5CSEBA4U19C7N - Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA, 40K LE, Dual ARM Cortex-A9 | Intel
MPN: 5CSEBA4U19C7N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50.31 | $50.31 |
| 10 | $47.8 | $478.00 |
| 100 | $44.25 | $4,425.00 |
| 500 | $40.18 | $20,090.00 |
| 1,000 | $36.92 | $36,920.00 |
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| Series | Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA |
| Family | 5CSEBA4 (U19 device) |
| Logic Elements | 40 K |
| HPS Cores | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore with CoreSight |
| HPS Max Frequency | 800 MHz |
| DSP Blocks | Variable-precision DSP (number not specified in data) |
| Embedded Multipliers | 56 (18x18) |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Hard Memory Controllers | 2 |
| Hard USB 2.0 OTG | Yes |
| Hard PCIe Gen2 | Yes (rootport/endpoint configurable) |
| Core Voltage | 1.1 V |
| Process Technology | 28 nm low-power |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) |
| Package | 484-pin UBG A (UBGA), 19x19 mm |
| AES Encryption | Supported |
| SEU Error Detection/Correction | Supported |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
5CSEBA4U19C7N Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | VCC β FPGA core/auxiliary power rail (consult Cyclone V device datasheet for bank assignment) |
| Pin A2 | GND β Common ground return |
| Pin A3 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin A4 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin A5 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply |
| Pin A6 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin A7 | GND β Common ground return |
| Pin A8 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin A9 | VCC β FPGA core/auxiliary power rail |
| Pin A10 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin A11 | GND β Common ground return |
| Pin B1 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin B2 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply |
| Pin B3 | GND β Common ground return |
| Pin B4 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin B5 | VCC β FPGA core/auxiliary power rail |
| Pin B6 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin B7 | VCCIO β I/O bank supply |
| Pin B8 | GND β Common ground return |
| Pin B9 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
| Pin B10 | VCC β FPGA core/auxiliary power rail |
| Pin B11 | IO β User I/O (bank-specific voltage) |
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
5CSEBA4U19C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Vision Systems, Motor Control and Industrial Drives, Software-Defined Radio Baseband Pre-Processing, Factory Automation and PLC Controllers, Portable Medical Imaging and Patient Monitoring, Broadcast Video Processing and Encoding.
Industrial Machine Vision Systems
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N is well-suited to multi-camera industrial inspection lines because the dual ARM Cortex-A9 at 800 MHz runs Linux + GigE Vision stack while the 40K-logic-element FPGA fabric accelerates Bayer demosaicing, color matrix conversion, and blob analysis in parallel. Hard PCIe Gen2 and gigabit Ethernet MACs handle 2-4 camera streams at 1 Gbps each without soft IP licensing, and the 484-pin UBG A package supports wide external DDR3 for frame buffers.
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Motor Control and Industrial Drives
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N is widely used in industrial servo drives and variable-frequency drives because the FPGA fabric implements deterministic PWM generation, Field-Oriented Control (FOC) loops, and encoder interfaces at sub-microsecond latency, while the HPS runs the control GUI, EtherCAT/CANopen stacks, and safety logic. The 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers handle Park/Clarke transforms and SVPWM modulation, and the commercial-temperature rating fits most factory-floor enclosures without derating.
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Software-Defined Radio Baseband Pre-Processing
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N is appropriate as a baseband pre-processor for SDR front-ends because the FPGA fabric runs digital downconversion, channelization, and FFT pipelines at full sample rate, while the dual ARM Cortex-A9 pelts demodulated bits through TCP/IP to a host server. The 484-pin UBG A package exposes enough LVDS pairs for parallel ADC interfacing, and the SEU error detection/correction feature is valuable for elevated ambient radiation in tower-mounted radios.
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Factory Automation and PLC Controllers
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N is an excellent fit for next-generation PLCs because the ARM Cortex-A9 HPS runs CODESYS or a real-time Linux PLC runtime with OPC UA, while the FPGA implements hard-real-time digital I/O scan, pulse-train output, and high-speed counters. The hard USB 2.0 OTG simplifies HMI pendant and programming port integration, and the AES encryption supports secure boot and signed firmware updates required by IEC 62443.
