5ASTMD3E3F31I5G

Overview

The Altera 5ASTMD3E3F31I5G is an Arria V ST Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designed for high-density logic applications. It features 290,000 logic elements and 109,500 Adaptive Logic Modules within a single chip. The device integrates 14.8 Mbits of embedded memory to support complex data processing tasks. It provides 384 I/O pins for system connectivity and includes 16 transceivers capable of operating at data rates up to 6.5536 Gb/s. The component operates at a core voltage of 1.1 V and is rated for industrial temperatures ranging from -40°C to +100°C. It is housed in an 896-ball FCBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Integrates dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processors for hard processor system execution alongside FPGA fabric
• Supports high-speed serial communications via integrated transceivers with flexible lane configurations
• Provides extensive embedded memory resources including hard memory blocks and DSP slices for signal processing

Applications

• Industrial automation and control systems requiring deterministic logic processing
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment utilizing high-speed serial interfaces
• Medical imaging devices needing high-bandwidth data throughput and low latency

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official manufacturer documentation to ensure correct temperature grade and package variant. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level requirements prior to assembly planning. Check for any recent product change notices that may affect pinout or electrical specifications. Ensure compatibility with current design tools and licensing agreements for development environments.

Selection Notes

Select this model when high logic density is required alongside embedded processing capabilities within the Arria V family. Compare resource utilization against alternative densities to optimize cost and power consumption. Evaluate transceiver availability and I/O count requirements to ensure sufficient connectivity for the target interface standards. Consider thermal management solutions suitable for the specified operating temperature range and power dissipation characteristics.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria V ST series, which targets high-performance applications requiring significant logic resources and embedded processing. The series combines FPGA flexibility with ARM processor efficiency, enabling system-on-chip implementations. It serves as a bridge between lower-density Cyclone devices and higher-end Stratix families, offering a balance of performance and integration for complex digital designs.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same package and pinout are limited due to specific feature sets. Upgrades may require migration to Agilex or Arria 10 families, necessitating design resynthesis and potential board layout adjustments. Verify functional equivalence of embedded memory and transceiver capabilities before considering cross-family substitutions.