5CEFA9U19C8N

Overview

The Altera 5CEFA9U19C8N is a Cyclone V E FPGA built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process technology. It features 301K logic elements, 113,560 adaptive logic modules, and 12,200 Kb of M10K embedded memory. The device operates at a core voltage of 1.1 V and supports up to 480 GPIOs in the F896 package. It includes variable-precision DSP blocks with 684 18x18 multipliers, eight PLLs, and two hard memory controllers. Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 85°C for commercial grade.

Feature Summary

• Optimized for lowest system cost and power requirements in general logic and DSP applications
• Integrated hard IP blocks including PCIe Gen2 and DDR3/LPDDR2 memory controllers
• Supports dynamic partial reconfiguration and Configuration via Protocol (CvP)
• Features enhanced 8-input adaptive logic modules with four registers

Applications

• Industrial control systems
• Wireless and wireline communications equipment
• Automotive infotainment interfaces
• Military signal processing subsystems

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against Intel's current Product Selector Guide to confirm package availability and lead times. Ensure the design environment supports the required speed grade and that all thermal specifications are met during PCB layout. Confirm RoHS compliance status if required by local regulations.

Selection Notes

Select this variant when high logic density is required without the cost of integrated transceivers found in GX or GT series. Compare resource counts against A7 and A9 member codes to ensure sufficient ALM and memory capacity. Verify that the U19 package footprint matches the target board space constraints.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone V E family, which focuses on cost-effective solutions for high-volume applications. Unlike SE or SX variants, it lacks an integrated Hard Processor System (HPS). It serves as a bridge between lower-density E-series devices and higher-performance SoC families.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same density include other 5CEFA9 variants with different speed grades or packages. Cross-family migration may require retiming and pin remapping due to architectural differences in ALMs and clock networks.