5CGXBC9E7F31C8N - Cyclone V GX FPGA 301K LE, 6x 3.125G | Intel
MPN: 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425 | $425.00 |
| 10 | $382.5 | $3,825.00 |
| 100 | $340 | $34,000.00 |
| 250 | $318.75 | $79,687.50 |
| 500 | $297.5 | $148,750.00 |
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View Datasheet β5CGXBC9E7F31C8N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone V GX |
| Logic Elements | 301,000 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | 113,560 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | 14,251,008 (approx. 13.6 Mbit) |
| DSP Blocks (18x18) | 480 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 480 |
| Transceivers | 6 channels up to 3.125 Gbps |
| Transceiver Protocols | PCIe Gen2, CPRI, OBSAI, GbE, SDI |
| Hard PCIe Controllers | 2 (x4/x4 or x8) |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 16 |
| Hard Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR2 (soft IP) |
| Process Technology | TSMC 28nm low-power |
| Core Voltage | 1.1 V |
| Package | 896-pin FBGA (F31), 1.0 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Configuration Mode | AS, PS, FPP, CvP (PCIe) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5CGXBC9E7F31C8N 896-pin fbga (f31), 1.0 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N (896-pin fbga (f31), 1.0 mm pitch package) with 480 pins. 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 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 480 pins (digital package)
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
5CGXBC9E7F31C8N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Surveillance IP Camera, Broadcast Video Routing Switcher, Low-Cost PCIe Endpoint Card, Wireless Small-Cell Backhaul, Factory Automation Controller.
Industrial Motor Control
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N fits industrial motor control because its 480 DSP blocks run field-oriented control (FOC) loops at >100 kHz switching frequency with sub-microsecond latency. The 6 transceivers handle multi-axis encoder feedback (EnDat 2.2, BiSS, Tamagawa) over RS-485/Ethernet without external SERDES. The 28nm low-power process keeps FPGA power under 5W even at full DSP utilization, simplifying IEC 61800 drive thermal design.
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Video Surveillance IP Camera
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N supports 4K UHD video pipeline (H.264/H.265 encode at 30 fps) using its 14.25 Mbit embedded memory as line buffers and 480 DSP blocks for motion estimation. The 3.125 Gbps transceivers drive HDMI 1.4 output, MIPI-CSI2 input, or GigE Vision network attachment. Its commercial temperature range and 28nm low power suit PoE-powered outdoor camera enclosures.
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Broadcast Video Routing Switcher
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N's six 3.125 Gbps transceivers each handle SD-SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI serial digital video streams per SMPTE 259M/292M/424M, making the part suitable as a small-format video crosspoint router (up to 6x6 in HD-SDI). Its 301K logic elements manage ancillary data insertion, audio embedding (AES3), and switching fabric control. Quartus Prime IP cores for SDI are royalty-free with the device.
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Low-Cost PCIe Endpoint Card
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N's two hard PCIe Gen2 controllers (x4 or x8 bifurcation) make it ideal for low-cost protocol analyzer cards, data acquisition boards, and software-defined radio (SDR) front-ends. Configuration via Protocol (CvP) allows the host CPU to load the FPGA bitstream over PCIe, eliminating a parallel flash and saving BOM. The 14.25 Mbit memory buffers DMA transfers without external SDRAM in many use cases.
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Wireless Small-Cell Backhaul
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N's transceivers natively support CPRI up to 3.072 Gbps and OBSAI RP3, enabling small-cell base station baseband-to-radio digital pre-distortion (DPD) and crest-factor reduction (CFR). Its 480 DSP blocks accelerate the FFT/iFFT of LTE PHY and 5G NR PRACH detection. Low-power 28nm operation allows sealed outdoor small-cell enclosures without active cooling.
