A5EC052BB32AI5S

Soc System On Chip Overview

The A5EC052BB32AI5S is an Agilex 5 E-Series System on Chip FPGA manufactured by Altera. It integrates a programmable fabric with embedded ARM Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 processors. The device features 52K logic elements and supports high-speed operation at frequencies up to 1.8 GHz for the processor cluster. It utilizes a B32A package, which corresponds to a 32mm x 32mm footprint. The component is classified as a new product from the manufacturer and includes moisture sensitivity ratings requiring specific handling protocols during assembly.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Agilex 5 E-Series SoC FPGA architecture
• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 and dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore processors
• 52K logic elements (LEs) in the programmable fabric
• Processor speeds up to 1.8 GHz
• B32A package format

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Edge AI acceleration using Tensor Blocks
• Industrial automation controllers
• Embedded sensor processing systems
• Secure IoT gateway devices

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the exact package marking and date code against the latest datasheet before integration. Confirm moisture sensitivity level (MSL) requirements and pre-bake procedures if the component has exceeded shelf-life limits. Ensure that the ordering suffix matches the required temperature range and packaging type specified in the official product selection guide.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when a balance of moderate logic density (52K LEs) and high-performance Arm application processing is required. Compare power consumption metrics against Cyclone V alternatives for efficiency gains. Verify that the B32A package dimensions fit the target PCB layout and thermal management constraints. Check for availability of necessary IP cores compatible with the Agilex 5 platform.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the Agilex 5 E-Series family, designed for power-sensitive edge applications. It succeeds previous generations like Cyclone V by offering improved performance-per-watt ratios. The E-Series targets cost-effective deployments where AI inference capabilities and secure boot features are critical but full-scale Stratix or Agilex X-series resources are unnecessary.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are limited due to architectural differences. Consider Agilex 5 E-Series variants with different logic densities (e.g., A5EA or A5ED series) if I/O count or fabric size needs adjustment. Legacy Cyclone V parts require significant redesign. Verify functional safety certifications if migrating from older industrial-grade components.