EP1AGX50CF484C4N - Arria GX FPGA, 50K LE, 484-FBGA | Altera
Teilenummer: EP1AGX50CF484C4N ✗ Abgekündigt| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $255 | $2.550,00 |
| 100 | $220 | $22.000,00 |
| 500 | $195 | $97.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $175 | $175.000,00 |
EP1AGX50CF484C4N Übersicht
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit that combines programmable logic blocks, interconnect, and I/O resources on a single die. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the Arria GX sits between high-density Stratix-class FPGAs and low-cost Cyclone-class devices, targeting mid-range applications that require transceivers and moderate logic capacity. The EP1AGX50 family sits at the entry of the Arria GX lineup and is commonly used as a stepping stone between transceiver-enabled prototyping and high-volume serial-link designs.
Key features of the EP1AGX50CF484C4N include up to 24 full-duplex transceiver channels capable of 3.125 Gbps data rates, embedded multiplier blocks (18x18) for DSP operations, dedicated DDR/DDR2/QDR II memory interfaces with PHY support, and flexible I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, HSTL, and SSTL. The C4 speed grade and commercial temperature range make it suitable for general-purpose designs.
Typical applications include telecom line cards, broadcast video processing, wireless baseband pre-processing, military secure communications, industrial imaging, and embedded prototyping platforms. The Arria GX transceivers support protocols such as PCIe Gen1 (x1/x4), GbE (GMII/SGMII), and Serial RapidIO, enabling single-chip serial-link implementations.
When designing with this device, carefully plan PCB layout for the 484-ball FineLine BGA, especially the high-speed transceiver channels which require controlled impedance and matched-length routing. Reference the Altera Arria GX Transceiver User Guide for eye-diagram tuning and pre-emphasis settings. The C4 speed grade affects Fmax and transceiver jitter performance compared to higher-speed C6/C7 grades.
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Datenblatt ansehen →EP1AGX50CF484C4N Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Family | Arria GX |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 50,000 (approx) |
| Maximum Transceiver Data Rate | 3.125 Gbps |
| Transceiver Channels | Up to 24 full-duplex |
| Process Technology | 90 nm |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Gehäuse | 484-ball FineLine BGA |
| Speed Grade | C4 (commercial) |
| Temperature Range | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Memory Interfaces | DDR/DDR2/QDR II with PHY |
| Montageart | Surface Mount (BGA) |
EP1AGX50CF484C4N 484-ball fineline bga Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EP1AGX50CF484C4N (484-ball fineline bga-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EP1AGX50CF484C4N.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EP1AGX50CF484C4N ist geeignet für 7 Anwendungs: PCI Express Gen1 Endpoint, Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface, Serial RapidIO Baseband Hub, Broadcast Video Processing, Industrial Imaging and Machine Vision, Telecom Line Card Interface, XAUI 10Gbps Aggregation.
PCI Express Gen1 Endpoint
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N's hard PCIe Gen1 IP block supports x1/x4 lane configurations at 2.5 Gbps per lane with integrated transaction layer and configuration space, eliminating the need for an external PHY. With 50K logic elements and embedded 18x18 multipliers, designers can implement endpoint logic, DMA engines, and protocol bridging alongside the PCIe core. The 484-ball FineLine BGA provides sufficient user I/O for multi-lane PCIe plus side-band signals. The C4 speed grade meets Gen1 timing closure for typical endpoint designs.
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Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N's 3.125 Gbps transceivers directly support SGMII (1.25 Gbps) and GMII-to-SerDes bridging for Gigabit Ethernet MAC implementations. The 50K logic element budget accommodates a full Tri-Speed Ethernet MAC, packet classifier, and statistics engine in a single device. Embedded memory blocks support frame buffering for cut-through or store-and-forward switching. The commercial temperature range is well-suited for indoor networking equipment such as switches, routers, and NIC cards.
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Serial RapidIO Baseband Hub
The Arria GX transceivers support Serial RapidIO physical layer 1x/4x mode at 1.25/2.5/3.125 Gbps, and the EP1AGX50CF484C4N's logic capacity is well-matched to embedded signal-processing hubs that aggregate RapidIO traffic from DSPs and processors. The device's 24 transceiver channels enable multi-port RapidIO switch fabrics or aggregation nodes in military radio, wireless backhaul, and industrial control applications. The hard PHY simplifies the link layer implementation significantly.
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Broadcast Video Processing
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N's combination of 50K logic elements, embedded multipliers, and DDR2 controller with PHY enables real-time video processing pipelines such as SD/HD-SDI switching, format conversion, and color space transformation. Transceivers at 3.125 Gbps support HD-SDI (1.485 Gbps) and 3G-SDI (2.97 Gbps) directly. The 484-ball BGA provides enough user I/O for parallel video buses plus serial SDI streams. Commercial temperature range suits studio and broadcast facility environments.
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Industrial Imaging and Machine Vision
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N suits Camera Link, CoaXPress, and GigE Vision frame grabbers in industrial imaging systems. The transceivers accept high-speed serial sensor data up to 3.125 Gbps per lane, while embedded multipliers accelerate image preprocessing kernels such as convolution, color correction, and Bayer demosaicing. The 50K logic budget fits multiple parallel image pipelines, and the commercial temperature range covers factory-floor enclosure environments. Industrial variants with extended temperature are available as EP1AGX50CF484I4N.
