1SX280HH3F55I3XG

Overview

The Altera 1SX280HH3F55I3XG is a Stratix 10 SX System-on-Chip FPGA featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It provides 2,800K logic elements and 933,120 Adaptive Logic Modules for high-density programmable logic. The device integrates 229 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 1.5 GHz operation speed. It includes 48 transceivers for high-speed serial communication. The component utilizes a 2912-ball FC-BGA package with a 55x55 mm footprint. Operating temperatures range from -40°C to +100°C junction temperature.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 Hard Processor System with CoreSight debug infrastructure
• Provides high-density programmable fabric with over 2.8 million logic elements
• Supports high-speed serial data transmission via multiple integrated transceivers
• Features extensive on-chip memory resources for complex data processing applications

Applications

• High-performance telecommunications infrastructure equipment
• Enterprise networking switches and routers
• Industrial automation control systems
• Medical imaging hardware platforms

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix I3 against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm the extended industrial temperature rating and performance grade. Ensure compatibility with the required PCB stack-up for the 2912-ball FCBGA package. Confirm moisture sensitivity level handling requirements during assembly. Cross-reference the part number with current datasheets to validate availability status and any recent product change notices affecting this specific variant.

Selection Notes

Select this model when requiring significant FPGA logic capacity combined with powerful ARM processing capabilities. The Stratix 10 SX series is optimized for cost-effective high-volume deployments compared to GX variants. Evaluate power consumption profiles against available cooling solutions. Consider the pin count and package size constraints during initial board layout planning to ensure adequate routing space for high-speed interfaces.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Intel Stratix 10 SX family, designed for scalable, high-performance computing and communications markets. The SX series specifically targets cost-sensitive applications requiring substantial logic density and embedded processing. It represents a generation of SoC FPGAs that merge traditional programmable logic with hardened ARM processors on a single silicon die.

Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same package and pinout include other Stratix 10 SX devices with matching ball counts. Verify electrical specifications and timing characteristics before swapping with lower or higher density parts in the 1SX280 series. Consult official migration guides for software compatibility when changing between different silicon revisions.