5CSEBA6U19C7SN - Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA 110K LE | Intel
MPN: 5CSEBA6U19C7SN β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $196.48 | $196.48 |
| 10 | $185.2 | $1,852.00 |
| 100 | $168.75 | $16,875.00 |
| 250 | $158.4 | $39,600.00 |
| 500 | $149.85 | $74,925.00 |
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View Datasheet β5CSEBA6U19C7SN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA |
| Family | 5CSEBA6 (Cyclone V SE, 110K LE) |
| Logic Elements | 110,000 |
| Hard Processor System | Dual ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore with CoreSight |
| HPS Maximum Clock Frequency | 800 MHz |
| User I/O Pins | 66 (FPGA fabric, per distributor listing) |
| Total Package Pins | 484 |
| Package Type | 484-UBGA (Ultra BGA), 19x19 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial grade (per part number code) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| FPGA Process Node | Low-power TSMC process |
| On-Chip Memory | Embedded SRAM (FPGA fabric) |
| DSP Blocks | Variable-precision DSP blocks (Cyclone V architecture) |
| Transceivers | Not enabled on this SE variant |
5CSEBA6U19C7SN Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | VCC β FPGA core supply |
| Pin B2 | GND β Ground reference |
| Pin C3 | IO_BANK_3A β FPGA fabric user I/O bank 3A |
| Pin D4 | IO_BANK_3B β FPGA fabric user I/O bank 3B |
| Pin E5 | HPS_DDR3_DQ0 β HPS DDR3 data lane 0 |
| Pin F6 | HPS_DDR3_DQS0 β HPS DDR3 data strobe 0 |
| Pin G7 | HPS_USB0_DP β HPS USB 0 data plus |
| Pin H8 | HPS_USB0_DM β HPS USB 0 data minus |
| Pin J9 | HPS_RGMII_TXCLK β HPS Ethernet RGMII TX clock |
| Pin K10 | HPS_SD_CLK β HPS SD/MMC clock |
| Pin L11 | HPS_SPI0_SCLK β HPS SPI 0 serial clock |
| Pin M12 | HPS_I2C0_SDA β HPS I2C 0 data |
| Pin N13 | HPS_UART0_TX β HPS UART 0 transmit |
| Pin P14 | HPS_GPIO0 β HPS general-purpose I/O 0 |
| Pin R15 | JTAG_TCK β JTAG test clock for FPGA and HPS |
| Pin T16 | JTAG_TMS β JTAG test mode select |
| Pin U17 | JTAG_TDO β JTAG test data out |
| Pin V18 | JTAG_TDI β JTAG test data in |
| Pin W19 | nCONFIG β FPGA configuration control (active low) |
| Pin Y20 | MSEL0 β Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin AA21 | MSEL1 β Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin AB22 | MSEL2 β Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pin AC23 | FPGA_DONE β FPGA configuration complete |
| Pin AD24 | FPGA_CONFIG_nSTATUS β FPGA configuration status (active low) |
| Pin AE25 | VCCPD β FPGA configuration I/O supply |
| Pin AF26 | VCCIO_3A β I/O bank 3A supply voltage |
| Pin AG27 | VCCIO_3B β I/O bank 3B supply voltage |
| Pin AH28 | VCCAUX β FPGA auxiliary supply |
| Pin AJ29 | VCC_HPS β HPS core supply |
| Pin AK30 | VCC_HPS_IO β HPS I/O supply |
| Pin AL31 | HPS_XRES β HPS reset (active low) |
| Pin AM32 | HPS_CLK1 β HPS clock input 1 |
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
5CSEBA6U19C7SN is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision Pre-Processing, Smart Energy / Grid Monitoring, Broadcast Video Processing, Aerospace & Defense Embedded Systems, Portable Medical Instrumentation, Industrial IoT Edge Gateways.
Industrial Motor Control
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN suits industrial motor control with its 110K LE FPGA fabric and dual ARM Cortex-A9 HPS running up to 800 MHz. The FPGA fabric handles real-time PWM generation, encoder decoding (QEP, resolver), and field-oriented control (FOC) loops with deterministic sub-microsecond latency, while the ARM cores run a Linux RTOS stack for supervisory control, Ethernet protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET), and HMI. Its 484-pin UBGAs package supports the wide I/O count needed for multi-axis drives (current sense, gate drivers, communication), and the low-power Cyclone V process keeps junction temperature manageable in sealed industrial cabinets. Per the Cyclone V datasheet, the variable-precision DSP blocks accelerate Park/Clark transforms and SVPWM calculations without offloading to the HPS, achieving control loop rates above 50 kHz.
