EP3C16F484C8 - 516K-Bit Cyclone III FPGA | Intel
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An FPGA is a semiconductor whose internal digital logic, interconnects, and I/O behavior are configured after manufacture. Within the product hierarchy, the EP3C16F484C8 is a Cyclone III FPGA, which is a low-complexity FPGA in the broader field-programmable logic device category. Compared with an application-specific integrated circuit, an FPGA allows design logic to be revised through programmable configuration rather than requiring a new mask set.
The verified device data identifies 346 I/O, 516,096 logic bits, 15,408 logic elements, 484 package balls, and a 1.2 V supply. These resources allow multiple control and data-processing functions to be consolidated into one programmable component. The C8 suffix and associated ordering information identify the particular speed, temperature, and package configuration, but a complete decoded timing table was not included in the supplied source material.
Cyclone III devices use configurable logic elements, programmable routing networks, memory blocks, and dedicated input/output resources. Depending on the selected Cyclone III density and configuration, these resources can support parallel data acquisition, protocol bridging, control logic, image processing, communications, and embedded processor implementations. Exact PLL, transceiver, memory, and I/O standards are not stated in the provided verified data and therefore require confirmation in the manufacturer documentation before design release.
Typical uses include industrial control, communications infrastructure, test and measurement, audio and video processing, sensor acquisition, and networking equipment. In each case, the main benefit is reconfigurable logic that can consolidate multiple fixed-function devices while preserving the flexibility to update field behavior through a new configuration bitstream.
Design planning should begin with the 484-ball footprint, 346 available I/O, 1.2 V core supply, and device-specific speed and temperature grade. Power, I/O standards, configuration pins, memory requirements, and timing must be checked against the exact Cyclone III datasheet. Because the supplied snippets do not expose the complete pin map or all electrical limits, those details should not be inferred from the package name alone.
This product page consolidates verified distributor availability, exact catalog identifiers, package information, and practical sourcing context into a structured reference. It also distinguishes confirmed data from specifications that still require datasheet-level verification, helping engineers evaluate the EP3C16F484C8 without relying on incomplete distributor summaries.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na EP3C16F484C8 — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EP3C16F484C8 (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Package, Speed Grade, Logic Elements, Process Technology, Mounting Type.
EP3C16F484C7N
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EP3C16F484C8N
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EP3C16F484I7
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EP3C16F484C6
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EP3C16F484C5
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EP3C16F484C8 Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| FPGA Family | Cyclone III |
| Programmable Logic Bits | 516,096 bits |
| Logic Elements | 15,408 logic elements |
| I/O Count | 346 I/O |
| Volte ng Pagbibigay | 1.2 V |
| Packhaging | 484-pin FBGA |
| Terminal Count | 484 terminals |
| Terminal Form | Ball |
| Package Shape | Rectangular |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EP3C16F484C8 rectangular
Pin configuration para sa EP3C16F484C8 (rectangular 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 EP3C16F484C8.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EP3C16F484C8 ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial Control Systems, Communications Infrastructure, Test and Measurement Systems, Audio and Video Processing, Sensor Acquisition and Edge Processing, Networking and Protocol Conversion.
Industrial Control Systems
The EP3C16F484C8 fits industrial control systems that require programmable sequencing, parallel I/O, and compact logic integration. Its verified 15,408 logic elements and 346 I/O provide substantial capacity for motor interlocks, sensor conditioning logic, machine-vision coordination, and safety monitoring outside dedicated hardwired controllers. A typical design would use the FPGA alongside sensors, isolation components, and power drivers rather than replacing every analog function. The 1.2 V core requirement must be paired with the correct Cyclone III power architecture, while the 484-pin FBGA provides many external connections for buses and discrete I/O. Before release, engineers must confirm the selected C8 temperature grade, supported I/O standards, clock resources, and timing from the exact manufacturer documentation.
Inirekomenda
Communications Infrastructure
The EP3C16F484C8 is suitable for communications infrastructure that performs protocol conversion, packet routing, or line-rate control in reconfigurable logic. Its 516,096 programmable bits and 346 I/O allow multiple parallel channels, clock domains, and data buffers to be consolidated within one 484-pin FBGA device. Engineers can use the FPGA for framing, CRC generation, filtering, and interface adaptation while dedicated transceivers handle the physical layer. The 1.2 V core supply and large ball count make careful power and signal-integrity planning essential, particularly for high-speed clocks. Before schematic release, verify the required transceiver standards, maximum pin toggling rate, I/O voltage domains, and whether the selected C8 grade provides sufficient timing margin.
Inirekomenda
Test and Measurement Systems
The EP3C16F484C8 can serve as the programmable processing and control core in oscilloscope, logic-analyzer, waveform-generation, and automated test equipment. Its verified 15,408 logic elements support parallel acquisition channels, trigger logic, counters, timing generators, and data formatting, while 346 I/O provide broad connectivity to converters, memories, and front-end circuits. The device is especially useful when acquisition algorithms or channel counts may evolve, because the logic can be updated through configuration rather than redesigned in silicon. Engineering teams must budget memory for captured data and ensure that clocking, I/O rates, and timing closure meet the measurement specification. The 484-pin FBGA also requires a high-density layout with controlled-return paths for clocks and acquisition signals.
