A5EG013BB18AE6S

Soc System On Chip Overview

The Altera A5EG013BB18AE6S is an Agilex 5 E-Series System on Chip FPGA featuring a 138K logic element fabric. It integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 application processor and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 MPCore processor, 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 embedded RAM and supports peripherals such as DDR, DMA, PCIe, and WDT. The component is housed in a 795-VPBGA package measuring 23x23mm, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 100°C TJ.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Agilex 5 E-Series architecture with 138K logic elements
• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A76 (1.8GHz) and Dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 (1.5GHz) processors
• Integrated security via Secure Device Manager (SDM)
• Supports up to 56 peak INT8 TOPS with AI Tensor Blocks

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Edge AI acceleration and inference
• Industrial automation controllers
• Automotive infotainment systems
• Network infrastructure edge nodes

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'S' against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm package marking and moisture sensitivity level details. Confirm availability status through authorized distributors, as supply chain conditions may vary. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives and check for any recent Product Change Notifications (PCNs) regarding label or packaging updates prior to ordering.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring asymmetric multi-processing with high-performance A76 cores alongside power-efficient A55 cores. The 138KLE density suits mid-range embedded designs needing integrated FPGA fabric and hardened processor subsystems. Compare I/O counts and memory bandwidth requirements against larger Agilex 5 variants if higher scalability is needed. Verify thermal management solutions for the VPBGA package within the specified temperature range.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the Agilex 5 E-Series, designed for power-sensitive edge and embedded markets. It represents a transition from previous Cyclone generations, offering improved performance-per-watt ratios. The E-Series focuses on cost-effective integration of programmable logic with hardened Arm processors, targeting volume production environments where reliability and security are paramount.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same family include other Agilex 5 E-Series SoC FPGAs with compatible packages, such as the A5EA013BB18AE6S or A5EC013BB18AE6S, depending on logic density and I/O requirements. Verify that the replacement part maintains the same package dimensions and pinout configuration to ensure mechanical compatibility.