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Manufacturer	Altera (now part of Intel)
Part Number	EP3C40F48417N
Type	FPGA
Logic Elements	39,850
Embedded Multiplier Blocks	1,232
Memory Blocks	1,178 KB
I/O Pins	484
Operating Voltage	1.2V (core), 2.5V/3.3V (I/O)
Package Type	FBGA (Fine - Pitch Ball Grid Array)

TheEP3C40F484I7N is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device from the Cyclone III family, manufactured by Intel (formerly Altera). This chip features a high level of integration and low power consumption, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Packaged in a FBGA-484 form factor, it offers 39,600 logic elements (LEs), 2475 logic array blocks (LABs), and 331 input/output (I/O) ports. Operating within a voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, the EP3C40F484I7N supports a maximum working frequency of 315 MHz and can operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

EP3C40F484I7N Features

The EP3C40F484I7N boasts several advanced features that enhance its versatility and performance. It incorporates up to four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for robust clock management, each with five outputs that can be cascaded to save I/O pins, simplify PCB routing, and reduce jitter. These PLLs support dynamic reconfiguration, allowing for changes in phase shift, frequency multiplication or division without the need to reconfigure the device. Additionally, the chip supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, PCI-X, LVPECL, LVDS, and more. With a total memory of 1,161,216 bits, the EP3C40F484I7N provides ample storage for FPGA configurations and embedded processor programs.

EP3C40F484I7NApplications

Due to its high functionality, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness, the EP3C40F484I7N is well-suited for a variety of applications. It can be used in systems requiring high I/O counts, such as those found in communication equipment, data processing units, and industrial automation systems. The chip's flexibility and reconfigurable nature make it an excellent choice for prototyping and developing custom hardware solutions. Furthermore, its support for embedded processors, such as the Nios II, allows for the implementation of sophisticated control and signal processing algorithms directly within the FPGA fabric.