10AS016E4F29I3SG

Overview

The Altera 10AS016E4F29I3SG is an Arria 10 SX 160 SoC FPGA featuring a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor 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 288 I/O pins and 12 high-speed transceivers supporting data rates up to 17.4 Gb/s. Operating voltage ranges from 870 mV to 980 mV with a typical core voltage of 950 mV. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C and is housed in a UBGA-780 package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Hard Processor System for running operating systems and control logic alongside high-performance programmable logic.
• Features 12 high-speed serial transceivers capable of supporting multi-gigabit data rates for complex interconnect applications.
• Provides significant programmable resources including over 61,000 ALMs and nearly 9 Mbits of on-chip memory for hardware acceleration.

Applications

• High-bandwidth networking equipment requiring multiple gigabit Ethernet interfaces
• Industrial automation controllers utilizing the integrated ARM processor for real-time control
• Medical imaging systems needing low-latency signal processing via programmable logic

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm package type, speed grade, and industrial temperature rating. Ensure compatibility with required configuration memory and power delivery specifications before procurement. Cross-reference part numbers with current distributor listings to confirm availability status.

Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic density and integrated processing is required. Compare resource counts against application needs for DSP blocks and memory bandwidth. Verify that the UBGA-780 package footprint fits the target PCB design constraints and thermal management requirements.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria 10 SX family, designed for cost-sensitive, bandwidth-intensive applications. It bridges the gap between pure FPGAs and processors by integrating a hardened ARM subsystem. The 160k LE variant offers a mid-range solution within the series, suitable for applications not requiring the highest logic densities of larger devices.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same family include other Arria 10 SX variants with different package sizes or speed grades, such as 10AS016E3F29I2SG. Upgrades may involve moving to higher-density models like the 10AS048 series if additional logic resources are needed.