EP1C3T100C8 - Cyclone FPGA 2,910 LEs TQFP-100 | Intel | EOL
MPN: EP1C3T100C8 ✗ اختتامِ زندگیEP1C3T100C8 جائزہ
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable routing, and dedicated hard IP such as block RAM, PLLs, and I/O serdes. FPGAs occupy the middle ground between fixed-function ASICs and software-driven microcontrollers: the silicon is generic, but designers define every flip-flop, LUT, and interconnect at compile time using HDL bitstreams. Within the broader taxonomy, the EP1C3T100C8 sits at FPGA & CPLD > programmable logic > semiconductor IC.
Key specifications include 13 M4K RAM blocks (4 Kbits each, plus 512 parity bits) totaling 59,904 memory bits, one general-purpose PLL for clock synthesis and phase shifting, embedded multipliers are not present on EP1C3 devices, and 65 LVDS-pair-capable or 3.3 V-tolerant user I/Os. Configuration is supported via active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), and JTAG modes, allowing the device to boot from low-cost EPCS configuration memories or be programmed in-circuit through the JTAG header.
Architecture-wise, the Cyclone I family uses 4-input look-up tables (LUT4) per logic element with a dedicated register and carry chain for arithmetic, plus per-LAB control signals. The 0.13 µm process with copper interconnect minimizes dynamic power, while the 1.5 V core VCCINT keeps static leakage low for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. Die size and routing density are tuned for designs in the 2K-3K LE range such as glue logic, I/O expansion, custom peripherals, and protocol bridges.
Typical applications include industrial control glue logic, low-cost I/O expansion and bridging (UART/SPI/I2C to parallel), legacy peripheral replacement, motor-control co-processors, educational and prototyping boards, video/display formatting front-ends, and consumer-electronics glue functions where a small, deterministic logic device replaces discrete 74-series logic. The EP1C3T100C8 is also widely used as a firmware-controlled test fixture controller in production lines.
Designers should note that this device is EOL with last-time-buy status per Intel PDN1810; new designs are directed to Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, or Cyclone 10 families. For existing production, ensure the 1.5 V core is generated by a low-noise LDO and that JTAG chain integrity is verified before in-system programming. I/O bank VCCIO must be matched to the driven/receiving logic level (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V) to prevent bus contention and long-term reliability issues.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric alternatives from the same Cyclone I family, and practical EOL-avoidance guidance not consolidated on any single manufacturer or distributor page.
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اسی سیریز کے ماڈلز جو ڈراپ اِن مطابقت رکھتے ہیں EP1C3T100C8 (یکساں فارم فیکٹر اور فٹ پرنٹ) — میں مختلف Package, Family, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Process Technology.
EP1C3T100C8N
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100I7N
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100C7
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100C7N
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100I7
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100C6
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100C6N
✅ ڈراپ-اِنقیمت کے لیے رابطہ کریں
ڈیٹا شیٹ دیکھیں →EP1C3T100C8 زیادہ سے زیادہ ریٹنگز اور برقی خصوصیات
| Family | Cyclone I |
| Core Process | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.5 V |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 LEs |
| Total RAM Bits | 59,904 bits |
| M4K RAM Blocks | 13 (4 Kbit each) |
| Embedded Multipliers | Not present on EP1C3 |
| PLLs | 1 general-purpose PLL |
| Global Clock Networks | 8 |
| User I/O Pins | 65 |
| پیکیج | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) |
| Speed Grade | -8 (commercial) |
| آپریٹنگ درجہ حرارت | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| ماؤنٹنگ ٹائپ | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL-2/3, LVDS, RSDS |
| RoHS اسٹیٹس | Compliant |
| Lifecycle | EOL per PDN1810 (since 2019) |
EP1C3T100C8 پن کنفیگریشن
| پن 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| پن 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 11 | GND — Ground |
| پن 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 16 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| پن 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| پن 21 | GND — Ground |
| پن 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 26 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| پن 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| پن 31 | GND — Ground |
| پن 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 36 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| پن 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 41 | GND — Ground |
| پن 42 | CLK0 — Clock input 0 (LVTTL/LVCMOS) |
| پن 43 | CLK1 — Clock input 1 (LVTTL/LVCMOS) |
| پن 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 46 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.5 V) |
| پن 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 51 | GND — Ground |
| پن 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 56 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| پن 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 61 | GND — Ground |
| پن 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 66 | VCCA_PLL — PLL analog supply (1.5 V) |
| پن 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 71 | GND — Ground |
| پن 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 76 | VCCD_PLL — PLL digital supply (1.5 V) |
| پن 77 | nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low) |
| پن 78 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| پن 79 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| پن 80 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| پن 81 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| پن 82 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| پن 83 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| پن 84 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| پن 85 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| پن 86 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| پن 87 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (AS/PS) |
| پن 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 92 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| پن 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| پن 97 | GND — Ground |
| پن 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| پن 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
عام استعمالات
EP1C3T100C8 کے لیے موزوں ہے 6 ایپلیکیشنs: Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Custom Peripheral Bridge (UART/SPI/I2C to Parallel), Legacy Peripheral Replacement and Form-Fit-Function Drop-In, Educational and Prototyping Boards, Motor-Control Co-Processor, Production Test Fixture Controller.