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Telecom Line Card Interface
Telecom line cards using the EP1AGX50CF484C4N leverage the device's 3.125 Gbps transceivers for backplane SERDES, framer interfaces, and inter-card links in legacy SONET/SDH and emerging packet-optical transport systems. The 50K logic capacity accommodates protocol termination, traffic shaping, and OAM processing alongside the SERDES. DDR2 interface support enables large packet buffer memory for traffic management. The 484-ball BGA footprint is compatible with existing telecom line card layouts designed for the Arria GX family.
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XAUI 10Gbps Aggregation
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N's four 3.125 Gbps transceivers can be bonded to form a single XAUI (10 Gbps) link, and the device integrates the XGMII-to-XAUI reconciliation sublayer via the XAUI soft IP. With up to 24 transceivers, the same device can host multiple XAUI ports for 10 GbE switch fabric aggregation. The 50K logic elements fit MAC, bridging, and statistics blocks for multi-port aggregation. This configuration is commonly seen in 10 GbE switch uplink cards and aggregation routers.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für EP1AGX50CF484C4N – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | EP1AGX50CF484C6N | EP1AGX50CF484C3N | EP1AGX50CF484C4 | EP1AGX50CF484C3 | EP1AGX35CF484C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-ball FineLine BGA | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) | Altera (Intel PSG) |
| Logic Elements | 50K LE | 50K LE - same | 50K LE - same | 50K LE - same | 50K LE - same | 35K LE (-30%) |
| Speed Grade | C4 | C6 (faster) | C3 (slower) | C4 - same | C3 (slower) | C6 (faster) |
| Maximum Transceiver Data Rate | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps - same | 3.125 Gbps - same | 3.125 Gbps - same | 3.125 Gbps - same | 3.125 Gbps - same |
| Temperature Range | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| Process / Core Voltage | 90 nm / 1.2 V | 90 nm / 1.2 V - same | 90 nm / 1.2 V - same | 90 nm / 1.2 V - same | 90 nm / 1.2 V - same | 90 nm / 1.2 V - same |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 100, as of 2026-09-06) | $220 USD | $260 USD (premium for faster grade) | $195 USD (discount for slower grade) | $215 USD | $185 USD | $210 USD |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Mid-range Arria GX with 3.125 Gbps transceivers and 50K logic capacity (vs. EP1AGX20CF484C6N)
- Balanced speed grade and cost (vs. EP1AGX50CF484C6N)
- Active Altera/Intel PSG product family member (vs. Cyclone 10 GX 10CX150YF780E5G)
Designhinweise
The 484-ball FineLine BGA requires a 1.0 mm pitch PCB footprint with controlled-impedance routing for all transceiver channels. Use a minimum 6-layer stackup with dedicated ground and power planes adjacent to signal layers. All high-speed transceiver differential pairs require 100 ohm differential impedance, length matching to within 0.127 mm (5 mil), and continuous reference plane beneath the entire route. Decoupling capacitors (0.1 uF, 0.01 uF, 1 uF) should be placed within 2 mm of every power pin on the EP1AGX50CF484C4N. Refer to the Altera Arria GX Transceiver User Guide for detailed PCB layout guidelines.
The EP1AGX50CF484C4N C4 speed grade is the slowest in the Arria GX family and may not meet timing closure for designs targeting high Fmax in the 250+ MHz range. If your design fails timing at the C4 grade, upgrade to EP1AGX50CF484C6N or higher without changing the PCB layout. Also note that the Arria GX is NRND - confirm long-term availability with your distributor or migrate to Arria II GX EP2AGX45 series for new production designs. Transceiver pre-emphasis and equalization settings must be tuned per channel based on channel loss characteristics.
Estimated: with a 50K LE utilization at 70% toggle rate and 1.2 V core voltage, the EP1AGX50CF484C4N can dissipate 3-5 W typical, up to 8 W worst-case with full transceiver activity. The 484-ball FineLine BGA provides adequate thermal dissipation through the internal ground balls; design a thermal via array beneath the central BGA region connecting to internal copper planes. For forced-air cooled enclosures, ensure at least 200 LFM airflow across the device. Always operate within the commercial temperature range of 0C to +85C junction temperature.
Configure Altera Quartus II (or the appropriate legacy version for the Arria GX family) with the Arria GX device settings and enable transceiver signal integrity analysis during place-and-route. Use TimeQuest timing analyzer to close timing across all clock domains including the 156.25 MHz XAUI reference clock and 125 MHz Ethernet reference clock. For multi-channel transceiver designs, ensure independent pre-emphasis and equalization settings per channel, and validate eye diagrams using the Altera Transceiver Toolkit if available.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS, REACH, and lead-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data. The 'N' suffix in MPN typically denotes lead-free/RoHS compliance in Altera/Intel PSG naming convention, but this should be verified against the manufacturer datasheet. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGAs.