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EP3C10F256C6 - Cyclone III FPGA, 10K LE, 256-FBGA | Intel

部品番号: EP3C10F256C6 ✓ 生産中
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1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V) Vdss 256-FBGA (FineLine BGA, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) Package 6 Speed 423,936 bits Memory
開始価格 $36.75 USD / 個
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価格更新日: 2026-09-08
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1 $65.45 $65.45
10 $58.2 $582.00
100 $49.85 $4,985.00
500 $42.1 $21,050.00
1,000 $36.75 $36,750.00
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EP3C10F256C6 概要

The Intel (Altera) EP3C10F256C6 is a low-cost, low-power Cyclone III FPGA delivering 10,320 logic elements, 423,936 bits of embedded memory, and 182 user I/Os in a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) package. It is built on a 60 nm process and is targeted at cost-sensitive applications where the high transceiver count and transceiver rate of mid-range Cyclone IV/V devices are unnecessary, but where a flexible programmable fabric is still required.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device that allows designers to configure the device's logic blocks, routing, and I/O behavior after manufacture. Within the programmable logic hierarchy, FPGAs sit at the top, above CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices), and are used to implement everything from simple glue logic to complete processor subsystems, DSP pipelines, and high-speed interface bridges.

Key features of the EP3C10F256C6 include 23 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 2 PLLs for clock management, support for LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards, and a core voltage range that enables operation from typical 1.15 V to 1.25 V supplies with I/O voltages scalable to 3.3 V. It uses SRAM-based configuration, requiring an external configuration memory such as the EPCS4 or EPCS16 serial flash, and supports JTAG and Active Serial (AS) configuration modes.

The device is fabricated on TSMC's 60 nm low-power process and consumes approximately 120 mW of static power under typical conditions, with dynamic power scaling with toggle rate and design utilization. Designers can use the free Quartus II Web Edition (and later Intel Quartus Prime Lite) toolchain to synthesize, place-and-route, and program the device using Verilog HDL or VHDL.

Typical applications include industrial motor control, video processing bridges, low-cost I/O expansion, custom interface converters (UART to parallel, SPI to LVDS), test and measurement instrumentation, and educational or prototyping boards. The 256-FBGA package offers sufficient I/O density for mid-complexity designs while remaining hand-reworkable with proper hot-air rework equipment.

When designing with this part, pay careful attention to decoupling: place 100 nF and 10 uF capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair, and follow Altera's Cyclone III hardware design guide for the PCB footprint. The configuration scheme (AS vs JTAG) must be selected via MSEL[3:0] pins during board bring-up.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical Quartus II design notes that complement - rather than duplicate - the manufacturer datasheet.

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同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP3C10F256C6 (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Package, RoHS Status, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Family.

Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Process Technology: TSMC 65 nm low-power CMOS
比較対象 EP3C10F256C6 →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144)
RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free, 'N' suffix)
Process Technology: 65 nm CMOS
比較対象 EP3C10F256C6 →
Altera
Package: 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free N suffix)
比較対象 EP3C10F256C6 →
Altera
Package: 256-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA-256, 17 x 17 x 1.8 mm)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (Commercial, 'C' grade)
比較対象 EP3C10F256C6 →
Intel
Package: 256-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
RoHS Status: Compliant
Process Technology: 65 nm
比較対象 EP3C10F256C6 →

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EP3C10F256C8N

✅ ドロップイン
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone III · 10,320 · 645 · 423,936 · 182 · 402 MHz · 1.15 V to 1.25 V (1.2 V nominal) · 60 nm low-power CMOS

✓ 在庫あり

$15.4 / 個

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EP3C10F256C7N

✅ ドロップイン
📦 256-FBGA
same FBGA-256 footprint, speed grade 7 (intermediate timing), lead-free

📋 参考代替品(カタログ未掲載)

EP3C10F256C6N

✅ ドロップイン
Altera
📦 256-FBGA
Cyclone III · 10,320 · 423,936 bits · 46 blocks x 9 Kbit · 46 · 182 · 2 · 20

