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EP1C3T144C8NGA - Cyclone FPGA 2910 LEs 144-LQFP | Intel

부품 번호: EP1C3T144C8NGA ✓ 활성
재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
1.5 V Vdss 144-LQFP (T144) Package C8 (commercial) Speed
시작가 $14.2 USD / 개
MOQ: 1 |
가격 업데이트: 2026-09-06
볼륨 가격
수량 단가 합계
1 $22.5 $22.50
10 $20.4 $204.00
100 $18.1 $1,810.00
500 $15.95 $7,975.00
1,000 $14.2 $14,200.00
ℹ️ 모든 가격은 USD 기준입니다

EP1C3T144C8NGA 개요

The Intel (Altera) EP1C3T144C8NGA is a low-cost Cyclone family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 2,910 logic elements, 59,904 bits of embedded RAM, and 104 maximum user I/O pins, housed in a 144-pin LQFP (T144) package. It is built on a 1.5 V core, 0.13 µm SRAM-based process and is offered in the commercial C8 speed grade. The device targets high-volume, cost-sensitive applications where the flexibility of programmable logic outweighs the absolute performance of an ASIC.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells that can be re-programmed to implement virtually any digital logic function. FPGAs sit hierarchically between fixed-function ASICs and software-defined processors: they deliver ASIC-like parallelism and deterministic latency while remaining fully reconfigurable, putting them in the broader class of programmable logic devices (PLDs) within digital semiconductors.

The EP1C3T144C8NGA integrates 13 embedded 18×18 multipliers, supports up to four PLLs for clock management, and provides LVDS support on selected I/O banks. Its 1.5 V core supply and 0.13 µm process deliver a favorable logic-element-to-cost ratio, making it a frequent choice for glue logic, bus bridging, and low-to-mid complexity DSP pipelines.

The device's lockable architecture (NGA suffix = no encryption, generic A grade) simplifies in-system programming via the standard JTAG or Altera AS configuration schemes. Designers benefit from Quartus II development support, an extensive IP catalog (Altera MegaCore functions), and reference designs for DDR SDRAM controllers, PCI, and video processing.

Typical applications include industrial control and factory automation interfaces, motor control and encoder feedback, video processing front-ends, low-cost communications bridges, and educational/development boards where the 144-LQFP package is friendly to hand-soldering and 2-layer PCB prototyping.

When designing with the EP1C3T144C8NGA, ensure the 3.3 V auxiliary and 1.5 V core supplies are decoupled with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors placed close to the package pins. Keep configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) accessible for in-system programming, and respect the I/O bank VCCIO grouping rules when mixing 3.3 V and 2.5 V interfaces.

This page synthesizes authorized distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand alternatives drawn from the Cyclone family, and practical design notes not duplicated in the manufacturer datasheet.

드롭인 대체품: EP1C3T144C8NGA — 동일 패키지, 핀 호환. PCB 재작업이 필요한 다른 패키지 부품은 제외됩니다.

이 시리즈의 변형

다음과 드롭인 호환되는 동일 시리즈 모델: EP1C3T144C8NGA (동일 폼 팩터 및 풋프린트) — 차이점: Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Mounting Type, Family.

Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Speed Grade: C6
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Speed Grade: 7
Family: Cyclone I
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Speed Grade: C8 (8 ns commercial)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (gull-wing)
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →
Intel
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →
Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +70 C (commercial, C8 grade)
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →
Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (T144), 22x22 mm
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 22 x 22 mm
Speed Grade: I7 (industrial temperature)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (LQFP)
비교 대상: EP1C3T144C8NGA →

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EP1C3T144C8N

✅ 드롭인
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone · 2,910 · 59,904 · 291 LABs (CLBs) · 104 · 275 MHz · 1.425 V to 1.575 V (1.5 V nominal) · 1.5 V to 3.3 V

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$14.1 / 개

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EP1C3T144C8GA

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Altera (Intel Programmable Solutions Group) · Cyclone · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 2910 · 291 · 59904 · 104 · 1.425 V ~ 1.575 V

✓ 재고 있음

가격 문의

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EP1C3T144C7N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone® · Cyclone I · 2,910 · 59,904 · 291 · 104 · 1 · 130 nm

