EPC1C3T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA 2,910 LEs 144-TQFP C8 | Intel
Référence : EPC1C3T144C8 ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.9 | $2 890,00 |
| 500 | $24.5 | $12 250,00 |
| 1 000 | $21 | $21 000,00 |
EPC1C3T144C8 Présentation
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, embedded memory, and I/O cells that can be re-programmed post-manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit hierarchically between fixed-function ASICs (highest performance, highest NRE) and microcontrollers (lowest flexibility, lowest unit cost at high volume), occupying the niche where parallelism, custom datapaths, and rapid design iteration are required. The Cyclone family was Altera's (now Intel FPGA's) low-cost, low-power answer to this niche, optimized for glue logic, consumer electronics, and industrial control.
The EPC1C3T144C8 features 2,910 logic elements backed by 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM distributed across M4K memory blocks. It offers 104 user I/O pins supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards, four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, and a low-power 1.5V core operating from a 0.13um process. Configuration is via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), and JTAG modes, supported by Altera EPCS configuration devices.
Architecturally, the Cyclone device combines a fabric of LABs (Logic Array Blocks, each containing 10 LEs) with row and column interconnects, an embedded memory array, and multiplier blocks adjacent to the RAM to enable DSP-style operations. The 1.5V core with I/O ring flexibility and four PLLs allow designers to synthesize multiple clock domains from a single reference, while the 13 multipliers support up to 13 concurrent 18-bit MAC operations.
Typical applications include audio/video processing front-ends, industrial motor control and glue logic, video bridging and format conversion, and embedded protocol bridging (I2C, SPI, UART, parallel interfaces) in consumer and industrial products. The 144-TQFP package supports conventional SMT assembly on 4-layer PCBs without requiring BGA-class PCB fabrication.
When designing with this device, use the Altera Quartus II design suite (the modern toolchain is Intel Quartus Prime) and select the EP1C3 device family. Plan for configuration memory with a serial configuration device such as EPCS4 or EPCS16, and validate timing closure with Quartus TimeQuest before committing the design to prototype.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. Information current as of 2026-09-11.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EPC1C3T144C8 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EPC1C3T144C8 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Family, Speed Grade, PLLs, Process Technology.
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EP1C3T144I7
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$16.2 / unité
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$14.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP1C6T144C8
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$15.6 / unité
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Voir la fiche technique →EPC1C3T144C8 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Cyclone (EP1C3) |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 13 |
| User I/O Pins | 104 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP / TQFP |
| Speed Grade | C8 |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.13 um |
| Configuration Modes | PS, AS, JTAG |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
Configuration des broches de EPC1C3T144C8
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 11 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 12 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 15 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 20 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 24 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 29 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 33 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 37 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 41 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 44 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 49 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 53 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 57 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 61 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 64 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 69 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 73 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 77 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 81 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 84 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 89 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 93 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 97 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 101 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 104 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 109 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 113 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 117 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 121 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 124 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 129 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 133 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 137 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 141 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 144 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
Applications typiques
EPC1C3T144C8 convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Video Format Conversion and Bridging, Motor Control and Drive Logic, Audio Processing and Mixing, Embedded Protocol Bridging, Low-Volume ASIC Replacement.
Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
The EPC1C3T144C8 is widely deployed as a replacement for clusters of 74-series TTL/CMOS glue logic in industrial control boards, where its 2,910 logic elements and 104 user I/O pins can absorb dozens of discrete logic chips into a single programmable device. The 144-TQFP package supports conventional SMT assembly without BGA-class PCB processes. With 4 PLLs, designers can synthesize multiple clock domains from one reference, and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM support small FIFO buffers for protocol bridging. This consolidation reduces BOM cost and PCB area while allowing field firmware updates.
Recommandé
Video Format Conversion and Bridging
The EPC1C3T144C8 is used in mid-range video bridging applications such as BT.656/BT.1120 to parallel RGB conversion, VGA timing generation, and low-resolution video scaling. Its 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers support real-time FIR filtering for chroma resampling, and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM hold line buffers and lookup tables. The 104 user I/O pins interface to video ADCs/DACs without external bus multiplexers. Cyclone's Quartus II IP library provides free reference designs for common video timing controllers, accelerating development versus discrete logic implementations.
Recommandé
Motor Control and Drive Logic
The EPC1C3T144C8 serves as the central control logic in industrial motor drives, implementing field-oriented control (FOC) state machines, PWM generation, and current-loop timing with deterministic latency. Its 2,910 LEs easily fit typical 3-phase PWM controllers and quadrature encoder interfaces, while the 13 multipliers support Clarke/Park transforms for sensorless control. The 144-TQFP package is rated for industrial-grade assembly and supports conventional thermal management. The 4 PLLs generate the high-frequency PWM carrier from low-frequency crystals.
