10AS016E3F27I2SG

Overview

The Altera 10AS016E3F27I2SG is an Arria 10 SX 160 SoC FPGA featuring a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processing subsystem and programmable logic. It provides 160,000 Logic Elements (LEs), 61,512 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs), and 8.59 Mbits of embedded memory. The device includes 12 transceivers supporting data rates up to 17.4 Gb/s and offers 288 I/O pins. It operates within a core voltage range of 870 mV to 980 mV, with a typical operating voltage of 950 mV. The component functions in temperatures from -40°C to +100°C and is housed in a 672-ball FBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor subsystem for system control and OS execution alongside high-density programmable logic.
• Provides significant computational resources through over 61,000 Adaptive Logic Modules and extensive embedded memory blocks for data buffering and acceleration.
• Supports high-speed serial communication via multiple transceivers capable of multi-gigabit data rates for complex interconnect applications.

Applications

• High-performance networking equipment requiring multi-gigabit interface aggregation
• Industrial automation controllers utilizing embedded processing for real-time control
• Medical imaging systems needing hardware-accelerated signal processing

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I2' against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm the exact temperature grade and performance bin, as suffix variations define critical operational parameters. Ensure compatibility with current design tools and licensing requirements before procurement. Confirm package availability and lead times directly with authorized distributors or the manufacturer.

Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic density and integrated processing is required. Compare against other Arria 10 variants based on the number of required transceivers and I/O count. Verify that the 672-ball FBGA footprint fits the target PCB layout constraints and thermal management strategy.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Arria 10 SX family, designed for bandwidth-intensive and compute-intensive applications. It sits between lower-density MAX 10 devices and higher-end Stratix 10 FPGAs, offering a cost-effective solution for mid-range SoC FPGA needs with established ecosystem support.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same package and pinout are limited due to specific suffix configurations. Consider adjacent models in the Arria 10 SX series with matching ball counts if resource levels allow, but verify pin compatibility carefully.