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Portable Medical Imaging and Patient Monitoring
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N is used in portable ultrasound and bedside patient monitors because the HPS side runs the Qt-based UI, DICOM stack, and waveform display, while the FPGA fabric accelerates beamforming in ultrasound or ECG signal conditioning at low deterministic latency. The 28 nm low-power process keeps total board power under 8 W for battery operation, and AES plus SEU mitigation helps meet IEC 60601-1 and FDA cybersecurity guidance for medical devices.
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Broadcast Video Processing and Encoding
The 5CSEBA4U19C7N suits broadcast video encoders and format converters because the FPGA fabric performs real-time deinterlacing, scaling, color-space conversion, and SDI encode/decode via LVDS at up to 1080p60, while the HPS runs a Linux control plane with SNMP, REST API, and on-screen display rendering. The 484-pin UBG A package offers sufficient I/O for multi-channel 3G-SDI inputs, and AES encryption protects premium-content transport streams.
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Engineering reference data for 5CSEBA4U19C7N β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CSEBA4U19C6N | 5CSEBA4U19A7N | 5CSEBA2U19C7N | 5CSEBA5U19C7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 484-pin UBG A (U19, 19x19 mm) | 484-pin UBG A - same | 484-pin UBG A - same | 484-pin UBG A - same | 484-pin UBG A - same |
| Logic Elements | 40 K | 40 K | 40 K | 25 K | 85 K |
| Speed Grade | -7 (C7) | -6 (C6) | -7 (A7 speed grade bin) | -7 (C7) | -7 (C7) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) | 0 C to +85 C (commercial) |
| HPS Cores | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz |
| Hard PCIe Gen2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1-Piece Price (USD, as of 2026-09-06) | $50.31 (LCSC) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest logic density in the Cyclone V SE U19 family at the lowest unit cost (vs 5CSEBA5U19C7N)
- Commercial-temperature bin with full HPS functionality at 800 MHz (vs 5CSEBA4U19I7LN)
- Pin-compatible A7 speed-grade option for higher Fmax yields (vs 5CSEBA4U19A7N)
Design Notes
Estimated: Cyclone V SE SoC FPGAs require at least four separate power rails - VCC (1.1 V core), VCCPD (3.0/2.5 V pre-driver), VCCIO (per bank, 1.2-3.3 V), and HPS-specific VCC_HPS plus VCC_HPSAUX. Use Intel's PowerPlay early estimator and a 6-layer PCB with one solid ground plane; budget at least 5-8 W total board dissipation under typical HPS + fabric load. Decouple each rail with 10 uF bulk + 100 nF + 10 nF low-ESL ceramics placed within 100 mil of each ball pin.
Estimated: at full HPS utilization plus 70% logic toggle rate, the 5CSEBA4U19C7N in the 484 UBG A package dissipates approximately 3-5 W. Theta_JB for the 19x19 mm UBG A is around 4 C/W, so junction-to-board delta is 12-20 C above board temperature. For fanless enclosures, ensure the PCB thermal via array under the center balls carries heat to a 50x50 mm copper pour on the bottom layer; no external heatsink is required for commercial-temperature operation.
The 484-pin UBG A package uses a 0.8 mm ball pitch; route breakout on a 4 mil/4 mil stack-up with via-in-pad only on inner signal layers. Matched-length impedance control (50 ohm SE, 100 ohm diff) is required for LVDS, DDR3, and PCIe links. Place the 25 MHz HPS reference clock within 100 mil of the CLK pin and shield it with a guard ring tied to ground to minimize jitter on the Cortex-A9 PLL.
Do not confuse the Cyclone V SE 'A4' device code (40K LE) with 'A5' (85K LE) or 'A6' (110K LE) - same U19 package but bitstream-incompatible. Verify your Quartus project target device matches the silkscreen. Also confirm the speed-grade letter: 'C7' denotes commercial 0-85 C with -7 Fmax, while 'I7' is industrial -40-100 C; mixing speed grades breaks timing closure if you swap an I7 part into a C7 socket.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Intel Cyclone V product family documentation; AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial-temperature industrial-grade FPGA; ECCN 3A991 export-controlled for some shipments (verify before international order).
