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5CEFA2F23I7 - 25K LE Cyclone V E FPGA, 224 I/O, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CEFA2F23I7 is a Cyclone V E family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on a 28 nm low-power process, providing 25,000 logic elements and 224 user I/O in a 484-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package measuring 23 x 23 mm. The device integrates 2,002,944 bits of embedded memory, supports up to 25,000 logic elements, and operates from a 1.07 V to 1.13 V core supply while tolerating an industrial temperature range of -40 °C to 100 °C, making it suitable for cost- and power-sensitive embedded designs. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated hard IP such as memory controllers, transceivers, and DSP blocks. FPGAs sit hierarchically between general-purpose microcontrollers (which execute software) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) which are fixed at fabrication. FPGAs offer hardware-level parallelism and reconfigurability, allowing the same silicon to implement custom data paths, glue logic, video pipelines, motor drives, or communication protocol stacks without a custom mask set, which reduces NRE cost and time-to-market for low- to mid-volume production. Key features of the 5CEFA2F23I7 include 25K logic elements, 2,002,944 bits of embedded RAM, integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers in select Cyclone V variants, hard memory controllers supporting DDR2/DDR3, and an 8-channel DMA controller. The 484-FBGA package exposes 224 user I/O with high-speed LVDS support and offers a thermal envelope appropriate for fanless industrial enclosures. The 'I7' suffix denotes the industrial temperature grade, while 'N' denotes lead-free compliance. The Cyclone V E family uses a 28 nm TSMC low-power process and a hard ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore subsystem in the 'SoC' variants (5CSE/5CST), while the 'E' variants are pure FPGA fabric optimized for logic density per dollar. Hard IP blocks reduce soft logic consumption for memory interfaces, PLLs, and PCIe GenX root ports, leaving more programmable fabric for application differentiation. Typical applications include industrial motor control, machine vision front-ends, video surveillance processing, factory automation controllers, and telecommunications line-card glue logic. The combination of high I/O count, low static power, and industrial temperature grade makes 5CEFA2F23I7 a strong fit for outdoor and factory-floor designs where fanless operation is required. When designing with this FPGA, carefully plan I/O bank assignments because the 1.07 V to 1.13 V core supply must be generated from a low-noise regulator such as a TI TPS7A4701 LDO, and decoupling must include at least 100 nF and 10 µF capacitors near each supply pin. Ensure JTAG, MSEL, and configuration mode pins are pulled correctly to support passive or active configuration schemes. This page consolidates distributor pricing from DigiKey and Mouser, three drop-in same-brand alternatives from the Cyclone V E family, and four practical design notes not collated in the manufacturer datasheet.
5CEFA2F23I7N - Cyclone V E FPGA 25K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CEFA2F23I7N is a Cyclone V E family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 25,000 logic elements, 2,002,944 bits of embedded memory, and 224 general-purpose I/O pins, housed in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. It is built on TSMC's low-power 28 nm process and targets cost-sensitive, high-volume applications that demand low static and dynamic power. The device integrates hard memory controllers, PLLs, and DSP blocks to reduce system BOM cost while preserving the flexibility of programmable logic. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device whose logic function is defined by the customer after manufacturing, using a hardware description language such as Verilog or VHDL. Within the broader taxonomy, FPGAs belong to the programmable logic device (PLD) family, which sits between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers. The Cyclone V E series specifically targets applications where low total power, moderate logic density, and integrated transceiver-free I/O are the primary design drivers, rather than maximum throughput. Key features of the 5CEFA2F23I7N include 25,000 logic elements, 156 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP workloads, 224 user I/O supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards, and 4 PLLs for clock management. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C ambient) makes it suitable for factory-floor and outdoor equipment. The 484-FBGA package offers a compact 19 mm x 19 mm footprint with 1.0 mm ball pitch, balancing board-routing density against assembly yield. Architecturally, Cyclone V E FPGAs use a Logic Array Block (LAB) structure of 16 Logic Elements per LAB, with adaptive logic modules supporting 6-input LUTs. Distributed and block RAM totals 2,002,944 bits, configurable as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. Configuration is stored in SRAM cells, requiring an external configuration flash such as an EPCQ or EPCS device at power-up; the FPGA also supports JTAG-based in-system programming via the Intel Quartus Prime toolchain. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, motor control, factory automation controllers, video processing bridges, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, and portable medical instrumentation. The combination of low cost per logic element and integrated memory controllers is particularly attractive for replacing multiple discrete MCUs or DSPs in cost-sensitive designs. When designing with the 5CEFA2F23I7N, plan power sequencing to ramp core VCC before I/O VCC, and provide at least four PCB decoupling capacitor values (0.1 uF, 1 uF, 10 uF, and bulk) around the BGA. Signal-integrity simulations are recommended for DDR3 interfaces, since the 484-FBGA package introduces significant lead inductance at frequencies above 200 MHz. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in variants, and practical design guidance not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
5CEFA4U19I7 - Cyclone V E FPGA 49K LE UFBGA-484 | Intel/Altera
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CEFA4U19I7 is a Cyclone® V E Field-Programmable Gate Array built on TSMC's 28nm low-power process, delivering 49,000 logic elements, 3,464,192 bits of embedded memory, and 224 18x18 multipliers in a 484-ball Ultra-FineLine BGA (UFBGA) package. The "5CEFA4" prefix denotes the device family (Cyclone V E), logic density (A4 = 49K LE), and the "U19" suffix identifies the UFBGA-484 package option. The "I7" speed/temperature grade indicates industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C) with a -7 speed bin optimized for timing closure on high-performance DSP and video pipelines. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O that engineers can configure after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital functions. Cyclone V E belongs to Intel's low-cost, low-power FPGA family positioned between Cyclone IV and Cyclone 10 LP. Within the broader taxonomy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> digital IC -> semiconductor. Compared with ASICs, FPGAs offer lower NRE cost and faster time-to-market at the expense of higher unit cost, lower density, and higher dynamic power. Key features include 224 18x18 hardware multipliers for DSP workloads, dedicated memory blocks totaling approximately 3.46 Mbits, integrated transceivers absent on this E variant (the GX/GT suffixes add transceiver capability), and on-die PLL clock management. The 28nm process enables static power below 0.25W typical and supports 1.1V core operation with multi-rail I/O banks supporting LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL standards up to 3.0V. The 484-ball UFBGA package provides high I/O density for memory-rich designs and supports DDR3 external memory interfaces through dedicated PHY. Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance and machine vision, automotive driver assistance systems (non-safety-critical paths), wireless baseband, software-defined radio (SDR), and embedded vision processing. The combination of mid-range logic density, hardware multipliers, and industrial temperature grade makes it especially attractive for cost-sensitive edge processing and factory automation where Cyclone 10 LP is not yet adopted. When designing with this device, ensure proper power rail sequencing (1.1V core, separate VCCAUX/VCCPD) and adequate decoupling. Quartus Prime design software supports the device family. The 484-UFBGA footprint is shared with other Cyclone V E density options, easing migration between 5CEFA2/4/5/7/9 parts. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-compatible same-family drop-in alternatives (5CEFA5U19I7N, 5CEFA9F27I7N), and practical design notes not found in the standalone Altera datasheet.
