The Trenz Electronic AXE5-EAGLE-ES devkit (development kit) is powered by an Intel Agilex 5 E-series SoC FPGA, codenamed Sundance Mesa. It is designed for FPGA applications in sectors such as wireless communication, video broadcast, and defense. The kit provides 656k logic elements and a quad-core processing system featuring dual-core Arm Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 clusters. It supports high-speed transceivers up to 17 Gbps, PCIe 4.0 connectivity, and integrated memory interfaces like DDR4 and LPDDR4/5.
Built on Intel’s 7 technology, the Agilex 5 architecture is optimized for midrange FPGA applications, offering a compact design with efficient performance-per-watt. The FPGA includes enhanced DSP blocks with AI Tensor capabilities for AI and digital signal processing tasks. Additionally, it incorporates Intel’s second-generation Hyperflex Architecture, enabling greater flexibility for handling dynamic workloads.
Previously, we covered the iW-RainboW-G58M system-on-module, which features Intel’s Agilex 5 SoC FPGA E-series, a cost-effective, midrange solution for intelligent edge and embedded applications. We also discussed the Hitek eSOM5C-Ex, another module based on the Agilex 5 SoC FPGA E-series, aimed at 5G/ORAN and Satcom wireless systems, high-performance edge AI/ML, image and signal processing, and networking platforms ranging from 100Gbps to 10Gbps. Feel free to explore these articles for more detailed insights.
The Trenz Electronic AXE5-EAGLE-ES specifications:
- SoC FPGA – Intel Agilex 5 E-Series SoC
- Supported variants – A5ED065BB32AE4S
- On-chip memory
- 31.46 Mb M20K Memory
- 6.79 Mb MLAB Memory
- Hard processor system (HPS)
- Dual-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 up to 1.4 GHz, 64KB L1, 256KB L2 and 2 MB shared L3 Cache
- Dual-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A55 up to 1.25 GHz, 32 KB L1, 128KB L2 and 2 MB shared L3 Cache
- FPGA
- Up to 656,080 Logic elements
- 24 x transceivers up to 28.1 Gbps
- Secure Device Manager (SDM)
- Secure boot
- AES encryption
- Secure Hash Algorithms (SHA) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) authentications
- Package – BGA 1596-pin 32mm x 32mm (B32A)
- Memory
- 8GB 32-bit LPDDR4 SDRAM for HPS
- 8GB 32-bit LPDDR4 SDRAM for FPGA Fabric
- Storage
- 2 Gbit QSPI flash for configuration via the SDM
- microSD Card cage connected to the HPS
- 128 Kbit EEPROM
- Video – 1x HDMI 1.4 output
- Networking
- 2x 10Gbps Ethernet SFP+ cages
- 2x 1Gbps Ethernet with TSN support via RJ45 Connector for FPGA and HPS
- USB – 4x USB 3.1 Type-A port
- Debug
- UART via JTAG header
- UART via micro USB B Connector (for HPS)
- Expansion connectors
- VITA 57.4 FMC+ connector with 8 serial transceivers (8 RX and 8 TX)
- PCLe Gen4 x 4 Edge connector
- 2x CRUVI HS connectors with MIPI D-PHY v2.5 interface
- 2x CRUVI LS connectors
- 8-channel, 12-bit ADC/DAC header
- Arrow USB programmer header
- Misc
- 4-pin fan connector
- 4x user RGB LEDs
- 2x green user LEDs
- 3x board status LEDs
- 7x push buttons
- 3x 4-pos DIP switches
- Power supply
- +12V/6.25A DC input via DC jack for standalone operation
- 2x 3 PCLe auxiliary power input connector for PCLe add-in operation
- Dimension – 241 x 165mm (PCIe standard form factor)
Arrow’s Devkit allows customers to evaluate the features of the Agilex 5 E FPGA and accelerate development. With FMC and CRUVI LS/HS connectors, users can connect various adapter boards to expand applications. Arrow also provides Linux support for the devkit. Additionally, the board comes with the Arrow USB Programmer2 for debugging and programming, further simplifying development. For more technical details and documentation, you can refer to the relevant GitHub repository.
The AXE5-Eagle Development Kit provides all the essential hardware for seamless setup and development. It includes the development board itself, a 12V DC 40W power supply, the Arrow USB Programmer2 for debugging and programming, a micro USB cable, and a passive heatsink to ensure effective thermal management. The AXE5-EAGLE-ES is available for purchase on the Arrow website for $995.00.
Sayantan Nandy, an electronics engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in PCB design, circuit development and power electronics, is proficient in EAGLE CAD, Ki-Cad, and Altium. He has a proven track record of delivering efficient and effective systems. His expertise extends from R&D, and prototyping to production support, making him a valuable asset to any engineering team.
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