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EP3C16F484C7N - Cyclone III FPGA, 15K LEs, 484-FBGA | Intel

部品番号: EP3C16F484C7N ✓ 生産中
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1.2 V (1.15 V to 1.25 V) Vdss LVDS, LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL Rds(on) 484-ball FBGA Package -7 Speed 504 Kbits (M9K blocks) Memory
開始価格 $30.1 USD / 個
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価格更新日: 2026-09-08
ボリューム価格
数量 単価 小計
1 $53.18 $53.18
10 $48.5 $485.00
100 $42.9 $4,290.00
500 $36.25 $18,125.00
1,000 $30.1 $30,100.00
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EP3C16F484C7N 概要

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP3C16F484C7N is a low-power, low-cost Cyclone III Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) fabricated on a 65 nm process and packaged in a 484-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA). It integrates 15,408 logic elements, 504 Kbits of embedded memory, 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 4 phase-locked loops (PLLs), and 346 user I/O pins. According to the Cyclone III device family datasheet, the device supports a core voltage of 1.2 V and offers up to 437.5 MHz internal operation.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement arbitrary digital circuits after PCB fabrication. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy above simple PLDs and below ASICs, bridging the gap between fixed-function ICs and full-custom silicon. The Cyclone III family in particular targets cost-sensitive, high-volume applications where the per-board BOM cost of a traditional FPGA would be prohibitive, while still offering DSP blocks, on-chip RAM, and high-speed serial capability for parallel digital processing.

Key features of the EP3C16F484C7N include 346 LVDS-capable user I/O pins arranged across eight I/O banks, configurable LVDS/LVCMOS/LVTTL support, and dedicated hardware multipliers (up to 56 18x18) for DSP pipelines. The device supports JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan configuration via the EPCS serial configuration device family, plus 4 PLLs for clock synthesis. Speed grade -7 places this part in the mid-performance bin of the Cyclone III family.

Cyclone III architecture combines look-up tables (LUTs), embedded memory blocks (M9K), DSP blocks, and routing fabric. The 65 nm process node reduces static leakage versus the prior Cyclone generation, enabling the family to operate with typical power well under 0.5 W for many designs. Cyclone III is widely used in industrial control, motor drive, video processing, and prototyping applications.

Typical applications include industrial machine vision, motor control and drive interfaces, low-cost video bridging, LED wall controllers, software-defined radio (SDR) front ends, and ASIC/SoC prototyping. The combination of DSP blocks and a generous logic budget makes the EP3C16F484C7N especially suited to DSP-centric embedded designs.

When designing with this device, validate thermal performance for your specific I/O switching profile and ensure the configuration scheme (EPCS flash or JTAG) is provisioned in your PCB layout. Speed grade -7 provides balanced timing margin; faster -8 grades are not stocked for this part number.

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このシリーズのバリエーション

同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP3C16F484C7N (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, RoHS Status, Embedded Memory.

Intel
Package: 484-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA)
Process Technology: 65 nm TSMC
Speed Grade: -6
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Intel
Package: 484-BGA (FineLine BGA)
Process Technology: 60 nm low-power CMOS
Speed Grade: 8
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Intel
Package: 484-ball FineLine BGA (F484)
Speed Grade: 7 (fastest commercial/industrial)
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Altera
Package: 484-FBGA (FineLine BGA, 1.0 mm pitch)
Process Technology: 65 nm
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Intel
Package: 240-BFQFP / PQFP-240 (Q240)
Process Technology: 65 nm low-power (TSMC)
Speed Grade: C8
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Intel
Package: 324-ball FBGA
Process Technology: 65 nm
Embedded Memory: 608,256 bits
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Intel
Package: 484-FBGA (F484), 1.0 mm pitch
Process Technology: 65 nm low-power
RoHS Status: Compliant (lead-free FBGA)
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EP3C16F484C8N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 484-FBGA
Cyclone III · Intel (formerly Altera) · 15,408 LE · 963 ALM · 963 LAB · 504 Kbit (M9K blocks) · 56 · 4