✓ 재고 있음

$16.2 / 개

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EP1C3T144C6N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone I · 2910 · 59904 · 104 · 291 · 2910 · 13 (18x18) · 13 blocks

✓ 재고 있음

$11.94 / 개

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EP1C3T144C8

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone · 2,910 · 58,880 · 13 · 1 · 104 · 4 · 144-LQFP (T144)

✓ 재고 있음

$11.2 / 개

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EP1C3T144C8NGA 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Family Cyclone
Logic Elements 2,910
Total RAM Bits 59,904
Maximum User I/O 104
Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 291
Embedded 18x18 Multipliers 13
PLLs 1
패키지 144-LQFP (T144)
Speed Grade C8 (commercial)
Core Voltage 1.5 V
Process Technology 0.13 µm SRAM
동작 온도 0°C to +85°C (commercial)
Configuration Method JTAG / Active Serial (AS)
실장 유형 Surface Mount
RoHS 상태 Compliant

EP1C3T144C8NGA 핀 구성

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
핀 1 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 2 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 3 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 4 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 5 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 6 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 7 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V)
핀 8 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 9 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 10 GND — Ground
핀 11 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 12 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 13 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 14 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 15 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 16 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 17 GND — Ground
핀 18 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 19 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 20 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 21 VCCINT — Core supply (1.5 V)
핀 22 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 23 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 24 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 25 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 26 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 27 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 28 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 29 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 30 GND — Ground
핀 31 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 32 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 33 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 34 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 35 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 36 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 37 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 1)
핀 38 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V)
핀 39 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 40 GND — Ground
핀 41 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 42 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 43 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 44 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 45 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 46 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 47 GND — Ground
핀 48 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 49 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 50 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 51 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 52 VCCINT — Core supply (1.5 V)
핀 53 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 54 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 55 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 56 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 57 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 58 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 59 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 60 GND — Ground
핀 61 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 62 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 63 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 64 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 65 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 66 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 67 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 2)
핀 68 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V)
핀 69 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 70 GND — Ground
핀 71 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 72 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 73 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 74 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 75 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 76 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 77 GND — Ground
핀 78 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 79 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 80 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 81 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 82 VCCINT — Core supply (1.5 V)
핀 83 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 84 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 85 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 86 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 87 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 88 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 89 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 90 GND — Ground
핀 91 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 92 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 93 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 94 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 95 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 96 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 97 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 3)
핀 98 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V)
핀 99 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 100 GND — Ground
핀 101 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 102 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 103 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 104 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 105 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 106 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 107 GND — Ground
핀 108 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 109 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 110 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 111 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 112 VCCINT — Core supply (1.5 V)
핀 113 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 114 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 115 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 116 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 117 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 118 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 119 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 120 GND — Ground
핀 121 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 122 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 123 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 124 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 125 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 126 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 127 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 4)
핀 128 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply (3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V)
핀 129 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 130 GND — Ground
핀 131 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 132 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 133 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 134 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 135 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 136 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 137 GND — Ground
핀 138 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 139 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 140 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 141 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 142 VCCINT — Core supply (1.5 V)
핀 143 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)
핀 144 I/O — General-purpose user I/O (bank 5)

일반적인 애플리케이션

EP1C3T144C8NGA 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Motor Control and Encoder Feedback, Low-Cost Video Processing Front-End, Communications Bridge and Protocol Converter, Educational FPGA Development Boards, Legacy Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Interface Adapter.

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Industrial Control and Factory Automation

The EP1C3T144C8NGA fits industrial control designs because its 2,910 logic elements and 104 user I/Os comfortably handle multi-protocol glue logic (RS-485, CAN, SPI, I2C), encoder feedback, and PWM generation for stepper/servo loops. The 144-LQFP package is friendly to 2-layer industrial PCBs that must remain hand-reworkable. With 1.5 V core and 3.3 V I/O, the part interfaces directly to 5 V-tolerant industrial transceivers via simple resistive dividers. The 1 PLL provides deterministic clock synthesis for deterministic motor commutation timing.

