A5EC008BM16AI4S

Soc System On Chip Overview

The A5EC008BM16AI4S is an FPGA SoC from the Altera Agilex 5 E-Series, specifically the A5E008 variant. It integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore with CoreSight support. The device features 85K logic elements, 232 DSP multipliers, and substantial on-chip memory including M20K and MLAB units. It operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 100°C TJ and utilizes a tray packaging format.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Agilex 5 E-Series architecture with tensor blocks for AI capabilities
• Dual-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 and dual-core 1.25GHz Cortex-A55 processors
• 85,196 logic elements and 28,880 adaptive logic modules
• Integrated DDR, DMA, PCIe, and WDT peripherals

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Migration from Arria 10 and Stratix 10 FPGAs
• High-performance embedded systems requiring AI acceleration
• Complex digital signal processing applications

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I4S' against official Altera documentation to confirm pinout and electrical characteristics, as suffixes often denote package or temperature variations. Confirm availability status directly with authorized distributors, as stock levels fluctuate. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) handling procedures during assembly.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this component when migrating legacy Arria 10 or Stratix 10 designs to the Agilex platform. The 85K LE density suits moderate complexity designs. Verify that the 839-VPBGA or similar package fits the board layout constraints. Consider the thermal performance within the 0°C to 100°C operating range for the target environment.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the Agilex 5 E-Series, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring high performance. It shares architectural similarities with other A5E008 variants but differs in package and speed grade. The series emphasizes efficient migration paths for existing Intel/Altera FPGA designs while introducing new AI-centric DSP blocks.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other A5EC008 variants with compatible packages, such as A5EC008BM16AE6S. Cross-reference pinouts and electrical specs carefully. No generic industry replacements are applicable due to the proprietary Agilex architecture.