EP3SE260F1152I3N - 255K Logic Elements Stratix III E FPGA | Intel
N.º da peça: EP3SE260F1152I3N ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4200 | $4.200,00 |
| 10 | $3990 | $39.900,00 |
| 100 | $3780 | $378.000,00 |
| 250 | $3520 | $880.000,00 |
| 500 | $3360 | $1.680.000,00 |
EP3SE260F1152I3N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected via programmable interconnect, allowing engineers to implement custom digital circuits after fabrication. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), above simple CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) and below ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) in terms of integration density. The Stratix III E family specifically targets high-performance DSP, memory-rich, and transceiver-equipped designs.
Key features include 10,200 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), embedded memory blocks for high-bandwidth buffering, dedicated DSP blocks for fixed- and floating-point arithmetic, and selectable core voltage support (0.9 V/1.0 V/1.1 V) for power/performance trade-off. The device supports JTAG boundary-scan configuration, supports up to 744 user I/Os, and is rated industrial-grade (I3N suffix: -40 °C to +100 °C operating).
Architecturally, the Stratix III E uses a tile-based logic structure, on-chip memory columns, and adaptive logic modules (ALMs) with 8-input fracturable look-up tables. Process technology is 65 nm CMOS, enabling high logic density at moderate static power versus 90 nm predecessors. Embedded transceivers and hard PCIe, memory controller, and DSP blocks allow designers to build high-throughput pipelines without soft IP overhead.
Typical applications include high-end digital signal processing, ASIC prototyping, high-speed data acquisition front-ends, telecom baseband processing, and military/aerospace signal processing. The wide memory bandwidth also suits image processing and software-defined radio prototyping.
When designing with this device, allocate sufficient PCB layers for power delivery and signal integrity—1152 balls require careful escape routing and a 12+ layer stack-up with buried vias. Use Intel Quartus II for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure; static timing analysis and signal integrity verification are mandatory at this density.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package Stratix III E alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, providing engineering value beyond what is currently in public distributor listings.
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Ver ficha técnica →EP3SE260F1152I3N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | Stratix III E |
| Family Name | Stratix III E |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 255000 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 10200 |
| Total RAM Bits | 16672768 |
| Number of I/Os | 744 |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +100C (industrial) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Encapsulamento / Caixa | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (FC-FBGA) |
| Process Technology | 65 nm CMOS |
| Max Internal Frequency | 500 MHz |
| Supplier Temperature Grade | Industrial |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP3SE260F1152I3N 1152-bbga, fcbga (fc-fbga)
Configuração de pinos para EP3SE260F1152I3N (pacote 1152-bbga, fcbga (fc-fbga)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP3SE260F1152I3N.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP3SE260F1152I3N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: High-Performance Digital Signal Processing, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Telecom Baseband Processing, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End, Image and Video Processing, Software-Defined Radio Prototyping.
High-Performance Digital Signal Processing
The EP3SE260F1152I3N fits high-performance DSP due to its 255,000 logic elements and 500 MHz maximum internal clock. The 10,200 LABs and embedded DSP blocks enable multi-channel FIR, FFT, and quadrature demodulation pipelines. Its 16,672,768 bits of embedded memory support deep coefficient buffers and overlap-save stages without external SRAM. Compared to discrete DSP + memory solutions, the integrated architecture eliminates bus bottlenecks. The industrial -40 C to +100 C temperature range allows deployment in outdoor or ruggedized enclosures. Designers should use the Stratix III DSP development kit and Intel Quartus II DSP Builder for model-based synthesis. The 1152-ball FC-FBGA footprint demands a 12+ layer PCB with buried vias; signal-integrity-driven stack-up planning is mandatory.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
The EP3SE260F1152I3N serves ASIC prototyping workloads where its 255K logic elements and 744 user I/Os can host mid-complexity ASIC RTL. The wide 1152-ball FC-FBGA package exposes many I/O banks, allowing connection of multiple daughter boards to scale prototyping capacity. The 16,672,768-bit embedded memory can emulate large register files and FIFOs without off-chip SRAM. Compared to ASIC builds, prototyping reduces NRE cost by 3-5x and lets designers validate firmware concurrently with hardware bring-up. The device is supported by Intel Quartus II with incremental compile and LogicLock regions for team-based design. PCB layout must consider 1.0 mm ball pitch and high-speed parallel buses between prototyping boards.
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Telecom Baseband Processing
Telecom baseband processing benefits from the EP3SE260F1152I3N's 255K logic elements and 16,672,768-bit embedded memory, which together implement LTE/UMTS channel cards, scrambling/coding, and MAC scheduling logic. The 744 user I/Os support CPRI or OBSAI framer interfaces to RF front-ends. Embedded DSP blocks accelerate Viterbi, Turbo, and FFT cores at line-rate. Industrial -40 C to +100 C operation enables outdoor radio units. The 500 MHz clock supports sample-rate conversion for multi-band radios. Pair this part with the EPCQ configuration memory for field updates. Power estimation: at 0.9 V core, typical Stratix III E power is 8-15 W; thermal design must include a heatsink or chassis heat-spreader.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End
The EP3SE260F1152I3N suits high-speed data acquisition front-ends that need wide parallel ADC interfaces, deep sample buffers, and real-time pre-processing. Its 744 user I/Os can connect to multiple 16-bit ADCs at sample rates up to 250 MSPS, and 16,672,768 embedded memory bits store pre-trigger sample windows. Embedded DSP blocks implement decimation, FFT, and channelization in real time. Compared to microcontroller-based systems, the FPGA provides 50-100x throughput with deterministic latency. The industrial -40 C to +100 C rating supports test-and-measurement and industrial-machine instrumentation. Use LVDS or DDR2/DDR3 external memory controller hard IP for sustained streaming. PCB layout must isolate analog/digital grounds and follow the Stratix III board design guidelines for power decoupling.
