EP4SGX360KF40C2 - Stratix IV GX FPGA, 353.6K LE | Intel
MPN: EP4SGX360KF40C2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12180.05 | $12,180.05 |
| 10 | $11850 | $118,500.00 |
| 25 | $11400 | $285,000.00 |
| 50 | $10900 | $545,000.00 |
| 100 | $10400 | $1,040,000.00 |
EP4SGX360KF40C2 Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device (PLD) that allows hardware designers to implement arbitrary digital logic through configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and a rich set of embedded hard IP such as transceivers, memory controllers, and DSP blocks. Within the broader system hierarchy, an FPGA sits between ASICs and processors in flexibility: FPGAs deliver near-ASIC performance with full design re-programmability and field upgradability, making them ideal for prototyping, low-volume production, and applications requiring hardware-level parallelism. Stratix IV GX belongs to Intel's high-performance, transceiver-rich FPGA family targeting wired communications, broadcast, and signal-processing workloads.
Key features of the EP4SGX360KF40C2 include the 8.5 Gbps transceiver bandwidth, integrated PCIe Gen2 x8 hard IP, 17.7 Mbits of M20K memory with hard error correction code (ECC), variable-precision DSP blocks, and a 0.9 V core supply with on-chip regulators supporting power management. The -C2 speed grade targets commercial temperature (0C to +85C) and a moderate speed/power tradeoff.
The architecture combines an Adaptive Logic Module (ALM) fabric with eight-input fracturable look-up tables, 7x more registers per ALM than previous generations, and a hierarchical routing network. Hard IP blocks for transceivers, PCIe, and external memory controllers reduce logic utilization and dynamic power while accelerating time-to-market.
Typical applications include high-end test and measurement, ASIC prototyping, wired communications line cards, broadcast video processing, and high-performance DSP cards for medical imaging and military signal intelligence.
When designing with this device, plan for 1.0 V and 2.5 V/1.8 V/1.5 V supply rails, a multi-rail sequencing scheme, and a 12-layer PCB stack-up to route 8.5 Gbps channels. Quartus Prime provides the toolchain, IP library, and pin planner required for compile, timing closure, and board-level bring-up.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, organized for engineers sourcing legacy Stratix IV GX parts during long-lifecycle programs.
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| Family | Stratix IV GX |
| Process Technology | 40 nm |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 353,600 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALM) | 212,160 (estimated from LE) |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 23,105,536 (17.7 Mbits M20K) |
| User I/O Count | 744 |
| Transceiver Count | Up to 24 |
| Max Transceiver Data Rate | 8.5 Gbps |
| PCIe Hard IP | PCIe Gen2 x8 (Gen1 compatible) |
| DSP Blocks | 1,040 (variable precision) |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V |
| Speed Grade | C2 (commercial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Package | 1517-ball FCBGA, 42.5 x 42.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (flip-chip BGA) |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EP4SGX360KF40C2 1517-ball fcbga, 42.5 x 42.5 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP4SGX360KF40C2 (1517-ball fcbga, 42.5 x 42.5 mm 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 EP4SGX360KF40C2.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP4SGX360KF40C2 is suitable for 6 applications: ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Wired Communications Line Cards, Broadcast Video Processing, High-Performance DSP and Signal Intelligence, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Medical Imaging Acceleration.
ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP4SGX360KF40C2 with 353,600 logic elements, 17.7 Mbits of M20K memory, and 1,040 variable-precision DSP blocks provides ample capacity to prototype large multi-million-gate ASIC designs before tape-out. Its 24 transceivers at up to 8.5 Gbps allow emulation of high-speed serial interfaces used in modern ASICs, while Quartus Prime's incremental compilation and team-based design flow let engineering teams partition and verify designs in parallel, reducing prototype turnaround. For designs targeting Stratix V or Cyclone V production silicon, the Stratix IV GX part serves as a cost-effective pre-silicon validation platform.
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Wired Communications Line Cards
The EP4SGX360KF40C2 is well suited for next-generation wired communications line cards because it integrates 24 transceivers up to 8.5 Gbps with hardened PCS and PMA blocks. Per the Stratix IV GX handbook, the device supports CPRI, OBSAI, XAUI, CEI-6G, and Serial RapidIO protocols natively, reducing external PHY cost. The 744 user I/Os and 17.7 Mbits of embedded memory enable multi-port packet buffering and traffic management, while PCIe Gen2 x8 hard IP simplifies backplane connectivity to host processors.
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Broadcast Video Processing
For broadcast video applications such as SD/HD/3G-SDI routers, video format converters, and real-time video mixers, the EP4SGX360KF40C2 offers the right combination of high-speed transceivers, DSP throughput, and parallel I/O. The 1,040 variable-precision DSP blocks deliver up to 1,360 GMACS, enabling multi-channel video scaling, color-space conversion, and noise reduction in real time. The 8.5 Gbps transceivers handle SDI data rates up to 3G-SDI with margin, while the 744 I/Os support parallel video bus architectures common in broadcast switchers.