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Factory Automation Controller
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N serves as a high-I/O EtherCAT/PROFINET master in factory automation, with 480 user I/O pins supporting multiple parallel field-bus interfaces (RS-485, CAN, SPI, parallel LVCMOS). Its 301K logic elements implement deterministic state machines and the 480 DSP blocks accelerate PID loops at 16 kHz per axis. Industrial temperature variants are available with identical F31 footprint.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CGXBC9E6F31C7N | 5CGXBC9E7F31I7N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | FBGA-896 (F31) | FBGA-896 (F31) - same | FBGA-896 (F31) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 301,000 | 301,000 | 301,000 |
| Speed Grade | C8 | C7 (faster, +15% price) | C8 (same speed) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Transceivers (3.125 Gbps) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| DSP Blocks | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| Embedded Memory | 14,251,008 bits | 14,251,008 bits | 14,251,008 bits |
| Hard PCIe Gen2 Controllers | 2 (x4/x4 or x8) | 2 (x4/x4 or x8) | 2 (x4/x4 or x8) |
| Approx. Single-Unit Price (USD) | $425 | $489 (C7 premium) | $445 (industrial premium) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density 6-transceiver Cyclone V GX with hard PCIe (vs 5CGXBC7D7F31C8N)
- 6 transceivers vs 4 in smaller F23 packages (vs 5CGXBC9C7F23C8N)
- Hard PCIe Gen2 IP blocks vs soft PCIe (vs Lattice ECP5 LFE5UM-95)
Design Notes
The 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N requires four power rails: VCC (1.1V core), VCCPD (2.5V or 3.3V configuration), VCCIO (1.2V-3.3V I/O banks), and VCCA_PLL/VCCR_PLL/VCCP (2.5V for transceivers/PLLs). Power-on sequence is critical: VCCPD must rise before or simultaneously with VCC, and VCCA must precede VCCR. Use the Altera PowerTree Designer tool to size decoupling - typical decoupling is 100uF bulk + 10uF + 1uF + 0.1uF per bank, per Intel's Cyclone V Hardware Design Guidelines. Estimated: at 80% logic utilization with 6 active transceivers at 3.125 Gbps, total power is approximately 3.5-4.5W requiring 4-layer PCB with 1oz copper.
The 896-pin F31 FBGA has a theta_JA of approximately 12-15 C/W with a 4-layer JEDEC test PCB. At 4W total power, junction temperature rise is ~60C above ambient. Place thermal vias in a 4x4 array directly under the package center thermal pad to the inner ground plane. For commercial-grade parts (this MPN, 0C to +85C), no heatsink is required at <5W; for industrial-grade (5CGXBC9E7F31I7N), heatsink is recommended above 3W. Use the Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator (EPE) spreadsheet before PCB layout to confirm thermal margin.
Use Intel's Cyclone V F31 symbol and footprint from the Quartus Prime pin planner (or download the Altium/Cadence library from intel.com). The 896-ball FBGA uses a 1.0mm pitch - route signals on a 4-layer board with 0.8mm drilled micro-vias (stacked or staggered). Place the EPCQ-L configuration flash within 50mm of the FPGA's DCLK/DATA/nCS pins to avoid signal integrity issues; use AS (Active Serial) mode for single-flask boot. Per Intel's PCB layout guidelines, maintain 100-ohm differential impedance on transceiver pairs (TX/RX) and avoid right-angle bends in MGT traces.
Common mistakes with the 5CGXBC9E7F31C8N: (1) Connecting all VCCIO banks to 3.3V when LVDS or 1.8V interfaces require dedicated bank voltages - each bank can have its own VCCIO; (2) Omitting the external MSEL[3:0] pull-up/pull-down resistors - these set configuration mode and must match the chosen boot mode (AS=010, FPP=000, PS=110); (3) Driving nCONFIG low during power-up for a 'clean' reset - this can cause boot failure; instead use the nSTATUS pin for status polling. Always verify configuration timing with the Intel Configuration Device Handbook before prototype build.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Intel product page. AEC-Q100 does not apply - this is a commercial-grade FPGA, not an automotive-grade IC. For automotive applications, Intel recommends the Cyclone V GT automotive-grade family.
