5ASXMB5E4F31C4G

Overview

The Altera 5ASXMB5E4F31C4G is a System on Chip (SoC) integrating an Arria V SX Field-Programmable Gate Array with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processors featuring CoreSight technology. This device contains 462K logic elements and operates at a maximum frequency of 1.05GHz. It utilizes an 896-ball FineLine BGA package measuring 31x31 mm. The integrated MCU includes 64KB of RAM and supports peripherals such as DMA, POR, and WDT. I/O capabilities include 208 MCU pins and 250 FPGA pins.

Feature Summary

• Integrates dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processors with CoreSight debugging support alongside Arria V SX FPGA fabric
• Provides high-density programmable logic resources within a compact system-on-chip architecture
• Supports diverse connectivity interfaces including Ethernet, USB OTG, SPI, and UART/USART

Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring real-time processing and programmable logic
• Medical imaging systems needing high-speed data acquisition and processing
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment utilizing embedded processing and flexible I/O

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix C4 against project timing requirements to ensure the 1.05GHz performance target is met. Confirm the F31 package dimensions align with PCB layout constraints. Check RoHS compliance status for environmental regulations. Validate that the 896-pin ball grid array footprint matches the manufacturing assembly specifications before finalizing orders.

Selection Notes

Select this model when both significant FPGA logic capacity and embedded ARM processing are required in a single component. Compare the 462K logic element count against simpler Arria V variants if cost reduction is necessary. Consider the 896-pin package availability and thermal management requirements for the 31x31mm form factor during initial design phases.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Arria V SX family, which targets cost-sensitive applications requiring moderate performance. The SoC variant combines general-purpose processing with reconfigurable hardware acceleration. It serves as a bridge between traditional microcontrollers and larger, more expensive FPGA solutions, offering balanced resource allocation for mixed-signal and digital control tasks.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers for this specific component are not available in the provided documentation.