10AS016E4F29E3SG

Overview

The Altera 10AS016E4F29E3SG is an Arria 10 SX 160 SoC FPGA featuring a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and programmable logic. It contains 160,000 Logic Elements (LEs), 61,512 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs), and 8.59 Mbits of embedded memory. The device supports up to 288 I/O pins and includes 12 high-speed transceivers capable of 17.4 Gb/s data rates. Operating at a core voltage range of 870 mV to 980 mV with a typical value of 950 mV, it functions within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +100°C. The component utilizes a 20 nm process technology and is housed in a 780-ball FBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Hard Processor System (HPS) for running operating systems and control software alongside programmable logic.
• Provides high-density adaptive logic resources including ALMs and embedded multipliers for implementing complex hardware accelerators and custom protocols.
• Features integrated high-speed serial transceivers supporting chip-to-chip and backplane interconnects for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Applications

• Network infrastructure equipment requiring high-throughput packet processing
• Industrial automation controllers utilizing soft real-time processing
• Medical imaging systems demanding low-latency signal processing

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix E3 against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm silicon revision and manufacturing lot details. Ensure compliance with export regulations such as ECCN 3A991.d if applicable to your region. Confirm RoHS status and moisture sensitivity levels prior to assembly planning.

Selection Notes

Compare this model against other Arria 10 variants based on required transceiver count and I/O density. Verify that the 780-ball FBGA package fits the target board layout constraints. Assess power supply requirements against the specified 870 mV to 980 mV core voltage range.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria 10 SX family, designed for cost-sensitive yet performance-critical applications. It bridges the gap between standard FPGAs and ASICs by offering programmability with embedded processing capabilities. The 160k LE density targets mid-range connectivity and compute tasks.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements are limited within the same density class. Consider the 10AS016 series variants with different packages or speed grades only if electrical specifications match exactly. Cross-family migration to Stratix 10 requires significant design re-verification.