5CGXFC9E7F31C8N

Overview

The Altera 5CGXFC9E7F31C8N is a Cyclone V GX Field Programmable Gate Array built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process technology. It features 301K logic elements, 113,560 adaptive logic modules, and 12.2 Mb of embedded memory. The device includes 12 transceiver channels operating at up to 3.125 Gbps, supporting PCIe Gen1/Gen2 hard IP. It utilizes an FBGA-896 package with 480 general-purpose I/Os and operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C.

Feature Summary

• Integrates 12 high-speed serial transceiver channels for bandwidth-intensive applications
• Includes hard IP blocks for PCI Express Gen1 and Gen2 protocols
• Supports dynamic partial reconfiguration for flexible system updates

Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring high-speed data acquisition
• Wireless infrastructure baseband processing units
• Automotive sensor fusion and gateway interfaces

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official Intel documentation to confirm package type, speed grade, and environmental rating. Confirm lead-free status and RoHS compliance requirements prior to procurement. Ensure compatibility with existing board footprints and power delivery networks.

Selection Notes

Select this model when designs require significant logic density combined with multiple high-speed serial links. Compare resource utilization against Cyclone V GT variants if higher 6 Gbps speeds are needed. Evaluate thermal management solutions suitable for the FBGA-896 package in enclosed environments.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone V GX family, which targets cost-sensitive applications needing integrated transceivers. It sits between the E series (logic/DSP focused) and the SE/SX series (SoC focused). The GX variant provides a balance of programmable logic and serial connectivity without the integrated processor subsystem.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements include other Cyclone V GX devices with matching or higher resource counts, such as the 5CGXFC9D7F31C8N. Verify pin-to-pin compatibility and ensure the substitute supports the required 3.125 Gbps transceiver speed.