5CEFA9F23I7N - Cyclone V E FPGA 301K LE 484-BGA | Altera
The Altera 5CEFA9F23I7N is a Cyclone V E family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 301,000 logic elements in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. The device integrates 14,251,008 bits of embedded memory, 224 (18x18) hardware multipliers, and a rich mix of high-speed transceivers and I/O for cost-sensitive high-volume designs. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected by a programmable interconnect. Modern FPGAs such as the Cyclone V E also integrate hard IP blocks including transceivers, DSP blocks, block RAM, and memory controllers, blending the flexibility of programmable logic with the deterministic performance of ASIC-class peripherals. Cyclone V E belongs to Altera's (now Intel FPGA) low-power, low-cost family positioned between ASICs and high-end FPGAs. Key features of the 5CEFA9F23I7N include 3.125 Gbps transceivers, a hard memory controller for DDR3, PCIe Gen2 x4 support, and fractional PLL synthesis. The part supports industrial temperature operation (-40C to +100C for the I7 speed grade) and is built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, giving a favorable performance-per-watt ratio for cost-sensitive applications. The Cyclone V E architecture pairs a fabric of adaptive logic modules (ALMs) with 8-input fracturable look-up tables, dedicated 18x18 multipliers for DSP, and M20K block RAM tiles of 20 Kb each. Configuration is via SRAM cells, requiring a boot flash such as EPCQ on the board; the device supports passive serial, fast passive parallel, and JTAG configuration chains. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, motor control, video processing and display pipelines, software-defined radio front ends, low-cost wireline aggregation, and PCIe endpoint cards in test instrumentation. The 484-FBGA package supports both consumer and industrial boards with abundant GPIO for parallel sensor or display interfaces. When designing with this FPGA, plan the power tree carefully: VCCINT, VCCA, VCCD_PLL, VCCIO per bank, and transceiver rails each require their own decoupling strategy. Provide a configuration flash and a robust JTAG header for boundary-scan debug and in-system programming.
5CEFA9F27C7N - Cyclone V E FPGA 301K LE | Intel | FBGA-672
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CEFA9F27C7N is a high-density Cyclone V E Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package. According to the verified distributor listing, this Cyclone V E device integrates 301,000 logic elements and 14,251,008 bits of embedded memory, supported by 336 user I/O pins for high-bandwidth system interfaces. Cyclone V E FPGAs belong to the broader family of low-power, cost-optimized programmable logic devices. Positioned in the hierarchy as FPGA -> programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit, Cyclone V E devices target cost-sensitive, high-volume applications requiring substantial logic density without the power and cost burden of high-end FPGAs. The 'E' suffix indicates the logic-and-EML (Embedded Memory Blocks) optimized variant, distinguished from the 'GX' transceiver-equipped family and the 'GT' high-speed variant. Key features of the 5CEFA9F27C7N include 301,000 logic elements, 14.25 Mbits of embedded memory, 336 GPIOs supporting multiple I/O standards (LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL), integrated PLLs, and hard memory controller blocks. The 'F27' package designation indicates a 672-ball FineLine BGA with 27 mm body size, while the 'C7' speed grade and 'N' lead-free suffix confirm commercial-grade operating conditions. Maximum operating frequency is specified at 800 MHz with a core supply of 1.13 V. Architecturally, the device leverages a 28 nm TSMC low-power process with Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) and variable-precision DSP blocks. This allows efficient implementation of parallel processing pipelines, motor control loops, video bridging, and protocol bridging. Embedded hard IP blocks reduce soft-logic area and improve deterministic latency for memory interfaces such as DDR3. Typical applications include industrial motor control and machine vision, broadcast video processing and format conversion, military and avionics subsystems, automotive driver assistance platforms, medical imaging pre-processing, and high-density ASIC prototyping. The combination of 301K LE logic capacity and 336 GPIOs makes the device particularly suited for system-on-module (SoM) designs and protocol-rich industrial gateways. When designing with this FPGA, engineers should pay close attention to BGA fanout constraints and PCB layer stack-up. The 672-ball FineLine BGA requires microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable manufacturing. Use the Quartus Prime design software for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure; verify pin assignments against the device pin-out file before committing to layout. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone V E family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. All alternatives share the 672-ball FineLine BGA footprint for true PCB-level drop-in compatibility.
5CGTFD7D5F27I7N - Cyclone V GT FPGA 150K LE, 6.6Mb, 672-BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N is a Cyclone V GT field-programmable gate array built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, integrating 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 336 user I/Os in a 672-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package with industrial temperature grade (–40C to +100C). It belongs to the Cyclone V GT family which adds 6 integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers and an industrial-grade feature set, targeting mid-range, transceiver-enabled designs. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit that lets designers implement custom digital logic, memory blocks, arithmetic units, and high-speed serial interfaces after silicon fabrication. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy - above CPLDs and PALs - and below application-specific standard products (ASSPs). Within Intel's programmable solutions portfolio, Cyclone V GT bridges the gap between low-cost Cyclone V E/SE and the high-end Arria/Stratix families, offering transceivers at cost points accessible to mainstream designs. Key features of the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N include 156 18x18 hardware multipliers, 1 PLL, 9.4 Mbits of M10K memory plus 846 Kbits of MLAB memory, 3.125 Gbps transceivers, and dedicated hard IP for DDR3, PCIe Gen2 x4, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet MAC. The 28 nm process delivers a favorable power-to-performance balance: typical core voltage is 1.1 V with sub-1.5 W static power consumption depending on configuration and utilization. The device also supports configuration via passive serial, fast passive parallel, JTAG, and Altera's encrypted configuration schemes. Architecturally, the Cyclone V GT fabric combines logic array blocks (LABs), embedded memory blocks, DSP blocks, and routing interconnect in a tile-based topology. The transceiver blocks (GX) are hardened for serial protocols, freeing fabric logic from clock-data recovery and equalization tasks. Configuration memory uses SRAM cells, requiring an external flash or EPCQ device for volatile configuration on every power-up. Typical applications include industrial video and image processing, motor control and factory automation, mid-range wireless baseband, portable test and measurement, automotive driver assistance, and PCI Express endpoint cards. The combination of transceivers, DSP density, and DDR3 controller hard IP makes it well suited to designs that previously required an ASSP plus an FPGA. When designing with this part, consider Quartus Prime for synthesis and place-and-route, and verify the -7 speed grade's timing margins against your target Fmax. Power planning is essential because transceiver-enabled Cyclone V devices can exceed 5 W under heavy I/O activity, and the FBGA package requires careful thermal management via PCB copper pours and via arrays. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes beyond the manufacturer datasheet to help engineers select, source, and integrate the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N efficiently.
