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EP2AGX45CU17I3N - Arria II GX FPGA, 42K LEs, 156 I/O, 358-FCBGA | Intel

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EP2AGX45CU17I3N Übersicht

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP2AGX45CU17I3N is a member of the Arria II GX family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), built on a 40 nm process and offering 3,517,440 bits of embedded memory, 42,959 logic elements, and 156 user I/Os in a 358-pin LFBGA / FCBGA package. It integrates up to 8 high-speed transceivers capable of data rates up to 3.75 Gbps, making it suited for serial-protocol bridge, video, and wireless backhaul designs.

An FPGA is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded multipliers, block RAM, and programmable I/O cells that can be rewired post-manufacturing to implement custom digital circuits. FPGAs occupy a position in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and are widely used as glue logic, co-processors, and DSP accelerators between microcontrollers/DSPs and application-specific standard products (ASSPs). Within the programmable logic hierarchy, the Arria II family sits between the lower-cost Cyclone family and the high-performance Stratix family, targeting mid-range applications that need transceivers and DSP blocks.

Key features of the EP2AGX45CU17I3N include 1,805 LABs, 8 transceiver channels, 4 PLLs, 312 (18x18) multipliers, support for DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR/LPDDR2 external memory interfaces, and 0.9 V core operation. The "I3" speed grade and "I" temperature grade designate industrial temperature operation (-40C to +100C) at a moderate performance bin.

The Arria II GX architecture combines a logic fabric with embedded transceivers and DSP blocks, enabling designers to implement protocol bridging, video processing, and baseband DSP without external ASSPs. The 40 nm process node offers a balance of static power and dynamic performance, with dedicated hard IP for PCIe, Ethernet, and serial RapidIO protocols.

Typical applications include wireless backhaul, serial protocol bridging, video processing, industrial imaging, and test & measurement instrumentation. The transceiver-rich architecture is especially useful where multi-gigabit serial links must coexist with custom DSP or control logic on a single device.

When designing with this part, plan the power integrity network carefully: Arria II GX designs typically require multi-rail supplies (0.9 V core, 1.1 V transceiver PLLs, 2.5/3.3 V I/O) with bulk decoupling and high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed close to each bank.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, the curated Altera/Intel drop-in alternatives in the same 358-ball LFBGA footprint, and practical design notes that go beyond a single datasheet search.

Drop-in-Alternativen für EP2AGX45CU17I3N – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

Varianten dieser Serie

Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit EP2AGX45CU17I3N (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Device Type, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type.

Intel
Speed Grade: -4
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Vergleichen mit EP2AGX45CU17I3N →
Intel
Package: 358-LFBGA / FCBGA (U358)
Device Type: FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)
Speed Grade: -C5 (speed grade 5)
Vergleichen mit EP2AGX45CU17I3N →
Intel
Package: 358-ball UBGA / FCBGA
Device Type: FPGA
Speed Grade: 5 (mid)
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Intel
Package: 358-ball UBGA (FCBGA), 17x17 mm
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (BGA)
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Intel
Device Type: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
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Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:

EP2AGX45CU17I3G

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
Arria II GX · 42,959 · 1,805 · 3,517,440 · 156 · Up to 8 channels · Up to 3.125 Gbps

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$445 / Stück

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EP2AGX45CU17I6N

✅ Drop-In
📦 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
same 358-LFBGA package, faster industrial speed grade I6 vs I3 (~+15% timing margin)

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

EP2AGX45CU17C6N

✅ Drop-In
📦 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
same 358-LFBGA package, commercial 0-85C temp grade vs industrial; faster C6 speed grade

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

EP2AGX45CU17C5N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
Arria II GX · FPGA · 45,000 (approx.) · 1,805 · 3,517,440 bits (3.5 Mbits) · 17,724 (approx.) · 156 · Up to 8 channels at 3.75 Gbps

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$262 / Stück

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EP2AGX45CU17C4G

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
Arria II GX · 42,959 · 3,517,440 · 1805 · 156 · 0.9 V · 0C to +85C (Commercial) · -4

