EP2AGX45CU17C5

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP2AGX45CU17C5 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the Arria II GX series manufactured by Altera. It features 42,959 logic elements and 1,805 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device includes 3.35 Mbits of embedded memory and supports up to 156 I/O pins. It operates within a supply voltage range of 1.5 V to 3.3 V and functions at temperatures between 0°C and +70°C. The component utilizes an 8-transceiver architecture with data rates from 600 Mb/s to 6.375 Gb/s, housed in a BGA-358 package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrates high-speed serial transceivers supporting multi-gigabit data transmission rates for complex communication protocols.
• Provides substantial programmable logic capacity through thousands of adaptive logic modules for dense digital design implementation.
• Includes significant on-chip embedded memory resources to support buffering, storage, and cache requirements without external components.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed serial communication interface implementations
• Digital signal processing systems requiring moderate logic density
• Industrial control applications operating in standard commercial temperature ranges

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component is part of the Arria II GX family, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring high-speed serial connectivity. It serves as a mid-range solution within the portfolio, balancing logic resources with transceiver capabilities. The specific suffix indicates a commercial temperature grade and a particular pinout configuration distinct from industrial or larger package variants.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Designers should verify pin compatibility and logic resource equivalence when considering alternative devices from the same manufacturer or other vendors.