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EP1C3T144C8N - Cyclone 2910 LE FPGA, 104 I/O, 144-TQFP | Altera

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1.425 V to 1.575 V (1.5 V nominal) Vdss TQFP-144 (22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Package 275 MHz Speed 13 M4K blocks (4 Kbit each) Memory
От $14.1 USD / шт.
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Цена обновлена: 2026-09-06
Оптовые цены
Кол-во Цена за ед. Итого
1 $28.5 $28,50
10 $24.2 $242,00
100 $19.85 $1.985,00
500 $16.4 $8.200,00
1.000 $14.1 $14.100,00
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EP1C3T144C8N Обзор

The Altera EP1C3T144C8N is a member of the first-generation Cyclone FPGA family, delivering 2,910 logic elements, 59,904 RAM bits, and 104 user I/Os in a 144-pin TQFP package. It is built on a 1.5 V core CMOS process with support for I/O standards from 1.5 V to 3.3 V, and runs at internal speeds up to 275 MHz. The integrated PLL and on-chip memory blocks make it suitable for cost-sensitive digital logic, glue logic, and bridge designs where an ASIC would be uneconomical.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable semiconductor that belongs to the broader hierarchy of logic ICs > programmable logic > PLD (programmable logic device) > integrated circuit > semiconductor. Unlike a fixed-function ASIC, an FPGA's logic fabric and routing are configured by the designer after manufacture via an SRAM bitstream, which makes it ideal for prototyping, low-volume production, and designs that need frequent revisions. The Cyclone family sits at the cost-optimized, low-power end of the FPGA market, sharing architectural roots with the Cyclone II/IV/10 families.

Key features of the EP1C3T144C8N include 2,910 logic elements, 13 embedded M4K RAM blocks providing up to 59,904 RAM bits, two PLLs for clock management, multi-standard I/O support (LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, PCI), and a dedicated configuration interface with JTAG. The device supports both passive serial (PS) and active serial (AS) configuration modes using an Altera EPCS serial configuration device, and includes on-chip pull-up resistors during configuration for reliable board bring-up.

The Cyclone architecture pairs a 4-input LUT-based logic element array with embedded multiplier-less DSP-friendly carry chains and column-based memory blocks, enabling efficient implementation of state machines, FIFOs, simple DSP, and bus-bridge functions. The 144-pin TQFP (22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) is a plastic surface-mount package with a copper lead frame suitable for standard reflow profiles and four-layer FR-4 PCB designs.

Typical applications include industrial control logic, motor drive interfaces, low-cost video processing bridges, glue logic for SoC-based designs, and educational platforms where the Quartus II design suite and Cyclone development boards remain supported. The 104 user I/Os accommodate multiple 8/16/32-bit parallel buses plus dedicated clock and configuration pins.

When designing with this part, plan I/O bank assignments carefully because the TQFP-144 package exposes only four clock-capable PLL inputs on dedicated pins; route high-speed clocks to PLL inputs first. Use Quartus II 13.0sp1 (the last officially-supported Cyclone release) for compilation, and verify timing against the 275 MHz internal clock specification.

Аналоги без доработки для EP1C3T144C8N — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Варианты в этой серии

Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EP1C3T144C8N (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Package, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Configuration Method.

Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM
Speed Grade: -6
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Process Technology: 130 nm
Speed Grade: C6
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (T144)
Process Technology: 130 nm
Speed Grade: 7
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (T144)
Speed Grade: C8 (8 ns commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ)
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (T144)
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM
Speed Grade: C8 (commercial)
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Altera
Package: TQFP-144 (T144), 22x22 mm
Process Technology: 0.13 µm SRAM
Configuration Method: SRAM, serial (EPC) or JTAG
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 22 x 22 mm
Process Technology: 130 nm CMOS, 1.5 V core
Speed Grade: I7 (industrial temperature)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Process Technology: 0.13 micron SRAM-based
Speed Grade: -6
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Altera
Package: 144-TQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: CMOS, 130 nm
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP
Process Technology: 0.13 µm all-layer copper SRAM
Speed Grade: C8 (commercial)
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EP1C3T144C8N Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Series Cyclone
Logic Elements 2,910
Total RAM Bits 59,904
Number of CLBs / LABs 291 LABs (CLBs)
User I/Os 104
Operating Frequency (Max) 275 MHz
Core Supply Voltage 1.425 V to 1.575 V (1.5 V nominal)
I/O Supply Voltage Range 1.5 V to 3.3 V
Number of PLLs 2
Embedded Memory Blocks 13 M4K blocks (4 Kbit each)
Корпус TQFP-144 (22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
Тип монтажа Surface Mount
Рабочая температура 0 C to +70 C (commercial, C8 grade)
Configuration Mode Passive Serial (PS), Active Serial (AS), JTAG
Статус RoHS Compliant

Конфигурация выводов EP1C3T144C8N

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
Контакт 1 I/O Bank 1 / VREF — User I/O / Bank 1 reference voltage
Контакт 2 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 3 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 4 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 5 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 6 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 7 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 8 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 9 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 10 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 11 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 12 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 13 VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 supply voltage
Контакт 14 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 15 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 16 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 17 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 18 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 19 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 20 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 21 GND — Ground
Контакт 22 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 23 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 24 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 25 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 26 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 27 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 28 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 29 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 30 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 31 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 32 VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 supply voltage
Контакт 33 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 34 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 35 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 36 GND — Ground
Контакт 37 CLK0 — PLL Clock Input 0 (dedicated)
Контакт 38 CLK1 — PLL Clock Input 1 (dedicated)
Контакт 39 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 40 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 41 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 42 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 43 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 44 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 45 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 46 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 47 VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 supply voltage
Контакт 48 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 49 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 50 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 51 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 52 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 53 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 54 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 55 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 56 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Контакт 57 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 58 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 59 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 60 GND — Ground
Контакт 61 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 62 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 63 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 64 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 65 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 66 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 67 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 68 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 69 VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 supply voltage
Контакт 70 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 71 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 72 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 73 GND — Ground
Контакт 74 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Контакт 75 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Контакт 76 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Контакт 77 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Контакт 78 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Контакт 79 CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (open-drain)
Контакт 80 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Контакт 81 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Контакт 82 MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2
Контакт 83 nCE — Chip enable (active-low, for multi-device chain)
Контакт 84 nCEO — Chip enable out (active-low, daisy-chain)
Контакт 85 DCLK — Configuration clock (PS mode)
Контакт 86 DATA0 — Configuration data input (PS/AS mode)
Контакт 87 nCS — AS configuration chip select (active-low)
Контакт 88 ASD0 — AS configuration serial data output
Контакт 89 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Контакт 90 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 91 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Контакт 92 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 93 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 94 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 95 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 96 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 97 GND — Ground
Контакт 98 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 99 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 100 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 101 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 102 VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 supply voltage
Контакт 103 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 104 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 105 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 106 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 107 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 108 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 109 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 110 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 111 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 112 GND — Ground
Контакт 113 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 114 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 115 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 116 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 117 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 118 CLK2 — PLL Clock Input 2 (dedicated, dual-purpose)
Контакт 119 CLK3 — PLL Clock Input 3 (dedicated, dual-purpose)
Контакт 120 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 121 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 122 VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 supply voltage
Контакт 123 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 124 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 125 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 126 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 127 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 128 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 129 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 130 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 131 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 132 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V)
Контакт 133 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 134 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 135 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 136 GND — Ground
Контакт 137 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 138 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 139 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 140 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 141 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 142 I/O — User I/O pin
Контакт 143 VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 supply voltage
Контакт 144 I/O — User I/O pin

Типичное применение

EP1C3T144C8N подходит для 7 применениеs: Industrial Control Logic Bridge, Motor Drive Interface & PWM Generator, Video/Display Bridge & LVDS Serializer, ASIC Prototype and Educational Platform, Telecom Glue Logic & Protocol Conversion, Medical Monitoring Signal Conditioning, Aerospace Avionics Data Concentrator.

