A5ED008BM16AE4S

Soc System On Chip Overview

The Altera A5ED008BM16AE4S is an Agilex 5 E-Series System on Chip (SoC) FPGA. It integrates programmable logic with embedded ARM processors, specifically dual-core Arm Cortex-A76 and dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 MPCore units equipped with CoreSight technology. The device features approximately 85,000 logic elements and includes substantial on-chip memory resources such as M20K blocks and MLABs. Designed for high-performance computing tasks, it supports advanced DSP capabilities including tensor blocks for AI acceleration. The component is housed in a 896-ball BGA package suitable for dense board layouts.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrated dual-core Arm Cortex-A76 and dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 processors with CoreSight support
• Agilex 5 E-Series FPGA fabric with approximately 85K logic elements
• Enhanced DSP blocks featuring tensor blocks for AI inference acceleration
• On-chip memory comprising M20K blocks and MLAB units for data buffering

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Edge AI inference and TinyML deployment
• High-performance computing systems requiring real-time data adaptation
• Industrial automation controllers with mixed signal processing needs
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix AE4S against official Altera documentation to confirm temperature range and speed grade. Confirm moisture sensitivity level (MSL 3) requirements for storage and handling. Ensure compatibility with Agilex 5 development tools and IP libraries before procurement. Check for any customer advisories or PCNs affecting this specific part number revision.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when both high-level processor performance and flexible programmable logic are required in a single die. Compare logic element counts and memory sizes against alternative Agilex 5 variants like A5EC or A5ED series with different suffixes. Evaluate thermal management solutions for the 896-BGA package given the power consumption of integrated ARM cores and FPGA fabric.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the Agilex 5 E-Series, which targets cost-sensitive yet high-performance applications. It sits between entry-level and flagship models in terms of resource density. The E-Series emphasizes efficiency and integration, leveraging the same architectural foundation as other Agilex families but optimized for specific volume and performance tiers.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same package and pinout may include other Agilex 5 E-Series parts with higher logic densities, such as A5ED013BM16AE4S, provided software compatibility is maintained. Cross-series migration to Agilex 7 requires significant design re-verification due to architectural differences.