A5EA013BB23BE4S

Overview

The Altera A5EA013BB23BE4S is an Agilex 5E Series System on Chip (SoC) FPGA featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore processor, both equipped with CoreSight debug infrastructure. The device integrates approximately 138,000 logic elements within its FPGA fabric. It operates at clock speeds of up to 1.5 GHz for the Cortex-A55 cores and 1.8 GHz for the Cortex-A76 cores. The component includes 512 kB of RAM and provides 400 I/O pins. It is housed in a 795-pin VPBGA package measuring 23x23 mm.

Feature Summary

• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 processors running at 1.8 GHz
• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore processors running at 1.5 GHz
• Approximately 138K logic elements in the FPGA fabric
• 795-pin VPBGA package (23x23 mm) with 400 I/Os

Applications

• Embedded systems requiring high-performance processing and programmable logic
• Industrial automation controllers
• Network infrastructure equipment
• Automotive infotainment and instrument clusters

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix BE4S against official Altera documentation to confirm pinout, speed grade, and environmental rating. Confirm moisture sensitivity level (MSL 3) and storage requirements prior to assembly. Check for any recent Product Change Notifications (PCNs) related to labeling or material composition updates from the manufacturer.

Selection Notes

Select this part when a balance of moderate FPGA capacity (138K LEs) and high-end application processor performance is required. Compare against the A5EA013BB23BI6S if an extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to 100°C) is necessary, as the BE4S typically denotes a commercial temperature range (0°C to 100°C). Ensure the 795-pin footprint matches the PCB design constraints.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Agilex 5E family, which targets cost-sensitive applications while maintaining high performance. It shares the same core processor architecture and FPGA fabric technology as other Agilex 5E devices but differs in logic density and package options. The 'A5EA' prefix identifies it specifically within the Agilex 5E SoC lineup.

Replacement Considerations

Direct functional replacements within the same package include A5EA013BB23BE5S and A5EA013BB23BE6S, which share the 795-VPBGA form factor and similar specifications. Verify speed grades and temperature ranges before substitution.