5CEBA2F17C8N - Cyclone V E FPGA, 25K LE, 256-BGA | Altera
MPN: 5CEBA2F17C8N ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $42.5 | $42.50 |
| 10 | $38.2 | $382.00 |
| 100 | $32.8 | $3,280.00 |
| 250 | $29.45 | $7,362.50 |
| 500 | $27.1 | $13,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $24.3 | $24,300.00 |
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View Datasheet →5CEBA2F17C8N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | Cyclone® V E |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 |
| Number of User I/O | 128 |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 2,002,944 |
| Total Block RAM | ~270 Kbits (M10K + MLAB) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 66 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.1 V |
| Process Technology | TSMC 28 nm Low-Power |
| Package | 256-LBGA (FBGA-256, 17x17 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -8 (C8) |
| Configuration Method | JTAG / Active Serial / Passive Serial |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 hours) |
5CEBA2F17C8N 256-lbga (fbga-256, 17x17 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for 5CEBA2F17C8N (256-lbga (fbga-256, 17x17 mm) package) with 256 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 5CEBA2F17C8N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 256 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
5CEBA2F17C8N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Video Surveillance Image Processing, LED Video Wall Driving, Factory Automation I/O Expansion, Software-Defined Radio Baseband, Automotive Driver-Assistance (ADAS) Sensor Fusion.
Industrial Motor Control
The 5CEBA2F17C8N fits field-oriented control (FOC) and BLDC motor drives because its 66 embedded 18×18 multipliers execute Park/Clarke transforms and PID loops at PWM frequencies up to 50 kHz without external DSP chips. The 2,002,944 bits of embedded RAM (M10K + MLAB) hold sine/space-vector lookup tables and adaptive controller state, while 128 user I/Os accommodate quadrature encoder inputs, Hall sensors, gate-driver PWM outputs, and RS-485/Modbus communications from a single FPGA. The 28 nm LP process keeps junction temperature below 100°C in enclosed industrial cabinets at full 25K LE utilization, and the FBGA-256 footprint supports four-layer PCB integration with proper thermal vias for sustained operation.
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Video Surveillance Image Processing
The 5CEBA2F17C8N is well-suited for IP camera image pipelines (ISP front-end processing, motion detection, H.264 preprocessing) because its parallel logic fabric handles multiple video streams simultaneously. The 66 DSP blocks run Sobel/edge-detection kernels at 1080p60 frame rates, while 2 Mbits of embedded RAM buffers scan-line and frame statistics without external DDR. The 128 I/Os support MIPI CSI-2 RX (via soft IP), BT.656 parallel video, and Ethernet MAC sideband signaling. Designers benefit from the dedicated hard memory controller blocks for DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR2, which offload bandwidth management from the FPGA fabric.
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LED Video Wall Driving
The 5CEBA2F17C8N drives large LED video walls by handling parallel pixel data streams across its 128 I/Os at refresh rates above 1 kHz without flicker. Its 25K logic elements implement multiple PWM channels for brightness control, while embedded M10K memory stores gamma correction lookup tables and frame buffers. The 4 PLLs generate the precise pixel clock derivatives needed for hub75/E1.31 LED protocols, eliminating external clock-generator ICs. The Cyclone V E's 1.1 V core voltage reduces panel power consumption versus older 40 nm families — critical for large-format displays where thousands of FPGAs operate concurrently.
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Factory Automation I/O Expansion
The 5CEBA2F17C8N is ideal for industrial I/O expansion modules that aggregate multiple sensor types (digital, analog, encoder, serial) into EtherCAT, Profinet, or Modbus TCP gateways. Its 128 user I/Os handle 32+ encoder inputs, 16+ analog channels (via external ADC), and multiple RS-485 ports simultaneously, while the FPGA fabric implements protocol stacks in hardware for deterministic latency below 100 µs. The 2 Mbits of embedded RAM buffer network packets and protocol state machines, while 4 PLLs generate the precise clocking for EtherCAT distributed clocks (DC). The industrial operating temperature range (0°C to +85°C) supports factory floor deployment.
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Software-Defined Radio Baseband
The 5CEBA2F17C8N processes SDR baseband signals in low-to-mid bandwidth applications (sub-100 MHz) where its 66 DSP blocks implement FIR filters, FFTs, and digital down-converters in real time. The 25K logic elements provide sufficient fabric for Viterbi decoding, channel coding, and protocol framing across multiple simultaneous channels. Embedded M10K memory stores filter coefficients and constellation maps, while 4 PLLs derive the precise sampling clocks required for ADC/DAC interfaces. The 1.1 V core supply keeps power consumption acceptable for portable/mobile SDR peripherals, though designers seeking higher bandwidth should consider Cyclone V GT with integrated transceivers.