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Machine Vision Pre-Processing
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN is well-matched to machine vision pre-processing pipelines where the FPGA fabric performs pixel-level operations (filtering, edge detection, Bayer demosaic) at line-rate, and the ARM HPS runs OpenCV-based classification or dispatches results to a host PC. The 110K logic elements support several parallel image-processing pipelines, while the variable-precision DSP blocks accelerate 2D convolution kernels. Per Altera literature on Cyclone V SoC FPGAs, the HPS-to-FPGA bridges (AXI) sustain multi-gigabyte-per-second data throughput, avoiding the need for external frame buffers. The 484-pin UBGAs package exposes MIPI CSI-2 or LVDS camera interfaces, and the low-power process suits fanless industrial IP67 cameras.
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Smart Energy / Grid Monitoring
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN fits smart-grid energy meters and substation IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) that require simultaneous DSP-based waveform analysis on the FPGA and protocol stack handling on the ARM HPS. The 110K logic elements run multi-channel FFTs and harmonic distortion calculations on AC waveforms sampled at high rates, while the HPS runs IEC 61850, DNP3, or Modbus TCP stacks and TLS-secured communication to SCADA masters. The dual-core Cortex-A9 supports asymmetric multiprocessing (AMP), isolating the real-time metering task from the Linux networking stack. Per the Cyclone V device datasheet, the 484-pin UBGAs exposes differential ADC interfaces and the package is rated for the -40C to +100C industrial range typical in outdoor enclosures.
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Broadcast Video Processing
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN is appropriate for broadcast video equipment such as multiviewers, format converters, and IP-SDI gateways where the FPGA fabric handles uncompressed SDI/HDMI stream processing while the HPS manages IP encapsulation and control. The 110K logic elements sustain 3G-SDI processing at 1080p60, and the ARM cores run a Linux stack for SNMP, NMOS IS-04/IS-05 discovery, and web-based configuration. Per the Cyclone V device datasheet, the device supports DDR3 memory controllers for frame buffers, and the 484-pin UBGAs exposes multiple high-speed serial LVDS channels for parallel video streams. The low-power process reduces cooling requirements in densely populated broadcast rack units.
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Aerospace & Defense Embedded Systems
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN is deployed in aerospace and defense embedded systems requiring deterministic real-time hardware acceleration alongside a Linux-capable application processor in a single radiation-tolerant package footprint (industrial-grade parts are widely used in commercial aviation and UAV systems). The 110K logic elements implement MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC-429 protocol engines, sensor fusion, and FPGA-based crypto acceleration, while the ARM cores handle mission software and operator interfaces. Per the Cyclone V device datasheet, the 484-pin UBGAs supports high-speed ADC interfaces for radar and SIGINT front-ends. Designers should validate against DO-254 for avionics or MIL-STD-810 for environmental compliance before deployment.
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Portable Medical Instrumentation
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN serves portable medical devices like patient monitors, ultrasound front-ends, and point-of-care diagnostics where the FPGA fabric processes high-bandwidth physiological signals and the ARM HPS runs a medical-grade OS. The 110K logic elements implement digital beamforming for ultrasound or ECG feature extraction with deterministic latency, while the Cortex-A9 cores run the user interface, network connectivity, and DICOM data export. Per the Cyclone V datasheet, the low-power process suits battery-powered designs and the 484-pin UBGAs provides the I/O needed for multi-channel analog front-ends. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 and FDA Class II/III software validation must be addressed at the system level.
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Industrial IoT Edge Gateways
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN is a strong fit for industrial IoT edge gateways that aggregate fieldbus data, perform local analytics, and publish to cloud platforms. The ARM Cortex-A9 HPS runs containerized workloads (Docker, balenaCloud) handling MQTT, OPC-UA, and TLS-secured cloud links, while the 110K logic elements accelerate protocol conversion between legacy serial buses (RS-485, CAN) and Ethernet. Per Altera SoC FPGA documentation, the integrated Ethernet MACs and DDR3 controller eliminate external components. The 484-pin UBGAs exposes the wide mix of industrial I/O required (CAN, RS-485, isolated digital inputs), and the low-power process suits DIN-rail mounted fanless gateways operating from -40C to +85C.
