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5CEBA4F17I7 - Cyclone V E FPGA, 49K LE, 256-LBGA | Intel / Altera

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1.1 V Vdss 256-LBGA (F17, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Package 7 Speed 3,464,192 Memory
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5CEBA4F17I7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Series Cyclone V E
Family 5CEA4
Logic Elements (LE) 49,000
Embedded Memory Bits 3,464,192
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 128
PLLs 4
User I/O Banks 2
Process Technology 28 nm TSMC low-power
Core Voltage 1.1 V
Operating Temperature -40C to +100C (industrial, 'I' grade)
Speed Grade 7
Package 256-LBGA (F17, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Configuration Modes AS, PS, FPP, JTAG
RoHS Status Compliant

5CEBA4F17I7 256-lbga (f17, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide

Complete pinout information for 5CEBA4F17I7 (256-lbga (f17, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.

256-lbga (f17, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) package pinout diagram for 5CEBA4F17I7

No detailed pinout data available for 5CEBA4F17I7.

Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.

Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics

Safe Operating Area Chart Default safe operating area chart for 5CEBA4F17I7 Drain-to-Source Voltage (Vds) Drain Current (Id)

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

5CEBA4F17I7 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision and Embedded Imaging, Video Processing and Display Controllers, Software-Defined Radio Front-End, Automotive Infotainment Pre-Development, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.

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Industrial Motor Control

The 5CEBA4F17I7 is well-suited to industrial motor control applications requiring high-resolution PWM generation, encoder feedback processing, and field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms. Its 128 embedded 18x18 multipliers accelerate Park and Clarke transforms, while the 3.46 Mbits of embedded RAM buffer current and voltage sample streams from synchronous ADCs. The industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade supports deployment in factory enclosures with limited thermal management. Industrial designers pair the FPGA with a power-module gate driver and current-sense op-amp to build a complete servo or VFD control board.

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Machine Vision and Embedded Imaging

Mid-density machine vision pipelines benefit from the 5CEBA4F17I7's combination of DSP blocks and embedded RAM. The 128 multipliers support real-time Bayer demosaicing, Sobel edge detection, or simple convolutional filters at 720p/30 fps line rates. The 256-LBGA package exposes enough LVDS pairs for direct MIPI-CSI-2 bridge designs when paired with an external deserializer. Industrial-grade temperature rating supports deployment in factory-floor camera enclosures where ambient temperatures exceed 70C.

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Video Processing and Display Controllers

The 5CEBA4F17I7 can drive multi-megapixel display pipelines, including HDMI/DVI transmission via external TMDS transmitters, LCD panel timing controllers, and lightweight video scaling. Its 3.46 Mbits of embedded RAM hold 1-2 frames of line buffers for scaling and color-space conversion. The 4 PLLs generate independent pixel clocks for input capture and output display. Industrial temperature grade allows deployment in digital signage, medical imaging preview screens, and outdoor kiosks.

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Software-Defined Radio Front-End

Low-cost SDR designs leverage the 5CEBA4F17I7's DSP blocks for digital downconversion (DDC), channelization, and modulation/demodulation. While the 'E' sub-family lacks hard transceivers, designers pair the FPGA with external ADCs such as the AD9680 family to digitize IF or baseband signals and process them in the fabric. Industrial temperature rating supports base-station and tactical-radio deployment. The 49K-LE capacity supports 4-8 simultaneous narrowband channels with appropriate filtering.

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Automotive Infotainment Pre-Development

Although the 5CEBA4F17I7 is industrial-grade rather than AEC-Q100 qualified, it is widely used during pre-development of automotive infotainment, ADAS sensor fusion prototypes, and instrument cluster controllers where engineering samples accelerate software bring-up. The 49K-LE capacity supports H.264 encode/decode test benches, CAN-FD gateway logic, and LVDS display output. Production-bound designs typically migrate to AEC-Q100 Cyclone V variants or to the Cyclone V GX family for higher I/O bandwidth.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

Bench-top T&M equipment such as protocol analyzers, logic analyzer front-ends, and arbitrary waveform generators often use the 5CEBA4F17I7. The 128 multipliers support DDS (direct digital synthesis) phase accumulators and FIR filter coefficient math, while 3.46 Mbits of RAM buffer sample streams from high-speed ADCs. The 4 PLLs synthesize multiple timing domains required for trigger conditioning and clock recovery. Industrial temperature grade supports lab environments without active cooling.

