Model No: EP3C16U484I7N

Altera EP3C16U484I7N

Manufacturer: Altera
SEMICON NO.: EP3C16U484I7N
Package: 484-UBGA
Stock: In stock
Description: IC Cyclone® III FPGA 346 I/O 516096 15408
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 Mfr Altera
 FPGA Family  Cyclone® III
 Logic Elements (LEs) 15,408
 Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 963
 Embedded Memory 516 Kbits
 Maximum I/O Pins  346
 Operating Frequency Up to 437.5 MHz
 Supply Voltage 1.15V ~ 1.25V
 RAM Type M9K memory blocks
 PLLs 4 (Phase-Locked Loops)
 Operating Temperature -40°C to +100°C (TJ)
 Package/Sizes 484-UBGA
 Mounting Type Surface Mount(SMD)
 RoHS Compliance Lead-free / RoHS Compliant
 
EP3C16U484I7N Cyclone III FPGA embedded DSP FPGA 15K logic elements
The ​​EP3C16U484I7N​​ is a member of Intel's (formerly Altera) ​​Cyclone III​​ family of low-cost, low-power FPGAs, designed for high-volume applications requiring flexible logic integration. This device features ​​15,408 logic elements (LEs)​​, 504Kbits of embedded memory, and 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers, making it suitable for digital signal processing (DSP), industrial control, and embedded system designs. Operating at ​​1.2V core voltage​​, it balances performance with power efficiency, supporting a wide ​​-40°C to +100°C​​ industrial temperature range. The ​​484-pin UltraFine BGA package​​ offers high I/O density and reliable connectivity for complex PCB layouts.
​​Key Features & Specifications​​
The EP3C16U484I7N delivers ​​346 user I/O pins​​ with support for multiple I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, and PCI), enabling versatile system interfacing. It includes ​​four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs)​​ for precise clock management and synchronization. With ​​3.3V, 2.5V, and 1.8V I/O bank support​​, it ensures compatibility with various peripheral devices. The FPGA's ​​low static and dynamic power consumption​​ makes it ideal for power-sensitive applications, while its ​​on-chip memory blocks (M4K and M9K)​​ enhance data processing efficiency.
​​Applications & Use Cases​​
This FPGA is widely used in ​​industrial automation, motor control, video processing, and telecommunications infrastructure​​. Its high logic density and DSP capabilities make it suitable for ​​real-time control systems, software-defined radio (SDR), and medical imaging devices​​. Engineers favor the EP3C16U484I7N for prototyping and mid-range FPGA designs due to its ​​cost-effectiveness, reprogrammability, and robust thermal performance​​ in harsh environments.
​​Alternative Models​​
​​●EP4CE6E22C8N(Cyclone IV E)​​: Lower-cost alternative with 6K LEs, optimized for simple control applications.
​​● XC6SLX9 (Xilinx Spartan-6)​​: Comparable logic capacity with enhanced power efficiency, ideal for consumer electronics.
● ​​Lattice ECP5-12F​​: Low-power FPGA with SERDES support, suited for high-speed serial communication.
● ​​Intel MAX 10 (10M08SAE144)​​: Non-volatile FPGA with integrated ADC, perfect for space-constrained designs.