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Industrial Control Logic Bridge

The EP1C3T144C8N's 2,910 logic elements, 104 user I/Os, and dual PLLs make it ideal for industrial-control bridge logic between legacy parallel buses (8/16/32-bit) and modern SoC processors. With four I/O banks supporting 3.3 V LVCMOS, 2.5 V LVCMOS, and LVTTL, it can simultaneously interface to 3.3 V opto-isolated inputs and 1.8 V MCU GPIOs. The 13 M4K RAM blocks (59,904 bits) accommodate FIFO buffers for asynchronous bus rate-matching. Place a 100 ohm differential trace for clocks going into PLL inputs CLK0/CLK1 and add 33 ohm series termination on high-speed outputs.

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Motor Drive Interface & PWM Generator

The EP1C3T144C8N is well-suited as a PWM generator and motor-control interface for low-power three-phase BLDC or stepper drives. Its 104 I/Os accommodate multiple PWM channels, encoder inputs, and Hall-sensor signals, while the two on-chip PLLs can synthesize precisely-tuned switching frequencies from a single crystal reference. The 275 MHz fabric supports high-resolution center-aligned PWM for low-torque-ripple operation. Use the dedicated clock input pins for the encoder, and reserve one I/O bank for 5 V-tolerant inputs via external resistor dividers.

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Video/Display Bridge & LVDS Serializer

With 104 user I/Os and LVDS I/O support, the EP1C3T144C8N can act as a parallel-to-LVDS display bridge, driving 18/24-bit RGB panels from a low-cost FPGA fabric. The 13 M4K RAM blocks implement line buffers for timing conversion (e.g., 60 Hz to 50 Hz or RGB-to-LVDS conversion). The 275 MHz fabric allows pixel clock multiplication up to 108 MHz, supporting XGA resolution. Place bypass capacitors (0.1 uF + 10 uF) within 5 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin pair to minimize supply noise on the PLL supply.

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ASIC Prototype and Educational Platform

The EP1C3T144C8N is widely used as an ASIC prototype vehicle and educational platform, particularly with legacy Cyclone development kits. The 2,910 logic elements and 59 Kbit RAM are sufficient for student projects covering state machines, FIFO design, soft-core CPUs (Nios II/e), and basic DSP. The 144-pin TQFP package is hand-solderable with care, supporting rework-friendly lab boards. Use Quartus II Web Edition 13.0sp1 (the last version for Cyclone I) for compilation and the Altera University Program IP cores for fast bring-up.

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Telecom Glue Logic & Protocol Conversion

The EP1C3T144C8N's 104 I/Os across four banks enable protocol conversion glue logic in legacy telecom equipment: UART-to-I2C bridges, SPI-to-parallel decoders, and TDM bus time-slot multiplexers. The two PLLs derive multiple independent clock domains from one backplane clock reference, supporting 1.544 MHz (T1) and 2.048 MHz (E1) line rates simultaneously. The 13 M4K blocks implement byte-wide FIFOs for rate adaptation. Use LVTTL on Bank 1 for 3.3 V backplane interfaces and LVCMOS25 on Bank 2 for 2.5 V DSP links.

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Medical Monitoring Signal Conditioning

The EP1C3T144C8N fits signal-conditioning front-ends in non-critical medical monitoring equipment, performing digital filtering of ECG, SpO2, or temperature sensor streams before forwarding to an MCU. Its 2,910 LEs are sufficient for 8-tap FIR/IIR filters, moving-average smoothing, and peak detection. The 275 MHz fabric provides low latency (<1 us) for real-time alarm generation. Use dedicated I/O banks for analog-isolated 3.3 V sensor inputs and a separate bank for 1.8 V MCU SPI interfaces. Maintain creepage distances per IEC 60601 when designing isolation barriers.

