5CGTFD7D5F27I7N - Cyclone V GT FPGA 150K LE, 6.6Mb, 672-BGA | Intel
MPN: 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $286.89 | $286.89 |
| 10 | $272.5 | $2,725.00 |
| 100 | $245.2 | $24,520.00 |
| 250 | $232.8 | $58,200.00 |
| 500 | $218.4 | $109,200.00 |
5CGTFD7D5F27I7N Overview
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.
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View Datasheet →5CGTFD7D5F27I7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone V GT |
| Logic Elements | 149,500 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 7,880,704 |
| M10K Memory Blocks | 9.4 Mbit |
| MLAB Memory | 846 Kbit |
| 18x18 Hardware Multipliers | 156 |
| PLLs | 1 |
| User I/Os | 336 |
| Transceivers | 6 (3.125 Gbps GX) |
| Core Voltage | 1.1 V |
| Process Node | 28 nm |
| Package | 672-pin FBGA |
| Speed Grade | -7 (fastest) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Configuration | SRAM-based, requires external flash |
5CGTFD7D5F27I7N 672-pin fbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N (672-pin fbga 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.
No detailed pinout data available for 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
5CGTFD7D5F27I7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation, PCI Express Endpoint Cards, Video and Image Processing Pipelines, Software Defined Radio Baseband, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Automotive Driver Assistance (In-Cabin).
Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation
The 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N's 156 18x18 hardware multipliers, 1 PLL, and 336 user I/Os make it well suited to multi-axis servo and stepper motor control where the FPGA performs field-oriented control (FOC), encoder decoding, and safety logic simultaneously. Its industrial –40C to +100C temperature grade eliminates the need for thermal conditioning in factory cabinet deployments. The 7,880,704 bits of embedded memory buffer sensor data streams at high sample rates, while 6 transceivers enable EtherCAT or SERCOS III master interfaces. Cyclone V GT is widely adopted in PLCs, robotic controllers, and CNC machines where deterministic DSP latency is critical.
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PCI Express Endpoint Cards
With 6 integrated 3.125 Gbps transceivers and a hard PCIe Gen2 x4 IP block, the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N is a natural fit for PCIe endpoint cards such as data acquisition boards, software-radio front ends, and protocol bridges. The hard IP offloads PCIe physical layer and data link layer, freeing fabric logic for application processing. The 672-FBGA package supports the lane assignments required for x4 Gen2, and the industrial temperature grade suits industrial backplane deployments. Cyclone V GT PCIe example designs from Intel provide a starting point, accelerating board bring-up from months to weeks.
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Video and Image Processing Pipelines
The 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N's combination of 7,880,704 memory bits for line buffering and 156 multipliers for pixel processing enables real-time video pipelines supporting 1080p60 and beyond. Applications include machine vision cameras, broadcast video format converters, and surveillance DVR pre-processing. The M10K memory blocks deliver the dual-port bandwidth needed for pixel-rate FIR filtering and color space conversion, while the industrial temperature grade supports outdoor camera enclosures. Hardware multipliers accelerate Sobel edge detection, motion estimation, and JPEG/MPEG block processing at line rate.
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Software Defined Radio Baseband
Wireless baseband designs benefit from the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N's 6 transceivers and dense DSP resources. Multi-channel DDC/DUC, LTE physical layer processing, and CPRI fronthaul all map efficiently onto Cyclone V GT fabric. The hard 10 GbE MAC enables backhaul to baseband units over Ethernet, while transceivers support CPRI link rates. The industrial temperature grade is essential for outdoor small-cell deployments. Designers can prototype with Quartus Prime DSP Builder and migrate validated designs to production silicon without re-architecting.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers leverage the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N's high-speed serial interfaces and DSP density. The device can implement custom trigger logic, signal conditioning, and protocol decoding in parallel with display processing. The 336 user I/Os support deep logic-analyzer channels, while transceivers enable protocol-specific front ends. The industrial temperature grade suits portable and field-deployed instruments. Engineers pair Cyclone V GT with high-speed ADCs and DACs for mixed-signal test platforms.
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Automotive Driver Assistance (In-Cabin)
In-cabin ADAS features such as surround-view image stitching, driver-monitoring cameras, and ultrasonic sensor fusion are well matched to the 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N's combination of DSP, memory, and transceivers. Cyclone V GT is widely adopted in production automotive ECUs for non-safety-critical vision processing. Designers use hard CVO/ISP IP blocks plus fabric logic for sensor fusion. The industrial temperature grade supports in-cabin thermal envelopes. For safety-critical ASIL-rated functions, an ASIL-certified companion MCU handles the supervisory role.
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Engineering reference data for 5CGTFD7D5F27I7N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CGTFD7C5F27I7N | 5CGTFD7D5F27C7N | 5CGTFD7D5F27I7 | 5CGTFD9D5F27I7N | 5CEFA9F27C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 672-FBGA | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same family, different ballout |
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Logic Elements | 149,500 | 149,500 | 149,500 | 149,500 | ~301,000 | ~94,000 |
| Transceivers | 6 x 3.125 Gbps GX | 6 x 3.125 Gbps GX | 6 x 3.125 Gbps GX | 6 x 3.125 Gbps GX | 12 x 3.125 Gbps GX | none (Cyclone V E) |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 7,880,704 | 7,880,704 | 7,880,704 | 7,880,704 | ~14 Mbit | ~4.7 Mbit |
| Speed Grade | -7 (fastest) | -7 | -C7 | -7 | -7 | -C7 |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial | Industrial | Industrial | Commercial |
| Hard PCIe Gen2 | Yes (x4) | Yes (x4) | Yes (x4) | Yes (x4) | Yes (x4) | No |
Key Differentiators
- Highest logic density and transceivers in 672-FBGA footprint (vs 5CEFA9F27C7N (Cyclone V E))
- Industrial temperature grade (vs 5CGTFD7C5F27I7N (commercial))
- Fastest speed grade in family (vs 5CGTFD7D5F27C7N)
Design Notes
Cyclone V GT devices require multiple power rails: core 1.1 V, transceiver PLLs and TX buffers, I/O banks at 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V, and configuration/auxiliary supplies. Use Intel's PowerPlay Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet to model power before PCB design, and verify against real board measurements after layout. Transceiver channels increase power by ~150 mW per active lane at 3.125 Gbps.
Estimated: With 4 active transceivers at 3.125 Gbps and ~60% logic utilization, expect 4-6 W dissipation on the 672-FBGA package. Provide a continuous ground plane with thermal via arrays (0.3mm drill, 1.0mm pitch) directly under the BGA to spread heat to inner copper layers. Industrial temperature devices must maintain junction temp below 100C; derate by 10C for airflow-less enclosures.
The 672-FBGA requires high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB fabrication with microvias and 0.4 mm pitch escape routing. Use 4-6 stackup with 1 oz copper on outer layers for transceiver channel impedance control. Reference Intel's Cyclone V GT Hardware Design Guidelines for transceiver break-out, decoupling capacitor placement (use 0.1 uF and 10 uF in parallel), and length matching for DDR3 interfaces.
Common pitfalls: (1) Using wrong configuration mode - Cyclone V GT supports MSEL pin settings for AS, PS, FPP; (2) Forgetting to instantiate the Reset Release IP block, which is required for proper transceiver bring-up; (3) Missing PCIe reference clock - 100 MHz HCSL required for Gen2; (4) Insufficient decoupling on PLL analog supplies causes jitter.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Intel/Altera product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive safety-critical applications use a qualified companion MCU.
