5CGXFC9A6U19C7N

Overview

The Altera 5CGXFC9A6U19C7N is a Cyclone V GX System-on-Chip FPGA built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process. It features 301K logic elements, 113,560 Adaptive Logic Modules, and 454,240 registers. The device includes 12,200 Kb of M10K embedded memory and 342 variable-precision DSP blocks with 684 18x18 multipliers. It integrates twelve 3.125 Gbps transceiver channels, two PCIe Gen2 hard IP blocks, and two hard memory controllers supporting DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2. Packaged in a 484-pin Ultra FineLine BGA (UBGA), it operates at commercial temperatures (0°C to 85°C) with speed grade 7.

Feature Summary

• Integrates twelve high-speed serial transceivers capable of 3.125 Gbps operation for bandwidth-intensive applications.
• Includes hardened PCI Express Gen2 interface support with multifunction capabilities for root port and endpoint configurations.
• Features an enhanced FPGA fabric with 8-input Adaptive Logic Modules and variable-precision DSP blocks for efficient signal processing.
• Supports multiple embedded memory types including M10K blocks and MLAB distributed RAM with soft error correction code.

Applications

• Industrial automation and control systems requiring high I/O density and reliable data processing.
• Wireless infrastructure equipment utilizing high-speed serial interfaces for baseband processing.
• Cost-sensitive wireline communication devices leveraging integrated hard IP for protocol acceleration.

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 system timing requirements. Confirm that the UBGA 484-pin footprint aligns with PCB design constraints. Check for any regional supply restrictions or end-of-life notices directly from authorized distributors before finalizing procurement plans.

Selection Notes

Select this variant when twelve 3.125 Gbps transceivers are required alongside substantial FPGA logic resources. Compare resource counts against Cyclone V E and GT variants to ensure optimal cost-performance balance. Verify that the 28 nm LP process power characteristics meet thermal management goals. Confirm compatibility with existing development tools and hard IP licenses for memory controllers and PCIe interfaces.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone V GX family, optimized for low-cost and low-power transceiver applications. It sits between the basic E series and the higher-speed GT series, offering a balance of logic capacity and serial connectivity. The GX variant specifically targets applications needing moderate-speed serial links without the complexity of the SoC-based SE/SX/ST families.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same package and pinout include other Cyclone V GX devices with compatible member codes such as C7 or C9 variants if resource scaling is needed. Cross-family migration to Cyclone V E requires re-evaluation of transceiver needs. Always verify pin-to-pin compatibility and electrical specifications before substituting.