EP1C3T100A8N

The EP1C3T100A8N is an Intel Cyclone® FPGA offered in a 100‑pin TQFP (14×14) surface‑mount package. It provides 2,910 logic elements and 59,904 bits of on‑chip RAM, targeting cost‑sensitive data‑path and control applications that require moderate logic density with embedded memory and flexible I/O.

As part of the Cyclone family, the device leverages the family’s low‑voltage architecture and configuration features to support common embedded functions such as clock management and external memory interfacing while meeting automotive AEC‑Q100 qualification.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  2,910 logic elements and 291 LABs/CLBs for implementing moderate‑complexity logic, state machines, and glue‑logic functions.
• Embedded Memory  59,904 total RAM bits (approximately 0.06 Mbits) of on‑chip storage suitable for FIFOs, buffers, and small lookup tables.
• I/O  65 user I/O pins in the 100‑TQFP package, providing flexible interfacing for peripherals and system I/O.
• Clock and Timing  Single PLL available on EP1C3 devices (family supports PLLs for clock multiplication and phase shifting) to simplify clock domain management.
• Package and Mounting  100‑TQFP (14×14) surface‑mount package for board‑level integration in constrained footprints.
• Power  Low‑voltage core operation with a specified supply range of 1.425 V to 1.575 V.
• Temperature and Compliance  Qualified to AEC‑Q100 and rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operating temperature; RoHS compliant.
• Configuration and Ecosystem (Family)  Cyclone family devices support serial configuration devices and standard I/O options including LVTTL/LVCMOS and memory interface support per the Cyclone device handbook.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control and Glue Logic  Implement control state machines, protocol adaptation, and custom peripheral interfaces where moderate logic density and local RAM are required.
• Sensor Aggregation and Pre‑Processing  Aggregate sensor inputs and perform deterministic preprocessing and filtering before handing data to a microcontroller or system processor.
• Interface Bridging  Bridge between different signal standards and bus protocols using the device’s configurable I/O and on‑chip logic to adapt timing and signaling.
• Automotive Subsystems  Suitable for automotive applications requiring AEC‑Q100 qualification, such as body electronics control, in‑vehicle interfaces, and gateway functions (within the specified temperature and voltage ranges).

Unique Advantages

• Automotive‑grade Qualification: AEC‑Q100 qualification attests to the device’s suitability for automotive system integration where that qualification is required.
• Balanced Logic and Memory: 2,910 logic elements paired with nearly 60k bits of RAM provides a practical balance for designs that need both combinational/sequential logic and local storage.
• Compact, Board‑Friendly Package: 100‑TQFP (14×14) surface‑mount package enables integration into compact PCBs while offering a practical I/O count for many embedded designs.
• Low‑Voltage Core: Narrow core supply range (1.425 V–1.575 V) helps with predictable power delivery and system planning.
• Family Ecosystem: Benefits from Cyclone family features such as PLLs, serial configuration options, and documented migration paths across densities when scaling designs.

Why Choose EP1C3T100A8N?

The EP1C3T100A8N delivers a pragmatic combination of logic capacity, embedded RAM, and I/O in a compact, surface‑mount 100‑TQFP package, making it well suited for mid‑complexity embedded designs. Its AEC‑Q100 qualification and defined operating range (0 °C to 85 °C) position it for automotive and other applications that require a qualified FPGA solution within those limits.

Designers benefit from the Cyclone family ecosystem—clock management, serial configuration options, and documented migration practices—while maintaining a predictable power and thermal profile thanks to the listed core voltage range and package choice.

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