EP1C3T144C8 - Cyclone FPGA, 2910 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel / Altera
MPN: EP1C3T144C8 ✗ Cuối đờiEP1C3T144C8 Tóm tắt
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated I/O cells that allow the device's digital function to be redefined in the field after manufacturing. Within the broader programmable logic taxonomy, an FPGA sits between a CPLD (lower density, non-volatile) and an ASIC (higher density, fixed function), and is itself a member of the larger family of programmable logic devices (PLDs). Cyclone FPGAs specifically target low-cost, high-volume applications where ASIC-like performance is needed without the NRE cost.
Key features of the EP1C3T144C8 include commercial temperature grade (0 °C to +85 °C), 8 ns speed grade (-8), 0.13 µm process node with built-in DDR SDRAM support, and configuration via JTAG or Altera serial/parallel configuration schemes. The 144-LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) package provides gull-wing leads and 1.4 mm package height for hand-solder-friendly prototyping.
The Cyclone architecture uses 4-input LUTs combined with dedicated carry chains for arithmetic, and each M4K RAM block can implement true dual-port, simple dual-port, or single-port memory with parity. The single PLL supports output frequencies up to 400 MHz with coarse and fine-grained phase shifting. Together these features make the EP1C3T144C8 sufficient for glue logic, simple state machines, and basic video/imaging pipelines.
Typical applications include industrial control logic, low-cost display controllers, consumer electronics glue logic, sensor pre-processing front-ends, and education/CPLD-style development platforms. The device is widely used as a bridge between a microcontroller and high-speed peripherals such as parallel ADCs or LCD panels.
When designing with the EP1C3T144C8, note that it has been classified NRND/EOL by Intel - new designs should evaluate Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6E22) or Lattice ECP5 as a migration target. Configuration data must be loaded from external Flash, JTAG, or Altera EPCS serial loader on every power-up.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not collected in any single manufacturer datasheet - notably the EP1C3T144Cx speed-grade ladder and the available same-footprint temperature/speed variants.
Bộ thay thế dễ dàng lắp đặt cho EP1C3T144C8 — cùng gói, chân-to-chân tương thích. Các bộ phận yêu cầu hàn PCB bị loại trừ.
Các biến thể trong loạt này
Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EP1C3T144C8 (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Package, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Mounting Type.
EP1C3T144C7N
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| Family | Cyclone |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 |
| Total RAM bits | 58,880 |
| Embedded RAM Blocks (M4K) | 13 |
| Embedded PLLs | 1 |
| Maximum User I/O | 104 |
| User I/O Banks | 4 |
| Hộp | 144-LQFP (T144) |
| Số chân | 144 |
| Process Node | 0.13 µm SRAM |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| Speed Grade | C8 (8 ns commercial) |
| Nhiệt độ hoạt động | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Configuration Mode | JTAG / AS / PS |
| Kiểu lắp đặt | Surface Mount (gull-wing) |
| Cấp MSL | 3 |
| Trạng thái RoHS | Compliant |
Cấu hình chân EP1C3T144C8
| Chân 1 | I/O Bank 1 — User I/O / dual-purpose pin (per AN-272 pin table) |
| Chân 2 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 3 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 4 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 5 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Chân 6 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 7 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 8 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 9 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 10 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 11 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 12 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 13 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Chân 14 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 15 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 16 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 17 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 18 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 19 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 20 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 21 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 22 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 23 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 24 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 25 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 26 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 27 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 28 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 29 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 30 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 31 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 32 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 33 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 34 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 35 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 36 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Chân 37 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 38 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 39 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 40 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 41 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 42 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 43 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 44 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Chân 45 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 46 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 47 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 48 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 49 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 50 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 51 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 52 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Chân 53 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 54 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 55 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 56 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 57 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 58 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 59 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 60 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 61 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 62 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 63 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 64 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 65 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 66 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 67 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 68 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 69 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 70 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Chân 71 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 72 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 73 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 74 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 75 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 76 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Chân 77 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 78 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 79 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 80 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 81 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 82 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 83 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Chân 84 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 85 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 86 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 87 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 88 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 89 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 90 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 91 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 92 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 93 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 94 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 95 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 96 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 97 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 98 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 99 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 100 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 101 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 102 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 103 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 104 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 105 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Chân 106 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 107 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 108 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 109 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 110 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Chân 111 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 112 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 113 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 114 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 115 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 116 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 117 | VCCINT — Core 1.5 V supply |
| Chân 118 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 119 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 120 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 121 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 122 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 123 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 124 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 125 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 126 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 127 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 128 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 129 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 130 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 131 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 132 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 133 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 134 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 135 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 136 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 137 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 138 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 139 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Chân 140 | GND — Ground |
| Chân 141 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Chân 142 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Chân 143 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Chân 144 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
Ứng dụng tiêu biểu
EP1C3T144C8 phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: Industrial Control Logic, Low-Cost Display Controllers, Consumer Electronics Glue Logic, Sensor Pre-Processing Front-End, Education and Development Platforms, Legacy Bridge / Protocol Converter, Motor Control PWM Generator.
