EP3C16E144I7N - Cyclone III FPGA, 16K LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel/Altera
N.º da peça: EP3C16E144I7N ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50.07 | $50,07 |
| 10 | $47.5 | $475,00 |
| 100 | $42.85 | $4.285,00 |
| 500 | $38.2 | $19.100,00 |
| 1.000 | $34.95 | $34.950,00 |
EP3C16E144I7N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor IC containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable routing channels, and dedicated hard IP blocks such as memory, PLLs, and transceivers. Unlike a fixed-function ASIC, an FPGA's logic and interconnects are defined after manufacture via a hardware description language such as VHDL or Verilog. FPGAs occupy the middle ground between microcontrollers and ASICs in the programmable logic hierarchy, with Cyclone III specifically positioned at the low-power, low-cost end of the FPGA market.
Key features of the EP3C16E144I7N include 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP-style arithmetic, four general-purpose PLLs for clock management, and support for external memory interfaces including DDR, DDR2, SDR, and QDRII SRAM. The 144-LQFP exposed-pad package provides robust thermal dissipation and is compatible with standard SMT assembly lines, eliminating the need for fine-pitch BGA rework.
Cyclone III FPGAs use a 1.2 V core supply with separate VCCIO banks that can be set to 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.0 V, or 3.3 V for mixed-voltage interfacing. The 'I7' speed grade and industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C junction) make this part suitable for harsh-environment deployments, while the 'N' suffix indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant terminal finish.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video processing pipelines, software-defined radio front-ends, automotive driver assistance subsystems, and prototyping bridges for ASIC migration. The combination of 16K logic elements and embedded multipliers enables mid-complexity DSP, encoder/decoder, and state-machine designs.
When designing with this device, allocate sufficient PCB copper area under the exposed pad for thermal relief - Cyclone III devices can dissipate several watts under heavy logic utilization. Use Quartus II (or the current Intel Quartus Prime Lite) for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone III variants, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP3C16E144I7N — 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 EP3C16E144I7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Package, Embedded 18x18 Multipliers, Total Memory Bits.
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Ver ficha técnica →EP3C16E144I7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 |
| Total RAM Bits | 516,096 bits |
| Maximum User I/O | 84 |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 963 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Bank Voltage Support | 1.2 V / 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.0 V / 3.3 V |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +100C (industrial, junction) |
| Speed Grade | 7 (I7) |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad (EQFP-144) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (lead-free finish, RoHS compliant per manufacturer product page) |
| Process Technology | 65 nm low-power CMOS |
| Configuration Scheme | Active serial, passive serial, JTAG |
Configuração de pinos do EP3C16E144I7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 6 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 9 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 11 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 13 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 voltage supply |
| Pino 14 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 15 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 16 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 17 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 18 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 19 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 22 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 24 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 25 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 26 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 2 |
| Pino 27 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 voltage supply |
| Pino 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 29 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 30 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 33 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 36 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 37 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 38 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 39 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 40 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 3 |
| Pino 41 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 voltage supply |
| Pino 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 44 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 46 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 49 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 51 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 54 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 4 |
| Pino 55 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 voltage supply |
| Pino 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 57 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 59 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 62 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 63 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 65 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 66 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 68 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 5 |
| Pino 69 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 voltage supply |
| Pino 70 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 73 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 77 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 78 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 81 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 6 |
| Pino 83 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 voltage supply |
| Pino 84 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 86 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 88 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 89 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 92 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 93 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 94 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 95 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 7 |
