Altera Unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs at Innovators Day
Altera, recently established as an independent
subsidiary of Intel, made a splash at its inaugural Innovators Day
conference (formerly known as Intel FPGA Technology Day). The company
unveiled the Agilex 3 line of field-programmable gate
arrays (FPGAs), designed to address the growing demand for powerful yet
cost- and power-efficient solutions in mid-range applications.
Altera's new Agilex 3 FPGA line. Image used courtesy of Intel
BonChip Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components, is excited to offer the entire Agilex family, including the new Agilex 3 FPGAs. With our extensive inventory and commitment to exceptional customer service, we can help you find the right FPGA for your project.
Agilex 3: Power Meets Efficiency
The Agilex 3 series is ideally suited for applications where performance is crucial, but power consumption and cost are top priorities. Here's what sets it apart:
- Integrated Processing Power: Features an on-chip dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 hard processor, enabling real-time processing for time-sensitive applications like industrial automation and IoT devices.
- Enhanced AI Capabilities: Infused with AI functionality within the FPGA fabric, including tensor blocks, ideal for edge AI processing without requiring a separate GPU or tensor processor.
- Security Focus: Offers significant security enhancements over previous generations, including bitstream encryption, authentication, and physical anti-tamper detection.
- Key Features:
- 25K–135K logic elements
- 1.9X higher fabric performance with Hyperflex architecture
- DSP and Tensor blocks for on-chip AI processing
- PCIe 3.0 and LPDDR4 memory support
- 12.5 Gbps transceivers
- 38% lower power consumption compared to competitors
Optimized Development Environment
Altera also announced the latest update to its Quartus Prime Design Software (version 24.3), offering a comprehensive solution for FPGA development. Quartus Prime now fully supports the Agilex 3 line and boasts several improvements:
- Faster Compile Times: Delivers 29% faster compile times, allowing developers to iterate and test designs more efficiently.
- Enhanced Functionality: Supports a wider range of FPGAs and includes new OS and RTOS support for the Agilex 5 hard processor subsystem.
These advancements significantly streamline the development process, helping developers bring their products to market faster.
Altera Agilex 3 series compared to other Agilex FPGAs. Image used courtesy of Altera
A Complete Agilex Ecosystem
The Agilex 3 series complements the existing Agilex family:
- Agilex 7 and 9: Top performers in the lineup, prioritizing high performance.
- Agilex 5: Focuses on performance with adaptations for lower power consumption.
- Agilex 3: Delivers cost- and power-optimized solutions with integrated AI functionality.
This comprehensive portfolio provides developers with a wide range of options to meet their specific application requirements.
Availability
The Agilex 3 FPGAs are expected to be available in Q1 2025. To learn more about the Agilex family and how BonChip Electronics can support your project, contact us today.