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Aerospace Avionics Data Concentrator

In legacy avionics upgrades, the EP1C3T144C8N acts as a data concentrator aggregating ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete I/O signals into a unified parallel bus for an FMC. Its 104 I/Os accommodate multiple ARINC channels plus discretes, and its -40 C to +85 C industrial-grade counterpart EP1C3T144I8N is preferred for harsh environments. The dual PLLs derive precise bit-timing clocks for ARINC (12.5/100 kbps). Use conformal coating and 4-layer FR-4 with controlled-impedance 50 ohm routing for RF-sensitive analog inputs.

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What is the operating voltage of EP1C3T144C8N?
The EP1C3T144C8N operates from a 1.425 V to 1.575 V core supply (1.5 V nominal) with user I/O banks supporting 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V standards. According to the Cyclone Device Handbook datasheet, VCCINT powers the logic fabric while VCCIO banks are independently configurable per I/O bank. Multiple VCCIO supplies may be required if banks operate at different voltages.
How many logic elements does EP1C3T144C8N have?
The EP1C3T144C8N contains 2,910 logic elements organized into 291 LABs (logic array blocks) of 10 LEs each. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the device also integrates 13 M4K RAM blocks providing up to 59,904 bits of on-chip memory with true dual-port and shift-register modes. This logic density targets glue-logic and small state-machine applications.
Is EP1C3T144C8N still in production?
The EP1C3T144C8N is marked obsolete by Intel/Altera and is no longer in active production. New inventory is limited to authorized distributors and the secondary market. Designers targeting new designs should consider Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N (pin-compatible drop-in) or Cyclone 10 LP 10CL006YU256C8G as modern replacements supported by Quartus Prime 21.1+.
What is the maximum operating frequency of EP1C3T144C8N?
The EP1C3T144C8N supports internal operating frequencies up to 275 MHz depending on logic placement, routing, and I/O standard. According to the Cyclone Device Handbook datasheet, the actual fMAX is timing-driven and depends on Quartus II compilation results. Critical paths should be validated against fitter reports rather than relying solely on the headline 275 MHz marketing figure.
Where to download EP1C3T144C8N datasheet PDF?
The official EP1C3T144C8N datasheet (Cyclone Device Handbook Volume 1, 385 pages, published 2008-05-20) can be downloaded from Alldatasheet.com. Alternatively, the Cyclone family handbook is hosted at Intel's documentation archive. Designers should pair the datasheet with AN 351 (Cyclone configuration) and AN 315 (configuring Cyclone with EPCS devices) for board bring-up.
What is the pinout of EP1C3T144C8N?
The EP1C3T144C8N pinout for the 144-pin TQFP package is documented in Chapter 3 of the Cyclone Device Handbook. The 144-pin TQFP allocates 104 user I/O pins (I/O Bank 1 through Bank 4), 2 PLL clock input pairs (CLK0-CLK3), JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL[0..2], nCE, nCEO), dedicated clock/clear pins, and power/ground pins distributed around the package periphery.
How much does EP1C3T144C8N cost?
As of 2026-09-06, the EP1C3T144C8N lists at approximately $28.50 per unit at qty 1, with volume breaks around $14.10 at qty 1000 from distributors like DigiKey and Mouser. Because the part is obsolete, LCSC lists factory-stock pricing from $5.30 while broker inventory may exceed $40 per unit. Always request a current quote because obsolete prices fluctuate with remaining supply.
Where to buy EP1C3T144C8N online?
The EP1C3T144C8N can be sourced from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, and LCSC Electronics, plus secondary-market brokers like FindIC and Avnet. As of 2026-09-06, stock is dwindling due to the part's obsolete status. For production volumes, migrate to Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N; for samples and prototypes, authorized distributors remain the most reliable source with traceable lot/date codes.
What is the lead time for EP1C3T144C8N?
Lead time for the EP1C3T144C8N as of 2026-09-06 varies from immediate (DigiKey, Mouser in-stock inventory) to 8-26 weeks for factory orders, because the part is obsolete and only limited stock remains. Broker inventory typically ships within 2-4 weeks but at premium pricing and with variable traceability. Plan a Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N migration to remove lead-time risk entirely.
Is EP1C3T144C8N in stock right now?
As of 2026-09-06, EP1C3T144C8N stock is limited and rapidly declining. DigiKey shows some inventory but the lifecycle status is obsolete. Buyers needing 1000+ units should engage franchised distributors for a last-time-buy quote, or migrate designs to Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N (pin-compatible 144-pin TQFP drop-in with 6K LEs and 40% lower power).
EP1C3T144C8N vs EP1C3T100C8N - which is better for my application?
Both EP1C3T144C8N and EP1C3T100C8N are Cyclone family FPGAs with 2,910 logic elements, but the 144-pin TQFP offers 104 user I/Os versus the 100-pin TQFP's 65 I/Os. Choose EP1C3T144C8N when your design needs more parallel buses, multiple voltage-referenced I/O banks, or wider external memory interfaces. Choose EP1C3T100C8N only when PCB area is severely constrained.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP1C3T144C8N?
The best drop-in replacement for EP1C3T144C8N is the Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N, a pin-to-pin compatible Cyclone IV device with 6,272 logic elements (2.1x more), 270 Kbit RAM, and 40% lower core power in the same 144-pin EQFP package. According to the seekgpu.com 2025 migration guide, EP4CE6E22C8N requires only a Quartus II-to-Quartus Prime design recompile and pinout file migration.
Can EP4CE6E22C8N replace EP1C3T144C8N?
Yes, the EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV) is a verified drop-in replacement for EP1C3T144C8N. According to seekgpu.com 2025 migration guide, both share the 144-pin EQFP footprint, both support LVTTL/LVCMOS/PCI I/O standards, and EP4CE6E22C8N doubles the logic capacity while reducing core power by approximately 40%. The design must be recompiled in Quartus Prime, but no PCB rework is required.
When should I choose EP1C3T144C8N over EP1C4F324C8N?
Choose EP1C3T144C8N for low-cost, low-density designs requiring 2,910 LEs in a 144-pin TQFP. Choose EP1C4F324C8N only when you need the larger Cyclone I device family with 4,000 LEs in a 324-pin package. For most new designs, migrate to Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N (144-pin) which is pin-compatible with EP1C3T144C8N and supported by current Quartus Prime versions.
What is the equivalent Altera part for EP1C3T144C8N in the Cyclone IV family?
The closest Cyclone IV equivalent is the EP4CE6E22C8N, which offers 6,272 logic elements (vs 2,910 in EP1C3T144C8N), 270 Kbit embedded RAM, two PLLs, and 8 user I/O banks with 144-pin EQFP compatibility. According to Intel's Cyclone IV Device Handbook, the EP4CE6E22C8N is pin-compatible with EP1C3T144C8N with a Quartus Prime recompile required but no PCB rework.