✓ Auf Lager

$145.75 / Stück

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EP2AGX45CU17I3N Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Family Arria II GX
Device Type FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array
Logic Elements 42,959
Number of LABs/CLBs 1,805
Total RAM Bits 3,517,440
Number of I/O 156
Number of Transceivers 8
Transceiver Data Rate (max) 3.75 Gbps
Number of PLLs 4
Multiplier Elements (18x18) 312
Core Voltage 0.9 V
Process Technology 40 nm
Gehäuse 358-LFBGA, FCBGA
Betriebstemperatur -40C to +100C (Industrial)
Speed Grade I3
Montageart Surface Mount
RoHS-Status Compliant

EP2AGX45CU17I3N 358-lfbga, fcbga Pinbelegungsleitfaden

Pinbelegung für EP2AGX45CU17I3N (358-lfbga, fcbga-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.

Pinbelegungsdiagramm für EP2AGX45CU17I3N im 358-lfbga, fcbga-Gehäuse

Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EP2AGX45CU17I3N.

Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.

Typische Anwendungen

EP2AGX45CU17I3N ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Wireless Backhaul Equipment, Serial Protocol Bridge Cards, Industrial Video Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Medical Imaging Systems, Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing.

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Wireless Backhaul Equipment

The EP2AGX45CU17I3N's 8 multi-gigabit transceivers operating up to 3.75 Gbps and 4 on-chip PLLs make it a natural fit for wireless backhaul baseband cards that aggregate Ethernet, CPRI, and serial RapidIO links. The 312 (18x18) multipliers and 3,517,440 bits of block RAM implement channel coding, scrambling, and timing-recovery DSP on a single device, eliminating a discrete DSP+ASIC pair. Industrial temperature grade is critical for outdoor-cabinet deployment. Place the device between PHY and network processor to free the host CPU from PHY housekeeping.

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Serial Protocol Bridge Cards

Use the EP2AGX45CU17I3N as a multi-protocol bridge on line cards that must convert PCIe Gen1/Gen2 to Serial RapidIO, Gigabit Ethernet, or custom serial links. The 8 transceivers provide the physical layer for these protocols without external PHYs, and the 42,959 logic elements handle state machines, DMA, and packet buffering. Compared to an ASSP bridge, the FPGA approach lets you tune packet latency and add proprietary extensions. Industrial temperature supports legacy telecom and industrial enclosures.

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Industrial Video Processing

The EP2AGX45CU17I3N's 312 DSP blocks and 3.5 Mbit block RAM are well matched to SD/HD video scaling, color-space conversion, and de-interlacing pipelines in factory automation, machine vision, and broadcast gear. The 156 user I/Os interface to DDR2/DDR3 external frame buffers and parallel video busses. Industrial temperature supports factory-floor installations. Place the FPGA between the camera/link receiver and the host processor to offload pixel-rate work.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

The EP2AGX45CU17I3N integrates logic fabric, transceivers, and DSP into one device usable in protocol-aware logic analyzers, bit-error-rate testers, and arbitrary waveform generators. The transceivers capture serial data up to 3.75 Gbps while the DSP blocks run eye-diagram statistics, jitter decomposition, and PRBS checking in real time. Industrial temperature supports laboratory and field-test chassis. Pair the FPGA with a host CPU over PCIe to offload pattern generation.

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Medical Imaging Systems

The EP2AGX45CU17I3N's combination of 42K logic elements and 312 (18x18) multipliers enables real-time beamforming, FFT, and image reconstruction for ultrasound and endoscopy systems. The 8 transceivers support multi-channel probe data ingest at link rates to 3.75 Gbps, and the 156 I/Os drive DDR2/DDR3 frame memory without external bus controllers. Industrial temperature grade supports portable cart and bedside equipment. Place the FPGA between probe receiver ASIC and display processor to consolidate DSP.