Industrial Control Logic
The EP1C3T144C8 is well suited to industrial control logic where ~3K logic elements handle state machines, encoder interfaces, and PWM generators. Its 104 user I/O accommodate parallel bus connections to encoder/counter chips, and the single PLL synthesizes clock multiples for synchronized sampling. Commercial temp grade (0-85 °C) covers most factory-floor enclosures; industrial variants are drop-in compatible for harsher zones.
Được đề xuất
Low-Cost Display Controllers
With 13 M4K RAM blocks (58,880 bits) and 104 user I/O, the EP1C3T144C8 implements RGB/VGA timing controllers, character-overlay engines, and small frame buffers for QVGA panels. The 1.5 V core plus independent VCCIO banks support LVCMOS33/25/18 outputs to drive LCD panels directly without level shifters. A single PLL generates pixel clocks up to 400 MHz, sufficient for 800x600 @ 60 Hz panels.
Được đề xuất
Consumer Electronics Glue Logic
The EP1C3T144C8 replaces discrete 74-series logic and small CPLDs in consumer devices - USB-to-parallel bridges, IR protocol decoders, or audio mux switches. Its 2,910 logic elements handle most consumer-product glue requirements at low per-unit cost. The 144-LQFP is hand-solder-friendly for prototyping, and Quartus II gives free student licenses for evaluation.
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Sensor Pre-Processing Front-End
The EP1C3T144C8 acts as a pre-processing front-end for parallel-output image or position sensors. 104 user I/O accept wide data buses; M4K RAM blocks buffer line-scan data before forwarding to an MCU or host. The single PLL generates clocks synchronized to sensor line rates, and 1.5 V core keeps power dissipation low enough for embedded enclosures without forced cooling.
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Education and Development Platforms
The EP1C3T144C8 is widely used in university and hobbyist FPGA courses. Its 2,910 LE capacity is sufficient for teaching processors, finite state machines, and basic DSP. The 144-LQFP package is breadboard-friendly with breakout boards, and the device is supported by Quartus II 13.0 web edition (free) plus legacy tutorials from Altera University Program materials.
Được đề xuất
Legacy Bridge / Protocol Converter
The EP1C3T144C8 bridges between legacy parallel buses (ISA, PC/104, custom MCU buses) and modern serial interfaces. 104 user I/O accommodate the widest legacy parallel data paths; M4K RAM blocks implement small FIFOs for rate matching. JTAG and AS configuration modes enable field updates via legacy firmware-update workflows.
Được đề xuất
Motor Control PWM Generator
The EP1C3T144C8 generates multi-channel PWM signals for 3-phase motor drives using logic elements for switching logic and M4K blocks for dead-time tables. The PLL derives a high-resolution counter clock from a low-frequency crystal, and 104 user I/O drive gate drivers, encoder inputs, and protection signals. Commercial temp grade suits most enclosed motor controllers.
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Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất
Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho EP1C3T144C8 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.
Hướng dẫn chọn lựa
So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế
| Tham số | Sản phẩm này | EP1C3T144C7N | EP1C3T144C6N | EP1C3T144C6 | EP1C3T144C8N | EP1C3T144I7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (T144) | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same | Intel (Altera) - same |
| Logic Elements | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 |
| Speed Grade | C8 (8 ns) | C7 (7 ns) - faster | C6 (6 ns) - fastest | C6 (6 ns) - fastest | C8 (8 ns) - same | I7 (7 ns industrial) - faster + wider temp |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial 0 to +85 °C | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Commercial 0 to +85 °C - same | Industrial -40 to +100 °C - wider |
| Lead-Free (N suffix) | No (C8 standard) | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) |
| Total RAM bits | 58,880 | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same | 58,880 - same |
| Maximum User I/O | 104 | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same | 104 - same |
| Embedded PLLs | 1 | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same | 1 - same |
| Lifecycle Status (2026-09-06) | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Bảo phân biệt quan trọng
- Faster C7 speed grade available (vsEP1C3T144C7N)
- Fastest C6 speed grade available (vsEP1C3T144C6N)
- Industrial temperature variant available (vsEP1C3T144I7N)
Ghi chú thiết kế
The EP1C3T144C8 requires a 1.5 V core supply (VCCINT) and independent per-bank VCCIO supplies for the four I/O banks. Decoupling must include 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT pin plus bulk 33 µF tantalum at the regulator output. VCCIO banks may be set to 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V independently to support mixed-voltage I/O without level shifters - common for designs bridging 3.3 V MCU buses and 1.8 V DDR memory.
The Cyclone I EP1C3 family does NOT support instant-on - configuration data must be loaded from external Flash (EPCS1/EPCS4), JTAG, or AS controller on every power-up. Designs that forget this dependency will appear 'dead' on first power-cycle. Use Altera Quartus II 13.0 or later for the legacy device library; Quartus II 14.x dropped Cyclone I support. For new designs, migrate to Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6E22) or Lattice ECP5.
The 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads and 1.4 mm body height. Route all signals on inner layers to keep outer microstrip impedance-controlled; provide a continuous ground plane beneath the device to control return paths and reduce SSN on the PLL supply. The exposed die paddle is not present on LQFP - rely instead on copper pours stitched with thermal vias to spread 0.5-1 W typical dissipation.
Thông tin tuân thủ
RoHS and REACH compliance per Intel/Altera product declarations. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - not intended for automotive safety applications. Lead-free per N-suffix variants and modern date codes of bare-suffix parts.