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$29.95 / 個

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EP3C16F484I7N

✅ ドロップイン
Altera
📦 484-FBGA
Cyclone III · Cyclone III · 15408 · 516096 · 56 · 346

✓ 在庫あり

$36.4 / 個

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EP3C16F484C6N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 484-FBGA
Cyclone III · Cyclone III · 15,408 · 963 ALMs · 516,096 bits (504 Kbits) · 56 · 346 · 4

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$338.75 / 個

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EP3C25F484C7N

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 484-FBGA
24624 LEs vs 15408 LEs (+60% logic), same F484 footprint

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EP3C10F484C8N

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 484-FBGA
10320 LEs vs 15408 LEs (-33% logic), same F484 footprint

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EP3C16F484C7N 最大定格&電気的特性

Device Family Cyclone III
Logic Elements 15,408
Embedded Memory 504 Kbits (M9K blocks)
Embedded Multipliers 56 (18x18)
PLLs 4
User I/O Pins 346
Process Technology 65 nm TSMC low-power
Core Voltage 1.2 V (1.15 V to 1.25 V)
パッケージ 484-ball FBGA
Speed Grade -7
動作温度 0C to +85C (commercial)
Maximum Internal Frequency 437.5 MHz
I/O Standards Supported LVDS, LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, HSTL
Configuration Method JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), EPCS serial flash, Active Serial
RoHS ステータス Compliant

EP3C16F484C7N 484-ball fbga ピン配置ガイド

EP3C16F484C7N (484-ball fbga 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。

EP3C16F484C7N の 484-ball fbga パッケージピン配置図

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主な用途

EP3C16F484C7N の用途: 6 件s: Industrial Motor Control, Machine Vision and Image Processing, LED Video Wall Controller, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front End, ASIC and SoC Prototyping, Automotive Infotainment Test Bench.

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Industrial Motor Control

The EP3C16F484C7N's 15,408 logic elements, 56 hardware 18x18 multipliers, and 346 user I/O pins make it a strong fit for industrial motor control applications such as field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase PMSM and AC induction drives. The DSP blocks implement Clarke/Park transforms and PI loops at high update rates, while the abundant LVDS-capable I/O directly interfaces to incremental encoder feedback and resolver-to-digital converter chips. Four on-chip PLLs synthesize motor PWM carrier frequencies and resolver excitation clocks from a single crystal. Compared to an MCU, the FPGA parallelizes the control law and current sampling, lowering loop latency below 1 microsecond for high-dynamic servo drives.

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Machine Vision and Image Processing

The EP3C16F484C7N is well suited to industrial machine vision pipelines, supporting parallel Bayer demosaicing, Sobel edge detection, and thresholding across a 1080p60 video stream. Its 504 Kbits of M9K embedded memory buffer line-scan rows, while the 56 hardware multipliers accelerate convolution kernels without consuming general-purpose logic. With 346 user I/O pins, the device can connect to MIPI-CSI2 deserializer chips, LVDS camera link receivers, and DDR2/DDR3 frame buffers simultaneously. Quartus II's VIP suite and reference designs shorten time-to-prototype for vision OEMs compared with a DSP-only approach.

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LED Video Wall Controller

For LED video wall controllers, the EP3C16F484C7N provides 346 LVDS-capable I/O pins to drive hub-75E panels directly, eliminating an external row/column buffer. Each LED wall tile requires 13 data lines plus clock and latch, so 346 I/O supports multiple tiles in parallel for higher refresh rates. The Cyclone III's 504 Kbits of on-chip RAM and 56 multipliers handle color-space conversion, brightness compensation, and gamma correction in real time. Designers often use the device's four PLLs to generate pixel clocks for several scan-rate zones of the wall while a single global refresh synchronizes the display.