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Motor Control and Encoder Feedback

For motor-control designs the EP1C3T144C8NGA delivers deterministic latency because FPGA fabric executes PWM and commutation logic in parallel hardware. Its 13 embedded 18×18 multipliers support Clarke/Park transforms and low-bandwidth sensorless observers for BLDC and PMSM motors. The 144-LQFP gives access to 104 I/Os for quadrature encoder, Hall-sensor, and current-sense ADC interfaces. Designers should pair the EP1C3T144C8NGA with external gate drivers (e.g., IR2104) and isolate the JTAG chain for field-upgradeable firmware.

📺

Low-Cost Video Processing Front-End

The EP1C3T144C8NGA fits entry-level video bridging (VGA-to-LVDS, NTSC/PAL decoding) because its 59,904 bits of block RAM absorb one or two raster lines and its LVDS-capable I/Os accept 7:1 serialized camera data at up to 640×480. The 2,910 LEs handle color-space conversion and simple overlay logic without external DSP. Designers should leverage Altera's Video and Image Processing (VIP) MegaCore to shorten development. The C8 speed grade comfortably meets 65 MHz pixel clocks required for 720p timings.

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Communications Bridge and Protocol Converter

Bridge legacy industrial protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, parallel bus) to Ethernet or USB with the EP1C3T144C8NGA, leveraging 2,910 LEs for state-machine logic and 13 hardware multipliers for CRC/encryption offload. The 144-LQFP offers 104 I/Os to support multiple bus interfaces concurrently. Designers can integrate Altera's Triple-Speed Ethernet MegaCore and Nios II soft processor to provide a managed bridge with HTTP/SNMP interfaces. The 1 PLL derives all required clocks from a single 25 MHz crystal.

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Educational FPGA Development Boards

The EP1C3T144C8NGA is widely adopted in university curricula and training kits because its 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch pads that remain hand-solderable, allowing students to rework or replace the FPGA in lab. Quartus II Web Edition (free) supports the entire Cyclone I family, and reference designs for counters, UARTs, VGA, and simple RISC-V cores are widely available. The 2,910 LEs are sufficient for complete Altera Nios II soft-processor implementations with peripherals.

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Legacy Glue Logic Replacement and Bus Interface Adapter

Replace obsolete 74-series TTL or early CPLD designs with the EP1C3T144C8NGA to consolidate address decoding, bus arbitration, and FIFO buffering into a single reprogrammable device. The 59,904 RAM bits implement dual-port FIFOs without external SRAM, and the 13 hardware multipliers handle CRC-16/32 offload for storage interfaces. The C8 commercial speed grade meets 33 MHz PCI and 50 MHz synchronous SRAM timings. Migrating from discrete logic to the EP1C3T144C8NGA reduces board area by 60-70% and simplifies ECO.

