EP1C3T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA, 2910 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera
N.º da peça: EP1C3T144C8 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16.8 | $16,80 |
| 10 | $15.5 | $155,00 |
| 100 | $13.95 | $1.395,00 |
| 500 | $12.4 | $6.200,00 |
| 1.000 | $11.2 | $11.200,00 |
EP1C3T144C8 Visão geral
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated I/O cells that allow the device's digital function to be redefined in the field after manufacturing. Within the broader programmable logic taxonomy, an FPGA sits between a CPLD (lower density, non-volatile) and an ASIC (higher density, fixed function), and is itself a member of the larger family of programmable logic devices (PLDs). Cyclone FPGAs specifically target low-cost, high-volume applications where ASIC-like performance is needed without the NRE cost.
Key features of the EP1C3T144C8 include commercial temperature grade (0 °C to +85 °C), 8 ns speed grade (-8), 0.13 µm process node with built-in DDR SDRAM support, and configuration via JTAG or Altera serial/parallel configuration schemes. The 144-LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) package provides gull-wing leads and 1.4 mm package height for hand-solder-friendly prototyping.
The Cyclone architecture uses 4-input LUTs combined with dedicated carry chains for arithmetic, and each M4K RAM block can implement true dual-port, simple dual-port, or single-port memory with parity. The single PLL supports output frequencies up to 400 MHz with coarse and fine-grained phase shifting. Together these features make the EP1C3T144C8 sufficient for glue logic, simple state machines, and basic video/imaging pipelines.
Typical applications include industrial control logic, low-cost display controllers, consumer electronics glue logic, sensor pre-processing front-ends, and education/CPLD-style development platforms. The device is widely used as a bridge between a microcontroller and high-speed peripherals such as parallel ADCs or LCD panels.
When designing with the EP1C3T144C8, note that it has been classified NRND/EOL by Intel - new designs should evaluate Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6E22) or Lattice ECP5 as a migration target. Configuration data must be loaded from external Flash, JTAG, or Altera EPCS serial loader on every power-up.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not collected in any single manufacturer datasheet - notably the EP1C3T144Cx speed-grade ladder and the available same-footprint temperature/speed variants.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C3T144C8 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1C3T144C8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Mounting Type.
Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:
EP1C3T144C7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$16.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C6N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$11.94 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C6
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$17.32 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$14.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144I7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$55.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 |
| Total RAM bits | 58,880 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks (M4K) | 13 |
| Embedded PLLs | 1 |
| Maximum User I/O | 104 |
| User I/O Banks | 4 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (T144) |
| Contagem de pinos | 144 |
| Process Node | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | C8 (8 ns commercial) |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG / AS / PS |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (gull-wing) |
| Nível MSL | 3 |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP1C3T144C8
| Pino 1 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O / dual-purpose pin (per AN-272 pin table) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pino 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 44 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 52 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pino 71 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 76 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 83 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pino 106 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 110 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 117 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pino 140 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 141 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pino 142 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino 143 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino 144 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
Aplicações típicas
EP1C3T144C8 é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control Logic, Low-Cost Display Controllers, Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Sensor Pre-Processing Front-End, Education and Development Platforms, Legacy Bridge / Protocol Converter, Motor Control PWM Generator.
Industrial Control Logic
The EP1C3T144C8 is well suited to industrial control logic where ~3K logic elements handle state machines, encoder interfaces, and PWM generators. Its 104 user I/O accommodate parallel bus connections to encoder/counter chips, and the single PLL synthesizes clock multiples for synchronized sampling. Commercial temp grade (0-85 °C) covers most factory-floor enclosures; industrial variants are drop-in compatible for harsher zones.
Recomendado
Low-Cost Display Controllers
With 13 M4K RAM blocks (58,880 bits) and 104 user I/O, the EP1C3T144C8 implements RGB/VGA timing controllers, character-overlay engines, and small frame buffers for QVGA panels. The 1.5 V core plus independent VCCIO banks support LVCMOS33/25/18 outputs to drive LCD panels directly without level shifters. A single PLL generates pixel clocks up to 400 MHz, sufficient for 800x600 @ 60 Hz panels.
