10AS027E2F29I2SG

Overview

The Altera 10AS027E2F29I2SG is an Arria 10 SX SoC FPGA featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Hard Processor System (HPS) integrated with programmable logic. It provides 270,000 Logic Elements and 101,620 Adaptive Logic Modules within a 1152-ball FBGA package. The device includes 14.65 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 384 general-purpose I/Os. It integrates 24 high-speed transceivers capable of data rates up to 17.4 Gbps for chip-to-chip communication. Operating at a maximum frequency of 1.5 GHz, the core voltage ranges from 870 mV to 980 mV, with an operating temperature range spanning from -40°C to +100°C.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor system with high-density programmable logic fabric on a single die.
• Supports secure boot mechanisms utilizing Elliptical Curve Digital Signature Authentication and layered public key infrastructure.
• Provides extensive connectivity through numerous high-speed serial transceivers and flexible general-purpose input/output interfaces.

Applications

• Industrial automation systems requiring hardware-software co-design
• Automotive electronics involving complex sensor fusion and control
• Communications infrastructure equipment needing high-bandwidth data processing

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distribution channels to ensure compliance with export regulations. Confirm that the specific ordering suffix matches the required performance grade and package variant. Request official datasheets and errata documents prior to integration to validate electrical specifications against current design requirements.

Selection Notes

Select this model when designs demand significant logic density combined with embedded processing capabilities. Evaluate the 24-transceiver count against interface bandwidth requirements for serial links. Ensure board layout accommodates the 1152-ball FBGA footprint and thermal dissipation needs associated with the specified power envelope.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Arria 10 SX family, which targets bandwidth-sensitive and compute-intensive applications. It bridges the gap between standard FPGAs and processors by embedding ARM cores directly into the silicon. The SX variant specifically optimizes for cost-effective high-performance logic while maintaining robust interconnectivity features.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package are limited due to specific logic and transceiver counts. Consider other Arria 10 SX variants with matching ball counts but verify HPS configuration and memory resources carefully before substitution.