5CGXBC7D6F27C7N - Cyclone V GX FPGA, 149.5K LE, 672-FBGA | Altera
MPN: 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $386.5 | $386.50 |
| 10 | $367.18 | $3,671.80 |
| 100 | $328.53 | $32,853.00 |
| 500 | $289.88 | $144,940.00 |
| 1,000 | $261.55 | $261,550.00 |
Drop-in alternatives for 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Quick Comparison Tool — Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:
5CGXBC7D7F27C7N
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
5CGXBC7D6F27C8N
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
5CGXBC7C7F27C7N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ 参数待验证📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
5CGXFC7D6F27C7N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ 参数待验证📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
5CGTFD9A5U19A7N
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$241.5 / Unit
View Datasheet →5CGXBC7D6F27C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone® V GX |
| Family | Cyclone V GX (5CGXC7) |
| Logic Elements | 149,500 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 7,880,704 |
| Memory Blocks | M9K |
| DSP (18x18 Multipliers) | 156 |
| PLLs | 9 |
| Transceivers | Up to 12 channels at 3.125 Gbps |
| PCIe Hard IP | PCIe Gen2 x4 |
| Core Voltage (VCC) | 1.1 V |
| Auxiliary Voltage (VCCA) | 0.85 V |
| Process Technology | TSMC 28 nm |
| Package | 672-BGA / FBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +85°C (commercial) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5CGXBC7D6F27C7N 672-bga / fbga Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N (672-bga / 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 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
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
5CGXBC7D6F27C7N is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Machine Vision, Motor Control and Industrial Drive, Low-Cost PCIe Endpoint Cards, Video Processing and Broadcast Bridges, Protocol Conversion Adapters (Telecom Backhaul), Embedded Compute and Edge IoT, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Machine Vision
The 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N's combination of 149,500 logic elements and up to 12 multi-gigabit transceivers at 3.125 Gbps is well-matched to industrial machine-vision frame grabbers that ingest CoaXPress or Camera Link streams and process them in real time. The 156 18x18 DSP blocks accelerate Bayer demosaicing, convolution, and color-space conversion. Embedded M9K buffers store line-scan data with low latency, while the PCIe Gen2 x4 hard IP streams processed frames to a host CPU without consuming fabric logic.
Recommended
Motor Control and Industrial Drive
Motor-control and variable-frequency drive designs rely on high-resolution PWM generation and fast ADC sampling, both of which the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N supports through its 9 PLLs and rich DSP blocks. Field-oriented control loops run entirely in fabric at sub-microsecond latency thanks to the 28 nm process. The 672-FBGA package exposes enough I/O for multi-axis control boards, while hard PCIe simplifies integration with industrial PCs and PLCs.
Recommended
Low-Cost PCIe Endpoint Cards
The 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N's PCIe Gen2 x4 hard IP block lets designers build inexpensive endpoint cards for data acquisition, industrial control, and embedded compute without purchasing a separate PCIe controller. The hard IP consumes minimal logic, freeing the 149,500-element fabric for application logic. A 672-FBGA package supports the lane count and reference-clock routing required for Gen2 signaling at 5 Gbps.
Recommended
Video Processing and Broadcast Bridges
Broadcast video bridges convert between SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and IP-based SMPTE ST 2110 formats, all of which the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N supports via its transceiver channels and dedicated PCIe. Embedded memory holds frame buffers, while DSP blocks accelerate scaling, color correction, and overlay processing. The Cyclone V GX architecture targets 3G-SDI at 2.97 Gbps per lane, well within the transceiver's 3.125 Gbps capability.
Recommended
Protocol Conversion Adapters (Telecom Backhaul)
Telecom backhaul and fronthaul adapters convert between CPRI, OBSAI, Ethernet, and proprietary protocols on the same PCB. The 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N's transceivers handle the high-speed serial side, while the fabric implements the protocol conversion state machines. Hard PCIe Gen2 x4 attaches to a baseband processor or host CPU. The 1.1 V core keeps system power budgets reasonable for densely populated line cards.