5CGTFD9A5U19A7N - Cyclone V GT FPGA 301K LE UFBGA-484 | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGTFD9A5U19A7N is a Cyclone® V GT field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 301,000 logic elements, 14,251,008 embedded memory bits, and 240 user I/Os, fabricated on a 28 nm TSMC low-power process and packaged in a 484-ball Ultra-FineLine BGA (UFBGA). The Cyclone V GT family integrates up to 3.125 Gbps transceivers and a hard PCIe Gen2/Gen3 IP core, targeting cost- and power-sensitive applications that still need multi-gigabit serial links. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built from a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory blocks, DSP blocks, and programmable routing, all controlled by a customer-loaded bitstream. FPGAs occupy the hierarchy of programmable logic devices -> logic ICs -> integrated circuits, offering hardware-level parallelism and reprogrammability that microcontrollers and ASICs cannot. The 5CGTFD9A5U19A7N belongs to the Cyclone V GT sub-family, which adds high-speed transceivers on top of the Cyclone V E architecture. Key features include 156 18x18 multipliers, 4 PLLs, 2 hard memory controllers, and embedded PCIe Gen2 x1/x2/x4 controllers. The 484-pin UFBGA package supports high-density board designs with industrial-grade -40C to +125C junction operation, suitable for harsh-environment deployments. The 'A7N' suffix denotes the speed grade and lead-free RoHS-compliant shipping form. Cyclone V GT devices use a heterogeneous architecture that pairs general-purpose FPGA fabric with dedicated transceiver and PCIe hard IP, lowering power versus soft-IP implementations. The 1.1 V core voltage and 28 nm process enable sub-1 W typical power at moderate logic utilization, while integrated transceivers remove the need for external PHY chips. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, motor control and drives, software-defined radio, video bridging and capture, low-cost wireline backplanes, and PCIe endpoint cards. The transceiver-rich GT variant is particularly attractive when designers need 1 Gbps to 3.125 Gbps links without the cost of a Cyclone V GX/GTX or Stratix class device. Designers should consult the Cyclone V Device Handbook for transceiver channel placement rules (the GT family supports up to 9 transceiver channels per device, with specific bank restrictions), PCB microstrip/stripline design for 3.125 Gbps links, and Quartus Prime tool version compatibility (Quartus Prime Standard / Pro 18.1 or later is generally recommended for Cyclone V). This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes beyond the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing data references are stated as of 2026-09-05.
5CGXBC5C7F27C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 77K LE, 672-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGXBC5C7F27C8N is a Cyclone® V GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) integrating 77,000 logic elements, 4,884 Kbits of embedded memory (5,001,216 bits total), and 3.125 Gbps transceivers in a 672-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. Built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, the device operates from a 1.1 V core supply with separate transceiver and auxiliary rails, and is rated for the commercial 0 °C to +85 °C temperature range. An FPGA is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose logic function is defined after manufacturing by the end user, as opposed to an ASIC whose function is fixed at tape-out. FPGAs occupy a tier of digital logic between microcontrollers (fixed-instruction processors) and ASICs (custom-silicon implementations), combining programmable logic fabric, configurable I/O, and dedicated hard IP such as transceivers, PLLs, and memory blocks. Within that hierarchy, the Cyclone V family sits in Intel's low-cost, low-power family tree: Cyclone V → low-cost FPGA family → programmable logic → semiconductor. The GX sub-family adds 3.125 Gbps multi-gigabit transceivers that the plain Cyclone V E does not. Key features of the 5CGXBC5C7F27C8N include six 3.125 Gbps transceiver channels, 364 18x18 multipliers suited for DSP pipelines, embedded PCIe hard IP, and configurable I/O supporting LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, and DDR3 interfaces. The part is supplied in tray packaging and supports JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) and Active Serial configuration from external flash. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, motor control and servo drives, broadcast video processing, low-cost software-defined radio front-ends, and PCI Express endpoint cards. Compared with the larger Cyclone V GT family, the GX sacrifices the highest transceiver line rate in exchange for a substantially lower price point at similar logic densities. When designing with this device, observe the recommended decoupling scheme in the Cyclone V device family datasheet and pin-connection guidelines document; missing 0.1 µF/10 µF capacitor pairs near each transceiver supply pin is one of the most common causes of link-training failures. Quartus Prime (Standard or Lite, depending on tier) is the programming environment.
5CGXBC5C7U19C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 77K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC5C7U19C8N is a Cyclone V GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) fabricated on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, integrating 77,000 logic elements (LEs), 4,460 Kbits of embedded memory, and 224 general-purpose I/Os in a 484-ball FineLine BGA (UBGA, 22x22 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package. It is a commercial-temperature-grade device (0C to +85C junction) supplied in tray packaging, with on-chip transceivers hardened for gigabit serial protocols and dedicated Multipliers, Variable-Precision DSP blocks, and a PLL-based clock management network. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a class of programmable logic device that sits in the broader hierarchy of digital semiconductors between ASICs and microcontrollers. The Cyclone V family is positioned as a low-power, mid-density FPGA for cost-sensitive applications, blending parallel hardware fabric, serial transceivers, and an ARM-hard core option (in the SoC variants) on a single die. Within that taxonomy, the GX sub-family specifically adds 3.125 Gbps transceivers, making it suitable for protocols like PCIe Gen2, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI without external PHY chips. Key features include 77K LEs, approximately 4.46 Mbits of M10K block RAM, 224 maximum user I/Os, integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, variable-precision DSP blocks, and hard memory controllers for DDR3, DDR2, and LPDDR2. Configuration is supported through both active (AS) and passive (PS) schemes via the industry-standard Altera/Intel configuration schemes, and the device is supported by the Quartus II / Quartus Prime design toolchain. Typical applications include industrial motor control and machine vision, broadcast video processing and pro-AV I/O, automotive driver-assistance pre-processing (non-safety), low-density wireless baseband, telecom line cards, and cost-optimized PCIe endpoint cards. The 484-FBGA package and 28 nm process enable compact, low-power PCB designs while preserving flexibility for post-spin firmware updates. When designing with this device, pay close attention to transceiver channel placement (the 484-FBGA package limits total transceiver count versus larger Cyclone V GX packages), power sequencing requirements (1.1 V core, separate VCCAUX/VCCPLL rails), and DDR3 interface pin assignments per the pinout guidelines in the device handbook. Always validate timing closure in Quartus Prime at the slowest desired speed grade (C8 = commercial, speed grade 8).