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Audio Processing and Mixing
The EPC1C3T144C8 is suitable for digital audio mixing consoles and effect processors where its 13 multipliers enable parallel biquad filter stages, and 59,904 RAM bits hold audio delay lines. The 104 user I/O pins interface to multiple I2S/TDM audio codecs simultaneously for multi-channel mixing. Cyclone's LVDS capability supports professional audio interfaces such as AES3/EBU. The Quartus II DSP Builder accelerates MAC-based filter design versus hand-coded HDL, shortening time-to-prototype for audio engineers new to FPGA development.
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Embedded Protocol Bridging
The EPC1C3T144C8 is commonly used as a protocol bridge IC, converting between I2C, SPI, UART, parallel buses, and proprietary interfaces in industrial and consumer products. Its 104 I/O pins support multiple concurrent bus interfaces, while 59,904 bits of RAM buffer data between protocols of differing speeds. The Cyclone IP catalog provides free UART, I2C, and SPI controller cores. The 144-TQFP package simplifies field-replaceable module designs where legacy bus compatibility is required alongside modern peripheral connectivity.
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Low-Volume ASIC Replacement
The EPC1C3T144C8 is widely used as an ASIC replacement in low-to-medium-volume products (typically below 50K units annual) where ASIC NRE costs cannot be amortized. Its 2,910 LEs and 144-TQFP package cover the complexity range of small custom ICs such as appliance controllers, instrument front-ends, and specialty industrial sensors. Designers benefit from zero NRE, instant prototype turnaround, and field-updatable logic. Migration to ASIC is straightforward later if volumes justify, since Quartus-synthesized netlists are portable to Altera HardCopy structured ASICs.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP1C3T144I7 | EP1C3T144C7 | EP1C3T144C8N | EP1C6T144C8 | EP1C4F400C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-LQFP / TQFP | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | FBGA-400 (different package) |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 | 2,910 (same) | 2,910 (same) | 2,910 (same) | 5,980 (+105%) | 4,000 (+37%) |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 | 59,904 (same) | 59,904 (same) | 59,904 (same) | 92,160 (+54%) | 78,336 (+31%) |
| User I/O Pins | 104 | 104 (same) | 104 (same) | 104 (same) | 98 (-6%) | 301 (+189% in F400 BGA) |
| Multipliers (18x18) | 13 | 13 (same) | 13 (same) | 13 (same) | 20 (+54%) | 17 (+31%) |
| Speed Grade | C8 | I7 (industrial) | C7 (faster) | C8 (same) | C8 (same) | C8N (same) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Largest pin-compatible LE upgrade within Cyclone family (vs EP1C6T144C8)
- Same die, industrial temperature variant available (vs EP1C3T144I7)
- Pin-compatible speed upgrade available (vs EP1C3T144C7)
Notes de conception
The EPC1C3T144C8 requires three separate supply rails: VCCINT (1.5V core), VCCA (2.5V PLL analog), and VCCIO (per bank, 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V selectable). Use a low-dropout regulator such as the TI TPS7A4515 for VCCINT with a 22uF ceramic output capacitor placed within 5mm of the FPGA pins. Estimate core current at approximately 500 mA worst case with all RAM and multipliers active. Decouple every VCCIO pin with a 0.1uF X7R ceramic capacitor plus a 10uF bulk capacitor per bank.
The 144-pin TQFP package has 0.5mm lead pitch and 22mm x 22mm body size, allowing assembly on conventional 4-layer PCBs. Route all four PLL power pins (VCCA_PLL) with a guard ring of vias to a quiet ground island, and keep clock traces under 25mm with impedance-controlled 50-ohm routing. Provide four-layer stackup with continuous ground plane beneath the FPGA for return current and thermal dissipation. Avoid routing high-speed signals across the TQFP lead rows to minimize crosstalk.
Do not leave CONFIG_DONE or nSTATUS floating - the Cyclone family requires a 10k-ohm pull-up on each for reliable configuration. Failing to connect MSEL pins to the correct logic levels for the desired configuration mode is a frequent board bring-up issue: 00=AS, 01=PS, 10=JTAG-only, 11=fast AS. Verify with Quartus programmer before power-on. Also note that I/O bank voltages must not exceed 4.0V even momentarily during hot-plug events, as the absolute maximum diode clamp ratings are easily exceeded.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance and lead-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data; marked unknown pending manufacturer datasheet confirmation. The part is not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial/commercial only).
