10AX115U3F45E2LG - Arria 10 GX FPGA 1150K LE | Intel | 1932-FCBGA
MPN: 10AX115U3F45E2LG β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10587.44 | $10,587.44 |
| 5 | $9800 | $49,000.00 |
| 10 | $9250 | $92,500.00 |
| 25 | $8900 | $222,500.00 |
| 100 | $8500 | $850,000.00 |
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View Datasheet β10AX115U3F45E2LG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Arria 10 GX |
| Family | Arria 10 |
| Logic Elements | 1,150,000 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 68,857,856 |
| User I/O Count | 480 |
| Speed Grade | U3 (medium-performance, transceiver-focused) |
| Package Code | F45 (45 Γ 45 mm FCBGA) |
| Package Type | 1932-ball FCBGA (Flip-Chip BGA) |
| Process Technology | 20 nm TSMC |
| Transceiver Data Rate | Up to 28.05 Gbps |
| DSP Blocks | Variable-precision, 1.5 TFLOPs FP32 |
| PCIe Hard IP | Gen3 x8/x16 |
| Memory Interfaces | DDR4, DDR3, QDR IV, RLDRAM 3 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +100C (Industrial, E2 grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Configuration Method | SRAM-based, loaded via JTAG / AS / PS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
10AX115U3F45E2LG Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | USER IO β Multi-purpose user I/O pin (LVDS-25/3.3V); exact function per Pin Connection Guidelines |
| Pin A33 | USER IO β Multi-purpose user I/O pin (LVDS-25/3.3V) |
| Pin AA1 | GXB_RX β High-speed transceiver differential receive pair (lane 0) |
| Pin AA33 | GXB_TX β High-speed transceiver differential transmit pair (lane 0) |
| Pin AB31 | VCCH_GXB β Transceiver high-voltage power supply |
| Pin AC30 | VCC β Core voltage supply (0.95 V typical) |
| Pin AC34 | VCCA_PLL β PLL analog power supply (1.12 V typical) |
| Pin AD32 | GND β Ground reference |
| Pin AE2 | nCONFIG β Configuration control (active-low FPGA reset) |
| Pin AE33 | MSEL0 β Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Pin AF1 | MSEL1 β Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Pin AF33 | MSEL2 β Configuration mode select bit 2 |
| Pin AG32 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin AH2 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin AH34 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin AJ3 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
10AX115U3F45E2LG is suitable for 6 applications: 100G/400G Optical Line Card, High-Performance Test & Measurement, Military Radar / Signal Processing, Broadcast Video Processing Engine, PCIe Gen3 Acceleration Card, Medical Imaging (CT / MRI / Ultrasound).
100G/400G Optical Line Card
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG's 28.05 Gbps transceivers and 1.15M logic elements make it ideal for 100G and 400G optical line cards. Designers use CAUI-4 (4Γ25.78 Gbps) or CAUI-10 (10Γ10.31 Gbps) configurations routed directly to QSFP28 / CFP2 / CFP4 cages via the device's 28 Gbps SerDes. The hard PCIe Gen3 x8/x16 IP blocks provide host-side connectivity to system CPUs or packet processors. Compared to discrete SERDES + CPLD solutions, the Arria 10 GX achieves >70% lower latency for 100G MAC aggregation. The 480 user I/Os handle 4Γ10G SFP+ plus several management interfaces simultaneously.
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High-Performance Test & Measurement
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG is well suited for high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol testers that demand parallel DSP throughput. Each variable-precision DSP block runs at up to 600 MHz, aggregating to ~1.5 TFLOPs single-precision floating-point performance across the 1,513 DSP blocks. The 68.8 Mbit embedded SRAM provides on-chip buffering for deep capture memory, while 480 user I/Os support LVDS-25 parallel front-end sampling. Compared to a pure DSP-ASIC, the FPGA offers field-reprogrammability that lets manufacturers ship one platform and many firmware variants.
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Military Radar / Signal Processing
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG fits military radar, electronic warfare, and SIGINT applications where the 20 nm process's high logic density at low static power is mission-critical. The 1.15M LE provides headroom for beamforming FFTs and pulse-compression correlators, while 28 Gbps transceivers route digitizer data from RF front-end ADCs directly into the FPGA. The device's -40C to +100C operating range (in the I-temperature suffix) supports ground-mobile and airborne platforms. Compared to ASICs, the FPGA enables field upgrades as threat libraries evolve.
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Broadcast Video Processing Engine
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG is widely used in broadcast-grade 4K/UHD video processing engines, where multi-channel SDI aggregation and HEVC/H.265 mezzanine compression live on the same chip. The 480 user I/Os handle 8+ 12G-SDI channels simultaneously, and the 68.8 Mbit embedded SRAM buffers multiple frames of uncompressed video at 4K60. The hard PCIe Gen3 x16 connection to a system CPU or GPU offloads the host's I/O burden. The Arria 10 GX's transceiver speed grades are tuned for SDI jitter compliance at 12 Gbps.