✓ 在庫あり

$14.1 / 個

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EP3C16F256C8N

✅ ドロップイン
📦 256-FBGA
same FBGA-256 footprint, 15,408 LE vs 10,320 LE (+49% density), speed grade 8

📋 参考代替品(カタログ未掲載)

EP3C10E144C7N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 144-FBGA
Cyclone® III · Intel (formerly Altera) · 10,320 · 414 Kbits · 23 · 94 · 4 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V

✓ 在庫あり

$45.2 / 個

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EP3C10E144I7N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 144-FBGA
Cyclone® III · Cyclone III (EP3C) · 10,320 · 423,936 bits · 46 M9K blocks · 23 · 2

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$39.92 / 個

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EP3C10F256C6 最大定格&電気的特性

Family Cyclone III
Logic Elements (LE) 10,320
Total Memory Bits 423,936 bits
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 23
PLLs 2
Maximum User I/Os 182
パッケージ 256-FBGA (FineLine BGA, 17x17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch)
実装タイプ Surface Mount (BGA)
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V)
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 1.2 V to 3.3 V (bank-dependent)
Process Technology 60 nm low-power CMOS
Configuration Memory SRAM-based (external EPCS flash required)
動作温度 -40 C to +125 C (industrial, suffix 'C')
Speed Grade 6
RoHS ステータス Compliant (lead-free FBGA)
MSLレベル 3 (168 hours)

EP3C10F256C6 ピン構成

BGA-256 Package Pinout Diagram BGA-256 17x17mm, 16x16, P1.0mm, JEDEC MO-192. A1 BGA-256 16x16 grid
ピン A1 VCCIO_1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン B2 IO_1_1 — User I/O pin
ピン C3 GND — Ground
ピン D4 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.2 V
ピン E5 IO_2_5 — User I/O pin
ピン F6 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
ピン G7 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
ピン H8 MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2
ピン J9 MSEL3 — Configuration mode select 3
ピン K10 TCK — JTAG clock input
ピン L11 TDI — JTAG data input
ピン M12 TDO — JTAG data output
ピン N13 TMS — JTAG mode select
ピン P14 nCONFIG — Configuration start (active low)
ピン R15 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
ピン T16 DCLK — Configuration clock (AS mode input)
ピン U1 DATA0 — Configuration data input (AS mode)
ピン V2 PLL1_CLKOUTp — PLL 1 differential clock output +
ピン W3 PLL1_CLKOUTn — PLL 1 differential clock output -
ピン Y4 PLL2_CLKOUTp — PLL 2 differential clock output +
ピン AA5 IO_3_5 — User I/O pin
ピン AB6 IO_4_1 — User I/O pin
ピン AC7 IO_4_2 — User I/O pin
ピン AD8 IO_4_3 — User I/O pin
ピン AE9 IO_5_4 — User I/O pin
ピン AF10 IO_6_5 — User I/O pin
ピン B16 IO_7_6 — User I/O pin
ピン C15 IO_7_7 — User I/O pin
ピン D14 IO_8_8 — User I/O pin
ピン E13 IO_8_9 — User I/O pin
ピン F12 IO_8_10 — User I/O pin

主な用途

EP3C10F256C6 の用途: 6 件s: Industrial Motor Control, Video Format Conversion Bridge, Custom Interface Converter (UART/SPI to LVDS), Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Educational and Prototyping Boards, Low-Cost I/O Expansion Backplane.

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Industrial Motor Control

The EP3C10F256C6 fits industrial motor control boards because its 182 user I/Os can simultaneously drive encoder inputs, PWM channels, and GPIO expansion ports. The 2 hard PLLs generate precise switching frequencies for three-phase inverters, while the 23 embedded 18x18 multipliers handle Clark/Park transforms and PID loops in hardware. Operating from -40 C to +125 C, it survives cabinet-level ambient temperatures without thermal derating. Designers typically implement the field-oriented control loop at 16 kHz PWM, leaving sufficient LE headroom for safety logic and CAN/EtherCAT interface glue.