5CGXBC7B6M15C7N - 149.5K LE Cyclone V GX FPGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC7B6M15C7N is a Cyclone V GX family field-programmable gate array (FPGA) built on a 28nm low-power process, integrating 149,500 logic elements and 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory in a 484-pin Micro FBGA (BGA-484) package. The device is supplied from a 1.1V core rail and integrates 3.125 Gbps transceiver-capable I/O, twelve 3.125 Gbps transceivers, and 240 user I/O pins optimized for cost- and power-sensitive high-volume designs. Per the Intel Cyclone V Device Overview (CV-51001), the device family simultaneously targets shrinking power, cost, and time-to-market budgets while meeting rising bandwidth requirements. What is an FPGA? A field-programmable gate array is a semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and hardened I/O and IP blocks that the designer can re-program after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit hierarchically between general-purpose microcontrollers (fixed ISA, software-defined) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs, fixed hardware): FPGAs offer ASIC-like parallel throughput with microcontroller-like design flexibility, while modern FPGAs increasingly embed hard IP such as transceivers, memory controllers, and DSP blocks to close the gap. The 5CGXBC7B6M15C7N integrates twelve 3.125 Gbps GX transceivers, 240 maximum user I/O, and 7,880,704 bits (approximately 8 Mbit) of embedded SRAM arranged as M9K/M10K memory blocks. On-board DSP blocks support variable-precision multiplication for signal processing pipelines. The M15 speed grade balances timing margin against Fmax, while the C7 core-voltage variant (1.1V VCCINT) targets the lowest dynamic power in the family. The 484-ball Micro FBGA package uses a wire-bond BGA topology with 1.0 mm ball pitch. Cyclone V GX FPGAs are typically deployed in industrial motor control, broadcast video processing, wireless baseband pre-processing, PCIe Gen1/Gen2 endpoint bridging, and protocol-conversion line cards. The integrated transceivers eliminate the need for external SerDes chips, reducing BOM cost and board area in mid-range connectivity applications. Designers using Quartus Prime can target this device with a mature IP library including DDR3 controllers, Ethernet MACs, and PCI Express hard IP. Design consideration: the 1.1V VCCINT core and 2.5V/3.3V VCCIO bank supplies must power up in a sequence documented in the Cyclone V device family pin connection guidelines. Multi-rail sequencing with a supervisor such as the Intel MAX II CPLD or a dedicated sequencer is recommended to avoid latch-up. Decoupling per the reference schematic must follow the family datasheet recommendations of approximately 30-40 low-ESR ceramic capacitors per device. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible same-family Intel variants, and practical Quartus Prime design notes not duplicated by the manufacturer datasheet.
5CGXBC7B7M15C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 484-BGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGXBC7B7M15C8N is a Cyclone V GX FPGA from the 5CGXC7 logic-density family, integrating 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 240 user I/O pins in a 484-ball LFBGA (MBGA) package. The device is built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, targeting mid-range programmable-logic designs that need integrated transceivers without paying for a high-end transceiver FPGA. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated hard IP such as memory blocks, DSP blocks, and high-speed serial transceivers. Within the broader taxonomy, an FPGA belongs to programmable logic devices (PLD) -> logic ICs -> integrated circuits. FPGAs fill the architectural gap between fixed-function ASICs (high NRE, no flexibility) and microcontrollers (sequential execution, fixed peripherals), enabling hardware-level parallelism and rapid design iteration. Key features include 240 general-purpose user I/O, integrated 3.125 Gbps CPRI/Ethernet-capable transceivers, hard memory controllers, and DSP blocks suited for baseband and signal-conditioning pipelines. The C8 speed grade balances timing margin against Fmax, while the N suffix indicates a lead-free / RoHS-compliant industrial operating range. The M15 code denotes the 484-ball MBGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch. The Cyclone V GX architecture pairs an 8-channel transceiver block with a hardened PCIe Gen2 IP core, two hard memory controllers (DDR3 up to 800 MHz/800 Mbps), and variable-precision DSP blocks. Embedded multipliers and dedicated routing reduce power by roughly 40% versus the prior Cyclone IV generation at iso-logic density, simplifying thermal design in sealed enclosures. Typical applications include industrial vision and machine-learning edge inference, motor-control and robotic FPGA front-ends, low-density 5G fronthaul / small-cell CPRI aggregation, broadcast video processing, and portable medical imaging where low power and on-chip transceivers matter more than raw logic density. Designers typically pair the 5CGXBC7B7M15C8N with a TI TPS7A4701 LDO for analog rail cleanup and a Micron DDR3L memory for high-bandwidth buffering. Design consideration: the MBGA-484 package requires a 1.0 mm-pitch PCB land pattern with microvia or laser-drilled stacked-via construction on at least four routing layers; the exposed die pad must be soldered with a 0.5 mm grid of thermal vias to the inner ground plane. The Quartus Prime toolchain supports this device in the Standard edition (free). This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and engineering design notes not collated in the manufacturer datasheet, with verification timestamps tied to the September 2026 web crawl.
5CGXBC7C6F23C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, FBGA-484 | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC7C6F23C7N is a Cyclone V GX family field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and a 3.125 Gbps transceiver interface, built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process and housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. The part operates from a 1.1 V core supply, supports 240 maximum user I/O pins, and integrates six 3.125 Gbps transceivers for high-speed serial connectivity. The device is specified over the commercial 0C to 85C junction temperature range and ships in tray packaging. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit whose digital logic function is defined after manufacturing via a configuration bitstream loaded into on-chip SRAM. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy (FPGA > CPLD > SPLD > PAL/GAL) and offer a parallel fabric of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded multipliers, block RAM, DSP blocks, clock trees, and high-speed transceiver channels. The Cyclone V GX family specifically targets cost-sensitive applications that require integrated transceivers and moderate logic density. The 5CGXBC7C6F23C7N integrates six 3.125 Gbps GX transceivers, 156 18x18 multipliers, 9.4 Mbit of embedded memory, and 240 user I/Os organized into eight I/O banks supporting LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards. Configuration is supported via active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), fast passive parallel (FPP), and JTAG modes, enabling flexible boot from EPCS or EPCQ configuration devices. The part also includes dedicated hard IP for PCI Express Gen1 (x1/x2) and an integrated hard memory controller. From an architecture perspective, the device combines a row/column-based logic fabric with adaptive logic modules (ALMs) and a MultiTrack interconnect that minimizes congestion in fanout-heavy designs. The transceiver tiles support protocols such as Gigabit Ethernet, CPRI, V-by-One, and SMPTE SDI through the Quartus II/Prime transceiver toolkit, allowing engineers to instantiate PHY IPs at design entry rather than buying discrete SERDES. Typical applications include industrial machine vision cameras, broadcast video processing, low-cost wireless backhaul baseband, factory automation controllers, and entry-level software-defined radio platforms. The combination of integrated transceivers and a moderate logic budget makes the device attractive for designers who need more than CPLD density but cannot justify a Cyclone V GT/E or Stratix part. When designing with this FPGA, engineers should treat the FBGA-484 land pattern as a fine-pitch layout challenge requiring 1.0 mm ball pitch and microvia/laser-drilled PCB technology. Decoupling must follow Intel's power distribution network guidelines with both bulk and high-frequency capacitors placed within the inductance budget documented in the Cyclone V device handbook. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package Cyclone V GX drop-in alternatives, and practical board-level design notes that are not compiled in a single place in the manufacturer datasheet.
