5CSEMA2U23I7N

Product Overview

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N is a Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA from Altera, formerly Intel's FPGA product portfolio. It combines a programmable FPGA fabric with a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore processor system, providing both hardware programmability and embedded processing in a single device.

The device belongs to the Cyclone V SE 5CSEA2 (U23) family and is manufactured using 28 nm process technology. It provides 25,000 logic elements, 1,538 Kb of maximum on-die memory, 36 DSP blocks, and up to 145 GPIOs for the U23 package.

The industrial I7 speed grade version supports an Arm Cortex-A9 processor system operating at up to 800 MHz, making the 5CSEMA2U23I7N suitable for industrial automation, embedded computing, communications, motor control, image processing, data acquisition, and other FPGA-based embedded applications.

Key Features

• Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA

• Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore processor

• Cortex-A9 processor frequency up to 800 MHz

• 25,000 logic elements

• 943 ALMs

• 1,538 Kb maximum on-die memory

• 36 DSP blocks

• 5 fabric and I/O PLLs

• Up to 145 GPIOs for the U23 package

• DDR2, DDR3 and LPDDR2 memory interfaces

• Integrated hard memory controllers

• FPGA-to-HPS and HPS-to-FPGA bridges

• Lightweight HPS-to-FPGA bridge

• ARM CoreSight debug and trace support

• Ethernet interface support

• USB OTG support

• CAN interface support

• I²C interfaces

• SPI interfaces

• UART/USART interfaces

• MMC/SD/SDIO interfaces

• DMA controller

• Watchdog timer

• Power-on reset

• 28 nm low-power FPGA technology

• 672-pin Ultra FineLine BGA package

• Industrial I7 speed grade

• Industrial junction temperature range up to -40°C to +100°C

Technical Specifications

The official Altera product listing identifies 5CSEMA2U23I7N as a Cyclone V SE FPGA 5CSEA2 (U23), with 672 pins, a 0.8 mm Ultra FineLine BGA package, 28 nm process technology, tray packaging, MSL 3, and In Productionstatus.

The Cyclone V SE product table specifies the U23 5CSEA2 device with 25,000 logic elements, 1,538 Kb on-die memory, 36 DSP blocks, 5 PLLs, up to 145 GPIOs, and DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR2 memory interfaces.

Processor & FPGA Architecture

Unlike a conventional FPGA, the 5CSEMA2U23I7N combines programmable logic with a dedicated dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore HPS.

The HPS and FPGA fabric can communicate through dedicated bridges, allowing embedded software running on the ARM processor to control FPGA logic while FPGA logic can access HPS resources.

Key architectural features include:

• Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore

• Up to 800 MHz processor frequency

• ARM CoreSight debug and trace

• FPGA-to-HPS bridge

• HPS-to-FPGA bridge

• Lightweight HPS-to-FPGA bridge

• Integrated DDR memory controller subsystem

• Configurable FPGA fabric

• DSP blocks for signal-processing applications

• On-chip memory resources

This architecture allows the device to combine software-based processing with deterministic, highly parallel FPGA hardware acceleration.

Memory & FPGA Resources

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N provides a combination of programmable logic and embedded memory resources.

Key FPGA resources include:

• 25,000 Logic Elements

• 943 ALMs

• 1,538 Kb maximum on-die memory

• 36 DSP blocks

• 5 fabric and I/O PLLs

• DDR2 memory support

• DDR3 memory support

• LPDDR2 memory support

• External memory controller support

The integrated memory controllers and HPS/FPGA bridges make the device suitable for systems requiring high-bandwidth communication between processor software, external memory, and FPGA logic.

Communication & Connectivity

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N integrates a broad range of communication and system interfaces through its HPS and FPGA resources.

Supported connectivity includes:

• Ethernet

• USB OTG

• CAN

• I²C

• SPI

• UART / USART

• MMC / SD / SDIO

• External memory interfaces

• DDR2 / DDR3 / LPDDR2

• FPGA-to-HPS bridges

• HPS-to-FPGA bridges

• JTAG

• ARM CoreSight debug interface

These interfaces allow the device to act as a complete embedded processing and programmable-logic platform for industrial and communications equipment.