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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Front End

The EP3C16F484C7N serves as a digital down-conversion (DDC) front end in narrowband SDR designs, supporting digital mixing, decimation, and channelization between an ADC and a host processor. Its 56 dedicated 18x18 multipliers handle complex I/Q FFTs and FIR filters, while 504 Kbits of M9K memory stages decimation filters and re-samplers. Four PLLs synthesize the ADC sampling clock and a DSP baseband clock from a single reference, simplifying BOM. Compared to a fixed-function DDC ASIC, the Cyclone III gives the SDR platform frequency agility across multiple waveforms and standards.

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ASIC and SoC Prototyping

The EP3C16F484C7N is widely used as a low-cost ASIC prototyping platform, emulating custom logic and bus architectures before tape-out. With 15,408 logic elements and 504 Kbits of block RAM, designers can fit complex peripheral sets such as DDR controllers, custom DMA engines, and glue logic. Quartus II's synthesis, place-and-route, and incremental compilation flows let engineers iterate on RTL quickly, while the 484-FBGA package supports high-speed DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces for prototype SoC verification. Larger Cyclone III and Stratix II devices are available for partitioning bigger ASIC RTL across multiple FPGAs.

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Automotive Infotainment Test Bench

Although the EP3C16F484C7N itself is a commercial-temperature part, it is commonly used on automotive infotainment development benches for protocol bridging and pre-silicon validation. The device's LVDS and LVCMOS I/O bridge LVDS camera links, MOST bus nodes, and CAN/LIN traffic into a development host. Designers route multiple automotive protocols into the FPGA, then verify stack behavior before the production MCU arrives. For in-vehicle deployment the EP3C16F484I7N industrial variant is recommended when the test bench sees under-hood or dashboard temperatures.