5CGXBC7C6U19C7N - 149,500 Logic Elements FPGA | Intel | Cyclone V GX
Intel 5CGXBC7C6U19C7N is a Cyclone V GX field-programmable gate array with 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 memory bits, and 240 user I/O, housed in a 484-ball FBGA package. These headline figures position it as a high-density member of the Cyclone V GX family for programmable logic, embedded processing, memory-intensive control, and high-throughput interface designs. The device is also identified as a Cyclone V GX 5CGXC7 U19 device by its ordering code and package designation. A field-programmable gate array is an integrated circuit containing configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnects, memory resources, and I/O circuitry. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, an FPGA belongs to programmable logic ICs; FPGA is both the commonly used abbreviation and the functional description for a field-programmable gate array. Unlike a fixed-function application-specific integrated circuit, an FPGA can be configured after manufacturing, allowing designers to implement custom digital functions, interface protocols, control logic, and signal-processing datapaths on one device. The verified headline resources are 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 240 I/O. Its 484-FBGA package uses ball terminals and a square package body, while the ordering code identifies the U19 package variant. The large logic capacity supports parallel logic and datapath implementation, while 7,880,704 memory bits provide significant on-chip storage for buffers, FIFOs, lookup tables, and data-processing state. The 240-I/O count allows broad connectivity to external memories, converters, network interfaces, and control peripherals. Cyclone V GX devices combine programmable logic with FPGA resources intended for digital systems requiring flexible interfaces and substantial parallel processing. The configuration fabric, embedded memory, and programmable I/O let engineers adapt timing, protocol, and data-width requirements without replacing the entire silicon device. When a design changes, the logic image can generally be revised, subject to the device's available resources, power architecture, I/O constraints, and supported configuration implementation. Typical applications include industrial imaging and machine-vision control, communications and networking equipment, test and measurement, video or display processing, and embedded control systems. These uses benefit from 149,500 logic elements for parallel processing, 7,880,704 memory bits for buffering and state, and 240 I/O for connecting multiple external functions. Engineers should still confirm speed grades, I/O-bank restrictions, transceiver requirements, power sequencing, and temperature specifications in the manufacturer datasheet before releasing a design. One key design consideration is resource planning. The verified figures do not establish usable logic-element utilization, supported memory configurations, clock limits, transceiver capability, or exact package dimensions. Reserve margin for routing, timing closure, configuration circuitry, and interface synchronization rather than treating the headline counts as fully available capacity. Exact pinout, thermal data, and operating ratings remain datasheet-dependent. This page synthesizes the verified distributor specifications, official Altera product-page data, explicit data gaps, application context, and strict drop-in-only alternative rules. Pricing is shown as of 2026-09-05, while no drop-in replacement is asserted without a verified cross-reference showing the same package and pin compatibility.
5CGXBC7C7F23C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGXBC7C7F23C8N is a Cyclone V GX FPGA from the 5CGXC7 logic-density family, integrating 149,500 logic elements (LEs), 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 240 user I/O pins in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. Built on TSMC's 28nm low-power process, the device operates from a 1.1 V core supply and is offered in a commercial temperature grade, with six 3.125 Gbps transceivers for high-speed serial connectivity. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable routing, and dedicated hardware resources such as block RAM, DSP blocks, PLLs, and high-speed transceivers. FPGAs sit within the programmable logic hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs are reprogrammed in-circuit, enabling rapid prototyping, hardware acceleration, and field upgrades. The Cyclone V GX family specifically targets cost- and power-sensitive applications that still require integrated transceivers and moderate logic capacity. Key features of the 5CGXBC7C7F23C8N include 149,500 LEs, 7,880,704 bits of embedded RAM (approximately 963 Kbytes), 312 embedded 18x18 multipliers, six 3.125 Gbps transceivers, and two hard memory controllers. The integrated transceivers eliminate the need for external PHY devices, reducing BOM cost and board area for serial-protocol interfaces such as PCIe Gen1, GbE, and CPRI. The 484-FBGA package provides 240 user I/O pins supporting LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, and other single-ended and differential I/O standards. Architecturally, the Cyclone V GX FPGA combines an 8-input adaptive logic module (ALM) fabric, variable-precision DSP blocks, and a hard memory controller subsystem. The 28nm process and an optimized core architecture deliver up to 40% lower power than the prior-generation Cyclone IV family, while the integrated transceivers support protocols up to 3.125 Gbps with integrated PCIe hard IP. This combination makes the device well-suited to bridge between digital logic and high-speed serial interfaces without the area and power penalty of soft IP. Typical applications include industrial motor control and factory automation, video surveillance and image processing, wireless backhaul baseband, broadcast video bridging, military and aerospace digital signal processing, and embedded vision systems. The commercial temperature grade (0C to 85C) supports controlled-environment deployments such as indoor industrial racks, lab instrumentation, and commercial-grade video platforms. Designers should plan clocking carefully - the device includes up to 16 global clock networks and dedicated PLLs, but high-utilization designs benefit from a Quartus Prime clock planning early in the flow. Power estimation with the Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet before RTL commit avoids thermal surprises, especially when transceivers are active. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate 5CGXBC7C7F23C8N for both new designs and Cyclone IV refresh paths.
5CGXBC7C7U19C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC7C7U19C8N is a Cyclone V GX family field-programmable gate array (FPGA) offering 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 240 general-purpose user I/Os, housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA (UBGA) package. It integrates up to 9 transceivers capable of 3.125 Gbps operation, providing a cost-optimized silicon platform for mid-range programmable logic designs that previously required ASICs. An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated hard IP blocks such as transceivers, DSP blocks, and embedded memory. FPGAs sit in the hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) -> programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit. Unlike an ASIC, an FPGA's function is defined after manufacture by loading a user bitstream into on-chip SRAM configuration memory, allowing rapid prototyping and field upgrades. Cyclone V is positioned at the low-power, low-cost end of Intel's FPGA portfolio. Key differentiating features include six general-purpose PLLs, two hard memory controllers, two PCIe hard IP blocks (Gen1/Gen2 capable), and 156 embedded 18x18 multipliers supporting DSP workloads up to 156 GMACs. The device supports LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards with hot-socketing capability. The 28 nm TSMC low-power process delivers a typical power envelope of less than 1.5 W at full utilization in static conditions. The architecture combines logic fabric, M10K SRAM blocks (446 blocks total), MLABs, and a hardened peripheral set. Transceivers support CPRI, PCIe Gen1/2, Gigabit Ethernet, and SGMII protocols through soft PCS layers, removing external PHY components in many wireless backhaul and industrial connectivity designs. Typical applications include industrial motor control, video surveillance and broadcast bridging, PCIe endpoint cards, low-density wireline backhaul, and factory automation. The combination of transceivers, DSP, and PCIe makes it suitable for cost-sensitive designs that previously required mid-range Cyclone IV + external PHY solutions. When designing with this device, allocate sufficient decoupling across the 484-ball UBGA - VCCINT and VCCA require low-impedance bulk decoupling within 100 mils of the balls. Thermal management typically relies on a heat-spreader for industrial temperature operation, and the bitstream compression feature reduces configuration flash size by up to 60 percent. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives from the Cyclone V family, and practical PCB/thermal design notes not consolidated in any single manufacturer document.
