EPC1C3T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA 2,910 LEs 144-TQFP C8 | Intel
N.º da peça: EPC1C3T144C8 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.9 | $2.890,00 |
| 500 | $24.5 | $12.250,00 |
| 1.000 | $21 | $21.000,00 |
EPC1C3T144C8 Visão geral
A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, embedded memory, and I/O cells that can be re-programmed post-manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit hierarchically between fixed-function ASICs (highest performance, highest NRE) and microcontrollers (lowest flexibility, lowest unit cost at high volume), occupying the niche where parallelism, custom datapaths, and rapid design iteration are required. The Cyclone family was Altera's (now Intel FPGA's) low-cost, low-power answer to this niche, optimized for glue logic, consumer electronics, and industrial control.
The EPC1C3T144C8 features 2,910 logic elements backed by 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM distributed across M4K memory blocks. It offers 104 user I/O pins supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and differential I/O standards, four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, and a low-power 1.5V core operating from a 0.13um process. Configuration is via passive serial (PS), active serial (AS), and JTAG modes, supported by Altera EPCS configuration devices.
Architecturally, the Cyclone device combines a fabric of LABs (Logic Array Blocks, each containing 10 LEs) with row and column interconnects, an embedded memory array, and multiplier blocks adjacent to the RAM to enable DSP-style operations. The 1.5V core with I/O ring flexibility and four PLLs allow designers to synthesize multiple clock domains from a single reference, while the 13 multipliers support up to 13 concurrent 18-bit MAC operations.
Typical applications include audio/video processing front-ends, industrial motor control and glue logic, video bridging and format conversion, and embedded protocol bridging (I2C, SPI, UART, parallel interfaces) in consumer and industrial products. The 144-TQFP package supports conventional SMT assembly on 4-layer PCBs without requiring BGA-class PCB fabrication.
When designing with this device, use the Altera Quartus II design suite (the modern toolchain is Intel Quartus Prime) and select the EP1C3 device family. Plan for configuration memory with a serial configuration device such as EPCS4 or EPCS16, and validate timing closure with Quartus TimeQuest before committing the design to prototype.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. Information current as of 2026-09-11.
Alternativas drop-in para EPC1C3T144C8 — 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 EPC1C3T144C8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Family, Speed Grade, PLLs, Process Technology.
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EP1C3T144I7
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$18.7 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C7N
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$16.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C3T144C8N
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$14.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C6T144C8
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$15.6 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C4F400C8N
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$15.26 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EPC1C3T144C8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone (EP1C3) |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 13 |
| User I/O Pins | 104 |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP / TQFP |
| Speed Grade | C8 |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Process Technology | 0.13 um |
| Configuration Modes | PS, AS, JTAG |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
Configuração de pinos do EPC1C3T144C8
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 15 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 33 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 37 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 41 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 44 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 49 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 53 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 57 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 61 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 64 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 69 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 73 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 77 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 81 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 84 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 89 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 93 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 101 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 104 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 113 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 117 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 121 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 124 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 129 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 133 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 137 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 141 | VCCINT — Core 1.5V supply |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 144 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
Aplicações típicas
EPC1C3T144C8 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Video Format Conversion and Bridging, Motor Control and Drive Logic, Audio Processing and Mixing, Embedded Protocol Bridging, Low-Volume ASIC Replacement.
Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
The EPC1C3T144C8 is widely deployed as a replacement for clusters of 74-series TTL/CMOS glue logic in industrial control boards, where its 2,910 logic elements and 104 user I/O pins can absorb dozens of discrete logic chips into a single programmable device. The 144-TQFP package supports conventional SMT assembly without BGA-class PCB processes. With 4 PLLs, designers can synthesize multiple clock domains from one reference, and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM support small FIFO buffers for protocol bridging. This consolidation reduces BOM cost and PCB area while allowing field firmware updates.
Recomendado
Video Format Conversion and Bridging
The EPC1C3T144C8 is used in mid-range video bridging applications such as BT.656/BT.1120 to parallel RGB conversion, VGA timing generation, and low-resolution video scaling. Its 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers support real-time FIR filtering for chroma resampling, and 59,904 bits of embedded RAM hold line buffers and lookup tables. The 104 user I/O pins interface to video ADCs/DACs without external bus multiplexers. Cyclone's Quartus II IP library provides free reference designs for common video timing controllers, accelerating development versus discrete logic implementations.
Recomendado
Motor Control and Drive Logic
The EPC1C3T144C8 serves as the central control logic in industrial motor drives, implementing field-oriented control (FOC) state machines, PWM generation, and current-loop timing with deterministic latency. Its 2,910 LEs easily fit typical 3-phase PWM controllers and quadrature encoder interfaces, while the 13 multipliers support Clarke/Park transforms for sensorless control. The 144-TQFP package is rated for industrial-grade assembly and supports conventional thermal management. The 4 PLLs generate the high-frequency PWM carrier from low-frequency crystals.
