5CSEBA2U19C7SN - Cyclone V SE SoC, 25K LE, ARM Cortex-A9 | Altera
MPN: 5CSEBA2U19C7SN ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $67.21 | $67.21 |
| 10 | $60.49 | $604.90 |
| 100 | $53.77 | $5,377.00 |
| 500 | $47.05 | $23,525.00 |
| 1,000 | $40.33 | $40,330.00 |
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View Datasheet →5CSEBA2U19C7SN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone V SE FPGA SoC |
| Device Variant | 5CSEA2 (single-core ARM Cortex-A9) |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 |
| Processor Hard Core | Single ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore with CoreSight |
| Maximum Processor Frequency | 800 MHz |
| User I/O Count | 161 (5CSEBA2 variant) |
| Package | 484-UBGA (19x19 mm) |
| Speed Grade | C7 (commercial) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial, C7 suffix) |
| Process Technology | TSMC 28 nm low-power |
| Memory Blocks | M10K + MLAB embedded RAM |
| DSP Blocks | Variable-precision DSP |
| HPS Memory Controller | DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR2, LPDDR |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
5CSEBA2U19C7SN 484-ubga (19x19 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5CSEBA2U19C7SN (484-ubga (19x19 mm) 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 5CSEBA2U19C7SN.
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
5CSEBA2U19C7SN is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision Pre-Processing, Software Defined Radio Front-End, Factory Automation HMI, Portable Medical Instrumentation, Military / Aerospace Video Processing.
Industrial Motor Control
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN fits industrial motor control because the FPGA fabric delivers deterministic sub-microsecond PWM and encoder feedback handling while the ARM Cortex-A9 HPS runs the higher-level motion controller and fieldbus stack. The 25K logic elements comfortably host a 3-phase field-oriented control loop with SVPWM and current-sense processing for a 50-200 kHz PWM carrier. The HPS EMAC drives EtherCAT or PROFINET slaves via the ET1100 ASIC bridged through the FPGA fabric. This partitioning keeps the hard-real-time control on fabric and the soft-real-time comms on Linux, eliminating jitter that pure-microcontroller solutions struggle to suppress. Industrial users should pick the 5CSEBA2U19I7SN variant for -40C cabinets, but the 5CSEBA2U19C7SN C7 commercial grade is fully qualified for indoor panels and machine enclosures.
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Machine Vision Pre-Processing
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN is well-matched to embedded machine-vision pre-processing where the FPGA fabric implements Bayer demosaicing, lens-distortion correction, and edge detection at line-rate, while the ARM HPS hosts the higher-level object-detection classifier and the GigE Vision or USB3 Vision stack. The 25K LE provide sufficient resources for 1080p60 image pipelines with 1-2 frame buffers in M10K memory. The HPS USB 2.0 OTG and EMAC ports connect directly to industrial cameras without an external PHY bridge. The 161 user I/Os offer ample GPIO for trigger inputs, strobe outputs, and lighting synchronization. Designers needing more logic density for stereo vision or HDR fusion should select the 5CSEBA4U19C8SN in the same U19 package without PCB rework.
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Software Defined Radio Front-End
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN suits SDR front-end applications where the FPGA fabric implements DDC/DUC, FIR filtering, and modulation/demodulation, while the ARM Cortex-A9 HPS runs the protocol stack (LTE, Wi-Fi, custom OFDM) and network interfaces. The 161 I/Os allow direct connection to a wideband ADC/DAC pair such as the AD9680 or AD9144 over LVDS or CMOS parallel interfaces. The HPS EMAC and USB 3.0 controller (via FPGA-soft IP) deliver processed I/Q samples to a host processor. The 800 MHz ARM core provides ample headroom for FFT computation, channel estimation, and MAC-layer scheduling. For multi-antenna MIMO with deeper DSP, the 5CSEBA4U19C8SN doubles the available logic within the same U19 footprint.
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Factory Automation HMI
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN is a strong fit for factory HMI controllers that drive a TFT LCD, read capacitive touch, and run a Linux-based Qt or Web-based UI. The HPS runs a Yocto Linux with the Altera SoC EDS BSP, presenting a Qt5 application over the integrated LCD controller connected to the FPGA fabric. The 25K logic elements implement custom LVDS or RGB-to-LVDS bridges and touch-controller interfaces without external bridge ICs. The 161 I/Os handle industrial I/O such as digital inputs, relay outputs, and RS-485 ports. This SoC replaces traditional MCU + external GPU solutions with a single chip, reducing BOM cost and PCB area. The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN's commercial temperature grade suits indoor control panels; outdoor panels require the 5CSEBA2U19I7SN industrial variant.