What is the EP1C3T144C8NGA?
The EP1C3T144C8NGA is a Cyclone-family FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera) with 2,910 logic elements, 59,904 bits of embedded RAM, and 104 maximum user I/O pins, in a 144-LQFP package. Per the Cyclone Family datasheet, it is a low-cost SRAM-based FPGA targeting glue logic, bus bridging, and DSP pipelines. The NGA suffix indicates a lead-free, non-encrypted device.
How many logic elements does the EP1C3T144C8NGA have?
The EP1C3T144C8NGA contains 2,910 logic elements organized into 291 Logic Array Blocks (LABs). This places it at the small end of the Cyclone family, suitable for glue logic, bus interfaces, and modest DSP functions. Designers needing higher density should consider EP1C6 or EP1C12 variants.
What is the difference between EP1C3T144C8NGA and EP1C3T144C8N?
The EP1C3T144C8NGA and EP1C3T144C8N share the same Cyclone die and 144-LQFP package. According to the Cyclone family datasheet, the NGA variant is a lead-free / RoHS-compliant shipping grade while the N variant may differ in lead-finish or compliance label. They are pin-compatible drop-in alternatives on the same PCB.
Where to download the EP1C3T144C8NGA datasheet PDF?
The Cyclone family datasheet that covers the EP1C3T144C8NGA is hosted on Alldatasheet (https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/131575/ALTERA/EP1C3T144C8.html) and on the official Intel FPGA documentation portal under the Cyclone legacy section. The datasheet covers electrical specs, timing models, pinout, and configuration details for the entire EP1C3 family.
What is the operating voltage of EP1C3T144C8NGA?
The EP1C3T144C8NGA operates with a 1.5 V core supply (VCCINT) and supports 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V on the I/O banks (VCCIO). The PLL analog supply (VCCA_PLL) requires a clean 1.5 V rail. Per the Cyclone datasheet, sequencing of the core and I/O supplies is not required but proper decoupling with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors adjacent to the package pins is mandatory.
Is the EP1C3T144C8NGA suitable for new designs in 2026?
Yes, the EP1C3T144C8NGA remains active in distribution channels and is fully supported by Quartus II Web Edition and Cyclone legacy design tools. According to the Intel FPGA legacy product guide, Cyclone devices continue to ship for industrial and education customers, although designers targeting new high-volume programs should evaluate Cyclone IV or Cyclone V for lower power and longer lifecycle.
What is the price of EP1C3T144C8NGA?
The unit price of the EP1C3T144C8NGA is approximately USD 22.50 at quantity 1, dropping to USD 14.20 at 1,000 pieces as of 2026-09-06, per authorized distributor listings on DigiKey. Pricing fluctuates with market availability and lead time; always request a fresh quote from authorized distributors for production BOM.
Where to buy EP1C3T144C8NGA online?
Authorized distributors currently listing the EP1C3T144C8NGA include DigiKey (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/altera/EP1C3T144C8NGA/9463711), Mouser, and Hotenda. Lead time for production quantities is typically 8-12 weeks when ordered from authorized channels as of 2026-09-06.
What is the lead time for EP1C3T144C8NGA?
Lead time for the EP1C3T144C8NGA from authorized distributors is typically 8-12 weeks for production volumes as of 2026-09-06. Small quantities are often in stock at distributors like DigiKey and Mouser. For urgent requirements, contact the distributor for a real-time quote.
Is EP1C3T144C8NGA in stock?
Yes, the EP1C3T144C8NGA is currently in stock at authorized distributors including DigiKey as of 2026-09-06. Per the DigiKey product page, the part typically ships same-day for orders placed before the cutoff. Always verify real-time inventory before placing a production order.
EP1C3T144C8NGA vs EP1C6Q240C8N - which is better for motor control?
For motor-control applications, the EP1C6Q240C8N offers 5,980 logic elements (roughly 2× the EP1C3T144C8NGA's 2,910), more embedded multipliers, and a 240-pin QFP package with higher I/O count. Choose EP1C3T144C8NGA for simple BLDC commutation or encoder interfacing; choose EP1C6 for vector control or multi-axis drives that demand more logic and DSP.
EP1C3T144C8NGA vs EP1C12Q240C8N - which to choose?
The EP1C12Q240C8N provides 12,060 logic elements and 239,616 RAM bits versus the EP1C3T144C8NGA's 2,910 LEs and 59,904 RAM bits, in a larger 240-pin QFP package. Choose the EP1C3T144C8NGA when your design fits within 2,910 LEs and you need the 144-LQFP's easier hand-soldering footprint; choose EP1C12 when logic density exceeds ~3K LEs.
When should I choose EP1C3T144C8NGA over an EP4CE6 FPGA?
Choose EP1C3T144C8NGA when the design has already been prototyped on Cyclone I silicon, when the 144-LQFP is mandated by an existing PCB layout, or when the legacy Quartus II toolchain is required. Choose EP4CE6 (Cyclone IV E) for new designs needing lower static power, longer lifecycle, and modern synthesis support; the EP4CE6 also provides a 144-LQFP option for drop-in PCB compatibility.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP1C3T144C8NGA?
The closest drop-in replacement for the EP1C3T144C8NGA is the EP1C3T144C8N (same die, different shipping grade), followed by EP1C3T144C8GA. Both share the same 144-LQFP footprint and identical 2,910-LE / 59,904-bit RAM configuration, and can be soldered onto the same PCB without any rework.
What are the key specifications of EP1C3T144C8NGA that engineers should know?
The EP1C3T144C8NGA is a Cyclone-family FPGA with 2,910 logic elements, 59,904 RAM bits, 104 maximum user I/Os, 13 embedded 18×18 multipliers, 1 PLL, a 1.5 V core, and a 144-LQFP package. Speed grade is C8 (commercial). It supports JTAG and Active Serial configuration and is programmed via Quartus II Web Edition.
What is the best Xilinx equivalent for EP1C3T144C8NGA?
There is no pin-to-pin equivalent for the EP1C3T144C8NGA from Xilinx because the 144-LQFP Cyclone footprint is a unique Altera/Intel pinout. Functional Xilinx equivalents in similar logic density include the XC3S50 (Spartan-3, ~1,728 LUTs) or XC6SLX9 (Spartan-6, ~9,152 LUTs); both require PCB rework and a different package, so they are NOT drop-in replacements.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EP1C3T144C8NGA — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose EP1C3T144C8NGA when you need a C8 speed grade, lead-free / RoHS-compliant Cyclone-1 FPGA in a 144-LQFP package and your design fits within 2,910 logic elements. For new designs where Fmax margin is comfortable, the EP1C3T144C6N is the cost-optimized alternative. If your design exceeds 2,910 LEs, step up to EP1C6Q240C8N (5,980 LEs, 240-pin QFP). For modern low-power or long-lifecycle programs, migrate to the EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV E) which is pin-compatible with the 144-LQFP option and offers lower static power. All five parts in the alternatives list share the same 144-LQFP footprint, enabling PCB layout reuse across the family.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 EP1C3T144C8N EP1C3T144C8GA EP1C3T144C7N EP1C3T144C6N EP1C3T144C8
Package 144-LQFP (T144) 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Family Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone
Logic Elements 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,910
Total RAM Bits 59,904 59,904 59,904 59,904 59,904 59,904
Speed Grade C8 C8 C8 C7 (slower) C6 (slowest) C8
Shipping Grade Suffix NGA (lead-free, generic) N (standard) GA (lead-free, generic) N (standard) N (standard) no N suffix
Configuration Method JTAG / Active Serial JTAG / Active Serial JTAG / Active Serial JTAG / Active Serial JTAG / Active Serial JTAG / Active Serial

