1SX250HU2F50E1VG

Overview

The Altera 1SX250HU2F50E1VG is a Stratix 10 SX System on Chip FPGA featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It provides 2,500,000 logic elements and 821,150 Adaptive Logic Modules within a 2912-pin FBGA package. The device includes 195 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 1,160 I/Os. It integrates 48 high-speed transceivers capable of 25 Gb/s data rates. Operating voltage ranges from 770 mV to 970 mV, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +100°C.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore processor with CoreSight debug infrastructure for complex system control.
• Features high-density programmable logic with over two million logic elements and extensive embedded memory resources.
• Includes numerous high-speed serial transceivers supporting advanced communication protocols and signal integrity.

Applications

• High-performance networking equipment requiring significant packet processing capabilities.
• Industrial automation systems utilizing embedded processor control alongside field programmable logic.
• Medical imaging devices demanding high throughput data acquisition and real-time processing.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix E1VG against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm manufacturing revision and compliance status. Ensure compatibility with required thermal management solutions given the power density. Confirm availability through authorized distributors as lead times may vary based on production schedules.

Selection Notes

Compare this model against other Stratix 10 variants regarding transceiver count and memory capacity to match specific bandwidth requirements. Evaluate the 2912-pin package constraints against PCB layout limitations. Consider the ARM Cortex-A53 performance if software execution is required alongside hardware acceleration tasks.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix 10 SX family, designed for applications balancing high logic density with embedded processing. It succeeds previous generations by offering improved power efficiency and higher transceiver speeds. The SX variant specifically targets cost-sensitive high-performance markets compared to the GX or MX families.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements are limited within the same package. Alternative options include other Stratix 10 SX parts with similar I/O counts or Agilex 7 F-Series devices for future-proofing, though software migration may be necessary.