Industrial Glue Logic Replacement
The EP1C3T100C8's 2,910 LEs and 100-pin TQFP footprint make it a one-chip replacement for entire boards of 74-series glue logic in industrial controllers. Its 65 user I/Os handle address decoding, bus arbitration, and interrupt steering at deterministic sub-25 ns propagation delays, while the 1.5 V core keeps power dissipation under 200 mW for fanless DIN-rail enclosures. Designers can migrate legacy discrete logic schematics into a single Quartus II project, cutting PCB area by 60-80% and BOM lines by dozens. The commercial 0C to +85C temperature range covers most indoor factory environments when paired with industrial-grade peripheral ICs.
تجویز کردہ
Custom Peripheral Bridge (UART/SPI/I2C to Parallel)
With 59,904 bits of M4K block RAM and 8 global clock networks, the EP1C3T100C8 is well suited as a multi-protocol peripheral bridge that converts UART, SPI, and I2C traffic into a parallel bus for legacy microcontrollers. The 13 M4K blocks implement 16-byte-deep FIFOs per channel, while the 1 PLL derives domain-crossing clocks for each interface. JTAG-based in-system programming simplifies field firmware updates over the same JTAG header used for boundary-scan. Cyclone I's 0.13 µm process gives deterministic timing that ASIC replacement designs require when emulating discrete UARTs (16550) or SPI peripherals in industrial PCs.
تجویز کردہ
Legacy Peripheral Replacement and Form-Fit-Function Drop-In
The EP1C3T100C8 is widely used as a firmware-driven replacement for obsolete peripheral ICs whose original silicon is no longer available. Its 100-pin TQFP and 65 user I/Os match many 1990s-era peripheral footprints, allowing drop-in board replacements where only the FPGA bitstream is rewritten. Designers can replicate custom ASIC functions, video sync separators, or proprietary bus controllers while keeping the original PCB. The 1.5 V core plus selectable VCCIO banks (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) ensures compatibility with both legacy 5 V-tolerant buses via external resistors and modern 1.8 V LVCMOS peripherals on the same board.
تجویز کردہ
Educational and Prototyping Boards
University digital-logic labs and FPGA training courses have long standardized on the EP1C3T100C8 because the 100-pin TQFP is hand-solderable for student assembly and the 2,910 LE capacity is large enough for full RISC-V or MIPS soft-core implementations, yet small enough to fit in low-cost Altera/Intel DE-series and Terasic training boards. The free Quartus II Web Edition supports the entire Cyclone I family, removing licensing barriers for coursework. With 13 M4K RAM blocks and 1 PLL, students can implement UARTs, VGA controllers, and simple CPUs in a single device while learning HDL design flows.
تجویز کردہ
Motor-Control Co-Processor
The EP1C3T100C8 serves as a deterministic co-processor next to a microcontroller in BLDC and stepper motor drives, offloading PWM generation, encoder quadrature decoding, and field-oriented control loops at sub-microsecond jitter. Its 1 PLL multiplies the encoder reference clock to the PWM switching frequency (typically 20-100 kHz), while 13 M4K blocks store sine tables and current-loop history. The 65 user I/Os accommodate 3-phase gate drivers, Hall sensors, and RS-485 feedback without an I/O expander. Industrial-temperature grade (-40C to +100C) variants like the EP1C3T100I7N are preferred for under-hood and outdoor motor installations.
تجویز کردہ
Production Test Fixture Controller
In-circuit test (ICT) and functional test fixtures use the EP1C3T100C8 as a flexible pattern generator and boundary-scan controller. The 65 user I/Os drive test pins directly, while JTAG mode enables live reconfiguration of test patterns per SKU without changing fixture hardware. The 1.5 V core and 8 global clocks provide deterministic timing critical for sub-microsecond test windows, and the LVDS-capable I/Os support high-speed differential probing. Engineers can store hundreds of test patterns in external EPCS flash and load them on-the-fly via the JTAG or AS configuration port.
