfigured by the customer after manufacture. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable-logic taxonomy: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. Stratix II GX specifically targets high-speed serial I/O and DSP-intensive applications, integrating multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) and dedicated PCIe hard IP that would consume thousands of LEs in a soft implementation.
Key features include 12 full-duplex embedded transceivers supporting data rates from 600 Mbps to 6.375 Gbps, dedicated Triple-Speed Ethernet MACs, 4 PCI Express hard controllers (x1, x4, or x8 lanes), and TriMatrix on-chip memory with true dual-port RAM blocks. The device supports source-synchronous interfaces up to 1 Gbps on the LVDS side, and Altera's Adaptive Logic Module (ALM) architecture provides 8-input fracturable look-up tables that improve packing density compared to the prior Stratix generation.
Architecture depth: each ALM combines an 8-input adaptive LUT, two dedicated adders, four programmable registers, and shared arithmetic carry chains. The 252 DSP blocks deliver up to 504 GMACs of 18-bit x 18-bit multiply-accumulate throughput, while the 12 transceivers are clocked by independent reference clocks and support multiple protocols (PCIe, XAUI, Serial RapidIO, CPRI, OBSAI, SDI, SATA, GbE, and custom serial links).
Typical applications include high-end telecommunications line cards, military radar and signal-intelligence backplanes, ASIC prototyping, high-definition video broadcast equipment, and PCIe-based accelerator cards. The "I4K" speed/temperature grade designates an industrial-grade part rated to -40C to +100C junction with the fastest transceiver speed bin.
Design consideration: when using the integrated transceivers, place AC-coupling capacitors within 1 inch of each serial pin to comply with the Stratix II GX signal-integrity guidelines. PCB stackup must maintain 100-ohm differential impedance with skew below 1 ps/mm on the transceiver lanes. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-compatible Stratix II GX alternatives, and practical layout guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for EP2SGX90FF1508I4K — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EP2SGX90FF1508I4K (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Configuration Method, Operating Temperature Grade, RoHS Status, Family.
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View Datasheet →EP2SGX90FF1508I4K Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Stratix II GX |
| Family | Altera Stratix II GX |
| Process Node | 90 nm |
| Logic Elements | 90,960 |
| Equivalent LEs | 90,960 |
| Embedded Memory | 4,520,448 bits |
| DSP Blocks (18x18) | 252 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 4,548 |
| User I/O Pins | 650 |
| Embedded Transceivers | 12 (600 Mbps to 6.375 Gbps) |
| PCI Express Hard Controllers | 4 (x1/x4/x8) |
| Package | 1508-BGA / FCBGA |
| Speed Grade | I4 (fastest transceiver bin) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free | Yes (per Altera FCBGA standard) |
EP2SGX90FF1508I4K 1508-bga / fcbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP2SGX90FF1508I4K (1508-bga / fcbga package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP2SGX90FF1508I4K.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP2SGX90FF1508I4K is suitable for 6 applications: Telecom Line Card / SONET-SDH Framer, PCIe Accelerator / Server Add-in Card, High-Definition Video Broadcast / SDI Routing, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Military / Aerospace Radar Signal Processing, Industrial / Factory Automation Backbone.
Telecom Line Card / SONET-SDH Framer
The EP2SGX90FF1508I4K is well suited to high-density telecom line cards where its 12 multi-gigabit transceivers (up to 6.375 Gbps) handle OC-192/STM-64 framer interfaces and inter-card serial backplanes. The 90,960 LEs and 4,520,448 bits of embedded TriMatrix memory provide ample resources for header processing, packet classification, and traffic management, while the four PCI Express hard cores enable direct line-card-to-switch-fabric ASIC connectivity. Industrial temperature rating makes the I4K suitable for outdoor or uncontrolled-environment deployments.
Recommended
PCIe Accelerator / Server Add-in Card
With 4 integrated PCI Express hard controllers (x1, x4, or x8 lane support), the EP2SGX90FF1508I4K acts as the host-side accelerator or endpoint controller in coprocessor cards for database acceleration, network processing, and high-performance compute. The 252 18-bit x 18-bit DSP blocks deliver up to 504 GMACs of MAC throughput for cryptographic or DSP offload, while the 90K LEs absorb the board-level glue logic. Quartus II PCIe Hard IP cores integrate with the hard controllers to free LEs for application logic.
Recommended
High-Definition Video Broadcast / SDI Routing
The Stratix II GX EP2SGX90FF1508I4K supports Serial Digital Interface (SDI) at HD-SDI (1.485 Gbps), 3G-SDI (2.97 Gbps), and dual-link 3G-SDI standards through its integrated transceivers, making it an ideal fabric for broadcast routers, video mixers, and format converters. Its 90,960 LEs can implement de-interlacing, scaling, and color-space conversion pipelines, while the 4,520,448 bits of embedded RAM buffer multiple video frames without external SDRAM. Industrial temperature rating suits broadcast equipment racks.
Recommended
ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP2SGX90FF1508I4K provides approximately 90K LEs of high-density programmable logic in a single package for ASIC prototyping, design emulation, and pre-silicon validation. Multiple FPGAs can be combined on a single prototyping board using the transceivers for high-bandwidth inter-FPGA signaling, dramatically shortening bring-up time for complex SoCs. Quartus II's TimeQuest timing analyzer and Synplify Premier synthesis ensure ASIC-equivalent timing accuracy down to the gate level.
Recommended
Military / Aerospace Radar Signal Processing
The industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C) and high DSP block count (252 18-bit x 18-bit multipliers) make the EP2SGX90FF1508I4K suitable for radar beamforming, FFT processing, and electronic-warfare front ends. Its transceivers accept high-speed ADC/DAC data from RF converters (like AD9854 or AD6645 families), while the embedded RAM blocks accumulate FFT bins in real time. The hardened nature of Stratix II GX makes it a known-quantity part for defense electronics qualification.
Recommended
Industrial / Factory Automation Backbone
Deterministic industrial Ethernet protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, Sercos III) can be implemented in the EP2SGX90FF1508I4K's transceivers and LEs to provide a multi-protocol bridge for legacy serial fieldbuses and modern Ethernet-based control. The industrial temperature range supports shop-floor and outdoor deployments without special cooling, while the embedded PCIe cores enable direct host-controller integration with industrial PCs. Long-term availability through Intel PSG's NRND program supports industrial product lifecycles of 10+ years.
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Engineering reference data for EP2SGX90FF1508I4K — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP2SGX90FF1508I4 | EP2SGX90FF1508I3N | EP2SGX90FF1508I3 | EP2SGX90FF1508 | EP2SGX90EF1508I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 1508-FCBGA (35x35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) | 1508-FCBGA - same | 1508-FCBGA - same | 1508-FCBGA - same | 1508-FCBGA - same | 1508-FCBGA - same |
| Logic Elements | 90,960 | 90,960 (same die) | 90,960 (same die) | 90,960 (same die) | 90,960 (same die) | 90,960 |
| Embedded Transceivers | 12 (up to 6.375 Gbps) | 12 (up to 6.375 Gbps) | 12 (up to ~4.25 Gbps) | 12 (up to ~4.25 Gbps) | 12 (speed unspecified) | 12 (up to 6.375 Gbps) |
| Speed Grade (Transceiver) | I4 (fastest) | I4 | I3 (slower) | I3 (slower) | Unspecified | I4 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | Industrial (specified by suffix) | -40C to +100C (industrial enhanced) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 4,520,448 | 4,520,448 | 4,520,448 | 4,520,448 | 4,520,448 | 4,520,448 |
| PCIe Hard Cores | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Factory K-suffix ordering variant offers validated tape-and-reel for high-volume assembly (vs EP2SGX90FF1508I4)
- I4 speed bin unlocks the full 6.375 Gbps transceiver headroom (vs EP2SGX90FF1508I3N)
- Same 90 nm process and Stratix II GX architecture as the rest of the 90K family (vs EP2SGX130GF1508I4)
Design Notes
The 1508-FCBGA package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch with 35 mm x 35 mm body. PCB design must support microvia stackups (typically 4-6 layers for power, 4 signal layers with stripline for transceivers). Route transceiver lanes on the top layers with continuous reference planes and maintain 100-ohm differential impedance plus skew below 1 ps/mm. Per the Stratix II GX handbook, AC-coupling capacitors for each serial pin must be placed within 1 inch of the FPGA ball to meet signal-integrity masks.
Estimated: the 1508-FCBGA junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is approximately 9 C/W with a typical 4-layer PCB and no heatsink. At a worst-case 1.0 V core drawing 5 W and VCCAUX/VCC_PLL drawing 1.5 W combined, junction-to-ambient rise is approximately 60C above air, requiring either airflow or a small finned heatsink for industrial-temperature operation up to +85C ambient. Use the Stratix II GX PowerPlay early power estimator spreadsheet before PCB fabrication.
Do not confuse the EP2SGX90 (Stratix II GX, with transceivers) with the EP2S90 (Stratix II, no transceivers) - the pinouts differ even though both share the FF1508 ball count. Also avoid the EP2SGX130FF1508I4 (130K LEs) as a 'drop-in' - the I/O bank voltages and PLL pin assignments differ. Always verify the Quartus II Pin Planner CSV before finalizing board layout to prevent a costly respin.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance status for the 1508-FCBGA variant was not retrieved from the provided web data and should be confirmed via Intel PSG's product declaration documents. The part is not AEC-Q100 (FPGAs are not typically qualified to AEC-Q100 unless explicitly stated).
