1SX165HU3F50I3VG

Overview

The Altera 1SX165HU3F50I3VG is a Stratix 10 SX System on Chip FPGA featuring an integrated ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It provides 1,650,000 logic elements and 550,540 Adaptive Logic Modules within a 2397-ball FBGA package. The device includes 114 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 704 I/Os. It operates at a core voltage of 940 mV with a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C. Key connectivity features include 96 high-speed transceivers and a 1.5 GHz quad-core ARM processor.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore processor with CoreSight debug infrastructure for unified system control.
• Combines high-density programmable fabric with hard processor system capabilities in a single SoC architecture.
• Supports high-speed serial communications through extensive transceiver resources for complex interface requirements.

Applications

• High-performance industrial automation controllers requiring deterministic processing.
• Telecommunications baseband processing and network infrastructure equipment.
• Medical imaging systems demanding high throughput and low latency data handling.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against current manufacturer documentation to confirm temperature grade and package variant. Confirm moisture sensitivity level and reflow soldering profile requirements prior to assembly. Ensure compatibility with existing board design constraints regarding pinout and power delivery networks.

Selection Notes

Select this model when both substantial programmable logic capacity and embedded processing are required. Compare against GX variants if transceiver speed or specific I/O standards differ from project needs. Evaluate thermal management solutions given the high density and power consumption characteristics of the Stratix 10 family.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Intel (formerly Altera) Stratix 10 SX family, designed for systems-on-chip applications. It bridges the gap between pure FPGAs and ASICs by offering flexibility alongside embedded processing cores. The SX designation specifically indicates integration with ARM processors, distinguishing it from the GX and TX families which focus primarily on logic and transceiver performance respectively.

Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements within the same package and pinout are limited due to the proprietary nature of the Stratix 10 architecture. Designers may consider migrating to Agilex series devices for future-proofing, though significant redesign will be necessary. Verify availability of legacy support tools for continued development on this platform.