EPC1C3T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA 2,910 LEs 144-TQFP C8 | Intel
MPN: EPC1C3T144C8 ✗ Akhir HidupEPC1C3T144C8 Ringkasan
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.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EPC1C3T144C8 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Family, Speed Grade, PLLs, Process Technology.
EP1C3T144I7
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Lihat Datasheet →EP1C6T144C8
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Lihat Datasheet →EPC1C3T144C8 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Family | Cyclone (EP1C3) |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 13 |
| User I/O Pins | 104 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Paket | 144-LQFP / TQFP |
| Speed Grade | C8 |
| Suhu Kerja | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.13 um |
| Configuration Modes | PS, AS, JTAG |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
Konfigurasi Pin EPC1C3T144C8
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 11 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 15 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 24 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 29 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 33 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 41 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 44 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 53 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 57 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 61 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 64 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 69 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 73 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 77 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 81 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 84 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 89 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 93 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 101 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 104 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 113 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 117 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 121 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 124 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 129 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 133 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 137 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 141 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 144 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
Aplikasi Umum
EPC1C3T144C8 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: 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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EPC1C3T144C8 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | 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) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Largest pin-compatible LE upgrade within Cyclone family (vsEP1C6T144C8)
- Same die, industrial temperature variant available (vsEP1C3T144I7)
- Pin-compatible speed upgrade available (vsEP1C3T144C7)
Catatan Desain
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.
Informasi Konformitas
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).
