EP3C5E144C8N vs EP3C5E144A7N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5E144C8N by Intel and EP3C5E144A7N by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Intel
EP3C5E144C8N
EP3C5E144C8N - Cyclone III FPGA, 5K LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel
EP3C5E144C8N β ActiveAltera
EP3C5E144A7N
EP3C5E144A7N - Cyclone III FPGA, 5K LEs, 144-EQFP | Altera/Intel
EP3C5E144A7N β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3C5E144C8N | EP3C5E144A7N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $22.10 | $21.40 |
| Family | Cyclone III | β |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 5,136 | β |
| Total Memory Bits | 423,936 | β |
| Embedded Memory (M9K blocks) | 414 Kbits (46 blocks) | β |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 23 | 23 |
| Maximum User I/Os | 94 | β |
| PLLs | 2 | β |
| Global Clock Networks | 10 | β |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V (bank-dependent) | β |
| Speed Grade | C8 (commercial, 8 speed) | 7 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 402 MHz | β |
| Process Technology | 65 nm low-power | 65 nm low-k dielectric |
| Operating Junction Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | β |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG, AS (Active Serial), PS, FPP | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant |
| Series | β | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements (LE) | β | 5,136 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | β | 423,936 |
| Embedded Memory Blocks | β | 46 M9K blocks |
| Number of User I/O | β | 94 |
| Number of I/O Banks | β | 4 |
| Number of PLLs | β | 4 |
| Temperature Grade | β | Commercial (0C to +85C) |
| Configuration Modes | β | AS, PS, JTAG, FPP |
| Design Tool Support | β | Quartus II / Quartus Prime |