5CGXBC7D6F27C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 672-FBGA | Altera
The Altera 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N is a Cyclone® V GX Field Programmable Gate Array built on a 28 nm TSMC process, delivering 149,500 logic elements with 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory in a 672-pin fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) package. The device integrates up to 12 transceivers capable of 3.125 Gbps operation, supporting PCIe Gen2 x4 hard IP, making it suitable for cost-sensitive wired- and wireless-protocol bridging designs. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reprogrammable semiconductor that lets engineers implement arbitrary digital logic, memory, and high-speed serial interfaces on a single die. Within the broader taxonomy, FPGAs sit alongside ASICs and CPLDs as the programmable-logic tier of the integrated-circuit hierarchy, with Cyclone V positioned as Altera's (now Intel) low-power, high-volume mid-range FPGA family. The GX variant adds multi-gigabit transceivers for serial-protocol applications that pure logic-only Cyclone E parts cannot address. Key features of the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N include 156 18x18 multipliers for DSP, 9 PLL/VCO pairs distributed across the die, dedicated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, hard memory controllers, and support for LPDDR2/DDR3 external memory interfaces. It runs a core voltage of 1.1 V with 0.85 V auxiliary supply. Compared with earlier Cyclone IV parts, the 28 nm process delivers roughly 2x logic density and 40% lower dynamic power at equivalent performance. The architecture combines Logic Array Blocks (LABs), embedded SRAM organized in M9K blocks, variable-precision DSP blocks, and routing optimized for high-utilization designs. Hard IP blocks for PCIe Gen2, EMAC, and JTAG offload common protocol work from fabric, freeing LUTs for application logic. Typical applications include industrial machine vision frame grabbers, motor-control inverters, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, video processing and broadcast bridges, and protocol-conversion adapters in telecom backhaul. The combination of integrated transceivers and PCI Express hard IP makes it particularly attractive for embedded compute and industrial IoT edge nodes. When designing with the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N, observe Altera's power-sequencing requirements (VCC and VCCA must ramp monotonically), maintain a thermal management plan because full fabric utilization at high toggle rates can exceed 5 W, and verify signal-integrity margins on the 672-ball FBGA with controlled-impedance PCB stack-up.
5CGXBC7D6F31C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 896-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC7D6F31C7N is a Cyclone® V GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) integrating 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 480 user I/Os in a 896-ball FineLine BGA package. Built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, the device operates from a 1.1 V core supply and supports transceiver data rates up to 3.125 Gbps through its integrated 6.144 Gbps-capable transceivers. An FPGA (field-programmable gate array) is a semiconductor device containing configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, dedicated DSP blocks, and on-chip memory that the designer can program after manufacture. Within the broader hierarchy, FPGAs sit alongside CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs as reconfigurable compute fabrics; the Cyclone V family specifically targets cost- and power-sensitive applications requiring moderate logic density and integrated transceivers. The 5CGXBC7D6F31C7N differentiates itself through 8 integrated transceivers supporting protocols such as PCIe Gen2 and Gigabit Ethernet, 156 18x18 multipliers for DSP workloads, and hard IP for memory controllers (DDR3, LPDDR2). It also integrates hard PCI Express Gen2 controllers and a Hard Memory Controller block, eliminating soft-IP overhead and reducing FPGA logic utilization. The 1.1 V core combined with the 28 nm process typically yields 40-60% lower power than the previous-generation Cyclone IV family at equivalent performance. Architecturally the device pairs the FPGA fabric with embedded transceiver channels, PLLs, and dedicated PCIe Gen2 IP blocks. Designers access the silicon through Intel Quartus Prime, which provides synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and embedded software toolchains. The 896-pin FBGA package uses Intel's 31 mm × 31 mm FineLine BGA outline, with 1.0 mm ball pitch enabling PCB escape routing with standard 4-layer stack-ups. Typical deployments include industrial video-processor bridges, machine-vision frame grabbers, motor-control and factory-automation platforms, software-defined radio front ends, and low-cost line cards requiring 1G/10G aggregation. The 480 user I/Os make the device attractive for I/O-intensive aggregator and protocol-conversion designs. When designing with the 5CGXBC7D6F31C7N, allocate at least four PCB layers for power, ground, and two high-speed signal layers, and place 100 µF + 1 µF + 0.1 µF decoupling groups within 5 mm of each supply pin. Quartus Prime power analysis should be run against the post-fit netlist to verify junction temperature against the -40 °C to +85 °C commercial ambient range.
5CGXBC7D7F27C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 672-BGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC7D7F27C8N is a Cyclone V GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, integrating 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 364 18x18 multipliers inside a 27 mm x 27 mm 672-ball FineLine BGA package. Per Intel Cyclone V device handbook data, the device exposes 9 transceivers (3.125 Gbps each, configurable as PCI Express Gen2 root port or external PHY link), 364 user I/O, and 12.5 Mb of M10K block RAM. The 'C8N' speed-grade suffix denotes the 8 ns commercial speed grade operating across 0 to 85 C junction temperature, with 'N' indicating lead-free / Pb-free assembly. A Field-Programmable Gate Array is a reconfigurable digital integrated circuit that lets designers implement arbitrary combinational and sequential logic through a user-supplied bitstream, in contrast to an ASIC whose function is fixed at fabrication. FPGAs sit at the apex of the programmable-logic hierarchy - above CPLDs and below structured ASICs - and combine programmable logic fabric, distributed RAM, hard DSP blocks, high-speed transceivers, and on-chip PLLs/PCMs into a single device. Key differentiating features of the 5CGXBC7D7F27C8N include integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers (a differentiator versus the Cyclone V E family that lacks SERDES), a hard PCIe Gen2 IP block (x1/x2/x4), hard memory controllers for DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2, and 8-input adaptive logic modules (ALMs) that deliver roughly 1.7x the logic capacity of the previous Cyclone IV generation per mW. The 672-pin FBGA package exposes the full transceiver and I/O count required for industrial and video-bridging designs. Typical applications include industrial machine vision over CoaXPress or GigE Vision, low-cost PCIe Gen2 endpoint cards, motor-control and encoder interfaces, broadcast video bridging, and software-defined radio front-end pre-processing. The transceiver-rich variant (GX) is preferred over the plain E variant wherever multi-gigabit serial links are required.
