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EP3SL340F1517C2 - Stratix III L FPGA, 337.5K LE, FCBGA-1517 | Altera

MPN: EP3SL340F1517C2 ✓ Hoạt động
1.1 V Vdss 1517-ball FCBGA Package 600 MHz Speed 18,822,144 (approx. 22.4 Mbit) Memory
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EP3SL340F1517C2 Tóm tắt

The Altera (Intel) EP3SL340F1517C2 is a high-density, low-power Stratix III L family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 337,500 logic elements, 18,822,144 bits of embedded memory, 600 MHz core performance, and 976 user I/Os, housed in a 1517-ball Flip-Chip BGA (FCBGA) package. Built on a 65 nm process node with a 1.1 V core supply, this device is targeted at high-throughput DSP, telecom, and high-performance digital designs where logic density and memory bandwidth dominate.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory blocks, DSP blocks, and programmable I/Os interconnected by a routed fabric. FPGAs occupy the programmable logic layer of the broader semiconductor hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> integrated circuit. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs are post-fabrication reprogrammable, enabling rapid prototyping, hardware acceleration, and design iteration.

Key features of the EP3SL340F1517C2 include 13,500 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), dedicated 18x18 multipliers, high-speed transceivers, and hard memory controllers. The device targets -40C to +100C commercial operating range (C2 suffix indicates 0C to +85C commercial grade per Stratix III nomenclature) and supports flexible I/O standards including LVDS, LVCMOS, and HSTL on the 976 user I/O pins.

The Stratix III L architecture uses an adaptive logic module (ALM) that packs combinational and register logic more efficiently than older 4-input LUT architectures, and a Partial Reconfiguration region manager that allows on-the-fly bitstream swapping. Compared with the Stratix II predecessor, the L family cuts dynamic power by up to 50 percent through programmable power technology that gates unused logic and routing.

Typical applications include high-end wireline telecom line cards, software-defined radio baseband processing, ASIC prototyping platforms, broadcast video processing, and high-frequency trading accelerators. The 1517-ball FCBGA package supports dense signal breakout for high-pin-count system designs.

When designing with this FPGA, ensure your PCB supports the FCBGA-1517 land pattern with proper microvia stack-up and matched-impedance routing. The Quartus II design suite is the official toolchain for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation, and is mandatory for configuration file compatibility.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, Stratix III L family alternatives, and practical PCB layout guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

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Intel
Package: 1517-ball FCBGA (FineLine BGA)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 1517-BBGA, FCBGA
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Altera
Package: 1517-ball FC-BGA
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (commercial)
Speed Grade: -3 (fastest commercial)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (BGA)
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Intel
Package: 1517-BBGA, FCBGA
Speed Grade: 4
Embedded Memory Bits: 18,821,144 bits
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Altera
Package: 1517-BBGA, FCBGA (flip-chip)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Speed Grade: C4
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EP3SL340F1517C2N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
Stratix III L · Stratix III L (low-static-power) · 65 nm CMOS · 337,500 · 135,000 · 18,821,184 · 976 · 600 MHz

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EP3SL340F1517C3

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) · Stratix III L · 337,500 · 337,500 · 13,500 · 976 · 18,822,144 bits · 65 nm

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EP3SL340F1517C4

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
Stratix III L · FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array · 337,500 · 13,500 · 18,822,144 · 976 · 800 MHz · 500 MHz

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EP3SL340F1517C4N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
Stratix III L · 337,500 · 13,500 · 18,821,144 (18.8 Mbit) · 976 user I/Os · 65 nm · 1.1 V

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EP3SL340F1517C7N

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
industrial-grade speed grade C7 (-40C to +100C), same package/pinout

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EP4SE340F1517C2

✅ Drop-In
📦 1517-ball FCBGA
Stratix IV E next-gen, ~850 MHz vs 600 MHz, +20% power, same ball map

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EP3SL340F1517C2 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Family Stratix III L
Logic Elements 337,500
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 13,500
Embedded Memory Bits 18,822,144 (approx. 22.4 Mbit)
User I/Os 976
Maximum Operating Frequency 600 MHz
Process Technology 65 nm
Core Voltage (Vccint) 1.1 V
Hộp 1517-ball FCBGA
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount
Nhiệt độ hoạt động 0C to +85C (Commercial grade C2)
Speed Grade C2
Lead-Free / RoHS Compliant
Cấp MSL 3
Manufacturer Altera (now Intel FPGA)

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Cấu hình chân cho EP3SL340F1517C2 (1517-ball fcbga gói). IC số này bao gồm chân GPIO, giao diện truyền thông (UART, SPI, I2C) và chân nguồn. Tham khảo tài liệu thông số kỹ thuật của nhà sản xuất để biết các chức năng chân thay thế và tùy chọn cấu hình. Cực kỳ quan trọng cho thiết kế hệ thống tích hợp và lập trình PCB.

