The Agilex DDR5 Advantage: Future-Proof Memory Leadership Starts Today
As the industry accelerates its transition from DDR4 to DDR5 and LPDDR5, memory choices are becoming a defining factor in system longevity, performance, and supply continuity. Altera is uniquely positioned to help customers navigate this shift with production-ready DDR5 and LPDDR5 solutions available today across a broad FPGA portfolio. DDR5 Is the New Standard Major memory vendors have announced plans for DDR4 end-of-life plans or significant production reductions, with full transitions to DDR5, LPDDR5, and next-generation memory already underway. While DDR4 will remain available for long lifecycle segments through multiple suppliers, new design starts today are increasingly looking to DDR5 and LPDDR5. Altera’s Head Start in DDR5 and LPDDR5 While DDR5 and LPDDR5 support is emerging across the industry, Altera stands apart with the broadest set of production devices supporting these standards across high-performance, mid-range, and power-optimized platforms: Agilex™ 7 M-Series and Agilex™ 5 devices support DDR5 and LPDDR5 for high-performance and embedded applications Altera is also planning to add LPDDR5 support within Agilex™ 3 devices, reinforcing its long-term design scalability. Competitive Advantage Across Every Market Tier Altera’s memory leadership spans across a range of design requirements: - High-Performance designs: Agilex™ 7 AGM032 and AGM039 support: DDR5 up to 5,600 MT/s LPDDR5 up to 5,500 MT/s - Mid-Range designs: Agilex™ 5 D-Series support: DDR5 up to 5,600 MT/s LPDDR5 up to 5,500 MT/s - Power/Cost-optimized designs: Agilex™ 3 support: LPDDR5 up to 2133 MT/s Unlike FPGA-only devices, Agilex integrates an optional HPS that allows DDR5 and LPDDR5 to function as a shared memory resource for both processing and acceleration, delivering higher effective bandwidth and system efficiency. Key Takeaway With DDR5 and LPDDR5 moving from ‘next-generation’ to ‘now,’ Altera offers customers a clear advantage: production-ready memory leadership, a broad and scalable FPGA portfolio, and a smooth transition path from DDR4 to DDR5—without waiting for future silicon. Download the The Agilex™ 5 SoC Memory Advantage with DDR5 and LPDDR5 White PaperSee the Next Wave of EW & Radar Technology
We’re gearing up for AOC 2025! From December 9–11, we’ll be at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland for AOC2025—one of North America’s premier events dedicated to electronic warfare and radar. Visit us at booth #505 to discover the latest innovations in our Agilex™ 9 Direct RF and Agilex™ 5 product families. What to Expect at Altera’s Booth #505: 1. Wideband and Agility Demo using Agilex 9: Overview: Discover the power of frequency hopping with Altera’s Direct RF FPGA, enhancing system resilience and adaptability. Key Features: Demonstrates swift frequency changes and wideband monitoring. 2. Wideband Channelizer Demo using Agilex 9: Overview: Wideband Channelizer features polyphase filter and 65 phases FFT blocks with variable channel support. Key Features: Demonstrates sampling rate that supports 64 GSPS with 32GHz instantaneous bandwidth. 3. Direction of Arrival Demo using Agilex 5: Overview: Explore Direction of Arriaval estimation and signal detection using AI-based approach with deployment of neural networks. Key Features: Demonstrates neural networks implementation using DSP Builder Advanced Blockset (DSPBA), showcasing end-to-end operation running real time inference. 4. Altera COTS Partner Showcase: Come see our Agilex based COTS boards from partners including Annapolis Microsystems, CAES, Hitek, iWave Global, Mercury Systems, & Spectrum Controls. We are hosting customer meetings at the event, contact your local Altera salesperson to schedule a slot.