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Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing

The EP2AGX45CU17I3N is well suited to avionics and defense subsystems that demand industrial temperature, deterministic DSP, and reconfigurable serial links. The 3.75 Gbps transceivers connect to MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, or custom serial backplanes, while the multipliers implement radar FFT and electronic-warfare pulse processing. The 40 nm process node and mature Quartus toolchain make this part a long-life candidate for defense programs. Industrial temperature supports -40C to +100C ambient conditions.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

EP2AGX45CU17I3G Intel Verwendet in: Wireless Backhaul Equipment, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing EP2AGX45CU17I6N Faster industrial speed grade alternative Verwendet in: Wireless Backhaul Equipment, Medical Imaging Systems EP2AGX260FF35I5N Intel Verwendet in: Serial Protocol Bridge Cards, Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing EP2AGX125EF35I5N Intel Verwendet in: Serial Protocol Bridge Cards EP2AGX190FF35I5N Intel Verwendet in: Industrial Video Processing EP2AGX45CU17C6N Faster commercial speed grade for higher pixel clocks Verwendet in: Industrial Video Processing EP2AGX45DF25C6N Intel Verwendet in: Test and Measurement Instrumentation EP2AGX125EF29I5N Higher-density variant for 3D/4D imaging Verwendet in: Medical Imaging Systems
What is the operating temperature range of EP2AGX45CU17I3N?
The EP2AGX45CU17I3N operates over the industrial temperature range of -40C to +100C as indicated by the "I" suffix in its ordering code. According to the Arria II GX datasheet, all I-grade devices are qualified to meet industrial specifications for junction temperature and power-supply tolerance. For commercial temperature ranges (0C to +85C) the C-grade parts such as EP2AGX45CU17C6N would be substituted.
How many transceivers does EP2AGX45CU17I3N have and what is the maximum data rate?
The EP2AGX45CU17I3N integrates 8 high-speed serial transceivers, with a per-channel maximum data rate of 3.75 Gbps in the Arria II GX family per the Altera/Intel Arria II Device Handbook. The transceivers support protocols such as PCIe Gen1/Gen2, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, and CPRI. They are organized into transceiver banks with dedicated PLL and reference-clock inputs.
What is the difference between EP2AGX45CU17I3N and EP2AGX45CU17C6N?
The EP2AGX45CU17I3N is the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) at speed grade I3, while the EP2AGX45CU17C6N is the commercial temperature grade (0C to +85C) at speed grade C6. Both share the same 358-pin LFBGA package and identical silicon, but the I3 grade offers better timing margin across temperature while the C6 grade is faster at room temperature. They are drop-in compatible at the board level.
Where can I buy EP2AGX45CU17I3N and what is the lead time?
The EP2AGX45CU17I3N is currently in stock at DigiKey (as of 2026-09-08), with 1-unit pricing around USD 412.50. Lead time for production volumes is typically 8-12 weeks direct from Intel/Altera authorized distributors. For obsolete-risk exposure we recommend stocking at least one design-life cycle of inventory.
What is the price of EP2AGX45CU17I3N at 100 pieces?
At the 100-piece quantity break, the EP2AGX45CU17I3N lists at approximately USD 345.60 as of 2026-09-08 per distributor data. Volume discounts continue down to roughly USD 268.40 per unit at 1000 pieces. Pricing fluctuates with transceiver-content demand and wafer availability, so request a formal quote for production orders.
Can EP2AGX45CU17I3N be used as a drop-in replacement for EP2AGX45CU17I3G?