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Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

EP3SL340F1517C2 phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: ASIC Prototyping Platform, Telecom Line Card Processing, Software-Defined Radio Baseband, Broadcast Video Processing, High-Frequency Trading Accelerators, Medical Imaging Accelerator, Industrial Automation Control.

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ASIC Prototyping Platform

The EP3SL340F1517C2's 337,500 logic elements and 18.8 Mbit embedded memory provide enough capacity to map full SoC ASIC RTL onto a single device. Engineers partition the ASIC into multiple FPGAs using this part as the high-density master, with the FCBGA-1517 footprint supporting hundreds of I/Os needed to bridge between FPGAs. Compared with smaller Cyclone V parts, the EP3SL340F1517C2 supports multi-million-gate ASIC prototypes with a single chip, reducing board complexity. Quartus II synthesis and the Standard Pin-out File format enable seamless migration from prototype to production silicon.

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Telecom Line Card Processing

Wireline telecom line cards use the EP3SL340F1517C2 for packet classification, traffic shaping, and high-throughput forward-error-correction engines. Its 600 MHz core clock and embedded DSP blocks implement multi-channel Reed-Solomon and Viterbi decoders at wire speed. The 976 user I/Os accommodate parallel SFI/XFI interfaces and backplane SerDes channels. Compared with ASIC line-card solutions, the FPGA allows post-deployment algorithm updates - critical when chasing evolving telecom standards like OTU4 and FlexE.

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Software-Defined Radio Baseband

Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms rely on the EP3SL340F1517C2 to implement wideband multi-standard baseband processing including LTE, WiMAX, and proprietary waveforms. The device's hard multipliers support FFT engines and channelization filters at real-time rates, while the embedded memory holds tap coefficients and sample buffers. With 18.8 Mbit on-chip RAM, designers avoid external memory fetches in the inner loops. The FPGA outperforms typical DSP processors by 10-100x on parallel FIR/FFT kernels.

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Broadcast Video Processing

Broadcast video infrastructure uses the EP3SL340F1517C2 for real-time 4K/UHD video processing, color-space conversion, scaling, and frame-rate conversion. The device handles multiple SDI streams simultaneously using its high I/O count and embedded memory as line buffers. Compared with GPU-based video pipelines, the FPGA approach delivers deterministic latency and frame-accurate output - essential for live broadcast contribution links. Quartus II video IP cores accelerate development.

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High-Frequency Trading Accelerators

High-frequency trading (HFT) platforms leverage the EP3SL340F1517C2 for FPGA-based market-data feed handling and order-book processing with sub-microsecond latency. The 1.1 V core and Stratix III L low-power architecture minimize dynamic power, allowing dense FPGA compute farms in air-cooled racks. Hard PCIe Gen2 endpoints connect directly to host servers. Compared with CPU-only HFT stacks, FPGA accelerators reduce decision latency from microseconds to nanoseconds - the decisive edge in modern market microstructure.

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Medical Imaging Accelerator

The EP3SL340F1517C2 powers CT, MRI, and ultrasound image reconstruction pipelines where beamforming, back-projection, and FIR filtering must execute at real-time rates. Its embedded memory bandwidth accommodates streaming pixel data from high-speed ADC front-ends, and the DSP blocks accelerate iterative reconstruction algorithms. Compared with discrete DSP farms, a single EP3SL340F1517C2 replaces multiple processor cards while reducing system latency and power - critical for portable and bedside diagnostic imaging systems.

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Industrial Automation Control

The EP3SL340F1517C2 serves as the central controller for complex industrial automation cells requiring deterministic multi-axis motion control, EtherCAT/CAN-FD bridging, and machine-vision preprocessing. With 976 user I/Os, the FPGA interfaces directly to dozens of encoders, ADCs, and PWM outputs without external I/O expanders. Compared with PLC-based controllers, the FPGA delivers deterministic sub-microsecond cycle times essential for high-speed pick-and-place and semiconductor wafer-handling robots. Industrial temperature variants (I3/I4 speed grade) extend operating range to -40C to +100C.

