5CGXFC9A6U19A7N

Overview

The Altera 5CGXFC9A6U19A7N is a Cyclone V GX System-on-Chip FPGA built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process. It features 301K logic elements, 12 transceivers operating at 3.125 Gbps, and variable-precision DSP blocks with 684 multipliers. The device includes hard memory controllers for DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2 and PCIe Gen1/Gen2 IP. It utilizes an Ultra FineLine BGA package with 484 pins, operates at a 1.1 V core voltage, and supports commercial temperature ranges.

Feature Summary

• Integrated high-speed serial transceivers supporting up to 3.125 Gbps data rates
• Hard processor system integration with Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore processors
• Variable-precision digital signal processing blocks with native support for multiple precision levels
• Embedded hard IP including PCIe and memory controllers for reduced design complexity

Applications

• Industrial automation and control systems
• Wireless infrastructure baseband processing
• Automotive infotainment and sensor fusion
• Military avionics and communication subsystems

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against Intel's current Product Selector Guide to confirm package availability and lead-free status. Ensure the selected speed grade matches the target timing closure requirements. Confirm RoHS compliance and halogen-free packaging specifications if required by environmental standards. Cross-reference the part number with official distributor catalogs to validate authenticity and revision history before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this variant when high I/O density and moderate transceiver bandwidth are required within a cost-sensitive form factor. Compare resource utilization against Cyclone V E or SE variants to ensure optimal logic-to-memory ratio. Evaluate power consumption profiles against the 28LP technology benchmarks. Verify that the 484-pin UBGA footprint accommodates the board layout constraints and thermal dissipation needs of the final assembly.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone V GX family, optimized for applications requiring 3.125 Gbps transceivers at low cost. It sits between the basic E series and the higher-performance GT/SX families in terms of transceiver capabilities. The GX variant provides a balance of FPGA fabric resources and embedded connectivity features suitable for mid-range SoC implementations.

Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other Cyclone V GX devices with compatible pinouts such as 5CGXFC9E6U19A7N or 5CGXFD7C7F31I7N. Verify logical equivalence and package compatibility before substitution. Consult Intel's migration guides for any functional differences between speed grades or package options within the same family.