EP1C3T144A8N - 291-Element Cyclone FPGA in 144-LQFP
部品番号: EP1C3T144A8N ✓ 生産中EP1C3T144A8N 概要
A field-programmable gate array is a digital integrated circuit whose logic and interconnect resources can be configured after manufacture. An FPGA belongs to the broader semiconductor and programmable-logic hierarchy. By combining configurable logic elements with programmable I/O, the Cyclone family allows a design to be adapted during development without changing the physical circuit board. The EP1C3T144A8N provides 291 logic elements and 104 I/Os for designs requiring moderate logic density.
The principal verified features of the EP1C3T144A8N are its 291 logic elements, 104 I/Os, and 144-LQFP surface-mount package. The listed 104 I/Os provide connections between the programmable logic fabric and external circuit-board signals. Its LQFP package also places the device in a widely used leaded surface-mount format suited to automated PCB assembly and prototype-to-production transitions.
The device identifier includes the Cyclone EP1C3T144 device family, the 144-pin package, and an A8N ordering suffix. The official Intel pin-information resource identifies the EP1C3T144 device and provides bank, pin-name, pin-function, and pin-number information. This information should be used directly when assigning board signals because the I/O count alone does not identify the electrical function or allowed voltage standard of every pin.
Typical FPGA implementation roles include digital control, industrial interface logic, instrumentation control, communication control, embedded control functions, and general-purpose prototyping. Its 291 logic elements make the device appropriate for small to medium control designs rather than workloads requiring large parallel processing resources. A clocking plan, configuration method, memory requirements, and I/O voltage budget should be evaluated before committing a system to this device.
A key design consideration is configuration and power sequencing. The PCB must provide the configuration signals, clocking resources, decoupling, and I/O routing required by the selected Cyclone design flow. Engineers should also check the exact pin-information table and device documentation before assigning 5 V-tolerant or other special I/O functions, because the general 104-I/O figure does not describe the capability of each individual pin.
This page organizes the verified EP1C3T144A8N specifications, official pin-information reference, comparison details, and practical selection guidance. It also separates known device facts from attributes that must be confirmed from the manufacturer documentation, helping engineers make a technically defensible design choice without confusing package compatibility with complete functional equivalence.
ドロップイン代替品: EP1C3T144A8N — 同一パッケージでピン互換。PCBの作り直しが必要な異なるパッケージの部品は除外されています。
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同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP1C3T144A8N （同一形状・フットプリント） — 相違点: Logic Elements, Package, RoHS Status.
EP1C3T144C8N
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データシートを見る →EP1C3T144A8N 最大定格＆電気的特性
| Device Type | Cyclone field-programmable gate array (FPGA) |
| Logic Elements | 291 logic elements |
| User I/O Count | 104 I/Os |
| パッケージ | 144-LQFP |
| Device Family | Cyclone EP1C3T144 |
| 実装タイプ | Surface mount |
| Number of Logic Elements | 291 logic elements |
| Number of I/O | 104 I/Os |
| RoHS ステータス | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | not_applicable |
EP1C3T144A8N 144-lqfp ピン配置ガイド
EP1C3T144A8N (144-lqfp パッケージ) のピン配置。 このデジタルICには、GPIO、通信インターフェース (UART、SPI、I2C)、および電源ピンが含まれています。代替ピン機能と設定オプションについては、メーカーのデータシートを参照してください。組み込みシステム設計とPCBレイアウトに不可欠です。
詳細なピン配置データはありません: EP1C3T144A8N.
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主な用途
EP1C3T144A8N の用途: 6 件s: Digital Control and State Machines, Industrial Interface Control, Communication Control Logic, Instrumentation and Measurement Control, Embedded Prototyping, Programmable System Control.
Digital Control and State Machines
The EP1C3T144A8N is appropriate for compact controllers built from concurrent state machines, sequencing logic, and digital interlocks. Its 291 logic elements provide a defined fabric for moderate control complexity, while 104 I/Os provide connections to switches, sensors, actuators, and status indicators. Designers should map the design to the available logic before PCB assignment and verify timing in the selected Quartus implementation. The same-family EP1C3T144C8N may support redesign work involving a different ordering suffix, but speed and temperature requirements must be confirmed before it is treated as a direct substitute.
