In the rapidly evolving world of edge computing, more applications are dependent on memory technology to achieve higher performance or increased performance per watt efficiency. Altera’s Agilex™ 5 D-Series FPGAs enable easy adoption of the latest memory evolution, offering a suite of memory options that are meticulously engineered to meet the stringent requirements of compute-intensive applications in diverse market segments such as Networking, Cloud, Broadcast, and Embedded systems.
Agilex 5 D-Series FPGAs support a comprehensive range of memory solutions, including DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, as memory advances to new standards, taking advantage of new process nodes, lowering voltages, reducing power and overall cost per bit. DDR4 and DDR5 offer higher bandwidth and improved performance over previous-generation midrange FPGAs, with DDR5 providing further enhancements in speed and power efficiency compared to DDR4. LPDDR4 is optimized for low power consumption, making it ideal for embedded or edge applications. LPDDR5 offers faster data rates and improved energy management compared to LPDDR4. When integrated with Altera FPGAs, these memory technologies enable fast data processing and more efficient power usage for a wide range of applications, including 4K/8K Video Vision, AI Image Classification, Database, and Analytics, providing versatile and scalable solutions for developers.
One of the standout features of the Agilex 5 D-Series FPGAs is the hardened memory controller and PHY. This integration not only reduces logic utilization but also accelerates timing closure, enabling higher performance levels when compared to previous generations like the Cyclone® V FPGAs and modern competitive devices. The hardened memory controller significantly reduces developer efforts to achieve the highest performance while maintaining reliability.
The easy-to-instantiate External Memory Interface (EMIF) Intellectual Property (IP) in the Quartus® Prime Software development tools simplify the design process, making it more accessible and less time-consuming, providing a best-in-class developer experience. Furthermore, Altera provides ready-to-use memory design examples, which serve as a valuable resource for developers to kickstart their projects and reduce the time to market for their applications.
The Agilex 5 D-Series FPGAs are a testament to Altera’s leadership in in-memory technology for edge computing. With its wide array of memory options, hardened memory controller and PHY, design flexibility, and exceptional developer software support, the Agilex 5 devices are designed to provide customers with the latest memory solutions that give them a competitive edge and accelerate their time to market.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your edge computing applications? Explore the Agilex 5 FPGAs and discover how Altera’s memory leadership can elevate your projects to new heights.
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