Intel 5SGXMA3K2F35C3N

5SGXMA3K2F35C3N Stratix V GX series FPGA

The 5SGXMA3K2F35C3N from Intel (formerly Altera) is a high-performance Stratix V GX series FPGA designed for applications requiring massive logic capacity, high-speed serial connectivity, and advanced system integration.  This high-end field-programmable gate array features 3.3 million logic elements, 112.5 Mbits of embedded memory, and 1,960 18x18 variable-precision DSP blocks, delivering exceptional computational density for the most demanding digital signal processing and data processing applications.  Housed in a 1,512-pin FineLine BGA package, the device operates from a 0.87V core voltage with industrial temperature range support (0°C to +85°C) and incorporates 24 high-speed serial transceivers operating at up to 12.5 Gbps, making it ideal for 100G/400G networking equipment, high-performance computing systems, and advanced radar and imaging systems where maximum performance and bandwidth are critical requirements.  The 5SGXMA3K2F35C3N leverages Intel's 28nm HP process technology to achieve optimal balance between performance and power efficiency while featuring hardened PCI Express Gen3 x8 blocks, memory controllers supporting DDR3 at 1,600 Mbps, and enhanced security features including AES-256 bitstream encryption.

5SGXMA3K2F35C3N FPGA Applications

The 5SGXMA3K2F35C3N is extensively deployed in 400G networking infrastructure for packet processing, traffic management, and switch fabric implementations in core routers and data center switches requiring terabit-scale throughput.  High-performance computing systems utilize the FPGA for financial algorithm acceleration, genomic sequencing, and machine learning inference tasks leveraging its massive parallel processing capability.  Defense and aerospace applications include radar signal processing, electronic warfare systems, and satellite communications equipment where the device's high DSP density and reliability meet stringent performance requirements.  Test and measurement equipment employs the FPGA for real-time signal analysis, protocol emulation, and high-speed data acquisition in oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. 

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