ME-AA1-480-2I3-D12E-NFX3-R2

Overview

The Enclustra Mercury+ AA1 SoC Module (ME-AA1-480-2I3-D12E-NFX3) integrates an Intel Arria 10 10AS048 ARM processor-based SoC with a dual-core Cortex-A9, 4GB DDR4 SDRAM with ECC, and 16GB eMMC flash. It features PCIe Gen3 x8, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and up to 56 MGT signals supporting speeds up to 12.5 Gbit/sec. Designed for industrial environments (-40°C to +85°C), the module accepts a 5V to 15V supply and includes onboard clock generation and a real-time clock.

Feature Summary

• Intel Arria 10 10AS048 SoC with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
• 4GB DDR4 SDRAM with Error Correction Code (ECC)
• PCIe Gen3 x8 interface via hardened IP block
• Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)

Applications

• High-performance embedded processing systems
• Rapid prototyping of FPGA/SoC hardware
• Data acquisition and motor control systems

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific revision number associated with the EN-number on the module label. Confirm that the required Cypress FX3 USB 3.0 controller is present if needed, as this component was removed in later revisions. Ensure baseboard connectors match the Hirose FX10 series specifications.

Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring high-speed transceivers and significant memory capacity within an industrial temperature range. The 10AS048 device provides substantial FPGA fabric resources compared to the 10AS027 variant. Verify compatibility with the intended baseboard stacking height and connector type.

Part Context

This module belongs to the Mercury+ AA1 family, which combines Intel Arria 10 SoCs with peripheral controllers. The ME-AA1-480-2I3-D12E-NFX3 specifically denotes the 10AS048 device size, 4GB DDR4 configuration, and industrial grade. Revisions prior to R2.01 include a Cypress FX3 USB 3.0 controller.

Replacement Considerations

Modules with different EN-numbers such as EN104217 or EN104216 offer alternative SoC sizes or commercial temperature ranges. Earlier revisions like R1.2 may contain the FX3 USB controller not present in standard R2 products.