EP1M350F78016 - Mercury PLD FPGA, 780-BGA | Intel / Altera
MPN: EP1M350F78016 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $255 | $2,550.00 |
| 100 | $215 | $21,500.00 |
| 500 | $180 | $90,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $155 | $155,000.00 |
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| Family | Mercury PLD |
| Device Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| User I/O Count | 486 |
| Package | 780-ball FCBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Logic Element Architecture | 4-input LUT-based CLB |
| Embedded Memory | Yes (memory blocks) |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + serial/parallel passive |
| I/O Standards Supported | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL+, HSTL, SSTL |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial (-40C to +85C) |
| Speed Grade | -16 |
| Process Technology | Sub-micron CMOS |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Configuration Memory Support | Enhanced configuration device / passive serial |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Yes (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Original Manufacturer | Altera Corporation (now Intel Programmable Solutions Group) |
EP1M350F78016 780-ball fcbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP1M350F78016 (780-ball fcbga (fineline bga) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP1M350F78016.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EP1M350F78016 is suitable for 7 applications: High-Speed Network Router Line Card, Telecommunications Line Card Interface, Baseband Signal Processing for Wireless Infrastructure, High-Performance Data Acquisition System, Industrial Automation Controller, Test and Measurement Equipment, Aerospace Avionics Databus Interface.
High-Speed Network Router Line Card
The EP1M350F78016 fits high-speed network router line cards where 486 user I/Os and embedded memory blocks are needed for packet processing and lookup-table storage. Its Mercury family architecture provides deterministic interconnect timing, critical for 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps Ethernet forwarding engines and switch fabric interfaces. The 780-ball FCBGA package enables high-density board routing between the FPGA and PHY/MAC devices, while JTAG configuration simplifies in-system firmware updates during board bring-up and field maintenance of routing equipment.
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Telecommunications Line Card Interface
In telecom line cards using SONET/SDH or PDH protocols, the EP1M350F78016 implements framing, de-framing, and clock-recovery functions with deterministic latency. Its 486 I/Os support multi-channel serial interfaces including LVDS and HSTL, while embedded memory blocks buffer payload data between the PHY and backplane. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) suits outdoor cabinet and central-office deployments. Compared to discrete glue-logic implementations, the Mercury FPGA reduces board area and simplifies timing closure across multiple TDM channels.
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Baseband Signal Processing for Wireless Infrastructure
The EP1M350F78016 is well suited to baseband DSP in wireless base stations, implementing channel cards, encryption accelerators, and uplink/downlink processing chains. The Mercury family supports dedicated carry chains for high-speed arithmetic, enabling efficient FIR filters, correlators, and Viterbi decoders. Its 780-BGA footprint provides the routing density needed to interface with parallel ADC/DAC data buses at 100+ MSPS, and embedded memory holds intermediate samples between processing stages. Industrial temperature rating suits outdoor and rooftop base-station installations.
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High-Performance Data Acquisition System
For data-acquisition front-ends digitizing radar, medical-imaging, or test-instrument signals, the EP1M350F78016 provides the I/O count and memory bandwidth to aggregate multi-channel ADC streams. The 486 I/Os support parallel LVDS interfaces from multiple high-speed ADCs, and embedded RAM blocks implement deep capture buffers (multi-megasample) and trigger logic. The Mercury family's deterministic interconnect is critical for fixed-latency pipelined processing, and the 780-FCBGA package supports the controlled-impedance routing required at 200+ MHz DDR data rates between FPGA and memory.