5CGXBC7D7F31C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 896-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGXBC7D7F31C8N is a Cyclone® V GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 149,500 logic elements, 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory, and 480 user I/O pins, housed in a 896-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. Built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process, it integrates up to 9 transceivers capable of 3.125 Gbps operation, hard PCI Express® Gen2 endpoints, and dedicated DSP blocks, making it suited for cost- and power-sensitive mid-range designs. A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be reconfigured by the customer after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), distinct from fixed-function ASICs by their post-fabrication flexibility and from microcontroller units (MCUs) by their parallel, hardware-timed execution model. Within Intel's portfolio, the Cyclone V family is positioned as the low-power, cost-optimized series for high-volume applications such as industrial motor control, video bridging, and machine-to-machine connectivity. Key features include 149,500 logic elements (LEs), 7,880,704 embedded memory bits (approximately 963 Kbits of M10K plus 1.46 Mbits of MLAB), 312 DSP blocks of 18x18 multipliers, nine full-duplex 3.125 Gbps transceivers, two hard PCI Express Gen2 x1/x2/x4 endpoints, and eight PLLs. The 5CGXBC7D7F31C8N speed grade 8 (commercial, -8C) variant supports core VCC of 1.1 V with hot-socketing capability and configuration via passive serial, fast passive parallel, JTAG, or encrypted bitstream using AES-256. The Cyclone V GX architecture combines a fabric of adaptive logic modules (ALMs), dedicated block RAM, DSP slices, and hard IP for PCIe, memory controllers, and high-speed serial I/O. This heterogeneous structure lets designers implement protocol bridging, signal processing, and control logic in a single device without consuming fabric resources for functions that are hardened in silicon. Typical applications include industrial Ethernet switching and fieldbus gateways, video broadcast and surveillance processing, PCIe endpoint cards, motor drive control loops, and low-cost wireless baseband preprocessing. The transceiver-rich 5CGXC7 die (F31 package, 31 mm × 31 mm body, 1.0 mm pitch) targets designs that previously required a more expensive Arria or Stratix device. When designing with this part, plan power-rail sequencing for 1.1 V core, 2.5 V/3.3 V auxiliary, and 1.5 V transceiver supplies, and respect the 896-ball BGA layout with 4 or 6 PCB layers and microvia stackups. Quartus II / Quartus Prime software with device support file 5CGXFC7D6 is required for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. This page combines drop-in same-family alternatives, parameter-by-parameter comparison, and practical PCB design notes that complement, rather than duplicate, the device datasheet and ordering information.
5CGXBC9A6U19C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 77K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC9A6U19C7N is a Cyclone® V GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in the 484-ball FineLine BGA (U19) package, integrating 77,000 logic elements, 4,460 Kbits of embedded memory (M9K blocks totaling 14,251,008 bits), and 301,000 registers in a low-power 28 nm process. The device belongs to the 5CGXC9 speed/logic-density tier of the Cyclone V GX family and includes integrated transceivers supporting common serial protocols, hard memory controllers, and variable-precision DSP blocks for signal-processing pipelines. What is a Cyclone V GX FPGA? An FPGA (field-programmable gate array) is a programmable logic device whose logic, memory, and interconnect are defined by bitstream configuration rather than fixed silicon wiring. Cyclone V GX sits in the low-power mid-range of the FPGA hierarchy, positioned between low-density CPLDs/legacy FPGAs and high-end transceiver-rich families; within Intel's portfolio, Cyclone V GX is below Cyclone 10 GX, Arria-series, and Stratix-series FPGAs in logic capacity and transceiver bandwidth. Key features include 6 PLLs for clock synthesis, dedicated 18x18 multipliers for DSP, and on-chip hard PCIe Gen2/Gen3-capable controllers in some package variants. The 5CGXC9 tier offers 77K logic elements (the 5CGXBC7 tier, by contrast, provides 149.5K LEs), enabling differentiated cost/performance points within the same family footprint. The integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers reduce BOM cost for serial-interface designs versus external PHY implementations. Architecture-wise, the device uses an SRAM-based logic fabric combined with embedded hard IP blocks: transceivers, PCIe controllers, PLL/IOE structures, and DSP slices. Power gating and clock-gating features target static and dynamic power reduction, while the Quartus Prime toolchain provides synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. The 'C7' speed grade and 'N' lead-free designator indicate commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C) and Pb-free assembly. Typical applications include industrial machine vision, factory automation controllers, motor control front-ends, video/display bridging, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, motor drive feedback, and embedded vision pre-processing. The on-chip transceivers also suit industrial serial links such as SDI, GigE Vision, and Camera Link replacement designs. Design consideration: pay attention to transceiver channel count per package variant - the U19 484-FBGA offers a specific IO/transceiver complement that may differ from larger U19 or F27/F31 packages of the same family. Always verify pinout in the device datasheet before PCB layout. This page synthesizes Intel datasheet specifications, distributor pricing, drop-in alternative coverage from the Site MPN list, and practical design notes not found on a single manufacturer page.
5CGXBC9A7U19C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 301K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (formerly Altera) 5CGXBC9A7U19C8N is a high-density Cyclone V GX Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 301,000 logic elements and 14,251,008 bits of embedded memory in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. The part is rated for the commercial (0C to 85C) operating range, with the speed grade 8 silicon and the C8N ordering code denoting a standard, non-AEC-Q100 device. The Cyclone V GX family integrates transceivers and a hard PCIe Gen2 IP block, making this part targeted at cost-sensitive mid-range designs that require moderate transceiver throughput rather than maximum logic density. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable semiconductor device whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O behavior are defined by a user-loaded configuration bitstream. The Cyclone V GX family sits within Intel's broader FPGA hierarchy: it is a low-power variant of the Cyclone V series optimized for ASIC-prototyping, industrial motor control, video bridging, and small-form-factor wireless baseband. Compared with the lower-cost Cyclone V E family, GX devices add 3.125 Gbps transceivers and a PCIe Gen2 hard IP block; compared with the higher-end Cyclone V GT family, GX parts reduce transceiver count and target lower static power. Key features of the 5CGXBC9A7U19C8N include 14,251,008 bits (approximately 1.66 MB) of embedded SRAM, 240 DSP blocks for fixed- and floating-point signal processing, six 3.125 Gbps transceiver channels suitable for PCIe Gen2 x1/x2 and SGMII, and 560 user I/O pins. The device is fabricated in TSMC's 28 nm low-power process and supports configuration via JTAG, Active Serial (AS), or Passive Serial (PS) modes. Hard memory controllers and PHY blocks support DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR2 external memory interfaces. Typical applications for the 5CGXBC9A7U19C8N include industrial machine vision frame grabbers, motor-control and encoder-interfacing PLCs, low-cost PCIe I/O cards, video format converters (HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort bridging), and small-cell wireless backhaul. The 484-FBGA package is a standard JEDEC MS-034 footprint family, suitable for high-density 4-layer to 8-layer PCBs with controlled-impedance routing. When designing with this part, plan the PCB stack-up before pin assignment because the 484-ball FBGA forces strict length-matched routing for the transceiver lanes and the DDR3 byte groups. Quartus Prime Lite (free) supports this device, simplifying low-cost development. The page below synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family Cyclone V drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that are not collected in the manufacturer handbook.