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Automotive Driver-Assistance (ADAS) Sensor Fusion
The 5CEBA2F17C8N (industrial temp grade variant 5CEBA2F17I8N) supports ADAS sensor-fusion preprocessing for surround-view, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot detection subsystems. The 66 DSP blocks execute computer-vision kernels (Sobel, Canny edge detection, optical flow) on streams from multiple camera sensors, while 2 Mbits of embedded RAM hold image statistics and feature maps. The 128 I/Os support parallel camera input (BT.656), CAN-FD automotive bus, and Ethernet AVB for upstream ECU communication. Designers must select the industrial-grade I-suffix variant for -40°C to +100°C automotive cabin operation and follow ISO 26262 functional-safety guidelines at the system level.
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Engineering reference data for 5CEBA2F17C8N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | 5CEBA2F17C7N | 5CEBA2F17C6N | 5CEBA4F17C8N | 5CEBA2F17I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | FBGA-256 (F17) | FBGA-256 (F17) - same | FBGA-256 (F17) - same | FBGA-256 (F17) - same | FBGA-256 (F17) - same |
| Logic Elements | 25,000 | 25,000 (identical) | 25,000 (identical) | 49,000 (+96%) | 25,000 (identical) |
| Speed Grade | -8 (C8) | -7 (C7, faster) | -6 (C6, fastest) | -8 (C8, same) | -7 (C7, faster) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial) | -40C to +100C (Industrial) |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | 2,002,944 | 2,002,944 (identical) | 2,002,944 (identical) | ~3,888 Kbits (+94%) | 2,002,944 (identical) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 66 | 66 (identical) | 66 (identical) | 132 (+100%) | 66 (identical) |
| User I/O Count | 128 | 128 (identical) | 128 (identical) | 128 (identical) | 128 (identical) |
| Unit Price (1pc, as of 2026-09-05) | $42.50 | $48-52 (premium for speed) | $60-70 (premium for top speed) | $95-110 (premium for density) | $55-65 (premium for industrial temp) |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest unit cost in Cyclone V E 25K LE family (vs 5CEBA2F17C6N (-6 speed grade))
- Smaller footprint than larger Cyclone V E variants (vs 5CEBA4F17C8N (49K LE))
- Commercial temperature range for cost-optimized designs (vs 5CEBA2F17I7N (industrial -7 speed grade))
Design Notes
The 5CEBA2F17C8N requires four separate supply rails per the Cyclone V E datasheet: VCCINT (1.1 V core, ~0.5-2 A dynamic), VCCA (2.5 V PLL analog), VCCPD (2.5/3.0/3.3 V I/O pre-driver), and VCCIO (1.2-3.3 V per bank). Decoupling strategy: place 0.1 µF X7R ceramics within 100 mil of every VCCINT pin and bulk 22 µF tantalum or 47 µF ceramic per rail. Estimated: at 25K LE utilization with 100 MHz toggle rate, VCCINT current draw is approximately 0.8-1.2 A; design the regulator with at least 1.5x headroom (≥1.8 A capability).
FBGA-256 has theta_JA of approximately 15-18 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer test board with thermal vias, dropping to 8-12 C/W with enhanced thermal pad design. Estimated: at full 25K LE utilization and 100% toggle rate, the device can dissipate 1.5-2.5 W internally. Designers must provide a thermal pad under the package center with at least 9 thermal vias to inner ground planes. For continuous operation above 70°C ambient, derate clock speeds or consider the -7 speed grade variant for power/thermal headroom.
Route all 256 BGA balls on at least a 6-layer PCB stack-up (signal-GND-signal-power-signal-GND). The 1.0 mm ball pitch requires 0.4-0.5 mm via-in-pad or dogbone fanout, with microvia stack-ups preferred for inner-row signals. Matched-length routing (±25 mil tolerance) is required for DDR3 memory interfaces to the hard memory controller blocks. Place configuration flash (EPCS or EPCQ) within 50 mm of the FPGA to minimize JTAG/AS signal degradation.
Common pitfalls: (1) Forgetting to power-cycle VCCIO before VCCPD during hot-swap — Cyclone V E supports hot-socketing only when bank I/O voltages are properly sequenced; (2) Using LVDS inputs without 100-ohm differential termination at the receiver — signal integrity fails at >250 MHz; (3) Configuring with uncompressed bitstream when AES encryption is enabled — JTAG will refuse programming; (4) Exceeding 3.0 V on VCCPD when using 3.3 V LVCMOS I/O standards — datasheet mandates VCCPD ≥ VCCIO for the bank.
Signal-integrity-driven layout: keep all high-speed differential pairs (LVDS, DDR) on the top microvia layer with continuous ground reference below. Avoid routing signals over split power planes; the FPGA's 4 PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL) must be isolated from digital switching noise with a ferrite bead or pi-filter. JTAG chain length should not exceed 6 inches from the connector to TCK/TMS pins, or use a JTAG buffer IC for long chains.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Altera/Intel product declaration. Commercial temperature grade only - AEC-Q100 qualification is NOT applicable to this C8 variant; automotive designs must use the I-suffix variant. Halogen-free per JEDEC JS709B.
