The EP4SGX180DF29I3G is a high-performance IC (integrated circuit) component manufactured by Intel® (formerly Altera). This field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is widely used in various applications, including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure.
Key features of the EP4SGX180DF29I3G include:
1. FPGA Architecture: The EP4SGX180DF29I3G is based on Intel's 40 nm Stratix IV architecture, offering high performance and flexibility for complex designs.
2. Logic Elements: It houses a large number of logic elements, specifically 180,000 of them, which can be programmed for various functions and configurations. These logic elements are the building blocks of digital circuits.
3. Transceivers: This FPGA features 24 fully-integrated transceivers, enabling high-speed communication up to 10 Gbps. The transceivers support multiple protocols, such as PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, and Serial RapidIO.
4. DSP Blocks: It incorporates 744 high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) blocks, which are essential for mathematical computations, filtering, and signal processing tasks. These blocks enhance the FPGA's capability to handle complex algorithms efficiently.
5. Memory Resources: The EP4SGX180DF29I3G offers a range of memory resources, including 3