EP3C5E144C7N - Cyclone III FPGA, 5K LE, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera
N.º de pieza: EP3C5E144C7N ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21.95 | $21,95 |
| 10 | $19.75 | $197,50 |
| 100 | $17.56 | $1.756,00 |
| 500 | $15.36 | $7.680,00 |
| 1.000 | $13.17 | $13.170,00 |
EP3C5E144C7N Descripción general
A Cyclone III FPGA is a programmable logic device that combines lookup-table (LUT)-based logic fabric with embedded memory blocks (M9K), embedded multipliers (18x18), and Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) on a single die. In the broader taxonomy, the EP3C5E144C7N belongs to the SRAM-based programmable logic family, sitting alongside Cyclone IV (next-generation low-power FPGA), Cyclone V (28 nm successor), and MAX series CPLDs. The device is non-volatile-of-configuration: bitstreams are loaded from external flash or JTAG into on-chip SRAM configuration cells, enabling unlimited re-programmability for prototyping, NPI, and field-upgradable end products.
Key features include 5,136 logic elements organized into 290 logic array blocks (LABs), 46 embedded M9K memory blocks (414 Kbits), 46 embedded 18x18 multipliers, and up to 4 PLLs with 4 dedicated clock outputs. The device supports configuration schemes including Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP), and JTAG, and includes Cyclone III architectural primitives such as high-speed LVDS I/O, on-chip termination (OCT), and the Altera remote update IP for in-field bitstream swapping. The 144-pin EQFP package provides a thermal resistance of approximately 22 C/W with a properly soldered exposed pad.
The Cyclone III architecture targets cost-sensitive high-volume applications where the previous-generation Cyclone II could not deliver sufficient logic density, DSP bandwidth, or low static power. The 65 nm process enables typical static power in the milliamp range while retaining deterministic timing closure at 200+ MHz for common logic functions and 250 MHz for DSP blocks. I/O banks support LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS, and PCI/PCI-X signaling standards with per-bank voltage reference supplies, enabling direct interface to DDR/DDR2 SDRAM without external level shifters.
Typical applications include industrial motor control and PLC logic, video surveillance and image-processing front ends, portable medical instrumentation, low-cost software-defined radio (SDR) baseband, and consumer audio/video processing. The combination of low static power, moderate logic capacity, and a small footprint package makes the EP3C5E144C7N a strong fit for space-constrained, cost-driven designs that still need hardware-accelerated DSP or parallel sensor aggregation.
When designing with this device, allocate at least an 8-layer PCB stack-up with continuous GND planes for signal integrity on LVDS pairs, and use the Quartus II / Quartus Prime design suite (13.0 or later recommended for final bitstream) with the Cyclone III device library installed. Decoupling must include 0.1 uF and 10 uF capacitors placed within 5 mm of every VCCIO/VCCINT ball pair, and the exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a 1 sq. inch copper pour to keep junction temperature within the C7 commercial rating.
This page synthesizes Cyclone III device specs, Intel / Altera distributor pricing tiers, drop-in same-package and same-family alternatives, and practical Quartus II design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet PDF.
Alternativas directas para EP3C5E144C7N — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EP3C5E144C7N (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Family, Total Memory Bits.
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EP3C5E144C8N
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EP3C16Q240C8N
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EP3C5E144C7N Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Device Family | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 5,136 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LAB) | 290 |
| Total Memory Bits | 423,936 |
| Embedded M9K Memory Blocks | 46 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 46 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| User I/Os | 94 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (7 ns delay) |
| Process Technology | TSMC 65 nm low-power |
| Encapsulado | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144), 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Temperatura de unión de funcionamiento | 0C to +85C |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, FPP, JTAG |
| I/O Standards | LVDS, SSTL, HSTL, LVCMOS, PCI/PCI-X |
| Estado RoHS | Compliant |
Configuración de pines de EP3C5E144C7N
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 6 | VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 voltage supply |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 voltage supply |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 28 | VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 voltage supply |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin 37 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 39 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 43 | VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 45 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 51 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 55 | VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 57 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 61 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 62 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 67 | VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pin 68 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin 70 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 74 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 76 | VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 80 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 82 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 86 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 88 | VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 92 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 94 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 98 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 100 | VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin 103 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin 104 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 109 | VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 110 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 115 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 116 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 121 | VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 122 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 127 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 128 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 133 | VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin 136 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pin 137 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 138 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 139 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 140 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 141 | nCONFIG — Configuration control |
| Pin 142 | nSTATUS — Configuration status |
| Pin 143 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin 144 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
Aplicaciones típicas
EP3C5E144C7N es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Motor Control and PLC Logic, Video Surveillance and Image Processing Front End, Portable Medical Instrumentation, Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband, Consumer Audio/Video Processing, Industrial Networking and Protocol Bridging.