Yes, EP2AGX45CU17I3G is the Pb-free/RoHS-compliant variant of the same silicon and package; both share the 358-ball LFBGA footprint, identical pinout, and same I3 industrial speed grade. The EP2AGX45CU17I3N lead finish spec is the primary physical difference. They are fully drop-in interchangeable on a board designed for either variant.
Is EP2AGX45CU17I3N suitable for industrial video processing applications?
Yes, the EP2AGX45CU17I3N is well suited for industrial video processing. The 312 (18x18) DSP multipliers and 3,517,440 bits of block RAM handle SD/HD video scaling, color-space conversion, and motion-compensated filtering. The 8 transceivers support HD-SDI or 3G-SDI I/O, while the 156 general-purpose I/Os interface to DDR2/DDR3 memory and parallel video busses.
When should I choose EP2AGX45CU17I3N over a Cyclone V FPGA?
Choose the EP2AGX45CU17I3N when the design requires built-in multi-gigabit transceivers (PCIe, SRIO, CPRI) up to 3.75 Gbps and approximately 43K logic elements. Choose a Cyclone V FPGA when the design is purely parallel I/O, lower-cost, and does not require transceivers. The Arria II GX is a mid-range transceiver-capable part; for higher performance, the Stratix V family is the next step up.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP2AGX45CU17I3N if it goes obsolete?
If the EP2AGX45CU17I3N becomes obsolete, the best drop-in alternative from the same family is the EP2AGX45CU17I3G (Pb-free RoHS variant), followed by EP2AGX45CU17I6N (faster industrial speed grade, same 358-ball LFBGA). Both share identical pinout and footprint, allowing board-level substitution with no PCB rework. For new designs, the Altera/Intel Arria V or Cyclone 10 GX families offer similar density plus upgraded transceivers, but require a full re-design.
Where do I download the EP2AGX45CU17I3N pinout diagram?
The pinout for EP2AGX45CU17I3N is in the Altera/Intel Arria II Device Handbook Volume 1 (Device Interfaces and Integration), published February 2014. The ball map for the 358-pin LFBGA (UBGA) package is in the "Package Information" appendix, with bank assignments in chapter 2. The Intel/Altera Pin Information Files (PIF) for Quartus are the canonical machine-readable source for symbol generation.
What are the key specifications of EP2AGX45CU17I3N that engineers should know?
Key specifications of EP2AGX45CU17I3N: 42,959 logic elements, 1,805 LABs, 3,517,440 bits of embedded RAM, 312 (18x18) multipliers, 8 transceivers up to 3.75 Gbps, 4 PLLs, 156 user I/Os, 0.9 V core, 40 nm process, 358-pin LFBGA package, -40C to +100C industrial temperature grade, I3 speed grade. These figures determine logic capacity, DSP throughput, and the supported serial protocols.
What is the best Xilinx equivalent for EP2AGX45CU17I3N?
There is no true pin-equivalent Xilinx drop-in part for the 358-ball LFBGA EP2AGX45CU17I3N. The closest Xilinx functional equivalents in the 40 nm Virtex-6 / Spartan-6 generation are XC6VLX75T or XC6VLX130T in similar ball counts, but footprint and ball map differ; a board redesign is required. New Xilinx 7-series alternatives (XC7A75T/XC7A100T) require migration to Vivado tools and a different package family.
How much power does EP2AGX45CU17I3N consume in a typical design?
The EP2AGX45CU17I3N typical design consumes 3 to 8 W of core power depending on logic utilization, toggle rate, and block-RAM activity, with an additional 0.5 to 1.5 W per active transceiver channel. The Arria II GX PowerPlay Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet, available with Quartus, is the canonical tool to refine these numbers before place-and-route.
What is the difference between Arria II GX speed grades?
The Arria II GX family offers several speed grades in 40 nm: C4 (fastest commercial), C5, C6, I3 (industrial, mid-speed), I4, I5, and I6. Lower numbers indicate faster timing. The EP2AGX45CU17I3N uses I3, which gives the best timing margin across -40C to +100C. To upgrade speed, use EP2AGX45CU17I6N (faster industrial) or EP2AGX45CU17C6N (faster commercial), with the same 358-ball LFBGA footprint.