What is the logic element count of EP3C16F484C7N?
The EP3C16F484C7N contains 15,408 logic elements in the Cyclone III family. According to the Cyclone III device handbook, each logic element is built around a 4-input LUT, register, and carry chain, giving designers approximately 15K LUTs of combinational and sequential logic. This places it in the mid-density tier of the Cyclone III generation, suitable for medium-complexity glue logic and DSP pipelines.
How many user I/O pins does EP3C16F484C7N provide?
The EP3C16F484C7N exposes 346 user I/O pins across eight I/O banks, according to the Cyclone III device datasheet. Each bank can be configured independently to a mix of LVCMOS, LVTTL, LVDS, SSTL, and HSTL standards, enabling direct interfacing to DDR/DDR2 memory, parallel video buses, and a wide range of industrial peripherals. The 484-ball FBGA package fans out these signals across the full ball grid.
What is the difference between EP3C16F484C7N and EP3C16F484C8N?
The C7N and C8N suffixes denote different speed grades within the Cyclone III family: C7N is speed grade -7 and C8N is speed grade -8. Speed grade -8 is a slower bin and is typically cheaper, while -7 provides tighter timing margins for higher internal clock rates up to 437.5 MHz. Both parts share the same 484-ball FBGA package, 15,408 logic elements, and pinout, so C7N and C8N are drop-in compatible when timing closure is achievable.
What is the difference between EP3C16F484C7N and EP3C16F484I7N?
The trailing letter indicates the operating temperature grade: C7N is commercial (0C to +85C) and I7N is industrial (-40C to +100C). The silicon die, package, logic resources, and pinout are identical. Choose the I7N variant for outdoor, automotive, or factory-floor deployments where ambient temperature can drop below freezing or exceed 85C.
How much embedded memory does EP3C16F484C7N have?
The EP3C16F484C7N provides 504 Kbits of embedded RAM distributed across M9K memory blocks. According to the Cyclone III datasheet, each M9K block can be configured as single-port, simple dual-port, or true dual-port RAM and supports parity bits. Total bandwidth scales with internal clock and number of ports enabled, making it suitable for line buffers, FFT working memory, and FIFO interfaces.
Does EP3C16F484C7N support DSP operations?
Yes, the EP3C16F484C7N includes 56 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers organized into DSP blocks. These multipliers operate independently from the LUT fabric and support signed/unsigned multiplication, accumulation chains, and pre-adders. For typical FIR filters and small FFTs, the DSP blocks free general-purpose logic elements and deliver sustained throughput at 250 MHz or higher.
How is EP3C16F484C7N configured in-circuit?
The EP3C16F484C7N is configured via the JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan port or through an EPCS serial configuration device. Active Serial (AS) mode loads the bitstream from a low-cost SPI flash at power-up, while JTAG mode is used during development and board-level programming. According to Intel's configuration handbook, the dedicated MSEL pins select between AS, PS, JTAG, and Fast Passive Parallel modes.
Where can I buy EP3C16F484C7N at the best price?
As of 2026-09-09, the EP3C16F484C7N is available from DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, Octopart-listed brokers, and authorized distributors, with unit pricing around $53.18 at qty 1 and dropping to approximately $30.10 at qty 1000. Stock is reported across at least three distributors; lead time is generally 4-6 weeks for factory orders. For a live quote and current stock, compare on Octopart.
What is the lead time for EP3C16F484C7N?
Lead time for the EP3C16F484C7N as of 2026-09-09 is approximately 4-6 weeks from authorized distributors such as DigiKey, Mouser, and Arrow when ordered from factory stock. Distributor shelf stock ships within 1-2 business days. For long-term supply programs, Intel's Product Lifecycle Support notice recommends registering for a Product Discontinuance Notice so the Cyclone III family remains serviceable.
Is EP3C16F484C7N in stock today?
Yes, EP3C16F484C7N was reported in stock at multiple distributors on 2026-09-09, including DigiKey (active listing), Mouser, Arrow, and several Octopart-aggregated brokers. One third-party broker reported approximately 14,532 pieces of inventory with immediate shipping. For the most current availability, check Octopart or the distributor's live stock feed before placing a purchase order.
EP3C16F484C7N vs Lattice ECP5 - which is better for low-power DSP?
For pure low-power DSP work, the Lattice ECP5 family (e.g., LFE5UM-45F) typically offers lower static leakage than the EP3C16F484C7N, but at the cost of fewer DSP blocks and a different toolchain. The EP3C16F484C7N, by contrast, ships 56 dedicated 18x18 multipliers and the mature Quartus II toolchain, which shortens development time for Intel-compatible designs. Choose Cyclone III when Quartus ecosystem and rich IP library outweigh absolute milliwatts.
EP3C16F484C7N vs EP3C25F484C7N - which should I choose?
Both share the same 484-ball FBGA package and identical pinout, so the choice is purely on logic capacity. The EP3C16F484C7N offers 15,408 logic elements, while the EP3C25F484C7N scales to 24,624 logic elements and more M9K memory. If your design just fits within 15K LEs, choose EP3C16F484C7N for cost savings; if timing closure or feature growth is expected, select the larger EP3C25F484C7N.
When should I choose EP3C16F484C7N over a Lattice MachXO2?
Choose the EP3C16F484C7N when you need 15K+ logic elements, hardware multipliers for DSP, and the Quartus II / Qsys toolchain. Choose the Lattice MachXO2 (e.g., LCMXO2-4000HE) when your design is under 4K LUTs, ultra-low static power is critical, and you prefer Lattice Diamond or Radiance. The Cyclone III is more capable but consumes more power and is in a larger 484-FBGA versus a TQFP/QFN MachXO2.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP3C16F484C7N?
The best drop-in replacements for EP3C16F484C7N are other Cyclone III 484-FBGA variants, namely EP3C16F484C8N (slower speed grade, same package) and EP3C16F484I7N (industrial temperature, same package). For a cross-brand drop-in migration, designers typically move to Lattice ECP5 or Xilinx Spartan-6 in an FBG484 package, but these require HDL re-synthesis and pinout re-mapping because BGA ball assignments differ.
Where can I download the EP3C16F484C7N datasheet PDF?
The official EP3C16F484C7N datasheet is published as the Cyclone III Device Handbook on Intel's website, available at https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/details/fpga/cyclone/cyclone-iii.html. The handbook contains device family specs, pin tables for the 484-FBGA package, electrical characteristics, and configuration details. Third-party distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser also host the same PDF for direct download.