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High-Performance DSP and Signal Intelligence
The EP4SGX360KF40C2's variable-precision DSP blocks, each supporting 18x18 or 27x27 multipliers and accumulator chains, deliver up to 1,360 GMACS of fixed-point throughput - ideal for radar, electronic warfare, and signal-intelligence applications. Combined with 24 transceivers at 8.5 Gbps, the device can digitize, channelize, and process multiple wideband RF streams in parallel. ECC-protected M20K memory ensures data integrity in mission-critical processing, while Quartus Prime's DSP Builder accelerates algorithm development using model-based design flows.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
For high-end test and measurement equipment such as logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and bit-error-rate testers, the EP4SGX360KF40C2 provides the I/O density, transceiver bandwidth, and real-time signal-processing capability required. The 744 user I/Os can be partitioned into multiple banks supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, and HSTL I/O standards, while 8.5 Gbps transceivers enable protocol-aware testing of PCIe, SATA, and multi-gigabit serial links. Embedded M20K memory with ECC supports deep trace buffers for compliance testing.
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Medical Imaging Acceleration
The EP4SGX360KF40C2 accelerates medical imaging workloads such as CT reconstruction, MRI beamforming, and ultrasound signal processing by combining 1,360 GMACS of DSP throughput with 23 Mbits of memory and 24 high-speed transceivers. The PCIe Gen2 x8 hard IP enables direct attachment to host CPUs or GPUs for hybrid CPU+FPGA processing pipelines, while variable-precision DSP blocks allow algorithm designers to trade off dynamic range vs. resource utilization. For FDA-regulated medical equipment, the commercial C2 speed grade and -40C to +85C variants meet typical operating requirements.
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Engineering reference data for EP4SGX360KF40C2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP4SGX360KF40I4N | EP4SGX360KF40I3N | EP4SGX360KF40C4N | EP4SGX360HF35C2 | EP4SGX360HF35I3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 1517-ball FCBGA (KF40) | 1517-ball FCBGA (KF40) | 1517-ball FCBGA (KF40) | 1517-ball FCBGA (KF40) | 1157-ball FCBGA (HF35) | 1157-ball FCBGA (HF35) |
| Logic Elements | 353,600 | 353,600 | 353,600 | 353,600 | 353,600 | 353,600 |
| Speed Grade | C2 (commercial) | I4 (industrial) | I3 (industrial) | C4 (commercial faster) | C2 (commercial) | I3 (industrial) |
| Transceivers | 24 x 8.5 Gbps | 24 x 8.5 Gbps | 24 x 8.5 Gbps | 24 x 8.5 Gbps | 24 x 8.5 Gbps | 24 x 8.5 Gbps |
| Embedded Memory | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) | 17.7 Mbits (M20K) |
| PCIe Hard IP | Gen2 x8 | Gen2 x8 | Gen2 x8 | Gen2 x8 | Gen2 x8 | Gen2 x8 |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V | 0.9 V | 0.9 V | 0.9 V | 0.9 V | 0.9 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density Stratix IV GX in KF40 package (vs EP4SGX290NF45I4N)
- Maximum ball count for highest I/O and transceiver access (vs EP4SGX360HF35C2)
- Commercial speed grade offers cost and lead-time advantage (vs EP4SGX360KF40I4N)
Design Notes
The EP4SGX360KF40C2 requires multiple supply rails: 0.9 V core, 2.5 V/1.8 V/1.5 V I/O banks, and dedicated transceiver analog supplies (1.4 V VCCH, 1.5 V VCCA, etc.). Per the Stratix IV GX handbook, designers should provision 30 A or more on the 0.9 V rail for full-utilization designs. Use the Stratix IV Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet to refine budget. Decoupling: place 4.7 uF and 0.1 uF capacitors directly under the BGA on the top and bottom layers, with high-frequency 10 nF capacitors within 100 mil of every transceiver ball to suppress power noise.
The 1517-ball FCBGA package at 42.5 x 42.5 mm with 1.0 mm pitch requires a 12-layer or more PCB stack-up with microvia or stacked-via technology. Per Altera's Stratix IV GX board design guidelines, signal integrity for 8.5 Gbps transceivers demands loss-controlled dielectric (Df < 0.012), impedance-matched differential pairs (100 ohm +/- 10%), and length matching within 5 mils for lanes within a group. Use HDI via structures for transceiver break-out routing to minimize stubs and reflections.
Estimated: At 25 W total power dissipation and a typical junction-to-ambient theta_JA of 8 C/W (with 500 LFM airflow), the EP4SGX360KF40C2's junction temperature rises approximately 200C above ambient - clearly requiring active cooling. Per Intel's thermal management guideline, designers should use a heat sink with thermal interface material (TIM) covering the package lid, supplemented by 1.5 m/s airflow or a heat-pipe assembly for production boards. Without airflow, thermal shutdown will engage at the device's 125C junction limit. Verify with the Stratix IV thermal model in Quartus PowerPlay.
Configuration pitfalls: the EP4SGX360KF40C2 supports JTAG, passive serial (PS), and fast passive parallel (FPP) configuration modes - selecting the wrong MSEL[2:0] settings or failing to drive nCONFIG properly causes configuration failure. Per Stratix IV GX configuration handbook, ensure the configuration voltage (VCCPD) matches the bank voltage used for configuration pins (typically 2.5 V or 3.3 V). Use Altera/Intel programming tools such as the USB-Blaster II or quartus_pgm command-line utility for production programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel/Altera product environmental documentation. Halogen-free per JEDEC JS709B. AEC-Q100 not applicable as this is an FPGA IC, not an automotive-grade qualified part.
