EP3C5E144C8N vs EP3C5E144C7N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5E144C8N by Intel and EP3C5E144C7N by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3C5E144C8N | EP3C5E144C7N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $22.10 | $24.85 |
| Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 5,136 | β |
| Total Memory Bits | 423,936 | β |
| Embedded Memory (M9K blocks) | 414 Kbits (46 blocks) | 46 blocks / 414 Kbits |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 23 | 46 (138 at 9x9 mode) |
| Maximum User I/Os | 94 | 94 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 |
| Global Clock Networks | 10 | 10 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | β |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.2 V to 3.3 V (bank-dependent) | β |
| Speed Grade | C8 (commercial, 8 speed) | C7 (7 ns propagation delay reference) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 402 MHz | β |
| Process Technology | 65 nm low-power | TSMC 65 nm low-power |
| Operating Junction Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | β |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) | 144-pin EQFP (22 x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG, AS (Active Serial), PS, FPP | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant |
| Device Logic Elements | β | 5,136 |
| Total Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | β | 290 (referenced as 392 elsewhere - see validation note) |
| Embedded Memory Bits | β | 423,936 bits |
| Operating Junction Temperature (Commercial) | β | 0C to +85C |
| Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | β | 1.2 V (typical) |
| Configuration Schemes | β | AS, PS, FPP, JTAG |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | β | Yes |