AGID023R18A2E1VB

Overview

The Altera AGID023R18A2E1VB is an Agilex I Series System on Chip (SoC) integrating a Hard Processor System and FPGA fabric. The HPS features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor with CoreSight, NEON, and floating-point units operating at 1.4 GHz. It includes 256 KB of embedded RAM and supports 480 I/O pins. The FPGA section provides 2.3 million logic elements. Connectivity options include Ethernet, USB OTG, SPI, UART, I2C, MMC/SD/SDIO, and EBI/EMI interfaces. Peripheral support encompasses DMA and Watchdog Timers. The device operates within a junction temperature range of 0°C to 100°C and is housed in a 1805-BBGA package measuring 42.5 x 42.5 mm.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore processor with CoreSight debugging capabilities and floating-point arithmetic support for high-performance computing tasks.
• Combines a 2.3-million logic element FPGA fabric with a hardened processor system to enable flexible hardware acceleration and software processing on a single die.
• Provides extensive peripheral connectivity including Ethernet, USB OTG, and standard serial interfaces such as SPI, UART, and I2C for diverse system integration.

Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring deterministic real-time processing and programmable logic flexibility.
• Telecommunications infrastructure equipment utilizing integrated hard processor systems for protocol handling.
• Medical imaging devices needing high-speed data acquisition via FPGA fabric coupled with complex control algorithms.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix codes against official datasheets to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical specifications. Ensure that the selected variant matches the required thermal performance and package dimensions for the target PCB design. Cross-reference part numbers with manufacturer documentation to avoid confusion between similar Agilex series components.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a design requires both high-throughput parallel processing and complex sequential control within a compact form factor. Evaluate the 2.3M logic element capacity against signal processing requirements. Confirm that the 1.4 GHz processor speed meets the application's latency constraints and that the available I/O count satisfies interface demands.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Agilex I family, which targets mid-range applications balancing performance and power efficiency. It sits below higher-density Agilex 7 models while offering more resources than entry-level variants. The series emphasizes energy-efficient architecture suitable for space-constrained embedded systems.

Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes may include other Agilex I SoCs with comparable logic density and processor configurations. Verify pin-to-pin compatibility if replacing within the same package type. Consider Agilex 5 or Agilex 7 variants only if architectural differences are acceptable and resource scaling is required.