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Industrial Interface Control
The Cyclone EP1C3T144A8N can implement industrial interface logic when a board requires programmable handling of digital inputs, outputs, counters, and protocol-specific state machines. The 104-I/O count allows numerous board-level signals to be consolidated, while 291 logic elements support moderate interface complexity. Before layout, engineers must assign each signal using the official EP1C3T144 pin table and confirm voltage tolerance, weak pull-up or pull-down behavior, and dedicated configuration pins. The 144-LQFP footprint supports automated assembly but requires careful fanout routing because all device functions share the same leaded package.
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Communication Control Logic
EP1C3T144A8N designs can use the FPGA for framing control, status tracking, command decoding, and other communication-support logic when the required datapath fits 291 logic elements. Its 104 I/Os permit connections between external transceivers, control registers, and supporting logic. The device should be selected only after the intended clock rate, serial-interface behavior, and timing closure are verified against the manufacturer documentation. Configuration storage and power sequencing are especially important because the programmable logic must initialize deterministically before external communication equipment begins exchanging data.
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Instrumentation and Measurement Control
The EP1C3T144A8N can implement instrument-control functions such as mode sequencing, measurement triggering, status decoding, and front-panel logic. Its 291 logic elements suit compact orchestration functions without implying the capacity of a high-end FPGA, and the 104 I/Os provide ample board-level connectivity for sensors, switches, displays, and data-acquisition components. Use the official pin-information document to identify fixed pins and bank constraints. For measurement accuracy, separate analog signal conditioning from the FPGA and validate the digital timing budget with the selected Quartus implementation rather than inferring performance from the logic-element count.
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Embedded Prototyping
The Cyclone EP1C3T144A8N is useful for compact prototypes that need programmable digital behavior, downloadable configuration, and a manageable package footprint. Engineers can implement test logic, adapters, and functional proof-of-concept blocks around its 291 logic elements and 104 I/Os. The 144-LQFP package allows prototype boards to be assembled with conventional leaded-package handling. A production transition should include checks for configuration method, clock sources, I/O standards, pin-bank assignments, timing, and thermal conditions so that the prototype dependency on a specific suffix does not create an avoidable redesign risk.
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Programmable System Control
EP1C3T144A8N can act as the central programmable controller in a small embedded system when supervisory logic, power sequencing, fault handling, and peripheral coordination fit within 291 logic elements. Its 104 I/Os allow the controller to connect reset, enable, fault, and status signals across the system. The same-family EP1C3T144C8N may be relevant to an alternate design, but engineers must verify its ordering-suffix parameters and confirm that the 144-LQFP pin arrangement remains identical. Use the official Intel pin information and device documentation to define configuration, decoupling, clocking, and power requirements.
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エンジニアリング参考データ: EP1C3T144A8N — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。
選定ガイド
代替品との比較
| パラメータ | この製品 | EP1C3T144C8N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 144-LQFP | 144-LQFP |
| Device Family | Cyclone EP1C3T144 | Cyclone EP1C3T144 |
| Ordering Suffix | A8N | C8N |
主な差別化要因
- Specified 144-LQFP package （vs EP1C3T144C8N)
- Verified programmable resource count （vs EP1C3T144C8N)
- Same Cyclone EP1C3T144 device family （vs EP1C3T144C8N)
設計ノート
Use Intel's official EP1C3T144 pin-information table to create the 144-LQFP PCB symbol and assign every signal. Keep configuration pins and their required pull-up or pull-down behavior in the schematic review, and preserve the package drawing's pin-1 orientation. The 104-I/O count does not imply that every lead is available for general-purpose user logic.
Plan the supply rails, decoupling network, and configuration behavior from the manufacturer documentation before layout. Place the required bypass capacitors close to their associated supply pins and route them using low-impedance paths. Validate startup order, rail tolerances, and configuration-voltage requirements against the exact EP1C3T144A8N ordering suffix.
Do not treat the shared 144-LQFP footprint of EP1C3T144C8N as proof of a fully equivalent replacement. Confirm speed grade, temperature range, timing, configuration, and electrical characteristics for both suffixes. When any of those attributes differ, regenerate the timing report and review PCB signal integrity rather than relying only on package dimensions.
Assign clock and high-speed interface pins using the official bank and pin-function information, then complete timing analysis with the intended external components. Avoid long stubs between the FPGA and external devices, and route sensitive signals over a continuous ground reference. If an interface depends on the suffix-specific speed rating, reverify setup and hold margins after any alternative is selected.
コンプライアンス情報
No specific RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations were identified for EP1C3T144A8N. Automotive qualification is not applicable to the listed general-purpose device designation.
