Intel 5SGXMA4K2F40I2LN FPGA: In-Depth Technical Review

The Intel 5SGXMA4K2F40I2LN is a powerhouse FPGA from Intel's Stratix V family, engineered for mission-critical applications requiring high-speed processing and reconfigurable logic. Despite its obsolete status, this FPGA remains a preferred choice for legacy system upgrades and specialized industrial deployments. This comprehensive guide covers its architecture, performance benchmarks, and real-world implementations to help engineers evaluate its suitability for their projects.

Product Overview

Manufacturer Details

• Series: Stratix V GS
• Device Marking: 5SGXMA4K2F40I2LN
• Product Status: Obsolete (Lifetime Buy Option Available)

Key Specifications

Core Architecture

• Logic Elements: 420,000
• Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs): 158,500
• DSP Blocks: 1,568 (18x18 multipliers)
• Embedded Memory:
  • Total RAM: 37.8 Mb
  • M20K Blocks: 1,288

High-Speed Connectivity

• Transceivers: 24 x 12.5 Gbps
• PCIe Gen3 Hard IP: x8 support
• I/O Standards:
  • LVDS, HSLVD, DDR3
  • Programmable I/O Voltage: 1.2V-1.8V

Performance Characteristics

Power Efficiency

• Core Voltage: 0.85V nominal
• Power Consumption: 15W-35W (application-dependent)
• Thermal Design: Junction-to-case JC: 0.1 C/W

Clock Management

• PLLs: 12 phase-locked loops
• Clock Networks: 32 global/regional networks
• Maximum Frequency: 550 MHz (core), 1.25 GHz (DSP)

Advanced Features

Security Enhancements

• 256-bit AES configuration encryption
• Voltage tamper detection
• Differential power analysis protection

Partial Reconfiguration

Supports dynamic reconfiguration of logic sectors while maintaining operation in other regions - critical for aerospace and telecom applications requiring zero-downtime updates.

Comparison with Modern Alternatives

Feature	5SGXMA4K2F40I2LN	Stratix 10 Equivalent
Logic Density	420K LE	>1M LE
Transceiver Speed	12.5 Gbps	28 Gbps
Power Efficiency	35 nm	14 nm

Design Resources

Development Tools

• Quartus Prime Standard Edition (v15.1 or later)
• DSP Builder for MATLAB integration
• ModelSim simulation packages

Reference Designs

• 5G Baseband Processing
• Medical Ultrasound Beamforming
• Military-grade Encryption

Migration Guidance

For engineers transitioning from this device, Intel recommends Stratix 10 GX devices as functional successors, offering pin-compatible options for select configurations.

Purchasing Information

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