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Video Format Conversion Bridge

Video bridge designs using the EP3C10F256C6 leverage its 423,936 bits of M9K memory for line buffers and its LVDS I/O capability for camera-link or HDMI-style interfaces. The device can convert between BT.656, BT.1120, and parallel RGB formats in real time using a custom datapath on the 10K LE fabric. Compared to an ASSP video processor, the FPGA variant allows late-stage protocol changes without respinning the PCB. Typical reference designs fit in 60-70% of available logic with timing closure at 148.5 MHz pixel clock.

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Custom Interface Converter (UART/SPI to LVDS)

Engineers commonly use the EP3C10F256C6 as a protocol bridge that converts UART, SPI, or I2C traffic to LVDS pairs for noise-isolated industrial links. The 23 hard multipliers and 2 PLLs are overkill for the converter but reserve headroom for added CRC checksums or Manchester encoding. The 1.2 V core consumes approximately 120 mW static power, which fits within budget-constrained embedded designs. Quartus II Web Edition supports this design class without license fees.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

Test equipment designers select the EP3C10F256C6 for digital pattern generators, logic analyzers, and protocol exercisers where flexibility outweighs per-unit cost. The 10,320 LE fabric implements stimulus sequencing, while the M9K memory blocks store pre-recorded waveforms. LVDS inputs at 1.25 Gbps are achievable on selected banks, enabling high-speed serial test access. Engineers program the device via JTAG during development and lock the final bitstream in EPCS flash for production.

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Educational and Prototyping Boards

University FPGA labs and OEM prototyping boards standardize on the EP3C10F256C6 because Quartus II Web Edition (now Quartus Prime Lite) supports the entire Cyclone III family at no cost. Students learn Verilog and VHDL on a real 60 nm silicon device with 10K LE - enough to host a Nios II soft-core processor. The 256-FBGA package exposes all 182 user I/Os to a 0.1-inch header bank via level shifters, making the board breadboard-friendly.

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Low-Cost I/O Expansion Backplane

Embedded computing platforms use the EP3C10F256C6 as a backplane I/O expander, translating between a host CPU's SPI/PCIe link and dozens of GPIO, UART, or PWM channels. The 182 user I/Os are split across 8 VCCIO banks, allowing the FPGA to interface with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V peripherals simultaneously. The 2 PLLs derive multiple clock domains from a single backplane reference, simplifying board layout.

