A3C 025
AlteraAgilex 3The A3C 025 is an Agilex 3 FPGA from Altera, built on the Intel 7 process. It provides 8,500 adaptive logic modules (ALMs) (25,075 logic elements (LEs)), about 17,000 LUT4 equivalents, 34,000 flip-flops, 1.3 Mb of block RAM and 34 variable-precision DSP blocks. Versions with the optional hard processor system include two Arm Cortex-A55 cores. The programmable logic offers up to 256 user I/O pins. It is available in 3 packages, from the M12A (12 × 12 mm) to the B18B (18 × 18 mm). Designs are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Specifications
| Vendor | Altera |
|---|---|
| Family | Agilex 3 |
| Series | Agilex |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Configuration memory | SRAM |
| LUT4-equivalent capacity | 17,000 |
| Adaptive logic modules (ALMs) | 8,500 |
| LUT note | Adaptive logic modules (ALMs): fracturable 8-input LUTs; each ALM can implement two 4-input functions |
| Logic elements (LEs) | 25,075 |
| Flip-flops | 34,000 |
| Distributed RAM | 276 Kb |
| Block RAM | 1.3 Mb (65 × 20 Kb) |
| DSP (variable-precision DSP block) | 34 |
| Max. user I/O | 256 |
|---|---|
| PL transceivers | None |
| PCI Express (PL) | None |
| Analog / monitor | None |
| Hard processor | 2× Arm Cortex-A55 (optional, HPS variants) |
| Design tool | Altera Quartus Prime |
Packages
| Package | Size (mm) | User I/O | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12A | 12 × 12 | 256 | — |
| B18A | 18 × 18 | 208 | — |
| B18B | 18 × 18 | 256 | — |
Package names are shown as in the selection guide; the full ordering code adds speed grade and temperature (see the data sheet).
Alternatives to the A3C 025
Closest matches in other families and vendors by logic, DSP, memory, I/O and transceivers. Check pin compatibility and tools before migrating.
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5CSEA2Altera Cyclone V | 18.9K 9.4K ALMs | 25K LE | 36 | 1.4 Mb | 145 | — | — |
| GW5AS-25Gowin Arora V | 23K 23K LUT4 | — | 28 | 1 Mb | 239 | — | — |
| XC7Z007SAMD Zynq 7000 | 23K 14.4K LUT6 | 23K LC | 66 | 1.8 Mb | 100 | — | — |
| A5E 005BAltera Agilex 5 E-Series | 34.2K 17.1K ALMs | 50.4K LE | 65 | 2.5 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| XC7Z010AMD Zynq 7000 | 28.2K 17.6K LUT6 | 28K LC | 80 | 2.1 Mb | 100 | — | — |
| 5CSXC2Altera Cyclone V | 18.9K 9.4K ALMs | 25K LE | 36 | 1.4 Mb | 145 | 6 XCVR 3.125 Gb/s | Gen1 |
Compare side by side: A3C 025 vs 5CSEA2, A3C 025 vs GW5AS-25, A3C 025 vs XC7Z007S, A3C 025 vs 5CSXC2.
A3C 025 quick facts
How many LUTs does the A3C 025 have?
The A3C 025 has 8,500 adaptive logic modules (ALMs), about 17,000 LUT4 equivalents (25,075 logic elements (les) as published by Altera).
How many DSP blocks does the A3C 025 have?
The A3C 025 has 34 variable-precision DSP blocks and 1.3 Mb of block RAM.
Does the A3C 025 have transceivers?
No, the A3C 025 has no multi-gigabit transceivers. Its user I/O supports up to 256 pins.
Does the A3C 025 have a processor?
Yes. Variants with the optional hard processor system include a 2× Arm Cortex-A55 processor.
What are the alternatives to the A3C 025?
Devices of similar size in other families include 5CSEA2 (Altera Cyclone V), GW5AS-25 (Gowin Arora V), XC7Z007S (AMD Zynq 7000).
Which software is used to design with the A3C 025?
Designs for the A3C 025 are built with Altera Quartus Prime.
Other Agilex 3 devices
| Device | LUT4-eq. | Vendor logic | DSP | Block RAM | Max I/O | Transceivers | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3C 025 | 17K 8.5K ALMs | 25.1K LE | 34 | 1.3 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| A3C 050 | 32K 16K ALMs | 47.2K LE | 65 | 2.4 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| A3C 065 | 44.4K 22.2K ALMs | 65.5K LE | 88 | 3.3 Mb | 256 | — | — |
| A3C 100 | 68K 34K ALMs | 100K LE | 138 | 5.1 Mb | 392 | 4 XCVR 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
| A3C 135 | 91.6K 45.8K ALMs | 135K LE | 184 | 6.9 Mb | 392 | 4 XCVR 12.5 Gb/s | Gen3 |
Source: Altera Agilex 3 FPGAs and SoCs C-Series Product Table, 2026.02.11. Data is extracted automatically from the vendor's selection guide; verify critical values in the device data sheet.