10AX016E3F29E2LG

Overview

The Altera 10AX016E3F29E2LG is an Arria 10 GX 160 SoC FPGA featuring a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor subsystem and programmable logic. It provides 160,000 Logic Elements (LEs) and 61,510 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes approximately 8.59 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 288 I/O pins. It integrates six high-speed transceivers capable of data rates up to 17.4 Gb/s. The core operating voltage ranges from 870 mV to 980 mV, with a typical value of 950 mV. It operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +100°C and utilizes a UBGA-484 package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processing subsystem for system control and OS execution alongside high-density programmable logic.
• Features six high-speed serial transceivers supporting data rates up to 17.4 Gb/s for complex interconnect applications.
• Combines significant computational resources with embedded memory blocks to support bandwidth-intensive and compute-heavy workloads.

Applications

• High-performance networking equipment requiring multi-gigabit interface aggregation
• Industrial automation controllers utilizing the integrated ARM processor for real-time management
• Medical imaging systems leveraging parallel processing capabilities for signal acceleration

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm temperature grade and package variant accuracy. Ensure compliance with export regulations as this component may require additional authorization for international shipment. Confirm moisture sensitivity level handling requirements prior to assembly to maintain device reliability during surface mount processes.

Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic density and integrated processing is required. Compare against the 10AS series if lower cost or different I/O counts are acceptable, noting that the 10AX series offers higher performance transceivers. Evaluate power consumption profiles against the 950 mV core voltage specifications to ensure adequate thermal management solutions are implemented on the PCB design.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria 10 GX family, designed for mid-range applications bridging the gap between standard FPGAs and high-end Stratix devices. It targets markets needing both software flexibility and hardware acceleration. The 160k LE count places it in the entry-level tier of the Arria 10 SoC portfolio, offering a compact footprint for space-constrained designs.

Replacement Considerations

Direct functional equivalents within the same package and pinout are limited due to specific silicon revisions. Consider the 10AS016 series for similar logic density but verify transceiver count differences. Cross-family migration to Agilex may require significant redesign.