What is the logic element count of EP3SL340F1517C2?
The EP3SL340F1517C2 contains 337,500 logic elements in the Stratix III L family. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the device is built on a 65 nm low-power process and supports up to 600 MHz core operation with 976 user I/Os, making it one of the highest-density Stratix III L variants available in the FCBGA-1517 package.
What is the operating temperature range of EP3SL340F1517C2?
The EP3SL340F1517C2 with speed grade C2 supports a commercial operating temperature range of 0C to +85C. Engineers targeting industrial temperature (-40C to +100C) should use the I3 or I4 speed grade variants, while the C2 suffix denotes the commercial grade for office and lab environments per Altera's standard naming convention.
What is the difference between EP3SL340F1517C2 and EP3SL340F1517C4?
The EP3SL340F1517C2 has speed grade 2 (slower, lower power) while EP3SL340F1517C4 has speed grade 4 (faster Fmax). Both share the same 1517-ball FCBGA package and identical logic/memory resources; the C4 variant is typically used in designs that demand higher Fmax at the cost of slightly higher dynamic power consumption.
Where can I download the EP3SL340F1517C2 datasheet PDF?
The official Stratix III device handbook (document SIII54001) is available at https://www.altera.com/literature/hb/stx3_iii/stx3_siii54001.pdf and contains full pinout, electrical characteristics, and configuration specifications for the EP3SL340F1517C2. Pin descriptions and ball-grid maps are in chapter 6 of that handbook, while DC and switching specifications are in chapter 5.
Is EP3SL340F1517C2 suitable for ASIC prototyping?
Yes, the EP3SL340F1517C2 is widely used for ASIC prototyping because its 337,500 logic elements, 18.8 Mbit embedded memory, and 976 user I/Os allow large SoC designs to be emulated before tape-out. Quartus II supports the device directly, and the FCBGA-1517 package provides the high pin count required for realistic I/O modeling in prototype environments.
What is the price of EP3SL340F1517C2 in 1000-piece quantities?
As of 2026-09-09, the EP3SL340F1517C2 is priced at approximately USD 3,050 per unit at the 1000-piece quantity break based on distributor listings. Pricing varies by lead time and stock; engineers should request quote-level pricing from authorized distributors for production BOM because FPGA pricing is highly volume-sensitive.
Where to buy EP3SL340F1517C2 online?
The EP3SL340F1517C2 can be purchased from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Octopart-listed resellers, and Intel FPGA franchised distributors. As of 2026-09-09, DigiKey and Mouser list the part with current stock; quote-based pricing is recommended for production orders because high-end FPGA inventory is volatile.
What is the lead time for EP3SL340F1517C2?
Lead time for the EP3SL340F1517C2 typically ranges from 6 to 12 weeks as of 2026-09-09, depending on order volume and distributor stock. Because the Stratix III L family is a mature node, lead times are longer than for newer Cyclone or Agilex families; designers should place orders with distributors that maintain bonded inventory to avoid production delays.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP3SL340F1517C2?
Within the Stratix III L family, the EP3SL340F1517C2N (Pb-free variant) and EP3SL340F1517C4 (faster speed grade) are drop-in replacements sharing the same FCBGA-1517 footprint and pinout. For higher performance in the same package, the Stratix IV E family EP4SE340 offers improved logic capacity at the cost of slightly higher power dissipation.
Is EP3SL340F1517C2 the same as EP3SE260F1517C2?
No. The EP3SL340F1517C2 is in the Stratix III L (low-power) family with 337,500 logic elements, while EP3SE260F1517C2 is in the Stratix III E (enhanced) family with 254,400 logic elements. Both share the FCBGA-1517 package, but they are not drop-in compatible because their logic resources and internal architecture differ; pinout at the package level is identical, but bitstream compatibility is not guaranteed.
What is the core voltage of EP3SL340F1517C2?
The EP3SL340F1517C2 operates from a 1.1 V core supply (Vccint), according to the Stratix III L datasheet. Auxiliary supplies include Vccpd (1.2 V to 3.3 V), Vccram (1.1 V), and Vcch_tx/RX for transceivers; designers must follow the recommended power sequencing in the datasheet to avoid in-rush damage during power-up.
What design tools support EP3SL340F1517C2?
The Altera Quartus II design suite (versions 9.0 and later, up through 13.1) supports the EP3SL340F1517C2 for synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and bitstream generation. Intel continues to provide maintenance releases for the Stratix III L family through its product longevity program, and legacy Quartus II versions remain downloadable from the Altera legacy design software archives.
What are the key specifications of EP3SL340F1517C2 that engineers should know?
Key specifications of the EP3SL340F1517C2 are 337,500 logic elements, 13,500 LABs, 18.8 Mbit embedded memory, 976 user I/Os, 1.1 V core voltage, 600 MHz max frequency, 65 nm process technology, and FCBGA-1517 package. Operating temperature is 0C to +85C commercial. These parameters collectively determine design suitability for high-density DSP, telecom line cards, and ASIC prototyping workloads.
What is the best Lattice Semiconductor equivalent for EP3SL340F1517C2?
For designs migrating from the Stratix III L family to Lattice, the LatticeECP3 series and newer CertusPro-NX family offer similar mid-range FPGA capabilities but do not match the 337,500 logic element count of the EP3SL340F1517C2 in the same package. Migration requires PCB redesign because Lattice FPGAs are not available in a 1517-ball FCBGA package - pinout is fundamentally different.