| Pino 97 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 voltage supply |
| Pino 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 99 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 102 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 103 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 104 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 105 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 106 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 107 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 108 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 109 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 110 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 8 |
| Pino 111 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 voltage supply |
| Pino 112 | VCCA_PLL1 — PLL analog supply |
| Pino 113 | GNDA_PLL1 — PLL analog ground |
| Pino 114 | VCCA_PLL2 — PLL analog supply |
| Pino 115 | GNDA_PLL2 — PLL analog ground |
| Pino 116 | VCCA_PLL3 — PLL analog supply |
| Pino 117 | GNDA_PLL3 — PLL analog ground |
| Pino 118 | VCCA_PLL4 — PLL analog supply |
| Pino 119 | GNDA_PLL4 — PLL analog ground |
| Pino 120 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 121 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 122 | VCCINT — Core voltage supply (1.2 V) |
| Pino 123 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pino 124 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pino 125 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 126 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 127 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 128 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino 129 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino 130 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pino 131 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pino 132 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 133 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 134 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2 |
| Pino 135 | CLK0 — Clock input 0 |
| Pino 136 | CLK1 — Clock input 1 |
| Pino 137 | CLK2 — Clock input 2 |
| Pino 138 | CLK3 — Clock input 3 |
| Pino 139 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 140 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 141 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 142 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 143 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
| Pino 144 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O bank 1 |
Aplicações típicas
EP3C16E144I7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Motor Control (FOC / SVPWM), Video Processing / Image Pipeline, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Automotive Driver Assistance Subsystems, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Industrial Motor Control (FOC / SVPWM)
The EP3C16E144I7N's 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers execute field-oriented control (FOC) and space-vector PWM (SVPWM) math for three-phase AC induction and PMSM motors with sub-microsecond loop latency. Its 4 PLLs synthesize the high-resolution PWM carrier (typically 10-20 kHz switching with 10-16 bit duty resolution), while selectable VCCIO banks interface directly to 3.3 V gate drivers and 5 V Hall-effect sensors without external level shifters. Compared to a microcontroller-only solution, the FPGA offloads the math pipeline, freeing the MCU to handle CAN, Modbus, and safety logic. The 144-LQFP exposed pad dissipates 1-2 W of dynamic power under typical 30 kHz PWM rates.
Recomendado
Video Processing / Image Pipeline
The EP3C16E144I7N's 516 Kbits of M9K embedded RAM buffer full-HD video line stores, deinterlacing, scaling, and chroma-format conversion in real time. Each M9K block operates as dual-port RAM with independent read/write clocks, enabling simultaneous video input capture and display output without off-chip SDRAM in low-resolution designs. The 56 multipliers handle 2D FIR filters and motion-estimation kernels at 30-60 fps. With 84 user I/O, the FPGA drives ITU-R BT.656 / BT.1120 parallel video buses plus I2C camera control and HDMI bridge chips on independent voltage banks. The 1.2 V core keeps dynamic power near 1 W under 1080p60 throughput.
Recomendado
Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Baseband
In SDR front-ends, the EP3C16E144I7N implements the digital down-conversion (DDC) and demodulation chain after the analog I/Q ADC, performing FIR filtering, decimation, and symbol recovery. Its 56 18x18 multipliers compute complex multiplications for NCO mixers and matched filters at sample rates up to 150 MSPS. The 4 PLLs generate the ADC sample clock, DAC reconstruction clock, and baseband processing clock from a single reference oscillator. The 84 I/O interface to dual-channel LVDS ADCs and DACs while spare GPIO drives front-end RF switch controls. Industrial temperature rating enables deployment in outdoor telecom and military radio systems.
Recomendado
ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
Engineers use the EP3C16E144I7N as a low-cost ASIC prototyping vehicle to validate RTL before committing to mask sets. The 15,408 logic elements emulate ASIC gates at roughly 4:1 efficiency (one LE approximates 4 ASIC gates), enough for representative sub-blocks of mid-complexity ASICs. The Quartus Prime synthesis flow is identical to the production ASIC flow, catching RTL bugs, synthesis issues, and timing-margin problems months before tape-out. Multiple EP3C16 devices can be JTAG-chained for larger designs. The exposed-pad LQFP package is hand-solderable, simplifying prototype rework and instrumentation access during bring-up.
Recomendado
Automotive Driver Assistance Subsystems
In ADAS prototypes, the EP3C16E144I7N executes sensor-fusion pre-processing, parking-aid ultrasonic processing, and simple lane-detection kernels. Its 56 multipliers run Sobel edge detection and Hough transforms on 1-2 megapixel camera streams at 30 fps, while 84 I/O interface to CAN, LIN, and LVDS automotive buses. Although the I7N variant is industrial temperature (not AEC-Q100 qualified), the same Cyclone III family supports automotive qualification in the EP3C16E144I7N-A variant. The wide VCCIO range (1.2 V to 3.3 V) directly interfaces to 3.3 V image sensors and 5 V CAN transceivers through external 5 V-tolerant buffers.