5CGXBC9C6F23C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 301K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel (Altera) 5CGXBC9C6F23C7N is a Cyclone V GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array delivering 301,000 logic elements and 13,917 Kbits of embedded memory in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. It features 224 general-purpose I/O pins, six integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers, and operates from a 1.13 V core supply with a maximum toggle frequency of 800 MHz. The device is built on TSMC's 28 nm low-power process and targets cost-sensitive applications that still require integrated high-speed serial connectivity. What is a Cyclone V GX FPGA? A Cyclone V GX FPGA is a mid-range, low-power programmable logic device from Intel's Cyclone V family that combines general-purpose logic fabric with multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) on a single die. The Cyclone V family sits within Intel's broader product taxonomy: Cyclone V FPGA -> low-power FPGA family -> FPGA -> programmable logic device -> semiconductor IC. The GX variant specifically adds up to six 3.125 Gbps transceivers, making it the lowest-cost Intel/Altera FPGA with integrated multi-gigabit serial links and differentiating it from the E (logic-only), GT (transceiver + memory), and SX/ST (ARM Hard Processor System) variants. Key features include 224 GPIO organized in 11 banks, integrated 6.144 Mbit transceiver PMA block, dedicated 8-input adaptive logic modules (ALMs), and embedded hard IP blocks including PLLs, memory controllers, and PCIe Gen2 hard IP. The 5CGXBC9 prefix indicates the 9-series (highest density) device with six transceivers (BC9 family code). The Cyclone V GX architecture combines a fabric of LABs (Logic Array Blocks), M20K SRAM blocks, DSP blocks, and hard PCIe Gen2 controllers with up to six 3.125 Gbps transceivers per side. This heterogeneous architecture reduces power by approximately 40% compared to the prior Cyclone IV generation while delivering higher logic density and DSP throughput. Typical applications include industrial motor control and machine vision, broadcast video processing, low-cost wireless backhaul, video surveillance DVR/NVR, and PCIe Gen2 endpoint cards. The integrated transceivers make the device particularly suited for designs that previously required an FPGA plus an external PHY. When designing with this device, allocate sufficient BGA fanout escape routing on at least 6 PCB layers and provide a clean 1.13 V core rail with sub-milliohm PDN impedance to meet 3.125 Gbps link margin. Decoupling strategy should follow Intel's Cyclone V PDN guide: 0402 ceramic caps placed directly under each transceiver lane and bulk capacitors within 50 mm of the FBGA footprint. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, Cyclone V GX drop-in alternatives, and practical high-speed design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet summary.
5CGXBC9C7F23C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 301K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC9C7F23C8N is a Cyclone® V GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC featuring 301,000 logic elements, 14,251,008 bits of embedded memory, and 224 general-purpose I/O pins, fabricated on a 28nm low-power process and housed in a 484-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. The 'C' speed grade and '8' core suffix designate the commercial temperature range with a 1.1V core supply, while 'N' indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant package finish. Integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers and a hard memory controller make it suitable for cost-sensitive serial-protocol applications. What is a Cyclone V GX FPGA? The Cyclone V GX is Intel's (formerly Altera's) low-power, mid-density FPGA family targeting cost-optimized designs that require integrated transceivers. Within the broader taxonomy, it sits as: FPGA -> programmable logic device -> semiconductor IC -> logic. The 'GX' variant adds up to 12 integrated 3.125 Gbps multi-gigabit transceivers, distinguishing it from the E (enhanced logic/memory) and GT (transceiver-equipped) family siblings. Compared with discrete logic or ASIC implementations, the Cyclone V GX delivers ASIC-like unit economics at NRE cost zero, with the flexibility of in-system reprogrammability for evolving interface standards. Key features include 9.4 Mbits of embedded SRAM (MLAB + M20K blocks), 156 18x19 multipliers, 4 PLLs, and a hard PCI Express Gen2 x4 controller. The device also embeds two hard memory controllers supporting DDR3, DDR2, and LPDDR2 interfaces, eliminating soft-IP overhead for common memory subsystems. Architecturally, the 5CGXBC9 uses an Adaptive Logic Module (ALM) of 8-input fracturable look-up tables combined with variable-precision DSP blocks, achieving up to 133 GMACs of fixed-point throughput while drawing as little as 1.05W typical quiescent power. The integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers consume approximately 100 mW per channel at full utilization, enabling single-chip connectivity for protocols such as PCIe Gen2, Gigabit Ethernet, CPRI, and JESD204B. Typical applications include industrial motor control and machine vision, low-cost PCIe endpoint cards, broadband access equipment (PON/ONT), broadcast video processing, and software-defined radio front-ends. The combination of transceivers, DSP blocks, and DDR3 controllers also makes it suitable for low-latency packet processing and embedded vision pipelines in factory automation. When designing with this part, ensure the FBGA-484 footprint includes 0.4 mm solder-ball pitch, microvia-compatible PCB stack-up, and matched-length routing for transceiver channels. The core 1.1V supply must ramp within the datasheet's monotonic power-sequencing window; use a sequencer IC if your system shares rails with other large devices. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-compatible Cyclone V GX alternatives, and practical design considerations not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a single decision-ready reference.
5CGXBC9D6F27C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 301K LE, FBGA-672 | Intel
The Intel 5CGXBC9D6F27C7N is a Cyclone V GX family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on a 28 nm low-power process, integrating 301,000 logic elements, 14,251,008 bits of embedded memory, and 336 hardware multipliers (18x18) in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package. The device supports transceiver counts per the GX family specification, an on-chip PCIe hard IP block, and a 1.1 V core supply with 3.3 V/2.5 V multi-voltage I/O support. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows designers to configure digital logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O after manufacture. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy: programmable logic device (PLD) -> Complex PLD (CPLD) -> FPGA -> System-on-Chip FPGA. Within Intel's portfolio, Cyclone V belongs to the low-power, cost-optimized family targeting volume production, positioned below Cyclone 10 and Stratix families in cost-per-logic-element while offering integrated transceivers and hard PCIe that discrete CPLDs cannot match. Key features include up to 3.125 Gbps transceiver data rate, embedded PCIe Gen1/Gen2 hard IP, hard memory controllers for DDR3, fractional PLLs for clock synthesis, and configuration via passive serial (AS), fast passive parallel (FPP), or JTAG. The 672-ball FBGA package exposes 364 user I/O pins (varies by bank configuration) and supports industrial-grade temperature ranges when ordered with the C7N speed/temperature grade. The Cyclone V GX architecture combines an Adaptive Logic Module (ALM)-based core fabric with dedicated DSP blocks, M20K embedded memory blocks, and hardened protocol IP (PCIe, Ethernet MAC, memory controllers). This heterogeneous architecture delivers deterministic timing closure at lower dynamic power than previous-generation FPGAs while reducing reliance on soft IP for common interfaces. Typical applications include industrial machine vision and factory automation controllers, video surveillance and broadcast video processing, low-cost wireline communication line cards, motor control and industrial drive interfaces, and PCIe-based protocol bridging add-in cards. The integrated transceivers and PCIe hard IP make it well-suited for protocol conversion between legacy parallel buses and high-speed serial links. When designing with this device, ensure proper decoupling on each power rail per Intel's Cyclone V device family pin connection guidelines, and validate transceiver channel placement against the Quartus II fitter reports before PCB fabrication. The 672-ball FBGA requires microvia-compatible PCB stackups and assembly under controlled thermal profiles. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-brand and cross-brand drop-in alternatives, and practical design considerations not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping engineers select and source the right Cyclone V GX variant.