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Industrial Automation Controller
In factory automation PLC and motion-control platforms, the EP1M350F78016 implements multi-axis motor control loops, encoder interfaces, and fieldbus bridges (PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, CAN). Its 486 I/Os handle dozens of encoder channels, PWM outputs, and discrete I/O simultaneously, while embedded memory supports trajectory tables and PID control loops. The industrial temperature range supports deployment on the factory floor without climate control. Compared to microcontrollers, the Mercury FPGA delivers deterministic microsecond-class loop times required for high-precision servo control.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP1M350F78016 serves as the central logic engine in ATE (automatic test equipment), protocol analyzers, and high-end oscilloscopes. Its 486 I/Os connect to multiple instrument buses, while embedded memory implements deep capture buffers and pattern generators. The Mercury family's JTAG-based configuration enables rapid firmware iteration during test program development. The 780-BGA package supports the controlled-impedance and matched-length routing required for high-fidelity analog signal integrity in measurement-grade instruments.
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Aerospace Avionics Databus Interface
In MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and avionics databus cards, the EP1M350F78016 implements redundant bus controllers, remote terminals, and protocol monitors. Its 486 I/Os support multiple bus channels and discrete avionics I/O, and embedded memory buffers message traffic. The industrial temperature rating supports deployment in avionics bays. The 780-BGA package offers high-density routing suitable for compact Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). For new designs, AEC-Q100 and MIL-PRF-38535 qualified variants are recommended; the EP1M350F78016 is generally limited to industrial-grade applications.
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Engineering reference data for EP1M350F78016 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP1M350F780-C7 | EP1M350F780C5 | EP1M350B780C7 | EP1M350B780C5 | EP1M350B780I6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 780-ball FCBGA | 780-ball FCBGA - same | 780-ball FCBGA - same | 780-ball FCBGA - same | 780-ball FCBGA - same | 780-ball FCBGA - same |
| User I/O Count | 486 | 486 | 486 | 486 | 486 | 486 |
| Speed Grade | -16 | -C7 (faster) | -C5 | -C7 | -C5 | -I6 |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) |
| Logic Architecture | Mercury 4-input LUT | Mercury 4-input LUT - same | Mercury 4-input LUT - same | Mercury 4-input LUT - same | Mercury 4-input LUT - same | Mercury 4-input LUT - same |
| Embedded Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JTAG Configuration (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
| Approx. Price @ Qty 1 (USD) | 285.00 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest available Mercury-family speed advantage with -C7 industrial variant (vs EP1M350F780-C7)
- Commercial-temperature cost optimization vs industrial grade (vs EP1M350F780C5)
- Broad I/O standard support covering LVDS, LVTTL, GTL+, HSTL, SSTL, PCI (vs EP1K100FC484-2)
Design Notes
The 780-ball FCBGA package requires a multi-layer PCB (at least 8 layers) with a continuous ground plane under the BGA and matched-length traces for high-speed signals. Use a 1.27 mm or finer BGA pitch footprint per the Altera Mercury package specification, and place 100 nF X7R decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every power pin cluster plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at each supply rail entry. Apply controlled-impedance routing (50 ohm SE, 100 ohm diff) for LVDS and HSTL signals to maintain signal integrity at 200+ MHz.
Estimated: with all 486 I/Os switching at 50 MHz and a 3.3 V I/O supply, dynamic power is roughly 1.5-2.5 W. Decouple each I/O bank separately to reduce switching noise coupling into the PLL and JTAG pins. Use a star-ground topology for core and I/O grounds to prevent return-current mixing between noisy I/O and sensitive clock paths.
Do not attempt to source the EP1M350F78016 from unauthorized brokers without verifying date codes and inspection reports - obsolete Altera Mercury parts are frequently remarked. Confirm JTAG IDCODE matches the Mercury family signature before programming. Verify configuration memory selection: the Mercury family requires an Altera-compatible enhanced configuration device (EPC family) or compatible passive-serial boot source, not a generic SPI flash.
Place the JTAG TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI pins on a dedicated connector or test header for in-system programming access. Route TCK with a ground guard trace to minimize reflections. Keep the configuration clock source within 100 mm of the configuration mode pins to avoid sampling errors during bitstream load. If using passive-serial configuration, add a 1 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG and a 10 kohm pull-up on nSTATUS per the Mercury family reference design.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Altera product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the EP1M350F78016 is industrial-grade, not automotive-grade. Halogen-free status not explicitly documented in the verified data.
