5CEFA9F31C7N

Overview

The Altera 5CEFA9F31C7N is a Cyclone V E series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured on TSMC's 28nm low-power process technology. It features 301,000 Logic Elements and 113,560 Adaptive Logic Modules within an 896-pin FineLine BGA package. The device includes 12,200 Kb of M10K embedded memory and 1,717 Kb of MLAB. It supports up to two hard memory controllers and operates at a core voltage of 1.1V with a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C.

Feature Summary

• Optimized for lowest system cost and power requirements in general logic and DSP applications
• Integrated hard IP blocks including PCIe Gen1/Gen2 support and DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2 memory controllers
• Supports dynamic partial reconfiguration and Configuration via Protocol (CvP)
• Features variable-precision DSP blocks with native support for multiple signal processing precision levels

Applications

• Industrial automation systems
• Wireless and wireline infrastructure equipment
• Military and aerospace electronic systems
• Automotive electronics requiring high reliability

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '7' against the latest Intel Product Selector Guide to ensure timing compatibility with your design requirements. Confirm that the lead-free packaging option aligns with your assembly process standards. Check for any recent Product Change Notifications regarding labeling or minor specification updates before finalizing orders.

Selection Notes

Select this model when maximum logic density within the Cyclone V E family is required without integrated transceivers. Ensure the design fits within the 480 GPIO limit available in the F896 package. Consider the A9 member code resource allocation for memory and DSP needs compared to smaller variants like A7 if future scalability is anticipated.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone V E variant, which focuses on enhanced logic and memory resources rather than high-speed serial transceivers found in GX or GT series. It serves as a high-density solution for cost-sensitive applications needing significant programmable logic capacity.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package are limited due to unique resource configurations. Verify migration paths using Intel's I/O Vertical Migration guidelines. Cross-series substitution requires careful evaluation of logic density and I/O availability constraints.