Arria II GX - suffix "G"

[JD0]

Hello, please, we have two FPGA chips Arria II GX (EP2AGX65DF25C6G )with new suffix "G", but they have different packages. Is it possible, that FPGA´s manufactures release the same type of FPGA with different packages? Is it all OK, or it is not possible?

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Thank you in advance for answer.

Regards,

JD

[lixy · Accepted solution]

Hi there,

According to ADV 1828, "There will be modifications to the package form and fit for Stratix III & Arria II GX (lidless package)." Therefore, there's a possibility that Arria II GX devices with the same Part Number are different in packaging.

You can see from the Date-code on the Top Marking of these two different Arria II GX devices, the lidless one was produced in 2021 and the one with lid was in 2022.

ADV1828: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/content-details/677658/customer-advisory-adv1828-readiness-plan-eu-rohs-exemption-15-scope-change.html

Thanks & Regards,

Xiaoyan