エンジニアリング参考データ: EP3C16F484C7N — 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 the EP3C16F484C7N when you need 15K logic elements, 56 hardware 18x18 multipliers, and 346 user I/O in a 484-FBGA package, and your deployment is in a commercial-temperature environment (0C to +85C). Choose EP3C16F484I7N if your design runs in industrial (-40C to +100C) ambient temperatures. Choose EP3C16F484C8N for a slower speed grade that lowers cost when timing closure is comfortable. Choose EP3C25F484C7N when utilization approaches the 15K LE limit and you need headroom. For cross-brand migration, the Lattice ECP5 and Xilinx Spartan-6 in equivalent FBG packages require HDL re-synthesis and pinout re-mapping rather than drop-in replacement.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 EP3C16F484C8N EP3C16F484I7N EP3C16F484C6N EP3C25F484C7N EP3C10F484C8N
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Package 484-FBGA 484-FBGA - same 484-FBGA - same 484-FBGA - same 484-FBGA - same 484-FBGA - same
Logic Elements 15,408 15,408 15,408 15,408 24,624 10,320
Speed Grade -7 -8 (slower) -7 (same) -6 (faster) -7 (same) -8 (slower)
Operating Temperature 0C to +85C (commercial) 0C to +85C -40C to +100C (industrial) 0C to +85C 0C to +85C 0C to +85C
Embedded Memory 504 Kbits 504 Kbits 504 Kbits 504 Kbits 594 Kbits 423 Kbits
Embedded Multipliers (18x18) 56 56 56 56 66 46
User I/O Pins 346 346 346 346 346 346
PLLs 4 4 4 4 4 4

主な差別化要因

  • Speed grade -7 mid-performance bin (vs EP3C16F484C8N)
  • Commercial temperature pricing advantage (vs EP3C16F484I7N)
  • Balanced logic density for medium-complexity designs (vs EP3C25F484C7N)
  • 346 high-density I/O exceeds typical Cyclone III 144-pin/256-pin variants (vs EP3C16F256I7N)

設計ノート

Estimated: The EP3C16F484C7N requires 1.2 V core, 2.5 V analog PLL, and per-bank VCCIO supplies. With all 346 I/O switching at 100 MHz, typical core current per Cyclone III handbook guidance is in the 0.5-1.0 A range. Bulk-decouple each VCCIO bank with a 10 uF ceramic plus 0.1 uF bypass per 10-15 I/O pins, and place a ferrite or pi filter on the 2.5 V PLL analog rail to minimize jitter. Decoupling close to the package minimizes switching-induced ground bounce on the 484-FBGA.

The 484-FBGA uses a 1.0 mm pitch ball array, which demands 4-6 layer PCB with microvia stacks to fan out cleanly. Match all LVDS pairs within 0.13 mm and route each pair to within 90 ohms differential impedance. Per Cyclone III pin connection guidelines, leave unused I/O pins floating rather than connecting to ground, because internal biasing makes tied-low pins a leakage path. Provide a complete GND pour under the BGA for thermal spreading.

Use an EPCS4 or EPCS16 serial configuration flash in Active Serial (AS) mode for production; the MSEL[2:0] pins must be tied to 010b for standard AS or to 000b for JTAG-only development. According to the Cyclone III handbook, the nCONFIG pin must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor and the nSTATUS pin must be left open. Place the EPCS flash within 100 mm of the FPGA to avoid signal-integrity issues on the DATA line.

Avoid driving LVDS pairs before the FPGA is fully configured, or output contention can damage adjacent buffers. Verify the JTAG chain order in advance using the Quartus II Chain Debugger; adding bypass resistors on TCK/TMS/TDO keeps the chain alive when the FPGA is not yet programmed. Do not hot-plug the 1.2 V core supply during AS configuration or the CRC error flag will trip. Finally, use the Quartus II PowerPlay estimator early to verify thermal headroom.

コンプライアンス情報

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

RoHS and lead-free status confirmed via distributor listings. Cyclone III family is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100 automotive work consider the Cyclone IV or Cyclone V families.

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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