What is the 5CEBA4F17I7 FPGA?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 is an Intel (formerly Altera) Cyclone V E field-programmable gate array with 49,000 logic elements, 3,464,192 bits of embedded memory, and 128 18x18 multipliers in a 256-ball LBGA package. According to the Altera Cyclone V device overview, the 'I' suffix indicates the industrial temperature grade and the '7' suffix designates the speed grade. It is a logic-optimized, mid-density member of the Cyclone V E family.
What is the operating temperature range of 5CEBA4F17I7?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 operates from -40C to +100C junction temperature, per the industrial 'I' ordering code. This range exceeds the 0C-85C commercial grade and makes the part suitable for outdoor industrial enclosures, automotive under-hood pre-development, and other thermally demanding environments. The 'I' grade also imposes tighter parametric testing than the commercial 'C' grade.
How many user I/O pins does the 5CEBA4F17I7 have in the F17 package?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 in the 256-LBGA F17 package provides approximately 164 user I/O pins after power and configuration pins are reserved. According to the Cyclone V pin connection guidelines, the exact count depends on the I/O standard and whether LVDS or DDR memory interfaces are used, since these consume more pins per data bit than single-ended GPIOs.
What configuration modes does the 5CEBA4F17I7 support?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 supports Active Serial (AS) configuration from EPCS/EPCQ flash, Passive Serial (PS) configuration driven by an external host, Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) configuration for fast boot, and JTAG-based configuration for in-system programming and debug. According to the Cyclone V configuration handbook, AS mode is the most common standalone boot path for production boards.
Does 5CEBA4F17I7 contain hard PCIe or transceiver blocks?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 belongs to the Cyclone V E (logic-only) sub-family, which does not contain PCIe Gen2 hard IP blocks or high-speed transceivers. PCIe and transceivers are available only in the Cyclone V GX (3.125 Gbps transceivers) and Cyclone V GT (5 Gbps transceivers) variants. The 'E' in 5CEBA4F17I7 confirms logic-only positioning per the Cyclone V family ordering code.
What design software is required for 5CEBA4F17I7?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 is supported by Altera Quartus II version 13.0 or later and the current Intel Quartus Prime design suite. According to Intel's device support documentation, Quartus Prime provides synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and the Platform Designer (Qsys) system integration tool. The Cyclone V device library is included in the free Quartus Prime Lite web edition.
Where can I buy 5CEBA4F17I7 online?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 is available from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, Avnet, and Octopart-listed inventory providers. As of 2026-09-05, distributor listings confirm active stock, with the part shipped in tray packaging. Industrial-grade Cyclone V E devices generally have longer lead times than commercial-grade variants due to the narrower temperature qualification window.
What is the price of 5CEBA4F17I7?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 is priced at approximately $215 for qty-1, $198.50 at qty-10, and $140 at qty-1000 as of 2026-09-05, based on aggregated distributor data. Pricing varies with lead time, packaging, and reel availability. Industrial-grade Cyclone V E devices typically carry a 15-30% price premium over the equivalent commercial-grade parts.
What is the lead time for 5CEBA4F17I7?
Lead time for the 5CEBA4F17I7 is typically 8-12 weeks when ordered through authorized distributors as of 2026-09-05, with DigiKey and Mouser generally maintaining spot stock for small-quantity orders. Industrial-grade variants historically run longer than commercial-grade parts because the qualification window is narrower. Confirm via the distributor's real-time inventory feed at order placement.
Is 5CEBA4F17I7 in stock?
Yes, the 5CEBA4F17I7 is currently in stock at major authorized distributors as of 2026-09-05, with DigiKey and Mouser both listing active inventory. Long-term supply remains assured because Intel continues to produce the Cyclone V family, with no announced end-of-life for the 'I' industrial variants. Industrial-grade parts are recommended for new designs requiring extended temperature support.
5CEBA4F17I7 vs 5CEBA2F17I7N - which is better for industrial motor control?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 offers 49,000 logic elements, while the 5CEBA2F17I7N provides approximately 25,000 logic elements per the Cyclone V E family datasheet. For industrial motor control with encoder feedback and basic DSP, the 5CEBA2F17I7N is usually sufficient and cheaper. Choose 5CEBA4F17I7 when you need headroom for additional protocol stacks (EtherCAT, PROFINET) or higher-resolution sensor fusion.
Can 5CEBA2U15I7 replace 5CEBA4F17I7 in an existing design?
The 5CEBA2U15I7 (Cyclone V E with 25K LE in a 324-pin UBGA package) is NOT a drop-in replacement for 5CEBA4F17I7. According to the Cyclone V ordering guide, the package sizes differ (324-pin UBGA vs 256-pin LBGA) and pin counts do not match. PCB redesign would be required; treat it as a logic-density alternative, not a true substitute.
What is the best drop-in replacement for 5CEBA4F17I7?
The best drop-in replacement is 5CEBA4F17C8N - the same 49K-LE Cyclone V E die in the same 256-LBGA F17 package, but commercial temperature grade (0C to 85C). It is pin-to-pin compatible and uses the same Quartus Prime device library. However, do not substitute an industrial-grade part with a commercial-grade part unless your ambient temperature stays within the commercial range.
Where to download 5CEBA4F17I7 datasheet PDF?
The official Cyclone V E datasheet and pin connection guidelines PDF are available from the Altera product page at https://www.altera.com/products/fpga/cyclone/v/e/5cea4-f17/5CEBA4F17I7. Intel also maintains a Cyclone V device handbook covering configuration, I/O, memory interfaces, and DSP blocks. The datasheet document is referenced generically as the Cyclone V device datasheet on the manufacturer page.
Where to find 5CEBA4F17I7 pinout for the F17 LBGA package?
The 5CEBA4F17I7 pinout for the F17 256-LBGA package is documented in the Cyclone V device pin connection guidelines PDF on the Altera product page. According to the device handbook, the package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch in a 17x17 mm body, with ball positions following a standard BGA grid. Quartus Prime also generates per-pin assignment files after compilation.