Inirekomenda
Audio and Video Processing
The EP3C16F484C8 fits audio and video products requiring programmable channel handling, digital filtering, format conversion, and control-plane logic. Its 346 I/O can connect parallel audio channels, digital display interfaces, memory components, and supporting codecs, while 15,408 logic elements allow several fixed functions to be consolidated. The device is not limited to a fixed protocol because its logic, interconnects, and interfaces are configured for the target system. However, video designs must carefully assess bandwidth, external memory requirements, clock domains, and I/O standards before committing to the part. The verified 1.2 V core specification should be implemented with the manufacturer-recommended decoupling and supply arrangement, and the exact C8 speed and temperature grades must be checked for sustained commercial or industrial operation.
Inirekomenda
Sensor Acquisition and Edge Processing
The EP3C16F484C8 is appropriate for sensor-acquisition systems that must combine multiple inputs with filtering, calibration, feature extraction, and data packaging. Its 346 I/O provide parallel connections to sensors, multiplexers, counters, and memory devices, while the programmable logic permits acquisition pipelines to be revised as sensor algorithms change. A practical implementation could preprocess raw sensor data before passing it to a processor, reducing host workload and bandwidth. The part's large 484-ball FBGA package also allows substantial power, ground, and signal connectivity, although that requires disciplined layer planning and complete ball-map verification. Engineers must confirm supported I/O voltages, input thresholds, clocking limits, and whether external memory is required before finalizing the architecture.
Inirekomenda
Networking and Protocol Conversion
The EP3C16F484C8 supports networking equipment that needs adaptable packet handling, bridge functions, legacy-protocol conversion, or hardware-assisted data filtering. The 516,096-bit logic fabric and 346 I/O offer enough parallel capacity to implement multiple channels and control functions, while the 1.2 V core supports integration with modern low-voltage digital rails. A practical design might place the FPGA between a network transceiver and a host processor, handling framing, buffering, status reporting, and time-critical routing. Before using it as a drop-in replacement for another Cyclone III, confirm configuration compatibility, memory architecture, supported I/O standards, and the exact package ball map. The C8 performance grade should also be checked against required clock rates and environmental conditions.
Inirekomenda
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Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EP3C16F484C7 | EP3C16F484C8N | EP3C16F484I7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera | Intel / Altera |
| Package | 484-FBGA | 484-FBGA | 484-BGA | 484-FBGA |
| Device Type | Cyclone III FPGA | Cyclone III FPGA | Cyclone III FPGA | Cyclone III FPGA |
| I/O Count | 346 I/O | 346 I/O | 346 I/O | 346 I/O |
| Terminal Count | 484 terminals | 484 terminals | 484 terminals | 484 terminals |
| Performance Suffix | C8 | C7 | C8N | I7 |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Exact C8 ordering configuration (kumpara saEP3C16F484C7)
- Verified package and terminal compatibility (kumpara saEP3C16F484C8N)
- Directly documented same-package replacement relationship (kumpara saEP3C16F484C7)
Talaan ng Disenyo
Do not construct the PCB footprint from a generic BGA-484 drawing. Obtain the exact EP3C16F484C8 package drawing and cross-check every ball designation, especially power, ground, configuration, clock, and no-connect positions. The verified search data confirms a 484-pin FBGA but does not provide the complete ball map. Decoupling must follow the Cyclone III recommendation for the selected voltage rail, while high-speed clock and I/O routing should use short paths, uninterrupted reference planes, and controlled return paths.
Plan the 1.2 V core rail and required I/O supplies as separate power domains, following the manufacturer power architecture and decoupling guidance. Do not estimate total current from the core voltage alone; utilization, clocking, I/O standards, and configuration state determine consumption. Estimate core dissipation as P = estimated core current multiplied by 1.2 V, then include I/O and auxiliary-rail dissipation separately. Treat this arithmetic as an estimate and validate it with the manufacturer's power calculator or board measurements before selecting regulators and thermal provisions.
The most common substitution error is assuming that a matching family, density, and ball count guarantees a drop-in FPGA. The EP3C16F484C7, C8N, and I7 candidates use the same package family, but the grade suffix can affect performance, temperature, or ordering requirements. Confirm the decoded ordering information, I/O standards, configuration compatibility, embedded-memory needs, timing closure, and lifecycle status. A valid cross-reference also requires reviewing any PCB differences, not merely comparing the number of terminals.
Reserve resources for continuous clock routing and isolate high-fanout or high-speed outputs from sensitive configuration and I/O paths. Use the manufacturer's recommended input threshold, slew-rate, and I/O drive settings for every voltage domain. For memory or parallel-bus interfaces, match trace lengths where required, route series terminations close to the driving device, and avoid routing over split power or ground planes. The verified data does not specify supported I/O standards or maximum toggle rates, so those constraints must come from the exact datasheet.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
The supplied verified results do not make explicit compliance claims for the exact EP3C16F484C8 ordering code. Family-level or distributor-page assumptions have not been used. Obtain the current manufacturer product declaration and material compliance records before release.