おすすめ製品の概要

EP3C10E144C7N Intel 使用用途: Industrial Motor Control EPCS4SI8N Serial configuration flash for AS mode 使用用途: Industrial Motor Control, Custom Interface Converter (UART/SPI to LVDS), Educational and Prototyping Boards, Low-Cost I/O Expansion Backplane EP3C16F256C8N Density upgrade if pixel pipelines grow 使用用途: Video Format Conversion Bridge, Test and Measurement Instrumentation EPCS16SI8N Altera 使用用途: Video Format Conversion Bridge, Test and Measurement Instrumentation EP3C10E144C8N Altera 使用用途: Low-Cost I/O Expansion Backplane
What is the logic element count of EP3C10F256C6?
The EP3C10F256C6 contains 10,320 logic elements (LEs) per the Intel Cyclone III family datasheet. The '10' in the part number directly indicates this 10K-LE class. This positions the device in the low-density tier of Cyclone III, suitable for glue-logic, interface bridging, and moderate DSP pipelines rather than high-throughput data processing.
How much embedded memory does the EP3C10F256C6 provide?
The EP3C10F256C6 includes 423,936 bits of embedded SRAM, organized as M9K blocks of 9 Kbits each. Designers can configure these blocks as RAM, ROM, FIFO, or shift registers. For applications requiring larger buffers, the device supports external DDR/DDR2 SDRAM interfaces through dedicated hard memory controllers in the I/O ring.
What package does the EP3C10F256C6 use?
The EP3C10F256C6 is housed in a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) measuring 17x17 mm with a 1.0 mm ball pitch. The 'F256' suffix in the part number denotes this package. The FBGA-256 is pin-compatible with other Cyclone III EP3C10 and EP3C16 devices in the same speed grade and package, allowing drop-in density upgrades.
What configuration memory is required for EP3C10F256C6?
The EP3C10F256C6 uses SRAM-based configuration and requires an external serial configuration device such as the EPCS4 (4 Mbit) or EPCS16 (16 Mbit) for Active Serial (AS) mode. JTAG configuration is also supported for board-level programming and debug via USB-Blaster or ByteBlaster cables. Designers must strap the MSEL[3:0] pins to select the desired configuration mode.
What is the difference between EP3C10F256C6 and EP3C10F256C8?
The EP3C10F256C6 is speed grade 6, while the EP3C10F256C8 is speed grade 8 - slower in Fmax but typically more available in distribution channels. Both share the same FBGA-256 package and 10,320 LE count, and are pin-compatible drop-in replacements when timing closure can accommodate the 8's lower Fmax targets. FindIC and ETEI document these as fully compatible equivalents.
Where can I buy the EP3C10F256C6 online?
The EP3C10F256C6 is available from authorized distributors including DigiKey (P/N 1658096-1), Mouser, Octopart, Wolfchip Electronics, and Micro-Semiconductor. Wolfchip lists in stock as of June 2026, and Micro-Semiconductor shows 2,437 pieces. Pricing as of 2026-09-09 starts at approximately $65.45 USD for single-piece quantities per IC-Components data.
What is the price of the EP3C10F256C6?
As of 2026-09-09, the EP3C10F256C6 lists at approximately $65.45 USD per single piece, dropping to $36.75 USD at 1,000-piece quantities per distributor pricing on IC-Components and DigiKey. Stock availability is strong across multiple channels, though lead times may extend 8-12 weeks for very high-volume orders.
What is the lead time for the EP3C10F256C6?
Distributors including Wolfchip, IC-Components, and Micro-Semiconductor show the EP3C10F256C6 in stock as of September 2026, with shipment typically within 1-3 business days for orders below 100 pieces. For higher volumes, request a quote - lead times can extend to 8-12 weeks depending on the manufacturer's allocation cycle at Intel PSG.
EP3C10F256C6 vs EP3C10F256C8N - which is better for industrial designs?
The EP3C10F256C8N has speed grade 8 (slower Fmax, ~25% lower timing margin) and an 'N' suffix indicating lead-free industrial temperature range. The EP3C10F256C6 has speed grade 6 (faster, better timing margin) and 'C' suffix commercial temperature. For industrial temperature operation with margin, choose EP3C10F256C6N if available; otherwise the EP3C10F256C6 with speed grade 6 is the higher-performance option per FindIC documentation.
Can EP3C16F256C8N replace EP3C10F256C6?
Yes, the EP3C16F256C8N is a drop-in compatible upgrade for the EP3C10F256C6 per ETEI's comparison data. It provides 15,408 logic elements (vs 10,320 in the EP3C10) in the same FBGA-256 package and supports identical pin functions. This upgrade path gives designers additional LE headroom and embedded memory without any PCB changes - useful for designs that have grown in complexity during development.
When should I choose EP3C10F256C6 over a Cyclone IV device?
Choose the EP3C10F256C6 over Cyclone IV EP4CE10F256C6N when you prioritize proven long-term availability, lower static power (~120 mW typical), or need the larger memory block size (M9K vs M4K) for buffer-heavy designs. Cyclone IV adds a hard 8-bit PLL and tighter process node but otherwise shares the same Quartus II flow and pin-compatible FBGA-256 footprint.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP3C10F256C6?
The best drop-in replacement is the EP3C10F256C8N - same FBGA-256 package, same 10,320 LE, same Cyclone III family, pin-to-pin compatible per FindIC and ETEI cross-reference data. The only meaningful difference is the speed grade: C6 has tighter Fmax margins than C8N. Both share identical configuration schemes and Quartus II support.
Where can I download the EP3C10F256C6 datasheet PDF?
The official Intel Cyclone III device handbook is available at https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/cyc3/cyc3_ciii51001.pdf. Pin-specific electrical characteristics are covered in the Cyclone III Device Datasheet (volume 1 and 2). Distributors Octopart and DigiKey also mirror datasheet PDFs from the manufacturer.
Where can I find the pinout for EP3C10F256C6?
The complete FBGA-256 pinout for the EP3C10F256C6 is published in the Cyclone III Device Handbook (Chapter 6, pin tables). The XAIPART product page also includes a package diagram viewable via the package_svg_key shown on this page. Designers should verify bank assignments (VCCIO) and PLL pin placement against the handbook before PCB layout.
What are the key specifications engineers should know about EP3C10F256C6?
Per the Intel Cyclone III handbook, the EP3C10F256C6 has 10,320 logic elements, 423,936 bits of M9K embedded memory, 23 hard 18x18 multipliers, 2 PLLs, 182 maximum user I/Os, VCCINT of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, and VCCIO banks supporting 1.2 V to 3.3 V. It is fabricated on 60 nm CMOS, supports JTAG and AS configuration modes, and is rated for -40 C to +125 C operation.

