The EP1S40B956C6 is an integrated circuit (IC) component developed by Altera Corporation, a leading semiconductor company. It belongs to the Stratix family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). FPGAs are widely used in various electronic applications due to their programmability, flexibility, and high-performance capabilities.
Key features of the EP1S40B956C6 include:
1. FPGA Architecture: The EP1S40B956C6 is based on Altera's Cyclone device architecture, which combines a fine-grained Logic Array Block (LAB) structure with embedded digital signal processing (DSP) blocks, providing high performance and flexibility.
2. Logic Elements: This IC component offers 40,960 logic elements (LEs). LEs are the building blocks of an FPGA, capable of implementing various digital functions, such as logic gates, arithmetic operations, and memory elements.
3. Embedded Memory: The EP1S40B956C6 has embedded memory blocks (M9K) that provide high-density storage. The memory capacity is 4,608 Kbits, offering significant data storage capabilities for various applications.
4. High-Speed Interfaces: The component supports various high-speed interfaces, including up to four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, two Serial RapidIO interfaces up to 1x or four lanes, and two PCI Express x4 interfaces. These interfaces enable seamless integration with other devices and high-speed data transfer
