FPGA Sports 20 Transceiver Channels

Positioned as the industry's first FPGA with 20 3.125-Gb/s transceiver channels, the Stratix GX EP1SGX40G also provides 45 channels of embedded dynamic phase alignment (DPA) that support 1-Gb/s source-synchronous communication. According to the company, incorporating the DPA feature directly in the silicon's source-synchronous channels provides a verified, reliable solution for both skew reduction and higher-speed data transmission. The device's ability to handle heavy data loads at high transmission rates makes it suitable for use in high-speed communications applications with extremely high traffic volumes. In quantities of 1,000, pricing for the EP1SGX40G begins at $1,180. ALTERA CORP., San Jose, CA. (408) 544-6397.