EP3C16U484C7 - 15408-LCELL 437.5MHz Cyclone III FPGA | Altera
Артикул: EP3C16U484C7 ✓ АктивенEP3C16U484C7 Обзор
A field-programmable gate array, or FPGA, is a programmable digital semiconductor whose logic and interconnect resources can be configured after manufacture. Within the product hierarchy, an FPGA is a semiconductor, a programmable-logic device, and a configurable integrated circuit. The Cyclone III family combines a large I/O count with a relatively compact package, making it suitable for designs that require numerous external connections.
The principal verified features are 15,408 logic cells, 346 I/O, a 437.5 MHz maximum operating frequency, 65 nm fabrication technology, a 1.2 V core voltage, and a 484-pin FBGA or UFBGA package. The source listings describe the EP3C16U484C7 as an FPGA with 346 outputs and 15,408 logic cells. Its 484-ball surface-mount format supports dense PCB routing while exposing substantially more device connections than lower-pin-count FPGA packages.
The C7 suffix identifies this ordering configuration within the EP3C16 device family, while the U484 portion identifies the 484-pin package option. Available product descriptions report a temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C. Other detailed electrical characteristics, including I/O voltage ranges, power consumption, configuration interfaces, memory resources, and pin-level functions, were not supplied in the verified dataset and should therefore be confirmed in the manufacturer datasheet before schematic or PCB sign-off.
Typical design roles include industrial control logic, communication gateways, data-acquisition front ends, embedded protocol controllers, and parallel signal-processing systems. A design can use the 346 available I/O for sensor inputs, control outputs, high-speed interfaces, or mixed peripheral connections, depending on the exact pin assignments and bank voltage restrictions defined by the Cyclone III documentation.
PCB implementation should prioritize a validated power architecture, decoupling, controlled clock routing, and signal-integrity review. Because this is a 484-ball BGA, assembly requires a controlled board layout and appropriate fine-pitch assembly capability. The original design should not be released for production until the exact pinout, configuration pins, I/O standards, power sequencing, and decoupling requirements have been verified against the applicable manufacturer documentation.
This page consolidates the verified distributor specifications, package information, pricing evidence, and available same-family comparison references. It also distinguishes confirmed data from fields that require datasheet confirmation, helping engineers evaluate EP3C16U484C7 sourcing without treating unverified electrical details as guaranteed specifications.
Аналоги без доработки для EP3C16U484C7 — 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 EP3C16U484C7 (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Package, Process Technology, Embedded Memory, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature.
EP3C16U484C7N
✅ Прямая замена📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)
EP3C16F484C7N
✅ Прямая заменаУточнить цену
Открыть даташит →EP3C16F484C8N
✅ Прямая заменаУточнить цену
Открыть даташит →EP3C16F484C6N
✅ Прямая замена ⚠️ Характеристики не провереныУточнить цену
Открыть даташит →EP3C16U484C6N
✅ Прямая замена ⚠️ Характеристики не проверены📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)
EP3C16U484C7 Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики
| Device Type | Cyclone III Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Logic Cells | 15,408 cells |
| I/O Count | 346 I/O |
| Maximum Frequency | 437.5 MHz |
| Process Technology | 65 nm |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Корпус | 484-pin FBGA/UFBGA |
| Terminal Count | 484 terminals |
| Terminal Form | Ball |
| Package Code | FBGA |
| Package Shape | Rectangular |
| Рабочая температура | -40 °C to +125 °C |
| Logic Blocks | 346 |
Руководство по цоколевке EP3C16U484C7 в корпусе rectangular
Цоколевка для EP3C16U484C7 (корпус rectangular). 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.
Нет подробных данных о распиновке для EP3C16U484C7.
Обратитесь к даташиту для полной конфигурации выводов.
Типичное применение
EP3C16U484C7 подходит для 6 применениеs: Industrial Control and Automation, Communication Gateway and Protocol Controller, Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning, Embedded Interface Consolidation, Test and Measurement Instrument, Automotive and Transportation Control.
Industrial Control and Automation
EP3C16U484C7 fits industrial control designs that need programmable logic for sequencing, interlocks, data collection, and actuator coordination. Its 15,408 logic cells provide a larger configurable fabric than a small CPLD, while 346 I/O allow the controller to interface with sensors, discrete inputs, communications transceivers, and output modules. The device uses 65 nm technology and is listed for operation from -40 °C to +125 °C. For a deployed machine, designers should still verify I/O voltage tolerances, power sequencing, qualification, and long-term supply before releasing the control platform. The 484-ball package also requires careful PCB escape routing and a manufacturing process capable of handling its fine-pitch footprint.
Рекомендуется
Communication Gateway and Protocol Controller
The Cyclone III architecture of EP3C16U484C7 is suitable for a communication gateway that terminates multiple parallel interfaces and implements protocol conversion in programmable logic. The 15,408 logic cells provide capacity for state machines, packet buffering, and interface adaptation, and the 346 I/O can support data buses, control signals, and multiple peripheral connections. Its 437.5 MHz maximum frequency rating provides a useful timing ceiling for synchronous logic. In an actual gateway, clock-domain crossing, I/O standards, pin assignment, and timing closure must be confirmed from the complete Cyclone III documentation. The large BGA package also demands controlled power and return-path planning to prevent signal-integrity degradation on high-fanout interfaces.
