5CSEMA5U23C8N

Soc System On Chip Overview

The Altera 5CSEMA5U23C8N is a Cyclone V SE System on Chip FPGA featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor with CoreSight debug support. It integrates 100,000 logic elements and 46,720 Adaptive Logic Modules within a 672-UBGA package measuring 23x23 mm. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 600 MHz for the processor and includes 5.1 Mbit of embedded memory. It supports industrial temperatures from 0°C to 85°C TJ and provides 145 FPGA I/Os alongside 181 MCU I/Os.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor with hardware virtualization extensions
• Provides high-density programmable logic with over 100,000 logic elements
• Includes extensive embedded memory resources for data buffering and processing
• Supports multiple high-speed serial interfaces and standard communication protocols

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring real-time processing
• Medical imaging equipment signal processing units
• Telecommunications infrastructure baseband processing
• Automotive infotainment and instrument cluster systems

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against the manufacturer's current datasheet to confirm pinout compatibility and thermal specifications. Ensure that the procurement channel provides original manufacturer documentation to validate authenticity. Check for any recent Product Change Notifications regarding assembly sites or labeling updates before finalizing orders.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of moderate FPGA fabric size and powerful application processing is required. Compare logic element counts against similar Cyclone V SE variants to ensure sufficient resource headroom. Verify that the 672-UBGA package footprint aligns with the target PCB design constraints and thermal management capabilities.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the Cyclone V SE family, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring significant processing power. It sits between lower-end models like the 5CSEMA4 and higher-capacity devices in the same series. The SE designation indicates optimized performance for embedded applications combining soft-core or hard-core processing with FPGA logic.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same package include other Cyclone V SE SoCs such as 5CSEMA4U23C8N or 5CSEBA2U23C8N, provided logic resource requirements are met. Cross-family replacements require careful evaluation of pin compatibility and software migration efforts.