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Image and Video Processing
Image and video processing workloads fit the EP3SE260F1152I3N due to its 255K logic elements and 16,672,768 memory bits, which can buffer full HD frames and run pipeline-style filters. The 744 user I/Os allow direct connection to MIPI-CSI, parallel CMOS, or HDMI bridge chips. Embedded DSP blocks accelerate 2D convolution, edge detection, and color-space conversion at full frame rate. Industrial temperature range suits machine vision in factory automation. Compared to GPU-based processing, FPGA pipelines deliver deterministic latency with lower power for embedded deployments. Use the Altera Video and Image Processing (VIP) suite IP cores for rapid integration. PCB design must isolate MIPI/HDMI impedance-controlled traces from high-current core rails.
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Software-Defined Radio Prototyping
Software-defined radio (SDR) prototyping benefits from the EP3SE260F1152I3N's high logic count and embedded memory to implement wideband digital down-conversion, channelization, and modem PHY layers. The 744 user I/Os can interface to wideband ADC/DAC pairs via JESD204B or parallel LVDS. 16,672,768 memory bits store FFT overlap samples without external buffering. Compared to fixed ASIC radios, the FPGA platform allows rapid waveform updates and multi-standard coexistence on a single hardware platform. Industrial -40 C to +100 C supports field-deployed SDR prototypes. The 500 MHz clock provides ample sample-rate headroom for 100+ MHz instantaneous bandwidth designs. Reference designs are available in Altera application notes AN 503 and AN 543.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP3SE260F1152I4N | EP3SE260F1152C3N | EP3SE260F1152C4N | EP3SE260F1152C2N | EP3SE260F1152I3G | EP3SE260F1152I3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same | 1152-BBGA, FCBGA (F1152) - same |
| Logic Elements | 255000 | 255000 | 255000 | 255000 | 255000 | 255000 | 255000 |
| Total RAM Bits | 16672768 | 16672768 | 16672768 | 16672768 | 16672768 | 16672768 | 16672768 |
| User I/Os | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial I3) | -40C to +125C (Extended Industrial) | 0C to +85C (Commercial C3) | 0C to +95C (Commercial Extended C4) | 0C to +85C (Commercial C2 - faster) | -40C to +100C (Industrial I3) | -40C to +100C (Industrial I3) |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable | 0.9 V to 1.1 V selectable |
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (G suffix) | No (SnPb finish) |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest-density Stratix III E FPGA in F1152 package (vs EP3SE110F1152I3N)
- Industrial temperature grade at 255K logic (vs EP3SE260F1152C3N)
- Pb-free N-suffix terminal finish (vs EP3SE260F1152I3)
- Wider I/O count than lower-tier Stratix III E devices (vs EP3CLS200F780I7N)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: the EP3SE260F1152I3N 1152-ball FC-FBGA package uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 35x35 array. A 12+ layer PCB stack-up with buried vias and 0.5 mm microvia escape is mandatory for clean power/ground delivery; routing layers should reserve two for 0.9 V/1.1 V core and 3.3 V I/O planes. Decoupling: per manufacturer board design guidelines, place 0.1 uF X7R ceramics every 10 balls and 10 uF bulk tantalum/ceramic at each power pin region. Heatsink or forced-air cooling is mandatory at > 5 W typical power dissipation.
Signal integrity on the 744 I/Os requires impedance-controlled routing: 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential for LVDS pairs. Use HyperLynx or SiSoft QCD simulation for DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces; fly-by topology with proper VTT termination is required above 200 MHz. JTAG, MSEL, and POR pins must be pulled to valid logic levels per manufacturer datasheet to avoid configuration errors. The 500 MHz maximum internal clock mandates careful clock-tree planning; use the Stratix III PLL cascade for jitter optimization.
Estimated: at the maximum operating frequency and typical resource utilization, the EP3SE260F1152I3N may dissipate 8-15 W. With a typical theta_JA of 8-12 C/W for the 35x35 mm FC-FBGA package (manufacturer board design guidelines), the junction temperature rise above ambient is approximately 60-100 C. A 1 square inch copper pour plus 1 C/W heatsink is the minimum for industrial -40°C to +100°C operation; airflow > 200 LFM is recommended for sustained 100% utilization. Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator should be used pre-layout to verify thermal envelope.
Do not hot-plug configuration pins; ensure proper MSEL[3:0] strapping for the desired configuration mode. The configuration flash (EPCQ) must match the data-width (16 or 32 bit) selected in Quartus II. When using remote update or dual-boot modes, follow Altera application note AN 557 for fail-safe programming. Unused I/O pins should be set to 'weak pull-up' in the Quartus pin planner to prevent input oscillation that increases static current. The POR delay (typically 4 ms) must elapse before JTAG configuration begins.
Informações de conformidade
N suffix indicates Pb-free terminal finish per IPC J-STD-609, RoHS compliant. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to high-density FPGAs of this class. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals data not present in the verified web data; refer to manufacturer IPC-1752 disclosures for full compliance details.