Рекомендуется
Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning
EP3C16U484C7 can be used as the digital control and capture engine in a data-acquisition system because it combines 15,408 logic cells with 346 I/O. Those resources support parallel ADC or sensor interfaces, timing control, digital filtering, sample buffering, and communication to an upstream processor. The 437.5 MHz maximum frequency is relevant when the design includes wide parallel data paths, although real timing margin depends on the selected speed grade and the external device interfaces. Analog front-end design remains separate, but the FPGA can manage digital scaling, filtering, calibration tables, and trigger sequencing. The 484-ball package requires careful routing of clocks and high-speed buses, while verified board-level power, grounding, and decoupling values must come from the manufacturer guidance.
Рекомендуется
Embedded Interface Consolidation
EP3C16U484C7 is appropriate when an embedded system must consolidate several peripheral functions into one programmable device. The 346 I/O can accommodate parallel buses, discrete controls, status indicators, and external memory or transceiver connections, while the 15,408 logic cells can implement arbitration, address decoding, and data-format conversion. This makes the part useful for industrial instruments, test systems, and custom communications equipment. Engineers should avoid treating all 346 positions as unrestricted general-purpose signals; voltage-bank restrictions, dedicated configuration pins, and fixed-function pins must be checked in the exact 484-ball pinout. A drop-in migration within the EP3C16 family still requires review of timing grade, temperature grade, configuration method, and PCB compatibility.
Рекомендуется
Test and Measurement Instrument
EP3C16U484C7 can support programmable digital logic in test and measurement equipment requiring extensive external connectivity. Its 15,408 logic cells are suitable for sequencing, pattern generation, capture logic, and instrument-control functions, while 346 I/O offer connections to converters, memories, relays, and communication interfaces. The 437.5 MHz frequency ceiling can serve high-speed digital test paths when the selected device grade meets timing requirements. For laboratory equipment, however, analog accuracy is not determined by the FPGA, and designers must separately define analog grounding, reference voltage, and front-end isolation. Signal-integrity review is particularly important around the 484-ball package because clock and data routing decisions can materially affect repeatable measurements and system timing margin.
Рекомендуется
Automotive and Transportation Control
EP3C16U484C7 can be evaluated for transportation-control prototypes or industrial transportation systems that need flexible logic and many external I/O. The verified operating-temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C supports use across extended temperature environments, and the 15,408 logic cells can implement state machines, redundant monitoring, and interface adaptation. Automotive production use requires more than temperature range: AEC-Q100 qualification, electromagnetic compatibility, shock and vibration, functional safety, and long-term availability are not established by the supplied data. The 484-ball package also increases assembly and inspection complexity. Engineers should treat the device as a candidate rather than a qualified automotive solution until the complete manufacturer documentation, quality records, and application-specific validation are reviewed.
Рекомендуется
Сводка рекомендуемых товаров
Справочные инженерные данные для EP3C16U484C7 — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.
Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | EP3C16U484C7N | EP3C16F484C7N | EP3C16F484C8N | EP3C16F484C6N | EP3C16U484C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 484-FBGA/UFBGA | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA |
| Device Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Order-Code Suffix | C7 | C7N | F484C7N | F484C8N | F484C6N | U484C6N |
Ключевые отличия
- Large I/O count for the verified EP3C16 resource level (против EP3C10U256C8N)
- Higher listed maximum frequency than lower-end same-family alternatives (против EP3C10U256C8N)
- Full 484-ball package connectivity in the verified listing (против EP3C10U256C8N)
- Point-in-time distributor availability evidence (против EP3C16U484C7N)
Заметки по проектированию
Do not assign power rails or decoupling values until the complete Cyclone III power-supply requirement is obtained. The verified data confirms a 1.2 V core but does not provide core current, I/O voltage domains, power sequencing, or recommended capacitors. Use the manufacturer power-guidance document to define each rail, startup order, current margin, and decoupling network; then validate the selected BGA layout for simultaneous switching noise.
Plan the EP3C16U484C7 PCB as a true 484-ball BGA rather than treating the package as a conventional leaded device. The verified package is 484-FBGA/UFBGA, so board designers must verify ball pitch, land pattern, solder-mask and paste geometry, assembly capability, and inspection access against the mechanical drawing. Escape routing should avoid splits in reference planes and should prioritize clocks and high-speed interfaces before lower-speed I/O.
Route the 437.5 MHz-class design with controlled return paths and review every interface against the selected I/O standard. The supplied data does not identify the I/O voltage banks, supported protocols, or timing limits for the C7 configuration, so pin assignment must come from the exact datasheet. Keep clocks away from high-slew output edges, add matched termination where required by the interface standard, and run signal-integrity simulations on the final stack-up.
Do not assume that every same-family MPN is a drop-in substitute. The EP3C16U484C7N, EP3C16F484C7N, and EP3C16F484C8N references are useful migration candidates, but the supplied data does not decode all suffix differences or prove identical timing, temperature, configuration, and I/O behavior. Compare the manufacturer device tables, check the ball map and voltage plan, and run timing and hardware regression tests before approving a replacement.
Информация о соответствии
The verified product snippets did not provide extractable RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals statements. The Heisener listing describes the part as lead-free, but no formal compliance declaration was supplied, so the individual fields remain unknown.
