5ASXMB3G4F40C4G

Overview

The Altera 5ASXMB3G4F40C4G is a System on Chip (SoC) device belonging to the Arria V SX FPGA family. It integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor with CoreSight debug support and an FPGA fabric containing 350,000 logic elements. The processor operates at a maximum frequency of 800MHz and includes 64KB of RAM. The device provides 208 MCU I/Os and 540 FPGA I/Os. It is housed in a 1517-ball FC-BGA package measuring 40x40 mm. The component supports peripherals such as DMA, POR, and WDT, and interfaces including Ethernet, USB OTG, SPI, and UART.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor with CoreSight technology for embedded processing capabilities within the FPGA fabric.
• Provides a reconfigurable logic fabric with 350K logic elements to support custom hardware acceleration and interface adaptation.
• Supports multiple high-speed communication protocols including Ethernet, USB OTG, and standard serial interfaces like SPI and UART.

Applications

• Industrial automation systems requiring deterministic real-time control and data processing
• Medical imaging equipment utilizing FPGA-based signal pre-processing
• Telecommunications infrastructure nodes requiring protocol conversion and low-latency handling

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix C4G against official datasheets to confirm commercial temperature range and lead-free status. Ensure compatibility with Quartus Prime software versions supporting the Arria V SX family. Confirm package dimensions match the 1517-FBGA specification during PCB layout review.

Selection Notes

Select this model when both hard processor system performance and moderate FPGA logic density are required. Compare against the 5AGZ series if higher logic capacity is needed without processor integration. Evaluate power consumption requirements against the 800MHz operating speed and thermal constraints of the 40x40mm package.

Part Context

This component is part of the Arria V SX family, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring embedded processing. It bridges the gap between pure MCUs and high-end FPGAs by combining ARM cores with programmable logic. The family emphasizes energy efficiency and long lifecycle support for industrial and medical sectors.

Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements within the same package and pinout are not publicly documented for this specific density. Consider the 5ASXMB3G4F40I5G for industrial temperature range variants or migrate to Agilex families for future-proofing, noting architectural differences.