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Portable Medical Instrumentation
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN serves portable medical devices such as patient monitors, ultrasound beamformers, and infusion pumps where deterministic signal processing and a certified software stack must coexist. The FPGA fabric implements the front-end DSP (filtering, envelope detection, beamforming), while the ARM Cortex-A9 runs the Linux-based UI and the IEC 62304 / FDA 510(k) certifiable software. The 161 I/Os allow direct connection to analog front ends, isolated serial ports, and TFT displays without external bus expanders. The single-core ARM variant keeps power consumption modest for battery operation; the HPS supports secure boot from signed QSPI flash to meet IEC 62443 cybersecurity expectations. Medical designs typically pair this SoC with the 5CSEBA4U19C8SN only when more DSP fabric is required for higher-channel-count modalities.
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Military / Aerospace Video Processing
The 5CSEBA2U19C7SN fits rugged video-processing applications such as those found in vehicle vetronics, UAV gimbals, and naval surveillance where MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration must be tolerated. The 484-UBGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch is robust under thermal cycling, and the device supports industrial-temperature variants for cockpit and outdoor use. The FPGA fabric implements HD-SDI or 3G-SDI deserialization, on-screen display overlay, and H.264 encoding (light-load), while the ARM Cortex-A9 HPS manages the network stack and KLV metadata for STANAG 4609 compliance. The HPS cryptographic accelerators (AES, SHA) enable secure boot and encrypted video. Designers needing a broader temperature profile can select the 5CSEBA2U19I7SN industrial variant without changing the PCB layout.
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Engineering reference data for 5CSEBA2U19C7SN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CSEBA2U19C7N | 5CSEBA2U19C6N | 5CSEBA2U19I7SN | 5CSEBA4U19C8SN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 484-UBGA (U19) 19x19 mm | 484-UBGA (U19) 19x19 mm - same | 484-UBGA (U19) 19x19 mm - same | 484-UBGA (U19) 19x19 mm - same | 484-UBGA (U19) 19x19 mm - same |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 |
| User I/O Count | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| Processor Hard Core | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz |
| Speed Grade | C7 (commercial) | C7 | C6 (slower) | I7 (industrial -40C to +100C) | C8 (faster) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C | 0C to +85C |
| Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 67.21 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| HPS Peripherals | EMAC, USB 2.0, NAND/NOR, SPI, I2C, UART | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
Key Differentiators
- Single-core ARM Cortex-A9 HPS optimizes cost vs dual-core 5CSEBA2U19C8N (vs 5CSEBA4U19C8SN)
- 161 user I/Os provide the highest GPIO count in the Cyclone V SE U19 family (vs 5CSEBA5U19C7SN)
- Drop-in compatible with industrial-grade 5CSEBA2U19I7SN for -40C designs (vs 5CSEBA2U19I7SN)
Design Notes
The 484-UBGA package has a small top-side heatsink attach area and a high junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (estimated theta_JA ~10-15 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board with no airflow). For industrial motor-control designs, estimate power at VIN=3.3V HPS + variable VCCINT for fabric activity; at full FPGA utilization with all DSP blocks toggling, the device can dissipate 3-5 W. Use a top-side heatsink or 1-2 oz copper pours on inner planes to keep junction below 100C. The 5CSEBA2U19I7SN industrial variant must use the same thermal solution because its wider -40C to +100C operating range still allows 100C+ junction under full load.
The 484-UBGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch with 0.6 mm solder-ball diameter, requiring 0.4 mm PCB pad with NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) finish for reliable BGA assembly. Use a 4-6 layer stackup with the second layer as a continuous ground plane directly under the BGA. Assign HPS DDR3 byte lanes per the Altera pin-out file - the HPS has dedicated DQS/DQ/DM pins that cannot be reassigned to FPGA fabric. Use Intel/Altera's pin-out generator in Quartus Prime to obtain the exact pin assignment before committing to PCB layout; the 5CSEBA2U19 U19 package has multiple HPS/Fabric pin multiplexing options that are easy to overlook.
Estimated: a common mistake is omitting the HPS reset sequencing - the HPS requires a clean power-on sequence on its dedicated HPS_POR pin and the FPGA fabric must be configured before HPS boots when using FPGA-to-HPS boot modes. Another pitfall is using Linux mainline kernel without selecting the socfpga_cyclone5 device tree; without the correct overlay, USB and EMAC peripherals may fail to enumerate. Finally, do not assume the 5CSEBA2U19C7SN is pin-compatible with the 5CSEBA5U19 - both share U19 but the I/O pin assignment differs (161 vs 66 user I/Os); verify your pin-out file before PCB layout.
For high-speed HPS DDR3 interfaces running 533 MHz, follow Intel's Cyclone V SoC external memory interface layout guidelines: route the DQS pair with matched length within 25 mils, the DQ byte-lane within 50 mils, and isolate the DDR3 region from the FPGA fabric transceivers with a guard trace and stitching vias. The HPS DDR controller has dedicated DQS groups; route the differential clock with 100-ohm differential impedance. Use fly-by topology for DDR3 address/command lines with the VTT termination at the end. For EMAC routing, use 1000BASE-T MDI pairs with 100-ohm differential and isolated ground return via stitching vias every 100 mils along the trace sides.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per Altera/Intel FPGA product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the commercial C7 speed grade is specified 0C to +85C; for automotive designs consult Altera/Intel FPGA automotive-grade product family.