Industrial Motor Control and PLC Logic
The EP3C5E144C7N's 5,136 logic elements and 46 embedded 18x18 multipliers fit single-axis to dual-axis motor control loops including field-oriented control (FOC), trapezoidal commutation, and PID compensation. The 94 user I/Os support encoder inputs (QEP), Hall sensor feedback, PWM outputs to gate drivers, and isolated communication interfaces (RS-485, CAN, Modbus). The C7 speed grade closes 200 MHz logic timing, sufficient for 50 kHz current loop rates. Compared to DSP-only solutions, the FPGA enables parallel sampling of multiple ADC channels synchronized to PWM edges, eliminating the sequential bottleneck of a single-core DSP.
Recomendado
Video Surveillance and Image Processing Front End
The EP3C5E144C7N's 46 M9K memory blocks (414 Kbits total) and LVDS I/O support enable direct interface to CMOS image sensors at up to 1080p60 resolution using LVDS or sub-LVDS signaling. The 5,136 logic elements implement real-time pipelines for demosaicing, color correction, edge detection, and H.264 baseline encoding pre-processing. The 4 PLLs generate the precise pixel clocks required by MIPI CSI-2 or parallel LVDS sensor interfaces. The 65 nm low-power process keeps total FPGA power below 1.5W at full utilization, enabling fanless surveillance camera designs.
Recomendado
Portable Medical Instrumentation
The EP3C5E144C7N's low static power (typically under 100 mW at idle) and small 22x22 mm EQFP-144 package make it suitable for battery-powered medical devices such as pulse oximeters, ECG monitors, and portable ultrasound front ends. The 5,136 logic elements implement digital filtering, FFT analysis, and adaptive baseline removal on multi-channel ADC streams. The 46 embedded 18x18 multipliers accelerate biquad filter chains and wavelet transforms. On-chip PLLs generate the clock trees needed for simultaneous-sampling ADC interfaces at 1-10 MSPS, while the 94 user I/Os connect to TFT displays, touch panels, and isolated serial ports.
Recomendado
Low-Cost Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband
The EP3C5E144C7N's 46 embedded 18x18 multipliers and 423 Kbits of block RAM enable low-cost SDR baseband implementations for narrowband protocols such as LoRa, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread). The 4 PLLs generate the quadrature sample-rate clocks needed for digital downconversion and channelization. The LVDS I/O pairs interface directly to high-speed ADCs and DACs at 50-100 MSPS. Compared to a microcontroller + DSP solution, the FPGA's parallel processing enables simultaneous demodulation of multiple channels and real-time FEC decoding without timing jitter.
Recomendado
Consumer Audio/Video Processing
The EP3C5E144C7N's logic density and embedded multipliers fit consumer audio processors for HDMI upscaling, audio format conversion (Dolby Digital, DTS), and HDMI CEC bridging. The 94 user I/Os support HDMI, S/PDIF, I2S, and LVDS display interfaces simultaneously. The C7 speed grade enables 1080p60 video processing with line buffers in M9K memory. Cyclone III's low static power keeps enclosure temperatures within consumer product safety limits, while the exposed pad package simplifies thermal management in slim AV receiver chassis.
