10AS027E2F29I1SG

Overview

The Altera 10AS027E2F29I1SG is an Arria 10 SX SoC FPGA featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 hard processor system (HPS) and programmable logic fabric. It provides 270,000 logic elements (LEs), 14.65 Mbit of embedded memory, and supports high-speed serial communications via transceivers. The device operates at a maximum clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and utilizes a 20nm process technology. Key specifications include 33,750 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) and 101,620 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The component is housed in a 1152-ball FCBGA package with a 17mm x 17mm footprint, designed for surface-mount installation.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor with CoreSight debug and trace capabilities for hardware-software co-design.
• Supports secure boot mechanisms including Elliptical Curve Digital Signature Authentication (EC DSA) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
• Features enhanced SoC architecture with multiple Ethernet MAC cores and support for various external memory interfaces such as DDR3/4 and NAND flash.

Applications

• Industrial automation systems requiring control-plane and data-plane processing.
• Automotive embedded applications utilizing hardware-software co-design.
• Communications systems employing high-speed serial transceivers.

Procurement Notes

Verify the complete part number against official Intel/Altera documentation to ensure correct suffix interpretation. Confirm package type and temperature grade match design requirements. Check for Product Change Notifications (PCNs) related to manufacturing updates. Ensure compatibility with Quartus Prime software versions supporting the Arria 10 family. Validate supply chain sources for authenticity.

Selection Notes

Select this model when specific logic density of 270K LEs and 14.65 Mbit memory are required within the Arria 10 SX series. Consider the 1.2 GHz HPS performance limit for embedded processing tasks. Evaluate pin count and package availability for PCB layout constraints. Compare against other Arria 10 variants if different transceiver counts or memory sizes are needed.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria 10 SX FPGA family, which combines programmable logic with embedded processors. It is manufactured using 20nm technology to balance power efficiency and performance. The Arria 10 series targets complex embedded designs requiring both custom acceleration and software programmability on a single chip.

Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same package and pinout may include other Arria 10 SX devices with compatible logic densities. Verify electrical characteristics and timing parameters before substitution. Consult official migration guides for architectural differences between device families.