Technische Referenzdaten für EP2AGX45CU17I3N – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose EP2AGX45CU17I3N when the design needs 8 multi-gigabit transceivers (PCIe, SRIO, CPRI, Ethernet), approximately 43K logic elements, and industrial -40C to +100C operation - typical wireless backhaul, industrial video, or defense signal-processing cards. Choose EP2AGX45CU17I3G if the design is RoHS-only Pb-free production; both share the same 358-ball LFBGA footprint and are drop-in compatible. Choose EP2AGX45CU17I6N if you need faster timing closure across industrial temperature (about +15% headroom over I3). Choose EP2AGX45CU17C6N or C5N/C4G if the deployment is commercial 0-85C and you want faster timing or Pb-free RoHS. All five alternatives share the same 358-ball LFBGA package, enabling PCB layout reuse across speed and temperature grades.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt EP2AGX45CU17I3G EP2AGX45CU17I6N EP2AGX45CU17C6N EP2AGX45CU17C5N EP2AGX45CU17C4G
Package 358-LFBGA, FCBGA 358-LFBGA, FCBGA - same 358-LFBGA, FCBGA - same 358-LFBGA, FCBGA - same 358-LFBGA, FCBGA - same 358-LFBGA, FCBGA - same
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Logic Elements 42,959 42,959 42,959 42,959 42,959 42,959
Speed Grade I3 I3 I6 (faster) C6 (faster) C5 C4 (fastest)
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +100C) Industrial (-40C to +100C) Industrial (-40C to +100C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C)
Number of Transceivers 8 8 8 8 8 8
Transceiver Data Rate (max) 3.75 Gbps 3.75 Gbps 3.75 Gbps 3.75 Gbps 3.75 Gbps 3.75 Gbps
Number of I/O 156 156 156 156 156 156
Multiplier Elements (18x18) 312 312 312 312 312 312
Lead Finish SnPb (N) Pb-free (G) SnPb (N) SnPb (N) SnPb (N) Pb-free (G)

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Industrial temperature variant at mid-range density (vs. EP2AGX45CU17C6N)
  • 8 transceivers up to 3.75 Gbps in mid-density FPGA (vs. Cyclone V E (5CGXFC7C7F23C8N))
  • 40 nm mature process with full Quartus toolchain support (vs. Stratix V (5SGXEA7H3F35C3))

Designhinweise

Estimated: Arria II GX designs typically require at least four power rails: 0.9 V core (VCC), 1.1 V transceiver PLL (VCCH_GXB), 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O banks, and 1.2 V/1.5 V auxiliary supplies. Budget 3-8 W core plus 0.5-1.5 W per active transceiver, depending on data rate and pre-emphasis. Use the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator in Quartus to refine before place-and-route.

Place 100 nF and 4.7 uF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitors within 1-2 mm of each VCC/VCCH/GXB pin pair, with bulk 22-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors on each rail. A 4-layer PCB with continuous VCC and GND planes beneath the BGA improves power integrity; for 8-layer stack-ups add dedicated signal layers for high-speed serial routing.

Transceiver channels operating at 3.75 Gbps require 100-ohm differential routing, length matching within +/- 5 mils for intra-pair and within +/- 50 mils for inter-pair, and AC-coupling capacitors near the transmitter side. Reference the Arria II GX Altium/Quartus pin planner for pre-tuned output pre-emphasis and equalization settings.

Do not mix industrial and commercial temperature-grade variants without re-running timing closure across -40C to +100C; jitter budget shrinks at cold corners. Verify all configuration pins (MSEL0-3) match the chosen configuration scheme (AS, PS, FPP) before final board bring-up; misconfigured MSELs cause hard configuration failures.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Non Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bleifrei
No
Halogenfrei
Unknown
Konfliktmineralien
Compliant

SnPb lead finish indicated by N suffix - non-RoHS but useful for defense and aerospace exemptions. For RoHS-compliant production use the G-suffix variants (EP2AGX45CU17I3G, EP2AGX45CU17C4G). Not AEC-Q100 qualified; FPGAs in this class are typically not used directly in safety-critical automotive without additional system-level qualification.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-09-08 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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