EP3C5M164C7N vs EP3C5F256C7N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5M164C7N by Intel and EP3C5F256C7N by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3C5M164C7N | EP3C5F256C7N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $17.20 | $14.20 |
| Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Device Logic Elements | 5,136 | β |
| Total Memory Bits | 423,936 bits | β |
| Embedded Memory | M9K blocks (RAM) | β |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 23 | 23 |
| User I/O Pins | 106 (max) | β |
| Package | 164-ball MBGA (8x8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) | 256-LBGA (FineLine BGA, 17x17 mm) |
| Process Technology | 65 nm TSMC low-power | 65 nm low-power CMOS |
| PLLs | 4 | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial, per 'C' speed bin) |
| Speed Grade | 7 | -7 (commercial, slowest C-tier) |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG / Active Serial (AS) / Passive Serial (PS) | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | β |
| MSL Level | 3 | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant (lead-free FBGA) |
| Device Type | β | FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | β | 5,136 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | β | 182 |
| Total Embedded Memory | β | 423,936 bits (414 Kbit) |
| M9K Memory Blocks | β | 46 |
| User I/Os | β | 182 |
| User I/O Banks | β | 8 |
| Core Voltage | β | 1.2 V (nominal) |
| Lead-Free / Pb-Free | β | Yes (suffix 'N' denotes lead-free) |
| Configuration Modes | β | JTAG, AS, AP, PS |