Engineering reference data for 5CEBA4F17I7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the 5CEBA4F17I7 when you need 49K Cyclone V E logic elements in a 256-LBGA F17 footprint with industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade. It is the right fit for industrial motor control, machine vision front-ends, and embedded DSP designs where MAX 10 (8-50K LE, single supply, internal flash) lacks the multiplier density or fabric size. For cost-sensitive designs that can tolerate commercial temperature grade, the 5CEBA4F17C8N is the same die in the same package with 15-25% cost savings. For designs needing embedded flash, single-supply operation, or instant-on, choose MAX 10 variants (10M08-10M50 DCF256); note that MAX 10 trades DSP block richness for embedded flash. The 256-LBGA F17 footprint is shared across all listed alternatives, enabling PCB reuse across density points.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product 5CEBA4F17C8N 10M08DCF256C8G 10M16DCF256C8G 10M25DCF256C8G 10M40DCF256A7G 10M50DCF256A7G
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 256-LBGA (F17, 17x17 mm) 256-LBGA (F17) - same 256-FBGA - same ball count 256-FBGA - same ball count 256-FBGA - same ball count 256-FBGA - same ball count 256-FBGA - same ball count
Logic Elements 49,000 49,000 8,000 16,000 25,000 40,000 50,000
Embedded Memory 3,464,192 bits 3,464,192 bits 378,880 bits 549,888 bits 675,840 bits 1,259,520 bits 1,638,400 bits
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 128 128 24 45 55 125 144
PLLs 4 4 2 4 4 4 4
Temperature Grade Industrial -40C to +100C Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C Commercial 0C to +85C Industrial -40C to +100C Industrial -40C to +100C
Configuration Memory External (EPCS/EPCQ flash) External flash Internal flash (MAX 10) Internal flash (MAX 10) Internal flash (MAX 10) Internal flash (MAX 10) Internal flash (MAX 10)

Key Differentiators

  • Industrial temperature grade with same-die drop-in option (vs 5CEBA4F17C8N)
  • Higher logic density per ball in 256-ball package (vs 10M25DCF256C8G)
  • Cyclone V DSP block architecture vs MAX 10 fabric-only DSP (vs 10M50DCF256A7G)

Design Notes

The 5CEBA4F17I7 requires three power rails: 1.1 V core (VCC), 2.5 V or 3.3 V analog/PLL (VCCA_PLL, VCCPD), and I/O VCCIO per bank (1.2 V to 3.3 V). Estimated: a typical design with 40% LE utilization at 100 MHz core clock draws approximately 250-400 mA on the 1.1 V core. Use the Cyclone V PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet before final schematic capture to size bulk decoupling. Decoupling: place 0.1 uF X7R capacitors within 2 mm of every VCC pin pair, plus 10 uF bulk on each rail.

The 256-LBGA F17 package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch in a 17x17 mm body. PCB design requires 0.5 mm via-in-pad or microvia technology for the breakout. Signal layers: use a 6-layer stackup minimum with a dedicated ground plane beneath the device for return-path integrity. For DDR2/DDR3 interfaces, length-match DQS to clock within +/-25 ps and route DQ/DM within +/-50 ps. The exposed die-attach pad is electrically isolated - connect to ground plane with thermal vias for heat dissipation.

Do not confuse the Cyclone V E (logic-only) 5CEBA4F17I7 with the GX or GT variants that include high-speed transceivers - the order codes share the '5CEBA' prefix but diverge in features and pinout. When migrating between temperature grades, verify that commercial-grade (C) parts meet your ambient requirement - substituting C for I in a 90C enclosure causes parametric drift and timing failures. Always run the Quartus Prime TimeQuest timing analyzer on the final bitstream before production programming.

Keep all clock inputs (CLK[0..n]) routed as short as possible with controlled 50-ohm impedance and via counts minimized to 2. Differential clocks (LVDS) require 100-ohm differential routing with match length to +/-5 mil. Place configuration memory (EPCS or EPCQ flash) on the same board side as the FPGA within 25 mm to minimize AS configuration signal integrity issues. The nCONFIG and nSTATUS pins require 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCPD.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Yes
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C) but not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose Cyclone V automotive variants for AEC-Q100 applications. Pb-free and halogen-free per the Altera material declaration.

Data verified on: 2026-09-05 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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