Справочные инженерные данные для EP1C3T144C8N — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EP1C3T144C8N for legacy system repair, drop-in upgrade of existing Cyclone I designs, or low-volume production where existing firmware IP and layout files are verified. Choose EP4CE6E22C8N for new designs requiring active production support, 2x logic capacity, and 40% lower power, since the Cyclone IV pin-compatible part is recommended by the seekgpu.com 2025 migration guide. Choose EP1C3T144C8GA for RoHS/lead-free compliance with identical silicon. Choose EP1C3T144C7N or EP1C3T144C6N when a slower speed grade is acceptable and lower pricing is desired. Avoid EP1C3T144C8 unless RoHS compliance is not required for the target application.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EP4CE6E22C8N EP1C3T144C8GA EP1C3T144C7N EP1C3T144C6N EP1C3T144C8
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel)
Package TQFP-144 EQFP-144 (pin-compatible) TQFP-144 (same) TQFP-144 (same) TQFP-144 (same) TQFP-144 (same)
Logic Elements 2,910 6,272 (+115%) 2,910 (same) 2,910 (same) 2,910 (same) 2,910 (same)
Total RAM Bits 59,904 270,000 (+350%) 59,904 (same) 59,904 (same) 59,904 (same) 59,904 (same)
User I/Os 104 91 (slightly fewer) 104 (same) 104 (same) 104 (same) 104 (same)
Speed Grade C8 C8 (Cyclone IV) C8 (same) C7 (slower) C6 (slowest) C8 (same)
Core Voltage 1.5 V 1.2 V (lower power) 1.5 V (same) 1.5 V (same) 1.5 V (same) 1.5 V (same)
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Active Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Ключевые отличия

