MA-MA3-C6-7I-D10-R2

Overview

The Enclustra Mars MA3 SoC Module (MA-MA3-C6-7I-D10-R2) integrates an Intel Cyclone V SoC device with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and FPGA fabric. It features 1 GB of DDR3L SDRAM, 64 MB quad SPI flash, and 16 GB eMMC flash. The module supports PCIe Gen1 x2 via two multi-gigabit transceivers operating at 3.125 Gbit/sec. It includes Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, USB 2.0 OTG, and various peripheral interfaces. Operating in the industrial temperature range (-40 to +85 °C), it utilizes a standard SO-DIMM form factor (67.6 x 30 mm) for compact integration.

Feature Summary

• Intel Cyclone V SoC with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 and 28nm FPGA fabric
• Two multi-gigabit transceivers supporting PCIe Gen1 x2 at 3.125 Gbit/sec
• Integrated memory: 1 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 64 MB QSPI Flash, 16 GB eMMC
• Industrial temperature range operation (-40 to +85 °C)
• SO-DIMM form factor (67.6 x 30 mm) with single 3.3V supply

Applications

• High-speed communication systems requiring PCIe connectivity
• Embedded processing applications combining ARM control and FPGA logic
• Industrial automation and control systems
• Network infrastructure equipment

Procurement Notes

Verify the article number EN101767 corresponds to the specific hardware revision R2. Confirm that the baseboard connector height accommodates the module's component profile, as excessive force during installation may damage the unit. Ensure the design environment supports the Intel Quartus Prime Lite Edition for configuration.

Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring PCIe Gen1 x2 support and industrial temperature stability. The 5CSXFC6C6U23I7N device provides two MGTs; alternative configurations like the 5CSE series lack transceivers but offer additional general-purpose I/Os. Verify power requirements against the single 3.3V input specification and ensure adequate thermal management for the target load.

Part Context

This module is part of the Enclustra Mars family, designed for rapid prototyping and embedded system development. It serves as a complete System-on-Module solution, simplifying hardware design by integrating the SoC, memory, and essential peripherals into a standardized SO-DIMM package compatible with various Enclustra baseboards.

Replacement Considerations

The variant MA-MA3-A5-8C-D10 offers similar functionality but uses a different SoC (5CSEBA5) without PCIe transceivers and operates in commercial temperature range. Ensure compatibility with existing software drivers and hardware constraints when considering alternatives within the Mars MA3 product line.