EP1AGX60EF1152I6N – Agilex-Class FPGA for Advanced Signal Processing and System Integration

July 28, 2025
EP1AGX60EF1152I6N

The EP1AGX60EF1152I6N is part of Altera’s Arria GX family, offering a powerful mix of programmable logic, transceiver technology, and high-speed connectivity. Designed for use in data-intensive and real-time applications, this FPGA provides the flexibility and performance needed for next-generation systems in telecommunications, video processing, and embedded computing.

Available in a robust 1152-ball FineLine BGA package, the EP1AGX60EF1152I6N combines logic-rich architecture with multi-gigabit transceivers for high-speed serial communication.

 

🔍 Technical Specifications – EP1AGX60EF1152I6N

Feature Specification
Family Arria GX
Logic Elements (LEs) 60,000 LEs
Total RAM Bits ~2.5 Mbits
Transceivers 8 × 3.125 Gbps embedded transceivers
Package Type FBGA-1152
I/O Pins 576
Power Supply Voltage Core: 1.2V / I/O: 2.5V or 3.3V
Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +100°C (Industrial Grade, I-temp)
Speed Grade 6 (Medium performance tier)
Configuration Options Passive Serial, JTAG, Active Serial, external Flash

🔗 View the official Intel/Altera documentation for Arria GX

 

✅ Key Features and Benefits

High Logic Density

With 60,000 logic elements, this device can manage complex digital functions including embedded processors, communication interfaces, and DSP engines.

Integrated High-Speed Transceivers

Each device includes up to 8 embedded SERDES channels operating up to 3.125 Gbps, ideal for PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, and Serial RapidIO implementations.

Embedded Memory and Multipliers

Includes M9K memory blocks and dedicated multipliers for DSP functions, making it effective for baseband processing and filtering.

Wide I/O Support

Supports various I/O standards such as LVTTL, LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL, and differential I/Os like LVDS, making it highly versatile.

Industrial-Grade Performance

Qualified for high-reliability environments with extended temperature support, ensuring reliable operation in harsh conditions.

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💼 Common Applications

1. Telecommunications & Networking

  • Line card and backplane interfaces

  • Protocol bridging and aggregation

  • 10G Ethernet and SDH/SONET processing

2. Industrial Automation

  • Real-time sensor processing

  • Motor control and fieldbus interface

  • Edge computing for manufacturing systems

3. Video & Image Processing

  • HDMI, SDI, and DisplayPort bridging

  • Real-time video compression and filtering

  • Surveillance and security systems

4. Embedded System Acceleration

  • Custom co-processors for embedded CPUs

  • High-speed data streaming in real time

🔗 Learn more about embedded and communication applications

 

🔧 Development and Tool Support

The EP1AGX60EF1152I6N is fully supported by Intel Quartus® Prime software (formerly Altera Quartus II), enabling:

  • Logic synthesis and simulation

  • Timing analysis and place-and-route

  • IP core integration and performance optimization

  • Bitstream generation and device configuration

For signal processing and connectivity, developers can also use:

  • Nios® II embedded soft processors

  • DSP Builder for system-level simulation with MATLAB/Simulink

🔗 Download Intel Quartus Prime

 

📊 Comparison with Similar Devices

Device Part Number Logic Elements Transceivers I/Os Package Operating Temp
EP1AGX60EF1152I6N 60,000 8 x 3.125 Gbps 576 FBGA-1152 –40°C to +100°C
EP1AGX50EF1152C6N 50,000 8 576 FBGA-1152 0°C to +85°C
EP1AGX90EF1152I6N 90,000 8 576 FBGA-1152 –40°C to +100°C

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