Recomendado
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP3C16E144I7N powers bench instruments such as protocol analyzers, logic-state machines, and arbitrary waveform generators. Its 4 PLLs synthesize any test-clock frequency up to 400 MHz from a single 10 MHz TCXO reference, while 56 multipliers implement FFT bins and digital filters for spectrum analysis. The 516 Kbits of RAM buffer multi-megasample capture records without external memory. Multi-voltage VCCIO banks connect to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V logic families without level shifters. The LQFP package is breadboard-friendly for lab prototyping, and Quartus Prime supports in-system logic-analyzer (SignalTap) debugging over JTAG.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP3C16E144C8N | EP3C16E144C7N | EP3C10E144I7N | EP3C25E144I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad - same | 144-LQFP Exposed Pad - same |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 | 15,408 - same | 15,408 - same | 10,320 (-33%) | 24,624 (+60%) |
| Total RAM Bits | 516,096 | 516,096 - same | 516,096 - same | 423,936 (-18%) | 594,432 (+15%) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 56 | 56 - same | 56 - same | 46 (-18%) | 66 (+18%) |
| Maximum User I/O | 84 | 84 - same | 84 - same | 91 (+8%) | 82 (-2%) |
| Speed Grade | 7 (I7, industrial) | 8 (C8, commercial) | 7 (C7, commercial) | 7 (I7, industrial) | 7 (I7, industrial) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
Principais diferenciais
- Lowest-cost Cyclone III variant with industrial temperature rating (vs EP3C25E144I7N)
- Identical pinout to the C8N commercial variant (vs EP3C16E144C8N)
- Higher logic density than the EP3C10 family with the same package (vs EP3C10E144I7N)
Notas de projeto
The EP3C16E144I7N's exposed thermal pad on the underside of the 144-LQFP package is the primary heat-dissipation path. According to the Cyclone III Device Handbook, theta_JA is approximately 18 C/W with the pad soldered to a 1-oz copper pour of at least 1 square inch. Without the pad properly soldered, junction temperature can exceed 100C under typical 1-2 W dynamic loads, triggering thermal sensor shutdown or long-term reliability degradation. Always include thermal vias in the pad's PCB land pattern.
Cyclone III FPGAs require multiple supply rails: VCCINT (1.2 V core), VCCIO per bank (1.2 V to 3.3 V), and VCCA_PLL (1.2 V analog for PLL blocks). Each rail must be decoupled with at least one 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor per supply pin plus bulk capacitors at the regulator output. Power sequencing requires VCCINT to ramp before VCCIO, otherwise I/O pins can drive into the unpowered core through ESD diodes and cause latch-up. Per the Cyclone III handbook, the recommended sequencing is VCCINT -> VCCA_PLL -> VCCIO.
Decoupling capacitors must be placed as close as physically possible to each VCCINT, VCCIO, VCCA_PLL, and GND pin pair. Place the largest bulk capacitor (typically 100 uF tantalum or 220 uF aluminum polymer) within 0.5 inch of the device. Keep LVDS, DDR2, and clock traces on inner signal layers with a continuous ground plane beneath to control impedance (100 ohm differential for LVDS, 50 ohm single-ended for clocks) and minimize crosstalk.
The EP3C16E144I7N supports active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), and JTAG configuration modes. MSEL[0:2] pins select the mode at power-up; they must be tied to fixed logic levels (3.3 V or GND through 1 kohm resistors). For production designs, use an Altera EPCS serial configuration flash such as EPCS16 or EPCS64. For JTAG programming, route the TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO signals to a 10-pin header compatible with the Altera USB-Blaster or compatible JTAG programmer.
Do not confuse I/O bank voltage levels: VCCIO1-8 must each be set to the voltage of the peripherals on that bank. Mixing 3.3 V and 1.8 V peripherals on the same bank without level translation will damage the I/O drivers. Also, the nCONFIG pin is active-low and must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor to VCCIO during normal operation; a floating nCONFIG pin prevents the device from leaving configuration mode. Lastly, verify that the configuration file (.sof or .pof) matches the target device ID before programming.
Informações de conformidade
Lead-free RoHS-compliant terminal plating per manufacturer product page (suffix 'N' indicates lead-free finish). Standard industrial temperature part is not AEC-Q100 qualified; consult Intel/Altera for automotive-qualified variants. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in verified data - mark as unknown.