Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tray |
| Series | Cyclone® III |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| NumberofLABs/CLBs | 2475 |
| NumberofLogicElements/Cells | 39600 |
| TotalRAMBits | 1161216 |
| NumberofI/O | 331 |
| Voltage-Supply | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
| Package/Case | 484-BGA |
Overview
Description
The EP3C40F484C8N is a member of Intel’s (formerly Altera) Cyclone III FPGA family. Key features:
- Logic Elements: 39,600
- Memory: 1.1 Mb embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 35 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 346 (supports LVDS, PCI, and other standards)
- Package: 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Max Clock Speed: ~260 MHz (varies by design)
It operates at 1.2V core voltage and is optimized for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications. The Cyclone III series balances performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for mid-range FPGA designs.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel’s Cyclone III Device Handbook.
- Logic Elements: 39,600
- Memory: 1.1 Mb embedded RAM
- DSP Blocks: 35 (18x18 multipliers)
- I/O Pins: 346 (supports LVDS, PCI, and other standards)
- Package: 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA)
- Max Clock Speed: ~260 MHz (varies by design)
It operates at 1.2V core voltage and is optimized for cost-sensitive, low-power applications like industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications. The Cyclone III series balances performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for mid-range FPGA designs.
For detailed specs, refer to Intel’s Cyclone III Device Handbook.
Equivalent
The EP3C40F484C8N is a Cyclone III FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera). Equivalent alternatives include:
- Lattice ECP5 (e.g., LFE5UM-45F-8BG381C)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (e.g., XC6SLX45-3FGG484C)
- Intel Cyclone IV (e.g., EP4CE40F23C8N)
These offer similar logic capacity (~40K LEs) and package compatibility (484-pin FBGA). For exact replacements, verify specs like speed grade, I/O count, and power requirements.
- Lattice ECP5 (e.g., LFE5UM-45F-8BG381C)
- Xilinx Spartan-6 (e.g., XC6SLX45-3FGG484C)
- Intel Cyclone IV (e.g., EP4CE40F23C8N)
These offer similar logic capacity (~40K LEs) and package compatibility (484-pin FBGA). For exact replacements, verify specs like speed grade, I/O count, and power requirements.
Features
The EP3C40F484C8N is an Altera Cyclone III FPGA with these key features:
- 40,000 LEs (Logic Elements)
- 1,161 Kbits embedded RAM (M9K blocks)
- 126 DSP multipliers (18x18)
- 4 PLLs for clock management
- 346 user I/O pins (484-pin FineLine BGA package)
- 1.2V core voltage, supports LVDS, LVCMOS I/O standards
- Max internal clock: ~300 MHz
- On-chip memory: Up to 414 Kbits (distributed + M9K)
- Operating temp: 0°C to 85°C (commercial)
Ideal for embedded, DSP, and low-cost FPGA applications.
- 40,000 LEs (Logic Elements)
- 1,161 Kbits embedded RAM (M9K blocks)
- 126 DSP multipliers (18x18)
- 4 PLLs for clock management
- 346 user I/O pins (484-pin FineLine BGA package)
- 1.2V core voltage, supports LVDS, LVCMOS I/O standards
- Max internal clock: ~300 MHz
- On-chip memory: Up to 414 Kbits (distributed + M9K)
- Operating temp: 0°C to 85°C (commercial)
Ideal for embedded, DSP, and low-cost FPGA applications.
Pinout
The EP3C40F484C8N is a Cyclone III FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera).
- Pin Count: 484 pins (FBGA package)
- Key Functions:
- User I/O: 346 general-purpose I/O pins
- Power/Ground: Multiple pins for core, I/O, and PLL supply
- Configuration: Dedicated pins for JTAG, AS, and PS modes
- Clocks: 8 global clock networks with dedicated input pins
- PLLs: 4 phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management
It features 39,600 logic elements (LEs), 1.1Mbits of embedded RAM, and supports various I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS).
- Pin Count: 484 pins (FBGA package)
- Key Functions:
- User I/O: 346 general-purpose I/O pins
- Power/Ground: Multiple pins for core, I/O, and PLL supply
- Configuration: Dedicated pins for JTAG, AS, and PS modes
- Clocks: 8 global clock networks with dedicated input pins
- PLLs: 4 phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management
It features 39,600 logic elements (LEs), 1.1Mbits of embedded RAM, and supports various I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, LVDS).
Application
The EP3C40F484C8N is a Cyclone III FPGA from Intel (formerly Altera), commonly used in:
- Embedded Systems: For control and interfacing.
- Industrial Automation: Motor control, PLCs.
- Communications: Signal processing, protocol bridging.
- Consumer Electronics: Display controllers, multimedia.
- Medical Devices: Data acquisition, imaging.
- Automotive: Infotainment, ADAS.
Its moderate logic capacity (~40K LEs), low power, and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for mid-range applications requiring flexibility and performance.
- Embedded Systems: For control and interfacing.
- Industrial Automation: Motor control, PLCs.
- Communications: Signal processing, protocol bridging.
- Consumer Electronics: Display controllers, multimedia.
- Medical Devices: Data acquisition, imaging.
- Automotive: Infotainment, ADAS.
Its moderate logic capacity (~40K LEs), low power, and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for mid-range applications requiring flexibility and performance.
Package
The EP3C40F484C8N is an FPGA from Intel's Cyclone III family. It comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. This surface-mount package offers high-density interconnects, suitable for compact and high-performance designs. The "F484" in the part number indicates the FBGA-484 package type.
