ARRIA 10 GX

Overview

The Intel Arria 10 GX is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from the Arria 10 family, designed for midrange applications requiring high performance and power efficiency. It features up to 96 full-duplex transceivers supporting chip-to-chip data rates up to 17.4 Gbps. The device supports extended and industrial temperature grades with speed grades ranging from -E1/-I1 to -E3. Power options include Low Power (L), Standard (S), and Lower Voltage (V) variants. Key specifications include core voltage operation between 0.87 V and 0.98 V, and I/O standards supporting voltages from 1.2 V to 3.0 V.

Feature Summary

• Up to 96 full-duplex low-power serial transceivers with chip-to-chip data rates up to 17.4 Gbps
• Available in Extended (-E) and Industrial (-I) temperature grades with multiple speed grades (-1 to -3)
• Power optimization options including Low Power (L), Standard (S), and Lower Voltage (V) suffixes
• Supports single-ended and differential I/O standards including LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL, and HSUL

Applications

• Communications infrastructure
• Data center acceleration
• Broadcast equipment
• Automotive systems
• Military applications

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-E1, -E2, -E3 or -I1, -I2, -I3) and power option suffix (L, S, V) required for the design. Ensure power supply sequencing adheres to the monotonic ramp requirements specified in the datasheet. Confirm that the selected package and pinout match the board layout constraints. Check for any known issues or errata relevant to the specific device variant before finalizing procurement.

Selection Notes

Select the appropriate speed grade based on timing closure requirements; -1 offers the highest performance while -3 may offer lower power consumption at reduced frequencies. Choose the power suffix (L, S, V) to balance static and dynamic power needs against performance targets. Ensure the transceiver count meets the interface bandwidth requirements, noting that unused channels can be grounded to minimize power. Verify I/O voltage compatibility with connected peripherals across all supported standards.

Part Context

The Arria 10 GX belongs to the broader Arria 10 FPGA family, which also includes GT and SX variants. The GX series specifically targets applications requiring up to 96 transceivers with speeds up to 17.4 Gbps, distinguishing it from the GT series which supports higher speeds up to 25.78 Gbps. This family provides a balance of logic density, DSP capabilities, and embedded memory for versatile digital signal processing and control tasks.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Designers should consult Intel's migration guides for transitioning from previous generations like Stratix IV or Cyclone V, or to newer families such as Agilex, ensuring compatibility with existing IP cores and pinouts.