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PCIe Gen3 Acceleration Card
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG's hard PCIe Gen3 x8/x16 IP enables drop-in acceleration cards for machine-learning inference, financial trading, and database query engines. Up to 8 GB of DDR4 is typically backed by the FPGA's hardened memory controller, providing low-latency scratchpad memory. The 480 user I/Os route to high-speed DACs/ADCs for direct RF or optical interface to the host CPU. Compared to GPU acceleration, Arria 10 GX offers deterministic latency and lower per-watt logic throughput.
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Medical Imaging (CT / MRI / Ultrasound)
The 10AX115U3F45E2LG is used in high-end medical imaging front-ends where parallel DSP across many transducer or detector channels is essential. The 1,513 variable-precision DSP blocks enable beamforming in ultrasound front-ends and back-projection in CT reconstructors. 480 user I/Os aggregate LVDS data from 64-128 analog front-end channels. Compared to a custom ASIC, the Arria 10 GX supports field-upgradeable clinical protocols as medical imaging standards evolve. Operating temperature range (industrial E2) covers typical imaging-room environments.
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Engineering reference data for 10AX115U3F45E2LG β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 10AX115U2F45E2LG | 10AX115U2F45E2SG | 10AX115U2F45I2LG | 10AX115U3F45E2SG | 10AX115U4F45I3LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) | 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) |
| Speed Grade | U3 | U2 | U2 | U2 | U3 | U4 |
| Logic Elements | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +100C (E2) | 0C to +100C (E2) | 0C to +100C (E2) | -40C to +100C (I2) | 0C to +100C (E2) | -40C to +100C (I3) |
| Transceiver Fmax | 28.05 Gbps | 25.78 Gbps (typical U2) | 25.78 Gbps (typical U2) | 25.78 Gbps (typical U2) | 28.05 Gbps | 17.4 Gbps (typical U4) |
| Core Logic Fmax | ~700 MHz (U3) | ~750 MHz (U2) | ~750 MHz (U2) | ~750 MHz (U2) | ~700 MHz (U3) | ~620 MHz (U4) |
| Pin/Finish Suffix | LG (Pb-free, E2 temp) | LG (Pb-free, E2 temp) | SG (Pb-free, E2 temp, matte Sn) | LG (Pb-free, I2 industrial) | SG (Pb-free, E2 temp, mat finish) | LG (Pb-free, I3 ext industrial) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest transceiver Fmax in the 10AX115 family (vs 10AX115U2F45E2LG)
- Industrial E2 temperature range with lead-free LG finish (vs 10AX115U2F45I2LG)
- Same die as alternatives β fully bitstream compatible (vs 10AX115U3F45E2SG)
Design Notes
The 1932-ball FCBGA at 1.0 mm ball pitch requires a multilayer PCB stack-up (typically 8-12 layers) with either microvia HDI or any-layer-via construction. Standard 4-layer boards will not work β escape routing alone consumes 6-8 routing layers. Plan for laser-drilled microvias, staggered or stacked. Pad finish (ENIG vs OSP vs immersion Sn) affects solder joint reliability; follow IPC-9701 thermal cycling guidelines for BGA reliability.
Estimated: Core current peaks around 20-25 A in U3 speed grade with 80% logic utilization at 600 MHz. Plan at least 8 power pins per VCC rail with 4-8 wide copper pours and low-impedance stitching capacitors (0.1 uF X7R + 22 uF polymer + 470 uF bulk). The VCCA_PLL (1.12 V) and VCC_HSSI (1.0-1.12 V) rails must be isolated with ferrite beads and have < 2 mV RMS noise. Use the Quartus Prime PowerPlay Early Power Estimator before PCB layout.
The 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) has a typical theta_JA of 4-6 C/W with a 4Γ4 inch 12-layer board and 100% solid ground plane. At 25 W typical power, junction temperature rises 100-150C above ambient. Active cooling (heatsink with 200+ LFM airflow) is mandatory for most designs. Consider a copper lid or integrated heat-spreader (IHS) variant. Use thermal vias in the BGA land pattern for PCB-side dissipation.
Do not populate the FCBGA part on a board designed for an Arria 10 GT or SX variant β these families share the same 1932-ball FCBGA (F45) outline but differ in die and IP. Verify the part's IDCODE against the Quartus Prime supported-devices list before committing. Also note the U3 grade's transceiver channel placement β the F45 package routes transceivers to specific quadrants; consult the Pin Connection Guidelines document when planning the PCB layout.
High-speed transceiver traces (28 Gbps) require 85-100 ohm differential impedance with < 0.15 mm trace-length matching within a pair. DC blocking capacitors are NOT required at 28 Gbps rates on the Arria 10 GX receiver but ARE recommended on the transmit side to bias the channel. Reference plane discontinuity under transceivers causes severe jitter; maintain a solid ground plane under all SerDes lanes with no splits or voids.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations confirmed on Altera/Intel Arria 10 ordering information page (F45 family, E2/LG suffix). Not AEC-Q100 qualified β Arria 10 FPGAs are not automotive-grade parts.