تجویز کردہ
تجویز کردہ پروڈکٹس کا خلاصہ
کے لیے انجینئرنگ ریفرنس ڈیٹا EP1C3T100C8 — موازنہ، ڈیزائن رہنمائی، اور تعمیل کی معلومات۔
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متبادلات کے ساتھ موازنہ
| پیرامیٹر | یہ پروڈکٹ | EP1C3T100C8N | EP1C3T100I7N | EP1C3T100C7N | EP1C3T100C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | TQFP-100 | TQFP-100 - same | TQFP-100 - same | TQFP-100 - same | TQFP-100 - same |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 LEs | 2,910 LEs | 2,910 LEs | 2,910 LEs | 2,910 LEs |
| Speed Grade | -8 (slowest) | -8 | -7 (faster) | -7 (faster) | -6 (fastest) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | Commercial | Commercial |
| Lead-Free (RoHS) | No (SnPb) | Yes (RoHS) | Yes (RoHS) | Yes (RoHS) | Yes (RoHS) |
| User I/O Pins | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V |
| Lifecycle | EOL (PDN1810, since 2019) | EOL (PDN1810) | EOL (PDN1810) | EOL (PDN1810) | EOL (PDN1810) |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1000) | $9.75 | $10.50 | $14.20 | $11.80 | $13.50 |
اہم امتیازی خصوصیات
- Commercial temperature, lead-free RoHS finish in same TQFP-100 footprint (بمقابلہEP1C3T100C8)
- Faster -7 speed grade for timing-critical designs in same TQFP-100 package (بمقابلہEP1C3T100C7N)
- Industrial temperature range for harsh environments in same TQFP-100 package (بمقابلہEP1C3T100I7N)
ڈیزائن نوٹس
The EP1C3T100C8 requires a clean 1.5 V VCCINT supply with a tolerance of +/-5% and a 3.3 V, 2.5 V, 1.8 V, or 1.5 V VCCIO per bank. Use a low-dropout regulator (e.g., TI TPS7A4515 or equivalent) for VCCINT, and place 0.1 µF + 10 µF decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin per the Cyclone I datasheet decoupling recommendations. Estimated: with all 65 user I/Os toggling at 100 MHz, dynamic current peaks can reach 300-400 mA on VCCINT; budget the LDO for at least 500 mA. For PLL supplies (VCCA_PLL, VCCD_PLL), use a pi-filter (ferrite bead + 10 µF + 0.1 µF) to isolate PLL noise from the core supply.
Route configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, MSEL0, MSEL1, DATA0) away from switching I/O signals to prevent corruption during configuration. Place the EPCS configuration memory within 25 mm of the FPGA DATA0/DCLK traces for AS mode and keep those traces impedance-controlled to 50 Ω. The 100-pin TQFP has a 0.5 mm pitch; use 0.15 mm trace/space rules and a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane for return paths. JTAG chain integrity should be verified with the Quartus II programmer before any production programming step.
Do not mix 5 V signals directly with the EP1C3T100C8 I/O banks - the absolute maximum VCCIO is 4.6 V and any over-voltage will permanently damage the device. Use a level translator (e.g., SN74AVC8T245) for 5 V-to-3.3 V interfacing, or a resistive divider with 10 kΩ / 20 kΩ for low-speed inputs. Avoid driving JTAG TCK faster than 25 MHz; higher rates can cause boundary-scan failures on long JTAG chains. When migrating from EP1C3T100C8 to EP1C3T100I7N, verify the temperature range in the design specification - industrial parts may require a different thermal pad layout and copper-pour sizing.
For 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), use a 4-layer stack-up with signal-top, GND-plane, power-plane, signal-bottom to provide continuous return paths for high-speed LVDS and clock traces. Place VCCIO and VCCINT decoupling as a 0.1 µF X7R capacitor directly under each power pin and a 10 µF bulk capacitor within 10 mm. Route clock inputs (CLK0-CLK1) as microstrip with 50 Ω impedance and length-matched to within 200 mils if used as a differential pair. Keep PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL, VCCD_PLL) on a quiet island of the power plane, separated from digital VCCINT by at least 3 mm.
تعمیل کی معلومات
EP1C3T100C8 is SnPb (non-lead-free); choose EP1C3T100C8N suffix variant for RoHS compliance. Part is EOL per PDN1810 since 2019. AEC-Q100 not applicable to commercial-grade FPGAs; use industrial-temperature variant for harsh environments.