Recomendado
Audio Processing and Mixing
The EPC1C3T144C8 is suitable for digital audio mixing consoles and effect processors where its 13 multipliers enable parallel biquad filter stages, and 59,904 RAM bits hold audio delay lines. The 104 user I/O pins interface to multiple I2S/TDM audio codecs simultaneously for multi-channel mixing. Cyclone's LVDS capability supports professional audio interfaces such as AES3/EBU. The Quartus II DSP Builder accelerates MAC-based filter design versus hand-coded HDL, shortening time-to-prototype for audio engineers new to FPGA development.
Recomendado
Embedded Protocol Bridging
The EPC1C3T144C8 is commonly used as a protocol bridge IC, converting between I2C, SPI, UART, parallel buses, and proprietary interfaces in industrial and consumer products. Its 104 I/O pins support multiple concurrent bus interfaces, while 59,904 bits of RAM buffer data between protocols of differing speeds. The Cyclone IP catalog provides free UART, I2C, and SPI controller cores. The 144-TQFP package simplifies field-replaceable module designs where legacy bus compatibility is required alongside modern peripheral connectivity.
Recomendado
Low-Volume ASIC Replacement
The EPC1C3T144C8 is widely used as an ASIC replacement in low-to-medium-volume products (typically below 50K units annual) where ASIC NRE costs cannot be amortized. Its 2,910 LEs and 144-TQFP package cover the complexity range of small custom ICs such as appliance controllers, instrument front-ends, and specialty industrial sensors. Designers benefit from zero NRE, instant prototype turnaround, and field-updatable logic. Migration to ASIC is straightforward later if volumes justify, since Quartus-synthesized netlists are portable to Altera HardCopy structured ASICs.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C3T144I7 | EP1C3T144C7 | EP1C3T144C8N | EP1C6T144C8 | EP1C4F400C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 144-LQFP / TQFP | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | 144-LQFP / TQFP (same) | FBGA-400 (different package) |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 | 2,910 (same) | 2,910 (same) | 2,910 (same) | 5,980 (+105%) | 4,000 (+37%) |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 | 59,904 (same) | 59,904 (same) | 59,904 (same) | 92,160 (+54%) | 78,336 (+31%) |
| User I/O Pins | 104 | 104 (same) | 104 (same) | 104 (same) | 98 (-6%) | 301 (+189% in F400 BGA) |
| Multipliers (18x18) | 13 | 13 (same) | 13 (same) | 13 (same) | 20 (+54%) | 17 (+31%) |
| Speed Grade | C8 | I7 (industrial) | C7 (faster) | C8 (same) | C8 (same) | C8N (same) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
Principais diferenciais
- Largest pin-compatible LE upgrade within Cyclone family (vs EP1C6T144C8)
- Same die, industrial temperature variant available (vs EP1C3T144I7)
- Pin-compatible speed upgrade available (vs EP1C3T144C7)
Notas de projeto
The EPC1C3T144C8 requires three separate supply rails: VCCINT (1.5V core), VCCA (2.5V PLL analog), and VCCIO (per bank, 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V selectable). Use a low-dropout regulator such as the TI TPS7A4515 for VCCINT with a 22uF ceramic output capacitor placed within 5mm of the FPGA pins. Estimate core current at approximately 500 mA worst case with all RAM and multipliers active. Decouple every VCCIO pin with a 0.1uF X7R ceramic capacitor plus a 10uF bulk capacitor per bank.
The 144-pin TQFP package has 0.5mm lead pitch and 22mm x 22mm body size, allowing assembly on conventional 4-layer PCBs. Route all four PLL power pins (VCCA_PLL) with a guard ring of vias to a quiet ground island, and keep clock traces under 25mm with impedance-controlled 50-ohm routing. Provide four-layer stackup with continuous ground plane beneath the FPGA for return current and thermal dissipation. Avoid routing high-speed signals across the TQFP lead rows to minimize crosstalk.
Do not leave CONFIG_DONE or nSTATUS floating - the Cyclone family requires a 10k-ohm pull-up on each for reliable configuration. Failing to connect MSEL pins to the correct logic levels for the desired configuration mode is a frequent board bring-up issue: 00=AS, 01=PS, 10=JTAG-only, 11=fast AS. Verify with Quartus programmer before power-on. Also note that I/O bank voltages must not exceed 4.0V even momentarily during hot-plug events, as the absolute maximum diode clamp ratings are easily exceeded.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliance and lead-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data; marked unknown pending manufacturer datasheet confirmation. The part is not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial/commercial only).
