Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package / Case | Tray |
| Series | Stratix® III E |
| Part Status | Obsolete |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 1900 |
| Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 47500 |
| Total RAM Bits | 5760000 |
| Number of I/O | 488 |
| Voltage - Supply | 0.86V ~ 1.15V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
Overview
Equivalent
The EP3SE50F780C4N is an Altera Stratix III FPGA. Equivalent alternatives include:
- Xilinx Virtex-5 (e.g., XC5VLX50T)
- Lattice ECP3 (e.g., LFE3-70EA)
- Microsemi (now Microchip) ProASIC3 or IGLOO2
These offer similar logic density and features. For exact replacements, check pin compatibility and performance specs. Always verify with vendor documentation.
- Xilinx Virtex-5 (e.g., XC5VLX50T)
- Lattice ECP3 (e.g., LFE3-70EA)
- Microsemi (now Microchip) ProASIC3 or IGLOO2
These offer similar logic density and features. For exact replacements, check pin compatibility and performance specs. Always verify with vendor documentation.
Features
The EP3SE50F780C4N is an Altera Stratix III FPGA with these key features:
- Logic Elements: 50,000
- Embedded Memory: 3.6 Mb
- DSP Blocks: 384 (18x18 multipliers)
- Transceivers: None (non-GX/GXS variant)
- I/O Pins: 780 (Flexible LVDS support)
- Process Technology: 65nm, low-power (Dynamic Power Optimization)
- Package: 780-pin FineLine BGA (C4N)
- Core Voltage: 1.1V (with 2.5V/3.3V I/O support)
- Performance: Up to 550 MHz internal clock speed
Designed for high-performance applications like signal processing and communications.
- Logic Elements: 50,000
- Embedded Memory: 3.6 Mb
- DSP Blocks: 384 (18x18 multipliers)
- Transceivers: None (non-GX/GXS variant)
- I/O Pins: 780 (Flexible LVDS support)
- Process Technology: 65nm, low-power (Dynamic Power Optimization)
- Package: 780-pin FineLine BGA (C4N)
- Core Voltage: 1.1V (with 2.5V/3.3V I/O support)
- Performance: Up to 550 MHz internal clock speed
Designed for high-performance applications like signal processing and communications.
Pinout
The EP3SE50F780C4N is an Altera Stratix III FPGA with the following key details:
- Pin Count: 780 pins (FPGA package: F780)
- Function: High-performance FPGA with 48,000 logic elements (LEs), 3.6 Mb embedded memory, and 288 DSP blocks. Supports high-speed I/O (up to 1.25 Gbps LVDS) and various protocols (PCIe, DDR2/3).
- Package Type: FineLine BGA (Ball Grid Array)
- Applications: Signal processing, communications, and high-speed data processing.
This device operates at 0.9V core voltage and is RoHS-compliant.
- Pin Count: 780 pins (FPGA package: F780)
- Function: High-performance FPGA with 48,000 logic elements (LEs), 3.6 Mb embedded memory, and 288 DSP blocks. Supports high-speed I/O (up to 1.25 Gbps LVDS) and various protocols (PCIe, DDR2/3).
- Package Type: FineLine BGA (Ball Grid Array)
- Applications: Signal processing, communications, and high-speed data processing.
This device operates at 0.9V core voltage and is RoHS-compliant.
Manufacturer
The EP3SE50F780C4N is a Stratix III FPGA manufactured by Intel (formerly Altera).
Intel is a leading global semiconductor company known for processors, FPGAs, and other advanced computing technologies. Altera, acquired by Intel in 2015, specialized in programmable logic devices (FPGAs, CPLDs) and was a key player in the industry.
The Stratix III series offers high-performance, low-power FPGAs for applications like telecommunications, military, and industrial systems. The EP3SE50F780C4N model features 50,000 logic elements and a 780-pin FineLine BGA package.
Intel continues to support Altera’s FPGA product lines under its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG).
Intel is a leading global semiconductor company known for processors, FPGAs, and other advanced computing technologies. Altera, acquired by Intel in 2015, specialized in programmable logic devices (FPGAs, CPLDs) and was a key player in the industry.
The Stratix III series offers high-performance, low-power FPGAs for applications like telecommunications, military, and industrial systems. The EP3SE50F780C4N model features 50,000 logic elements and a 780-pin FineLine BGA package.
Intel continues to support Altera’s FPGA product lines under its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG).
Package
The EP3SE50F780C4N is an FPGA from Intel's (formerly Altera) Stratix III series. It comes in a 780-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) package. This package type is surface-mounted, offering high-density interconnects suitable for complex designs. The "F780" in the part number indicates the 780-pin FBGA configuration.
