EP3C16F484C7 - Cyclone III FPGA, 346 I/O, 484-FBGA | Altera
Артикул: EP3C16F484C7 ✓ АктивенEP3C16F484C7 Обзор
A field-programmable gate array is a semiconductor whose digital logic, interconnect, and configurable I/O behavior are defined after fabrication. Within the product hierarchy, an FPGA is a programmable-logic IC and a semiconductor. The Cyclone III family combines configurable logic elements with embedded memory and fixed or flexible I/O, allowing one package to implement parallel data processing, control, interface bridging, and signal-routing functions without changing the PCB.
The verified device data identifies 15,408 logic elements, 963 logic array blocks, and 346 I/Os. These resources make the EP3C16F484C7 appropriate for image and signal pipelines, industrial control, communications infrastructure, data acquisition, and embedded protocol handling. Its 346 I/O provide substantial board-level connectivity in a single 484-FBGA package, while the 437.5 MHz speed figure supports designs requiring synchronous processing at relatively high logic rates.
The device uses a 65 nm CMOS process and a 1.2 V core voltage. In a Cyclone III design, the FPGA's configurable logic fabric can implement parallel algorithms while block RAM stores samples, frame data, packet buffers, or lookup tables. Dedicated input/output registers support higher-throughput interfaces, while clock management, phase-locked loops, and on-chip memory work together to synchronize data paths and reduce the amount of external logic required.
Typical uses include industrial automation and factory control, networking and communications equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition, test and measurement, embedded video, and general-purpose digital signal processing. The large I/O count can simplify board integration when multiple buses, control signals, and high-speed parallel interfaces must converge on one programmable device. Designs should still be checked against the specific I/O standards, speed grades, timing budgets, and power requirements documented for the selected Cyclone III device.
The principal design consideration is that a 484-pin FBGA requires careful PCB layout, controlled escape routing, adequate power and ground planes, and assembly processes capable of handling its fine-pitch ball array. Designers should verify pin-compatible power, configuration, clock, and user-I/O assignments before schematic capture, then use the manufacturer's pinout and timing documentation to complete signal-integrity and power-distribution analysis.
This product record consolidates verified distributor availability, pricing, Cyclone III resource data, and same-family replacement candidates while separating known specifications from unavailable details. That distinction helps engineers identify what can be used directly in initial design work and what must still be confirmed against the manufacturer datasheet, pinout, timing models, and PCB constraints.
Аналоги без доработки для EP3C16F484C7 — 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 EP3C16F484C7 (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Process Technology, Package, Speed Grade, RoHS Status, Embedded Memory.
EP3C16F484C7N
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| Device Type | FPGA |
| FPGA Family | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 elements |
| Logic Array Blocks | 963 LABs |
| Maximum Frequency | 437.5 MHz |
| Number of I/Os | 346 I/Os |
| Process Technology | 65 nm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Package Type | 484-pin FBGA |
| Тип монтажа | Surface mount |
| Количество выводов | 484 pins |
| Programmability | User-programmable FPGA |
| Статус RoHS | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | not_applicable |
Руководство по цоколевке EP3C16F484C7 в корпусе 484-pin fbga
Цоколевка для EP3C16F484C7 (корпус 484-pin fbga). Эта цифровая ИС включает выводы GPIO, интерфейсы связи (UART, SPI, I2C) и выводы питания. Обратитесь к техническому описанию производителя для альтернативных функций выводов и вариантов конфигурации. Необходимо для проектирования встраиваемых систем и трассировки печатных плат.
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Типичное применение
EP3C16F484C7 подходит для 6 применениеs: Industrial Automation and Factory Control, Communications and Network Equipment, Data Acquisition and Instrumentation, Parallel Video and Image Processing, Test and Measurement Equipment, Embedded Control and General Digital Systems.
Industrial Automation and Factory Control
The EP3C16F484C7 fits machine-control and factory-automation logic because it provides 15,408 programmable logic elements and 346 I/Os within one Cyclone III device. Its verified 437.5 MHz maximum frequency supports parallel sequencing, signal classification, counter, and control functions, while the I/O count can connect sensors, actuators, encoders, and digital interlocks. A practical implementation would divide the logic fabric among acquisition, motion sequencing, safety-adjacent monitoring, and communications while using dedicated I/O for external signals. Before schematic completion, verify the exact I/O standards, voltage tolerances, operating temperature grade, and industrial EMC requirements. The 484-FBGA also demands fine-pitch PCB construction and careful power and ground-plane design.
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Communications and Network Equipment
The EP3C16F484C7 is suitable for communications aggregation, packet processing, and line-interface logic because it combines 15,408 logic elements with 346 I/Os and a verified maximum frequency of 437.5 MHz. Parallel datapaths can perform framing, filtering, queue control, and protocol conversion while the high I/O count reduces the need for multiple external interface devices. In a network card or line-card design, the FPGA can absorb parallel-to-serial conversion, buffering, and control logic while supporting centrally managed clocking. However, the supplied data does not confirm the supported transceiver standards or I/O voltage classes, so those details must be checked against the exact pinout. High-speed interfaces will also require controlled-impedance routing and disciplined power distribution.
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Data Acquisition and Instrumentation
The EP3C16F484C7 can implement parallel data acquisition, digital filtering, and instrument-control functions because its 15,408 logic elements provide substantial configurable processing capacity and its 346 I/Os accommodate many channels. A typical measurement system could use the fabric for triggering, timestamp handling, gain control, and data compaction while on-chip memory supports temporary samples; the actual memory capacity is not available in the supplied data and must be confirmed. Its 437.5 MHz maximum frequency permits timing-intensive digital pipelines, but analog front-end selection remains separate from the FPGA. Engineers should verify input thresholds, differential I/O availability, clock-jitter tolerance, and supported voltage standards before assigning acquisition pins, then budget FPGA power and thermal margin for sustained laboratory operation.