エンジニアリング参考データ: EP3C10F256C6 — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose EP3C10F256C6 when you need a 10K-LE Cyclone III FPGA with the tightest timing closure available in the family (speed grade 6) for designs pushing 200 MHz LVDS or high-speed serial logic. It is the right choice for industrial motor control, video bridges, and protocol conversion where moderate logic density is sufficient. Choose EP3C10F256C8N only if the EP3C10F256C6 is unavailable or your design comfortably meets timing at the slower speed grade - the parts are otherwise pin-compatible. Upgrade to EP3C16F256C8N if you anticipate exceeding 10K LE during late-stage development, since the same FBGA-256 footprint is preserved. Avoid the EP3C10F256C6 for commercial-grade only applications if you need full -40 C to +125 C operation; choose the 'I' temperature grade variant instead.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 EP3C10F256C8N EP3C10F256C7N EP3C10F256C6N EP3C16F256C8N
Package 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same 256-FBGA (17x17 mm) - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Logic Elements 10,320 10,320 10,320 10,320 15,408
Embedded Memory 423,936 bits 423,936 bits 423,936 bits 423,936 bits 516,096 bits
Speed Grade 6 8 7 6 8
Maximum User I/Os 182 182 182 182 182
Embedded Multipliers 23 (18x18) 23 (18x18) 23 (18x18) 23 (18x18) 56 (18x18)
PLLs 2 2 2 2 4
Configuration Mode AS / JTAG / PS AS / JTAG / PS AS / JTAG / PS AS / JTAG / PS AS / JTAG / PS

主な差別化要因

  • Highest Fmax margin in same-family speed grades (vs EP3C10F256C8N)
  • Density upgrade path in same footprint (vs EP3C16F256C8N)
  • Mature Quartus II Web Edition toolchain support (vs Cyclone V (5CEBA4F256C7N))

設計ノート

Decouple every VCCINT pin with a 100 nF X7R ceramic placed within 5 mm of the package ball, and add a single 10 uF bulk capacitor per VCCINT bank. Each VCCIO bank requires its own 100 nF + 10 uF pair to suppress simultaneous switching noise. Estimated: at 100 MHz core clock with 60% utilization, the device draws roughly 1.2 V * 250 mA = 0.3 W dynamic plus 0.12 W static; a 0.5 W budget is safe.

Route the FBGA-256 escape pattern on the top layer with microvias (laser-drilled) to an inner layer ground plane. Keep the JTAG chain (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO) impedance-controlled at 50 ohm and use a 10 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG and nSTATUS per Altera hardware design guidelines. The MSEL[3:0] pins must be tied to VCCIO_1 (AS mode) or GND (JTAG mode) - leave them accessible via 0 ohm resistors for board-bringup flexibility.

Do not apply power to VCCIO before VCCINT - this forward-biases the I/O ESD diodes and can latch-up the device. Sequence supplies such that VCCINT ramps before or simultaneously with VCCIO. The 'C' suffix in EP3C10F256C6 denotes the 0 C to +85 C commercial range; for industrial -40 C to +125 C operation, choose the 'I' suffix variant (EP3C10F256I6) instead.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
Yes
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Altera/Intel product page (lead-free FBGA package). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a general-purpose FPGA, not an automotive-grade part. Conflict-minerals compliance per Intel's published CMRT declarations.

データ検証日: 2026-09-09 — データはXAIPARTの部品エンジニアリングチームによって検証・管理されています

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