EP3C10U256C6N - 10,320-Cell Cyclone III FPGA | Altera
MPN: EP3C10U256C6N ✓ NakahandaEP3C10U256C6N Ulas
An FPGA is a field-programmable gate array, a reconfigurable digital semiconductor within the broader FPGA and CPLD category. Unlike a fixed application-specific integrated circuit, an FPGA allows its interconnect and logic configuration to be loaded after manufacture. Cyclone III devices are positioned for low-cost, low-power embedded systems where designers need flexible parallel logic, interface adaptation, or product revisions without changing the PCB layout.
The principal specifications reported for the EP3C10U256C6N include 10,320 logic cells, 182 I/O, a 500 MHz device speed, 1.2 V operation, and a 256-LFBGA package. The 182 I/O provide substantial external connectivity for memory interfaces, control signals, communications, and general-purpose digital logic. The 256-ball package also supports compact integration in systems that need substantial programmable logic without moving to a larger package.
The device uses 65 nm process technology, placing it in Altera's Cyclone III family and balancing programmable functionality with cost and power considerations. The EP3C10U256C6N designation identifies a 10,320-cell Cyclone III device in the U256 package configuration. Its C6 speed designation corresponds to the listed 500 MHz rating, while the N suffix identifies the exact ordering code used by the manufacturer and distributors.
Typical uses include industrial control logic, communications equipment, embedded video and interface processing, data-acquisition systems, and general-purpose prototype platforms. Its combination of 182 I/O and 10,320 logic cells makes it particularly useful when a design requires several peripheral interfaces or substantial parallel data movement. Engineers can implement control, arbitration, packet processing, and protocol conversion within a single programmable device.
PCB design should account for power integrity, decoupling, clock routing, and high-speed signal integrity across the 256-ball BGA. The 1.2 V core rail should be supplied with the decoupling and distribution specified by the Cyclone III design guidance. Programming, configuration, reset, and clock requirements must also be verified against the manufacturer pin-description table before finalizing the board layout.
This product page combines device specifications, package details, sourcing guidance, replacement analysis, and practical PCB considerations. It is designed to help engineers determine whether the EP3C10U256C6N fits a logic-design requirement and to identify the exact document locations needed for pin assignment, configuration, and PCB implementation.
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Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EP3C10U256C6N (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Package, Mounting Type, Device Type, Logic Elements, Process Technology.
EP3C10U256C6
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EP3C10U256C6N Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| FPGA Family | Cyclone III |
| Logic Cells | 10,320 cells |
| I/O Count | 182 I/O |
| Maximum Device Speed | 500 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 65 nm |
| Packhaging | 256-LFBGA (UBGA) |
| Package Ball Count | 256 balls |
| Device Description | IC FPGA with 182 I/O |
| Programmability | Field-programmable digital logic |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface mount |
| Manufacturer | Altera Corporation |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EP3C10U256C6N 256 balls
Pin configuration para sa EP3C10U256C6N (256 balls package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa EP3C10U256C6N.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EP3C10U256C6N ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial Control and Automation, Communications Interface Equipment, Data-Acquisition and Signal Conditioning, Embedded Interface Consolidation, Programmable Test and Measurement, General-Purpose FPGA Prototyping.
Industrial Control and Automation
The EP3C10U256C6N fits industrial controllers that coordinate sensors, actuators, interlocks, motion logic, and communications. Its 10,320 logic cells can host multiple parallel control tasks, while 182 I/O provide ample connections for digital inputs, outputs, counters, and peripheral interfaces. The listed 500 MHz device speed supports demanding sequencing and data-routing tasks. Place the FPGA between the field wiring and system controller, isolate sensitive signals, and use the manufacturer pin table to assign configuration, reset, and clock functions correctly.
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Communications Interface Equipment
The EP3C10U256C6N is appropriate for communications equipment requiring flexible protocol conversion, packet buffering, and parallel interface adaptation. Its 182 I/O can connect multiple data buses and control channels, while the 10,320-cell Cyclone III resource level supports framing, arbitration, error handling, and data routing. The 500 MHz listed speed allows demanding logic to operate efficiently. Validate I/O standards, clock topology, impedance, and signal-integrity requirements before implementation.