Recommended
Embedded Compute and Edge IoT
Edge IoT nodes combine local sensor aggregation, lightweight inference, and uplink connectivity, all of which fit naturally in the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N's logic and DSP resources. The PCIe hard IP attaches to an embedded host CPU or ARM SoC, while transceivers carry wireless or wired backhaul. The 28 nm low-power process supports passive or low-airflow thermal designs common in field-deployed cabinets.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test-and-measurement equipment requires deterministic logic and fast parallel DSP, both of which the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N delivers. The 156 multipliers perform FFT, FIR, and correlation operations at hundreds of MSPS, while embedded M9K blocks hold sample windows. Transceivers move digitized data to host compute via PCIe Gen2 or carry trigger signals to other instruments. The 672-FBGA supports the high pin count needed for parallel ADC interfaces.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CGXBC7D7F27C7N | 5CGXBC7D6F27C8N | 5CGXBC7C7F27C7N | 5CGXFC7D6F27C7N | 5CGTFD9A5U19A7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 672-FBGA | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same | 672-FBGA - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Family | Cyclone V GX (5CGXC7-B) | Cyclone V GX (5CGXC7-B) | Cyclone V GX (5CGXC7-B) | Cyclone V GX (5CGXC7-C) | Cyclone V GX (5CGXFC7) | Cyclone V GT |
| Logic Elements | 149,500 | 149,500 | 149,500 | Lower density (~110K) | 149,500 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 7,880,704 | 7,880,704 | 7,880,704 | Lower (~5.6M) | 7,880,704 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Transceiver Rate (max) | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | 3.125 Gbps | Up to 5 Gbps |
| PCIe Hard IP | Gen2 x4 | Gen2 x4 | Gen2 x4 | Gen2 x4 | Gen2 x4 | Gen2 x4 |
| Speed Grade | 6 | 7 (faster) | 8 (fastest) | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density Cyclone V GX B-tier with transceivers in 672-FBGA (vs 5CGXBC7C7F27C7N)
- Balanced speed-grade 6 for general-purpose timing closure (vs 5CGXBC7D6F27C8N)
- Integrated PCIe Gen2 hard IP eliminates soft PCIe cores (vs 5CEFA9F27C7N (Cyclone V E))
Design Notes
The 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N requires multiple supply rails: VCC (1.1 V core), VCCA (0.85 V), VCCIO (per-bank, 1.2-3.3 V), VCCP (1.5 V PLL), and VCCR/V CCT (transceiver). All rails must ramp monotonically and reach steady state within 100 ms of each other per Altera power-sequencing guidelines to avoid long-term reliability issues. Use a dedicated sequencer IC such as the Altera-validated EN63A0QI or equivalent.
Estimated: at full fabric utilization (~85% LE, ~70% toggle rate, 100 MHz typical clock), the 5CGXBC7D6F27C7N can dissipate 4-6 W. The 672-FBGA package has a typical θJA of 14-18 C/W on a standard 8-layer PCB. Without a heatsink, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance can push Tj past 85 C in still air; the datasheet recommends a minimum 1.5 oz copper inner layer connected to GND balls plus exposed thermal balls.
The 672-FBGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch. Use an 8-layer PCB with HDI microvia stack-up (laser-drilled microvias from top/bottom layers to the BGA pads). Matched-impedance routing for transceiver lanes (typically 100 Ω differential) requires width-and-spacing calculations based on the chosen stack-up; Altera's Cyclone V GX PCB design guidelines recommend 4-6 mil line widths on 5-7 mil spacing.
Do not leave transceiver channels floating - they require AC coupling capacitors and 50 Ω to-ground terminations if unused. The JTAG chain must include a pull-up on TCK, TMS, and TDI; pull-down on TDO. Always connect the dedicated configuration-mode pins (MSEL0-3) to the correct logic levels for your chosen configuration scheme or Quartus configuration will fail.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Altera product page and listed by Ampheo distributor. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose an industrial-temp variant or automotive-grade Altera part for AEC-Q100 needs.