Recomendado
Industrial Networking and Protocol Bridging
The EP3C5E144C7N's 94 user I/Os and 5,136 logic elements support multi-protocol industrial gateway designs bridging EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP on a single device. The M9K memory blocks implement packet buffers and protocol state machines, while the LVDS I/O pairs enable MII/RGMII PHY interfacing at 1 Gbps. The C7 speed grade closes 200 MHz logic timing sufficient for line-rate protocol processing. Compared to discrete microcontrollers, the FPGA enables hardware-accelerated CRC, checksum, and protocol state management without CPU bottlenecks.
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| Parámetro | Este producto | EP3C5E144C8N | EP3C5E144I7N | EP3C10E144C7N | EP4CE5E144C7N | EP3C16Q240C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Logic Elements | 5,136 | 5,136 | 5,136 | 10,320 | 5,136 | 15,408 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (7 ns) | C8 (8 ns) | I7 (7 ns, industrial temp) | C7 (7 ns) | C7 (7 ns) | C8 (8 ns) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| User I/Os | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Embedded Memory (Kbits) | 414 | 414 | 414 | 414 | 270 | 504 |
| 18x18 Multipliers | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 25 | 56 |
| Bitstream Compatibility | Cyclone III baseline | Compatible (same family) | Compatible (same family) | Compatible (same family) | Not compatible (Cyclone IV E) | Compatible (same family) |
Diferenciadores clave
- Lowest-density Cyclone III in 144-EQFP with full feature set (frente a EPM570GT100C3N (MAX II CPLD))
- Pin-compatible logic upgrade within same family (frente a EP3C5E144C8N (C8 speed grade))
- Industrial temperature variant available in same package (frente a EP3C5E144I7N (industrial temp))
Notas de diseño
The EP3C5E144C7N requires separate VCCINT (1.2 V core) and VCCIO (1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V I/O bank) rails. Per the Cyclone III device datasheet, VCCINT tolerance is +/-5% and each VCCIO bank can be independently configured. Place 0.1 uF and 10 uF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair. A ferrite bead or pi-filter on each rail is recommended for designs with high-speed LVDS or external SDRAM interfaces.
Estimated: At full utilization (5,136 LE, 46 multipliers, 250 MHz logic), the EP3C5E144C7N dissipates approximately 0.8-1.2 W. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a continuous ground copper pour of at least 1 square inch to maintain the C7 commercial 85C junction temperature. Without the exposed pad soldered, junction temperature can exceed 100C at moderate utilization, triggering thermal slowdown. Use 4-thermal-via array (0.3 mm drill) on the exposed pad for optimal heat transfer.
Allocate at least an 8-layer PCB stack-up with continuous GND planes for signal integrity on LVDS pairs. Per the Cyclone III device handbook, LVDS traces must be 100 ohm differential with intra-pair skew under 5 ps. Route configuration signals (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI/nCONFIG/nSTATUS) away from high-speed switching nodes. Place the configuration flash (EPCS4/EPCS16) within 25 mm of the FPGA's active serial pins for reliable AS configuration.
Pin assignments should be planned using the Quartus II / Quartus Prime Pin Planner before PCB layout. Group high-speed I/O (LVDS, DDR/DDR2) in adjacent banks to minimize routing congestion. Per the Cyclone III device handbook, each I/O bank has dedicated VREF pins for SSTL/HSTL reference voltages - place VREF bypass capacitors (0.1 uF + 10 uF) within 3 mm of each VREF pin. Avoid routing clock signals across I/O bank boundaries to prevent skew issues.
Do not leave MSEL0/MSEL1 pins floating - they must be tied to VCCINT or GND to select the configuration mode (AS/PS/FPP/JTAG). Per the Cyclone III device handbook, floating MSEL pins cause configuration failures. The nCONFIG pin must be pulled to VCCINT through a 10 kohm resistor. Cyclone III bitstreams are NOT compatible with Cyclone IV or Cyclone V - recompile in Quartus Prime when migrating to newer families.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS compliant per Intel / Altera product page. Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow compatible. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - Cyclone III is not an automotive-grade family. For automotive applications, consider Cyclone IV E or Cyclone V with AEC-Q100 documentation.
