10AX016E4F27E3SG

Overview

The Altera 10AX016E4F27E3SG is an Arria 10 SX SoC FPGA featuring a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processing subsystem and high-density programmable logic. It provides approximately 16,000 logic elements, 6,151 adaptive logic modules, and 8.59 Mbit of embedded memory. The device includes 12 transceivers supporting data rates up to 17.4 Gb/s and offers 288 I/Os. It operates within a core voltage range of 870 mV to 980 mV, with a typical operating voltage of 950 mV. The component supports a maximum frequency of 1.5 GHz and functions between -40°C and +100°C in an FBGA-672 package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a hardened dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processing subsystem for system control and OS execution alongside programmable logic resources.
• Provides high-density adaptive logic modules and embedded memory for implementing complex hardware accelerators and custom protocols.
• Includes multiple high-speed serial transceivers capable of supporting multi-gigabit data rates for chip-to-chip and backplane interconnects.

Applications

• Bandwidth-sensitive network equipment requiring high-speed serial interconnects
• Compute-intensive industrial automation systems utilizing soft processor cores
• Medical imaging devices needing low-latency hardware acceleration

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against the manufacturer's official datasheet to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics. Ensure that any alternative part numbers share identical functional specifications before implementation. Confirm RoHS compliance status through current distributor documentation. Validate that the selected variant matches the required thermal and voltage operating conditions for the target application environment.

Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic density and integrated processing capability is required. The Arria 10 SX family targets applications where power efficiency and bandwidth are critical constraints. Compare resource availability against design requirements to ensure sufficient ALMs and transceivers are present. Consider the fixed I/O count and package size during initial board layout planning to avoid routing limitations.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Intel (formerly Altera) Arria 10 SX series, designed for mid-range SoC FPGA applications. The series combines ARM Cortex-A9 processors with scalable logic resources. It serves as a bridge between general-purpose processors and high-performance Stratix devices, offering optimized performance for streaming and protocol processing tasks within a compact form factor.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers for this specific component were not identified in available documentation. Verify cross-compatibility with other Arria 10 variants only if pinouts and electrical parameters match exactly.