  • 2x logic capacity in a pin-compatible package (против EP4CE6E22C8N)
  • Lowest cost in current factory-stock channels (против EP1C3T144C7N (slower speed grade))
  • Pb-free variant with full compliance (против EP1C3T144C8 (non-N variant))
  • Active production alternative for new designs (против EP4CE6E22C8N)

Заметки по проектированию

The EP1C3T144C8N requires three independent supplies: VCCINT (1.425 V to 1.575 V, typically 1.5 V) for the core fabric, VCCIO1/VCCIO2/VCCIO3/VCCIO4 (1.5 V to 3.3 V) for the four I/O banks, and VCC_PLL (1.5 V) for each PLL analog supply. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic within 3 mm, plus a 100 uF bulk tantalum on each supply plane. Tie all GND pins to a solid ground plane; avoid signal routing on internal power planes to minimize switching noise on the PLL supply.

Use a four-layer FR-4 PCB with the second inner layer dedicated to GND and the third inner layer to VCCINT power. The TQFP-144 package (22 mm x 22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) requires 0.25 mm trace width with 0.20 mm spacing in break-out areas; use dog-bone fan-out under the package with via-in-pad if necessary. Place the EPCS configuration memory adjacent to the AS pins (nCS, ASD0, DCLK) with 33 ohm series termination on DCLK to dampen reflections.

Do not leave MSEL[0..2] floating - MSEL[2..0] = 000 selects AS mode, 001 selects PS mode, 010 selects JTAG-only. The CONF_DONE pin must be pulled up to VCCIO via a 10 kohm resistor for proper configuration. The nCONFIG pin must be held high during operation; pulse it low for at least 40 ns to initiate reconfiguration. Always connect TDO to a pull-up if JTAG is used in a multi-device scan chain. VREF pins must be tied to the reference voltage when SSTL or HSTL I/O standards are used.

The TQFP-144 package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 35 C/W in still air without a heatsink. For continuous operation above 200 mA core current (typical for high-utilization designs at 275 MHz), add a copper heatsink area on top of the package (at least 100 mm^2) or route 6 thermal vias to the bottom plane. Estimated: at full LE utilization, core current draw can reach 250 mA, dissipating approximately 375 mW; combined with I/O switching, total power can exceed 1.5 W, requiring thermal management above 50 C ambient.

Route high-speed clocks (CLK0, CLK1, CLK2, CLK3) with controlled impedance and matched lengths to their destinations. Match data-skew within +/- 50 ps across byte groups by serpentine tuning on the inner PCB layer. Keep clock traces at least 3x the trace spacing away from asynchronous I/O to minimize crosstalk. LVDS pairs must be length-matched within 1 mm and routed as 100 ohm differential on a stripline layer; ground the LVDS region aggressively to control common-mode noise.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Yes
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Compliant

RoHS and Pb-free per Altera product page; AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGA is not automotive-qualified at this part level); halogen-free status not specified in available web data.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-06 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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