Inirekomenda
Data-Acquisition and Signal Conditioning
The EP3C10U256C6N can collect and process multiple digital channels in data-acquisition equipment because its 182 I/O support extensive parallel connectivity. Designers can implement counters, sampling control, trigger logic, buffer management, timestamp handling, and data packing within the 10,320 available logic cells. The listed 500 MHz device speed supports high-rate digital operations. Separate analog acquisition circuitry from the FPGA area and use controlled clock distribution to reduce timing and noise problems.
Inirekomenda
Embedded Interface Consolidation
The EP3C10U256C6N is useful for consolidating several asynchronous and synchronous interfaces into a smaller embedded design. Its 182 I/O offer more connectivity than a small programmable device, while 10,320 logic cells can perform bridging, width conversion, buffering, and status monitoring. The 1.2 V core suits modern multi-rail systems, but auxiliary I/O voltages depend on the selected bank and standards. Review the Cyclone III pin and power documentation before assigning external interfaces.
Inirekomenda
Programmable Test and Measurement
The EP3C10U256C6N can implement programmable timing, stimulus sequencing, pattern generation, and acquisition control in test and measurement systems. The 10,320 logic cells allow multiple instrument functions to share one FPGA, and 182 I/O support dense parallel test channels. Its listed 500 MHz speed supports fast digital decision logic. Keep analog paths separate, control clock jitter, and use disciplined power and ground distribution to prevent logic activity from degrading measurement accuracy.
Inirekomenda
General-Purpose FPGA Prototyping
The EP3C10U256C6N supports general-purpose FPGA prototyping because it combines 10,320 logic cells with 182 I/O in a 256-LFBGA package. Engineers can prototype parallel algorithms, peripheral controllers, bus bridges, and custom instruction pipelines before deciding whether a dedicated ASIC is warranted. The listed 500 MHz device speed provides ample headroom for educational, laboratory, and proof-of-concept designs. Ensure that the PCB accommodates BGA assembly, configuration access, clocking, and required I/O voltage levels.
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Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EP3C10U256C6 | EP3C10U256C7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-LFBGA (UBGA) | 256-BGA | 256-LFBGA (UBGA) |
| Brand | Altera Corporation | Altera | Altera |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Exact target ordering code with 10,320-cell implementation (kumpara saEP3C10U256C6)
- High user-I/O density in a single 256-ball package (kumpara saEP3C10U256C7)
- Documented terminal- and package-compatible replacement path (kumpara saEP3C10U256C6)
Talaan ng Disenyo
Design the 256-BGA escape routing and via structure for assembly and signal-integrity requirements before the first prototype. Follow the package-specific ball map, recommended via geometry, and stack-up guidance in the Altera Cyclone III documentation. Confirm that every power, ground, configuration, clock, and user-I/O ball has a valid PCB connection. Changes to pad geometry or via placement can affect assembly yield and high-speed return paths.
Plan a low-impedance 1.2 V core distribution network with the decoupling and bulk capacitance required by the Cyclone III power guidance. Keep the core and I/O supply return paths tightly coupled, separate noisy digital return current from sensitive signal returns, and verify startup sequencing across all rails. Actual current depends on logic utilization, I/O activity, frequency, and temperature, so size the supply from the manufacturer's power-estimation workflow rather than from a single nominal figure.
Route clocks as controlled transmission paths with short stubs, matched return references, and isolation from high-speed data and switching power nodes. Apply the device timing constraints during interface design and verify setup, hold, skew, and I/O timing with realistic board-level assumptions. The 500 MHz value is the listed device speed, not a guarantee that every interface can operate at 500 MHz without suitable external devices, termination, and PCB construction.
Do not treat the N suffix as a purely cosmetic ordering mark without checking the manufacturer ordering table and the configuration requirements for the selected device. Likewise, do not assume a different Cyclone III ordering code is interchangeable solely because it uses a 256-ball package. Validate programming support, configuration method, speed grade, temperature range, clock behavior, power sequencing, and all ball functions before approving a substitute.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
The available product listings do not state device-specific RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. Obtain current declarations and qualification records for the exact ordering code before regulated production use.
