A5EC008BB23AE5S

Soc System On Chip Overview

The Altera A5EC008BB23AE5S is a System on Chip FPGA from the Agilex™ 5 E-Series. It integrates an 85K logic element FPGA fabric with a Hard Processor System (HPS) featuring dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 and dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore processors, both equipped with CoreSight debug interfaces. The device operates at clock speeds of 1.5GHz for the A55 cores and 1.8GHz for the A76 cores. It includes 512kB of RAM and supports peripherals such as DDR, DMA, PCIe, and WDT. The component is housed in an 839-VPBGA package measuring 23x23 mm, providing 264 I/Os.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Agilex 5 E-Series architecture with 85K logic elements
• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 (1.8GHz) and Dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 (1.5GHz) HPS
• Integrated 512kB RAM and 264 I/Os in 839-VPBGA package
• Support for DDR, DMA, PCIe, and Ethernet peripherals

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring mixed processing and programmable logic
• Edge computing nodes utilizing ARM application processors alongside FPGA acceleration
• Network infrastructure equipment leveraging integrated PCIe and Ethernet interfaces

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'AE5S' against official Altera documentation to confirm exact speed grade and commercial temperature range specifications. Confirm moisture sensitivity level (MSL 3) and shelf-life constraints prior to assembly. Ensure compatibility with Quartus Prime Pro software versions supporting the Agilex 5 family. Check for any relevant customer advisories, such as ADV0051, which may impact design implementation or reliability.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this part when a balance of moderate FPGA capacity (85K LEs) and high-performance ARM application processing is required. The inclusion of both Cortex-A76 and A55 cores allows for heterogeneous computing, separating real-time tasks from complex applications. Verify that the 839-VPBGA footprint fits the board layout and that thermal management solutions accommodate the power dissipation of the dual-core processors and FPGA fabric.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the Agilex 5 E-Series, designed for entry-level to mid-range SoC FPGA applications. It shares the same processor core architecture and package options as other variants in the 008B family, differing primarily in logic density and speed grades. The E-Series targets cost-sensitive markets while maintaining the scalability and security features inherent to the Agilex platform.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the Agilex 5 family include A5EC008BB23AE6S, which offers a higher speed grade. For lower density requirements, check A5EE008BB23BI6XCS, though verification of package and feature parity is essential. Cross-family migration to Agilex 3 or 7 requires significant redesign due to architectural differences.