Applications

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N is suitable for a wide range of FPGA and embedded SoC applications, including:

• Industrial Automation

• Embedded Computing

• Industrial Control Systems

• Robotics

• Motor Control

• Machine Vision

• Image Processing

• Digital Signal Processing

• Data Acquisition

• Industrial Networking

• Communication Equipment

• Medical Electronics

• Test & Measurement Equipment

• Human-Machine Interfaces

• Video Processing

• High-Speed Data Processing

• Edge Computing

• Custom Embedded Systems

The Cyclone V SE family is positioned for applications including industrial, medical, consumer electronics, wireless and wireline systems, making the 5CSEMA2U23I7N suitable for a broad range of programmable embedded designs.

Benefits

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N combines a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor with a programmable FPGA fabric in one SoC, allowing engineers to partition system functions between software and dedicated hardware.

The FPGA fabric provides 25,000 logic elements, 36 DSP blocks and 1,538 Kb of on-chip memory, while the HPS provides high-performance ARM processing and dedicated peripheral connectivity.

Its integrated memory controllers, HPS-FPGA bridges, Ethernet, USB, CAN, SD/MMC, SPI, I²C and UART/USART interfaces can reduce the number of external components required in complex embedded systems.

The industrial I7 speed grade and -40°C to +100°C junction temperature range make this device particularly suitable for industrial equipment and embedded systems operating in demanding environments.

Packaging & Ordering Information

The official Altera listing confirms the 672-pin Ultra FineLine 0.8 mm BGA, tray packaging, MSL 3 and 28 nm process technology for the exact 5CSEMA2U23I7N ordering part number.

Datasheet

For complete electrical characteristics, HPS specifications, FPGA architecture, pin assignments, timing specifications, power requirements, configuration information, and package details, please refer to the official Altera documentation.

Datasheet: Official Cyclone V Device Datasheet – Altera

The exact product page identifies 5CSEMA2U23I7N as the Cyclone V SE FPGA 5CSEA2 (U23) device and currently lists its lifecycle as In Production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5CSEMA2U23I7N?

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N is a Cyclone V SE SoC FPGA from Altera, combining programmable FPGA logic with a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor system.

What processor does 5CSEMA2U23I7N use?

The device integrates a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore processor system with a maximum processor frequency of approximately 800 MHz for the I7 version.

How many logic elements does 5CSEMA2U23I7N have?

The 5CSEMA2U23I7N provides 25,000 FPGA logic elements.

How much on-chip memory does 5CSEMA2U23I7N have?

The Cyclone V SE 5CSEA2 U23 device provides up to 1,538 Kb of on-die memory.

How many DSP blocks does 5CSEMA2U23I7N have?

The device provides 36 DSP blocks, supporting hardware-accelerated signal processing and mathematical operations.

What package is used for 5CSEMA2U23I7N?

The exact device is supplied in a 672-pin Ultra FineLine BGA / UBGA package with a 23 mm × 23 mm body size and approximately 0.8 mm ball pitch.

What memory interfaces does 5CSEMA2U23I7N support?

The Cyclone V SE 5CSEA2 U23 device supports DDR2, DDR3 and LPDDR2 external memory interfaces.

Does 5CSEMA2U23I7N have an ARM processor?

Yes. The "MA" SoC configuration integrates a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore HPS, allowing software processing and FPGA hardware acceleration to operate within the same device.

What applications is 5CSEMA2U23I7N suitable for?

It can be used in industrial automation, embedded computing, robotics, machine vision, digital signal processing, industrial networking, communications, data acquisition, medical electronics, and other FPGA-based embedded systems.

Is 5CSEMA2U23I7N still in production?

Yes. The current official Altera product listing identifies the exact 5CSEMA2U23I7N as In Production.

Can I request bulk pricing for 5CSEMA2U23I7N?

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