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Engineering reference data for 5CSEBA6U19C7SN β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CSEBA6U19C8N | 5CSEBA6U19C6N | 5CSEBA5U19C7SN | 5CSEBA4U19C8SN | 5CSEBA6U19A7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 484-UBGA (19x19) | 484-UBGA (19x19) - same | 484-UBGA (19x19) - same | 484-UBGA (19x19) - same | 484-UBGA (19x19) - same | 484-UBGA (19x19) - same |
| Logic Elements | 110,000 | 110,000 (same) | 110,000 (same) | 85,000 (-23%) | 40,000 (-64%) | 110,000 (same) |
| HPS Maximum Clock | 800 MHz | 800 MHz (same) | 800 MHz (same) | 800 MHz (same) | 800 MHz (same) | 800 MHz (same) |
| Speed Grade | C7 (speed grade 7) | C8 (faster) | C6 (slower) | C7 (same) | C8 (faster) | A7 (automotive temp) |
| User I/O Pins | 66 | 66 (same) | 66 (same) | 66 (same) | 161 (+144%) | 66 (same) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial | Industrial (same) | Industrial (same) | Industrial (same) | Industrial (same) | Automotive Grade 2 (-40C to +105C) |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (lead-free) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) |
| Family | Cyclone V SE SoC | Cyclone V SE SoC (same) | Cyclone V SE SoC (same) | Cyclone V SE SoC (same family, lower density) | Cyclone V SE SoC (same family, lowest density) | Cyclone V SE SoC (same) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest density (110K LE) in the 5CSEBA6 family with same package (vs 5CSEBA5U19C7SN)
- Speed grade 7 offers balanced performance/cost vs speed grade 8 (vs 5CSEBA6U19C8N)
- Industrial temperature grade by default; A7 variant for automotive (vs 5CSEBA6U19A7N)
- Dual ARM Cortex-A9 HPS integrated on-die eliminates companion CPU (vs 5CEFA9F23I7N)
Design Notes
The 484-pin UBGAs (19x19 mm) BGA package requires a PCB with at least 4-6 routing layers and 0.8 mm ball pitch escape routing with microvias (laser-drilled, 0.1 mm pad). Use a symmetrical stack-up with continuous ground planes adjacent to signal layers for 100-ohm differential impedance control on LVDS pairs and DDR3 signals. Per Intel Cyclone V hardware design guidelines, BGA fanout should use dog-bone or via-in-pad patterns depending on via aspect ratio and DFM rules.
The Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA dissipates 2-6 W typical depending on FPGA fabric utilization and HPS loading. Per the Cyclone V datasheet, the 484-pin UBGAs has a theta-JA of approximately 15 C/W with adequate thermal vias in the BGA land pattern. For designs in sealed enclosures with no airflow, either derate junction temperature to 90C max or mount a small 4x4 cm aluminum heat spreader using thermal interface material. HPS and FPGA fabric temperature sensors should be polled via the System Manager in software to throttle workloads thermally.
The 5CSEBA6U19C7SN requires multiple supply rails: VCCINT (FPGA core, typically 1.1 V), VCCAUX (2.5 V), VCCPD (configuration I/O, 2.5/3.3 V), VCCIO (per-bank I/O, 1.2-3.3 V), VCC_HPS (HPS core, typically 1.1 V), VCC_HPS_IO (HPS I/O, 1.8/3.3 V), and DDR3 supply. Per the Cyclone V device datasheet, power-on sequencing requires VCCINT before VCCAUX and VCCIO before VCCPD. Use a multi-rail PMIC like the LTC3615 or TLPI54202 with PG (power-good) handshaking. Add 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF decoupling per supply pin cluster, placed within 5 mm of the balls.
Common pitfalls when designing with the 5CSEBA6U19C7SN: (1) failing to strap MSEL[2:0] correctly for the chosen configuration mode (AS x1/x4, PP, JTAG) per the datasheet configuration chapter, (2) leaving JTAG pins floating (TCK should be pulled low, TMS and TDI pulled high), (3) not assigning HPS peripheral pins in the Quartus Prime Qsys pin planner before software bring-up - the HPS boots before FPGA configuration, (4) ignoring the 800 MHz HPS clock PLL requirement that REFCLK be a low-jitter source. Always run the Quartus Prime PowerPlay early power estimator before finalizing the PCB layout.
For the HPS DDR3 interface on the 5CSEBA6U19C7SN, follow Intel's external memory interface (EMIF) pin-connection guidelines exactly: matched-length routing within 25 mils (0.635 mm), 50-ohm single-ended impedance to VTT, 100-ohm differential for DQS pairs, and VTT decoupling within 100 mils of the termination resistors. Use fly-by topology for command/address signals on multi-rank designs. Per the Cyclone V datasheet, IBIS models for SI simulation are available in the Quartus Prime installation; run board-level SI simulation before tape-out to validate timing margins at 800 MHz.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free BGA balls per the Intel/Altera product page at https://www.altera.com/products/fpga/cyclone/v/se/5csea6-u19/5CSEBA6U19C7SN. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations should be requested from Intel directly. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to the C7 industrial part - choose the 5CSEBA6U19A7N variant for automotive qualification. This product may require additional export documentation under US Commerce EAR controls.
