Description
The EP1S30F780C8N is a member of Altera's Stratix family of FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). This device is designed to offer high performance and flexibility for a variety of applications, including digital signal processing, data communications, and networking. It features 30,000 logic elements, 1,485,120 RAM bits, and 8 dedicated phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management. With its 780-pin FineLine BGA package, the EP1S30F780C8N provides numerous I/O options and supports various I/O standards, making it versatile for complex designs. The FPGA is built on a 1.5V core voltage process, ensuring efficient power consumption while delivering robust performance. Additionally, it supports advanced features like embedded multipliers and a rich set of IP cores, enabling developers to accelerate their design process. Designed for high-speed and high-density applications, the EP1S30F780C8N is suitable for demanding environments requiring rapid prototyping and customizability.
Equivalent
The EP1S30F780C8N is an FPGA from Altera's Stratix series. Equivalent products could include other FPGAs with similar logic element counts and I/O capabilities from vendors like Xilinx, such as the Xilinx Virtex-4 or Spartan-6 series. Specific models like the Xilinx XC4VLX25 might be comparable, depending on your application's requirements. Always compare specifications such as logic elements, I/O pins, and performance to ensure compatibility for your project.
Features
The EP1S30F780C8N is a member of the Altera Stratix FPGA family. Key features include:
1. Logic Elements: It contains approximately 30,000 logic elements offering robust processing capabilities.
2. Embedded Memory: The device includes around 2.5 Mbits of embedded memory for efficient data storage and processing.
3. I/O Pins: It supports up to 586 I/O pins, providing flexibility for interfacing with external components.
4. Dedicated Multipliers: There are 144 embedded multipliers, facilitating high-speed arithmetic operations, crucial for DSP applications.
5. Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs): It features 12 PLLs for clock management, enhancing the precision and stability of clock signals.
6. Package: The FPGA is packaged in a 780-pin FineLine BGA, ensuring a compact form factor suitable for high-density applications.
7. Supply Voltage: It operates on a core voltage of 1.5V, with I/O voltages configurable for compatibility with different standards.
8. Applications: It's suitable for applications in telecommunications, networking, and other areas requiring high-speed data processing and signal integrity.
These features make it a versatile choice for complex digital designs requiring efficient computation and high-speed data handling.
Pinout
The EP1S30F780C8N is a member of the Altera Stratix series of FPGAs. It features 780 pins in a FineLine BGA (Ball Grid Array) package. This particular FPGA is designed for high-density and high-performance applications.
The primary function of the EP1S30F780C8N is to serve as a programmable logic device, allowing customization for various digital circuit requirements. It includes a large number of logic elements, embedded memory blocks, PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops), and supports multiple I/O standards. The FPGA is suitable for applications demanding substantial data processing, such as digital signal processing, communications, and complex control systems.
Additionally, it offers high-speed I/O capabilities and various interfaces for connecting with external devices, making it versatile for integration into a wide range of electronic systems.
Manufacturer
The EP1S30F780C8N is manufactured by Altera Corporation, which is now part of Intel Corporation. Altera was a company specializing in the design of programmable logic devices (PLDs), including FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays), CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices), and ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). Intel acquired Altera in 2015, and the division is now known as Intel's Programmable Solutions Group. This group continues to focus on developing and providing FPGA technology for various applications, including telecommunications, automotive, industrial, and data center markets. Intel's acquisition of Altera enhanced its portfolio and capabilities in the programmable solutions sector, helping it address diverse customer needs with flexible and customizable semiconductor solutions.
Application
The EP1S30F780C8N is a member of the Altera Stratix FPGA family, which is used in various high-performance computing applications. Key areas include digital signal processing, communications systems, and data processing tasks in industries such as telecommunications, broadcasting, and networking. It is also suitable for use in ASIC prototyping and complex algorithm implementations due to its high logic capacity and embedded DSP blocks. Additionally, its reconfigurability makes it ideal for applications requiring adaptability and scalability, such as video processing, medical imaging, and military and aerospace systems.
Package
The EP1S30F780C8N is part of Altera's Stratix series and comes in a FineLine BGA (Ball Grid Array) package with 780 pins.