EP3C10E144C8N

The EP3C10E144C8N is a Cyclone® III FPGA offering a balance of high functionality, low power and cost-efficiency for volume, cost-sensitive designs. Built on the Cyclone III device family architecture, it delivers 10,320 logic elements, approximately 0.42 Mbits of embedded memory and 94 user I/Os in a compact 144-LQFP exposed pad package.

Targeted at commercial applications, this device supports low-power operation and dense I/O integration for portable and cost-critical systems that require flexible logic, embedded memory and robust clocking options.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 10,320 logic elements for implementing mid-range programmable logic functions and custom digital architectures.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.42 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, FIFOs and small data stores without external memory.
• I/O Count & Standards — 94 user I/Os to accommodate multiple peripheral interfaces and board-level connectivity in I/O-constrained designs.
• Low-Power Family Architecture — Part of the Cyclone III family built on a TSMC low-power process; designed to reduce static power for battery‑sensitive or thermally constrained applications.
• Clock Management — Cyclone III family supports multiple PLLs for robust clock generation and synthesis (features available per family documentation).
• Power Supply — Core voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, enabling power-optimized system designs.
• Package & Mounting — Surface-mount 144-LQFP exposed pad package (20 × 20 mm supplier device package) for compact PCB implementation and thermal performance.
• Commercial Grade & Temperature — Rated for commercial operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Portable and Handheld Devices — Low-power Cyclone III architecture and modest logic density help extend battery life in portable instrumentation and consumer handhelds.
• Consumer Electronics — Cost-sensitive, high-volume products that need flexible logic and on-chip memory for feature integration and protocol handling.
• Communications and Interface Bridging — High I/O count and programmable logic are well-suited for protocol conversion, I/O expansion and interface glue logic.
• Embedded Control and Processing — On-chip memory and logic fabric support custom control engines, state machines and embedded processing tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Performance and Efficiency: Combines 10,320 logic elements with a low-power device family to meet mid-range logic needs while keeping static power low.
• Integrated Memory for Smaller BOM: Approximately 0.42 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces the need for external memory in many buffering and small-data applications.
• Flexible I/O Density: 94 I/Os provide ample connectivity for multi-peripheral designs without resorting to larger, more expensive packages.
• Compact, Thermally-Aware Package: 144-LQFP exposed pad packaging supports surface-mount assembly and helps with board-level thermal transfer.
• Commercial Ready and RoHS Compliant: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliance for mainstream commercial product deployment.
• Supported Cyclone III Ecosystem: Part of the Cyclone III family that includes pre-built IP and embedded processor options to accelerate development (refer to family documentation for available IP and tools).

Why Choose EP3C10E144C8N?

The EP3C10E144C8N positions itself as a practical, mid-range Cyclone III FPGA option for designers who need a combination of programmable logic, embedded memory and substantial I/O in a commercial-grade, surface-mount package. Its power-optimized family architecture, combined with 10,320 logic elements and approximately 0.42 Mbits of on-chip RAM, makes it suitable for volume, cost-sensitive applications where efficiency and integration matter.

Designers benefit from the Cyclone III ecosystem and family-level features such as multiple PLLs and available IP, enabling faster time-to-market and scalable migration paths within the Cyclone III lineup.

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