Recomendado
Consumer Electronics Glue Logic
The EP1C3T144C8 replaces discrete 74-series logic and small CPLDs in consumer devices - USB-to-parallel bridges, IR protocol decoders, or audio mux switches. Its 2,910 logic elements handle most consumer-product glue requirements at low per-unit cost. The 144-LQFP is hand-solder-friendly for prototyping, and Quartus II gives free student licenses for evaluation.
Recomendado
Sensor Pre-Processing Front-End
The EP1C3T144C8 acts as a pre-processing front-end for parallel-output image or position sensors. 104 user I/O accept wide data buses; M4K RAM blocks buffer line-scan data before forwarding to an MCU or host. The single PLL generates clocks synchronized to sensor line rates, and 1.5 V core keeps power dissipation low enough for embedded enclosures without forced cooling.
Recomendado
Education and Development Platforms
The EP1C3T144C8 is widely used in university and hobbyist FPGA courses. Its 2,910 LE capacity is sufficient for teaching processors, finite state machines, and basic DSP. The 144-LQFP package is breadboard-friendly with breakout boards, and the device is supported by Quartus II 13.0 web edition (free) plus legacy tutorials from Altera University Program materials.
Recomendado
Legacy Bridge / Protocol Converter
The EP1C3T144C8 bridges between legacy parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, custom MCU buses) and modern serial interfaces. 104 user I/O accommodate the widest legacy parallel data paths; M4K RAM blocks implement small FIFOs for rate matching. JTAG and AS configuration modes enable field updates via legacy firmware-update workflows.
Recomendado
Motor Control PWM Generator
The EP1C3T144C8 generates multi-channel PWM signals for 3-phase motor drives using logic elements for switching logic and M4K blocks for dead-time tables. The PLL derives a high-resolution counter clock from a low-frequency crystal, and 104 user I/O drive gate drivers, encoder inputs, and protection signals. Commercial temp grade suits most enclosed motor controllers.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP1C3T144C8 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C3T144C7N | EP1C3T144C6N | EP1C3T144C6 | EP1C3T144C8N | EP1C3T144I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Altera) | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 |
| Speed Grade | C8 (8 ns) | C7 (7 ns) - faster | C6 (6 ns) - fastest | C6 (6 ns) - fastest | C8 (8 ns) - same | I7 (7 ns industrial) - faster + wider temp |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 to +85 °C | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Industrial -40 to +100 °C - wider |
| Lead-Free (N suffix) | No (C8 standard) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) |
| Total RAM bits | 58,880 | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same |
| Maximum User I/O | 104 | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same |
| Embedded PLLs | 1 | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same |
| Lifecycle Status (2026-09-06) | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Principais diferenciais
- Faster C7 speed grade available (vs EP1C3T144C7N)
- Fastest C6 speed grade available (vs EP1C3T144C6N)
- Industrial temperature variant available (vs EP1C3T144I7N)
Notas de projeto
The EP1C3T144C8 requires a 1.5 V core supply (VCCINT) and independent per-bank VCCIO supplies for the four I/O banks. Decoupling must include 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT pin plus bulk 33 µF tantalum at the regulator output. VCCIO banks may be set to 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V independently to support mixed-voltage I/O without level shifters - common for designs bridging 3.3 V MCU buses and 1.8 V DDR memory.
The Cyclone I EP1C3 family does NOT support instant-on - configuration data must be loaded from external Flash (EPCS1/EPCS4), JTAG, or AS controller on every power-up. Designs that forget this dependency will appear 'dead' on first power-cycle. Use Altera Quartus II 13.0 or later for the legacy device library; Quartus II 14.x dropped Cyclone I support. For new designs, migrate to Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6E22) or Lattice ECP5.
The 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads and 1.4 mm body height. Route all signals on inner layers to keep outer microstrip impedance-controlled; provide a continuous ground plane beneath the device to control return paths and reduce SSN on the PLL supply. The exposed die paddle is not present on LQFP - rely instead on copper pours stitched with thermal vias to spread 0.5-1 W typical dissipation.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliance per Intel/Altera product declarations. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - not intended for automotive safety applications. Lead-free per N-suffix variants and modern date codes of bare-suffix parts.