5SGXEA7N3F40I3G

Overview

The Altera 5SGXEA7N3F40I3G is a Stratix V GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC. It features 622,000 logic elements and 234,720 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes 50 Mbit of embedded memory and operates with a supply voltage range of 0.82V to 0.88V. It supports data rates up to 14.1 Gb/s via its transceivers. The component is housed in a 1517-BBGA, FCBGA package with 696 I/Os and functions within a junction temperature range of -40°C to 100°C.

Feature Summary

• High-density programmable logic fabric with significant ALM capacity for complex digital designs.
• Integrated high-speed serial transceivers supporting multi-gigabit data transmission rates.
• Substantial on-chip embedded memory resources for data buffering and processing tasks.
• Robust thermal performance allowing operation at elevated junction temperatures.

Applications

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

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'N' against official Altera documentation to confirm if it denotes a non-standard or restricted variant compared to the 'G' suffix. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) prior to assembly planning. Ensure the supplier provides valid traceability documents for this specific part number.

Selection Notes

Compare the 5SGXEA7N3F40I3G against the 5SGXEA7K2F40I3G regarding logic density and memory configuration. Evaluate the 1517-FBGA package constraints against PCB layout requirements. Assess power consumption profiles under maximum load conditions to ensure adequate thermal management solutions are available.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix V GX family, designed for high-bandwidth applications requiring extensive I/O and high-speed serial connectivity. It utilizes advanced process technology to deliver high performance per watt. The '5SGX' prefix identifies it as a Stratix V GX series device from Altera.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Consult official Altera obsolescence notices or design-in guides for potential migration paths to newer FPGA families such as Agilex or Stratix 10.