5CEBA2F23C8N vs 5CEBA4U15I7N

The 5CEBA2F23C8N is an Intel (Altera) Cyclone V FPGA with 25,000 logic elements (LEs) in a 484-pin FBGA package, while the 5CEBA4U15I7N is a Cyclone V FPGA with 49,000 LEs in a 324-pin UBGA package. The 5CEBA4U15I7N offers higher logic density but fewer user I/O pins due to its smaller package, whereas the 5CEBA2F23C8N provides a larger package with more I/O and a lower logic count.

No. The 5CEBA2F23C8N uses a 484-pin FBGA package, and the 5CEBA4U15I7N uses a 324-pin UBGA package. They have different pin counts, ball maps, and physical dimensions, so they are not pin-to-pin compatible and cannot be interchanged on the same PCB footprint without a redesign.

The 5CEBA2F23C8N is specified for commercial temperature range (0°C to 85°C junction temperature, typically denoted by the "C8" speed grade and commercial suffix). The 5CEBA4U15I7N is specified for industrial temperature range (–40°C to 100°C junction temperature, indicated by the "I7" suffix). The industrial version is suitable for harsher environments, while the commercial version is intended for controlled environments.

No. Beyond the package and pin count differences, the two devices have different logic densities (49,000 LEs vs. 25,000 LEs), different speed grades (7 vs. 8), and different temperature grades (industrial vs. commercial). A direct replacement would require a new PCB layout, recompilation of the FPGA design, and validation of timing, power, and thermal performance.

The 5CEBA2F23C8N (25K LEs, commercial, 484-FBGA) is typically used in cost-sensitive, moderate-density applications such as industrial control, motor control, and simple protocol bridging. The 5CEBA4U15I7N (49K LEs, industrial, 324-UBGA) is suited for higher-density, space-constrained, and rugged applications such as automotive infotainment, industrial automation, and portable medical devices where wider temperature tolerance is required.

Both are members of the Intel Cyclone V FPGA family and share the same architecture, including support for configuration via active serial, passive serial, and JTAG. However, the 5CEBA4U15I7N (U15 package) does not include high-speed transceivers, while the 5CEBA2F23C8N (F23 package) also does not include transceivers. Transceiver availability depends on the specific device variant and package; neither of these two specific part numbers includes transceivers. Always verify the device datasheet for the exact feature set.

Both devices require a core voltage (VCCINT) of 1.1 V, an auxiliary voltage (VCCAUX) of 2.5 V or 3.0 V, and I/O voltages (VCCIO) that depend on the bank configuration, typically 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.0 V. The 5CEBA4U15I7N and 5CEBA2F23C8N share the same power supply requirements as part of the Cyclone V family. Refer to the Cyclone V Device Handbook for detailed power sequencing and decoupling requirements.

Both the 5CEBA2F23C8N and 5CEBA4U15I7N are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, as confirmed by Intel (Altera) product materials declarations. The moisture sensitivity level (MSL) for both FBGA and UBGA packages is typically MSL 3, meaning they must be baked before use if the moisture indicator card indicates exposure beyond the floor life. Always verify the specific MSL from the manufacturer's packaging information for the exact lot.