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Parallel Video and Image Processing
The EP3C16F484C7 aligns with parallel image pipelines that require multiple video channels, pixel-domain processing, and deterministic control. Its 346 I/Os can connect substantial parallel data buses, while 15,408 logic elements support filtering, color conversion, thresholding, and synchronization. The verified 437.5 MHz maximum device frequency is relevant to pixel-clock processing, although real video timing depends on the selected I/O standards, PLL configuration, and memory interface. In an embedded display or camera-processing design, the FPGA can combine image enhancement, test-pattern generation, and interface timing. Designers must confirm supported I/O voltage classes, external memory requirements, and package-level escape-routing options because those details are not present in the verified snippets and can determine whether the 484-FBGA land pattern is suitable.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP3C16F484C7 is well matched to programmable test and measurement equipment requiring flexible timing, many control connections, and high-speed parallel logic. Its verified 15,408 logic elements can implement pattern generation, response comparison, sequencing, and data formatting, while 346 I/Os simplify connections to DUTs, relays, and capture hardware. The 437.5 MHz maximum frequency enables synchronous pipelining, but external instrument accuracy still depends on clock quality, analog front ends, and calibration outside the FPGA. A practical instrument may place acquisition and stimulus logic in parallel and use the same programmable fabric to adapt to different test sequences. Before finalizing the board, confirm supported I/O standards and differential channels, and review thermal performance because sustained logic activity in a dense 484-FBGA can increase power dissipation.
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Embedded Control and General Digital Systems
The EP3C16F484C7 can serve as the central programmable controller in an embedded system that combines deterministic control, peripheral interfacing, and parallel data movement. Its 15,408 logic elements provide room for state machines, arithmetic pipelines, protocol engines, and supervisory logic, while 346 I/Os provide broad device connectivity. The 1.2 V core supply and 65 nm Cyclone III implementation make it suitable for compact digital subsystems requiring a flexible architecture. In a controller design, the FPGA could combine real-time sequencing, local data reduction, and communication adaptation. The exact embedded-memory capacity, PLL resources, configuration method, and supported I/O standards are not present in the supplied data, so those parameters must be confirmed before architecture sign-off. Power sequencing and configuration-boot behavior also require board-level validation.
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Справочные инженерные данные для EP3C16F484C7 — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.
Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | EP3C16F484C7N | EP3C16F484C8N | EP3C16F484C6N | EP3C16F484C6 | EP3C16F484C8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA - same | 484-FBGA - same | 484-FBGA - same | 484-FBGA - same | 484-FBGA - same |
| Brand | Intel Corporation / Altera | Intel Corporation / Altera | Intel Corporation / Altera | Intel Corporation / Altera | Intel Corporation / Altera | Intel Corporation / Altera |
| FPGA Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
Ключевые отличия
- Verified 437.5 MHz maximum frequency (против EP3C16F484C8N)
- Documented complete-replacement candidate (против EP3C16F484C7N)
- Substantial connectivity in one programmable device (против EP3C16F484C6N)
- 15,408-element Cyclone III logic capacity (против EP3C16F484C8)
Заметки по проектированию
Treat the 484-FBGA as a fine-pitch routing problem rather than a conventional two-row IC footprint. Confirm the exact ball map and escape-routing method for the selected suffix before releasing copper. Power, ground, configuration, clock, and high-speed user-I/O balls should be connected according to the manufacturer pinout, with uninterrupted reference planes and the shortest practical return paths. Because the supplied snippets do not contain the ball map, no specific pin assignments should be inferred from this page.
The verified core voltage is 1.2 V, but no I/O voltage range, quiescent current, or active-power figure is supplied. Design the regulator and decoupling network only after obtaining the exact EP3C16F484C7 power table and pin requirements. Place bulk and high-frequency decoupling close to the relevant supply balls, keep supply and ground planes continuous, and validate startup, sequencing, and current margin using worst-case utilization rather than typical FPGA activity.
Clock distribution and high-speed interfaces can dominate timing and signal-integrity behavior even though the device is specified up to 437.5 MHz. Use short, continuous clock routes, avoid stubs, provide a defined return path beneath each high-speed pair, and apply the manufacturer's IBIS or board-level guidance when available. Keep configuration signals away from sensitive edges and verify all I/O standards, voltage thresholds, and supported differential capabilities before assigning balls.
Do not assume that the same-package speed-grade substitutions have identical power dissipation. The verified data does not provide thermal resistance, junction temperature, or active-current figures, so thermal analysis cannot be completed from the supplied information. After choosing a candidate, obtain its power table and package thermal data, estimate worst-case activity and temperature rise, and provide copper and airflow margins appropriate to the final enclosure and ambient range.
A matching 484-FBGA package is necessary but not sufficient for a drop-in decision. Verify the complete orderable suffix, speed grade, temperature grade, I/O configuration, voltage classes, and configuration interface before substituting EP3C16F484C7N, EP3C16F484C8N, or EP3C16F484C6N. Also re-run timing analysis because a different speed grade can change timing closure even when the PCB land pattern remains unchanged.
Информация о соответствии
A comparison listing references RoHS and REACH fields, but the supplied snippets do not state their values. Compliance must therefore be confirmed for the exact orderable MPN using current manufacturer or distributor documentation.