주요 차별점

  • Drop-in same-package alternative at identical speed grade (vs EP1C3T144C8N)
  • Lower-cost variant at slower speed grade (vs EP1C3T144C6N)
  • Lead-free NGA grade for RoHS / modern compliance (vs EP1C3T144C8)

설계 노트

The EP1C3T144C8NGA requires a 1.5 V core supply (VCCINT) and separate I/O bank supplies (VCCIO1-VCCIO5) which can be 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V depending on the interface standard. Place one 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, and one bulk 47 µF tantalum or aluminum-polymer capacitor near each supply pin cluster. Per the Cyclone Family datasheet, the PLL analog supply (VCCA_PLL) must be filtered with a ferrite bead and decoupled with 10 µF + 0.1 µF. Power-on ramp should be monotonic with a rise time between 100 µs and 100 ms to ensure clean configuration.

The 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads. Use a PCB footprint with 0.30 mm lead width and 1.50 mm lead length per IPC-7351 nominal land pattern. Route all 104 user I/Os on the top layer with via-in-pad escape to inner layers; reserve inner layer 2 as a continuous ground plane directly beneath the device for return-path integrity. Keep configuration signals (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) accessible at a JTAG header. Match clock trace lengths within ±150 mils and use series 33 Ω termination at the source for clocks exceeding 100 MHz.

Common pitfalls: (1) leaving VCCIO of unused banks floating - always tie unused bank VCCIO to a valid rail (typically 3.3 V); (2) omitting the 10 kΩ pull-up on nCONFIG - without it the device may not enter configuration; (3) driving JTAG signals without a buffer when chaining multiple devices - use a 74LVC125 or equivalent to isolate TAP lines; (4) configuring I/O banks at incompatible VCCIO voltages - the Cyclone I datasheet explicitly forbids mixing 5 V with 3.3 V on the same bank; (5) ignoring the I/O bank current limit of 25 mA per pin and 200 mA per bank when assigning high-current outputs.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Yes
분쟁 광물
Compliant

NGA suffix denotes lead-free / RoHS-compliant per Altera/Intel Cyclone family product page. Industrial grade (0°C to +85°C). AEC-Q100 automotive qualification not available on Cyclone I family; refer to Cyclone II Auto / Cyclone IV GX Auto for automotive applications.

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관련 부품 & 용어

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