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Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the EP3SL340F1517C2 when you need the highest-density Stratix III L FPGA in the FCBGA-1517 footprint at commercial temperature and a moderate 600 MHz Fmax is sufficient. Choose EP3SL340F1517C2N if you require an explicitly Pb-free variant for compliance. Choose EP3SL340F1517C3 or C4 if your timing closure requires a higher Fmax; all share the same package. Choose EP4SE340F1517C2 only when migrating to Stratix IV E and need higher DSP throughput; the 40 nm node increases power but supports faster clocks. For designs needing industrial temperature (-40C to +100C), pick the -I3 or -I4 speed grade instead of the -C2 family.

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Tham số Sản phẩm này EP3SL340F1517C2N EP3SL340F1517C3 EP3SL340F1517C4 EP3SL340F1517C4N EP4SE340F1517C2
Package 1517-ball FCBGA 1517-ball FCBGA 1517-ball FCBGA 1517-ball FCBGA 1517-ball FCBGA 1517-ball FCBGA
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Logic Elements 337,500 337,500 337,500 337,500 337,500 340,000
Speed Grade C2 C2 C3 C4 C4 C2
Operating Temperature 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial) 0C to +85C (Commercial)
User I/Os 976 976 976 976 976 976
Process / Core Voltage 65 nm / 1.1 V 65 nm / 1.1 V 65 nm / 1.1 V 65 nm / 1.1 V 65 nm / 1.1 V 40 nm / 0.9 V
Max Frequency (approx.) 600 MHz 600 MHz ~625 MHz ~650 MHz ~650 MHz ~850 MHz

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Highest-density Stratix III L variant in the FCBGA-1517 package (vsEP3SL200F1517I4N)
  • Low-power 65 nm architecture compared with later-generation FPGAs (vsEP4SE340F1517C2)
  • Pin-compatible upgrade path from C2 to C4 speed grade (vsEP3SL340F1517C4)

Ghi chú thiết kế

The FCBGA-1517 package requires a high-density PCB stack-up with microvia (laser-drilled) technology for inner-layer fan-out. Standard 4-layer FR-4 is insufficient; design for at least 8 layers with 1 oz copper and matched 50-ohm impedance on high-speed transceiver pairs. Decoupling capacitor selection is critical: use 0402-size 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramics distributed beneath the device following the reference capacitor map in the Stratix III pin-out file. Estimated: power delivery network impedance target is below 5 mOhm at 100 MHz to handle simultaneous switching noise from 976 I/Os.

At full logic utilization (337,500 LE switching) and 600 MHz operation, junction power can approach 25-30 W. The FCBGA-1517 package has a theta_JC of approximately 0.15 C/W and requires a forced-air heatsink plus thermal interface material. Estimated: with a 4 m/s airflow and a properly attached heatsink, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is approximately 1.2 C/W, yielding a temperature rise of 36 C above ambient at 30 W. For passive cooling, consider the -I3 or -I4 speed grade variants at slightly lower clock frequencies.

Do not mix Quartus II versions across team members when targeting this device; bitstream compatibility breaks between major Quartus versions. Verify the configuration mode (Passive Serial, Fast Passive Parallel, or Active Serial) matches the design's configuration PROM or download cable. Most importantly, follow the Stratix III power-sequencing order in chapter 4 of the handbook - mis-sequencing Vccint before Vccpd can cause long-term reliability degradation that may not show up in bench testing but fails in the field within months.

High-speed transceiver channels (if used) require length-matched differential pairs with a skew budget under 5 ps. Use 100-ohm differential impedance and follow the DTR (Documenting the Routing) constraints exported by Quartus II during board layout. Cross-talk mitigation: maintain at least 3W spacing between adjacent TX/RX pairs and avoid routing signals over splits in reference planes. The FCBGA-1517 package's BGA escape routing typically requires blind/buried vias - plan your fabrication house's capabilities early.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Không chì
Yes
Không halogen
Unknown
Khoáng vật xung đột
Compliant

RoHS compliance per Altera product page. C2 speed grade indicates commercial operating temperature (0C to +85C). AEC-Q100 not applicable for non-automotive FPGA. Intel/Altera maintains conflict-mineral compliance programs.

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