5SGXEA5N3F45C2LG

Overview

The Altera 5SGXEA5N3F45C2LG is a Stratix V GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the 5SGXA5 series. It features 490,000 logic elements and 185,000 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes 37 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 840 I/Os. It operates with a core voltage of 850 mV within an industrial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C. The FPGA integrates 48 transceivers capable of data rates up to 14.1 Gb/s. It is housed in a 1932-pin FBGA package designed for surface-mount installation.

Feature Summary

• High-density programmable logic fabric with extensive adaptive logic modules for complex digital designs
• Integrated high-speed serial transceivers supporting multi-gigabit data transmission rates
• Substantial on-chip embedded memory capacity for data buffering and processing tasks
• Robust I/O interface capabilities supporting diverse external peripheral connections

Applications

• High-performance telecommunications infrastructure equipment
• Enterprise networking switches and routers
• Industrial automation control systems
• Test and measurement instrumentation

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels due to potential supply chain variations. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level handling requirements prior to assembly. Check for specific manufacturing date codes and packaging integrity. Ensure compatibility with existing design tools and licensing agreements for development environments.

Selection Notes

Compare against other Stratix V GX variants based on required logic density and transceiver count. Evaluate pin-to-pin compatibility if replacing existing components. Consider thermal management solutions suitable for the FBGA-1932 package. Assess power consumption profiles against available board power delivery networks.

Part Context

This component is part of the Altera Stratix V GX family, targeting high-bandwidth applications requiring significant parallel processing capabilities. The 5SGXA5 series designation indicates specific performance and resource tiers within the broader Stratix portfolio. It represents a generation of FPGAs optimized for cost-effective high-performance computing and communication protocols.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible substitutes may include other 5SGXEA5N3F45C2LG variants with different suffixes indicating package or temperature grades. Cross-family migration to Agilex or Stratix IV requires schematic and firmware redesign. Verify that alternative devices offer equivalent transceiver speeds and memory bandwidth.