EP3C16U484C7N

The EP3C16U484C7N is an Intel Cyclone® III family FPGA offering a balance of integration, low power and cost-efficiency for commercial applications. It implements the Cyclone III device architecture intended for high-volume, low-power and cost-sensitive designs.

With 15,408 logic elements, approximately 0.516 Mbits of embedded memory, and 346 user I/Os in a 484-FBGA package, this device is suited to designs that require moderate logic density, significant I/O capacity, and compact surface-mount packaging.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 15,408 logic elements for implementing custom logic, control and signal processing functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.516 Mbits of on-chip RAM (516,096 bits) to support buffers, FIFOs and local data storage without external memory.
• I/O Count & Standards  346 user I/Os to support dense peripheral and interface requirements; I/O standards supported by the Cyclone III family include common LVTTL/LVCMOS and multiple interface standards per the device family documentation.
• Clock Management  Cyclone III family devices provide up to four PLLs for robust clock synthesis and distribution (family-level feature).
• Low-Power Process  Built on the Cyclone III low-power device family technology to address power-sensitive designs and extend battery life in portable applications (family-level feature).
• Package & Mounting  484-FBGA (supplier device package 484-UBGA, 19×19) in a surface-mount package suitable for compact PCB layouts.
• Supply & Operating Range  Core voltage supply range 1.15 V to 1.25 V; commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Consumer Electronics  Implement user interfaces, peripheral bridging and medium-complexity control logic where low power and compact packaging matter.
• Industrial Control  Provide deterministic logic and I/O aggregation for sensor interfacing, motor control and machine I/O in commercial-grade environments.
• Communications & Networking  Support protocol bridging, packet buffering and custom I/O handling using the device’s I/O density and embedded memory.
• Embedded Processing & Prototyping  Integrate glue logic, peripherals and custom accelerators for proof-of-concept and production designs that require reprogrammable logic.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory: 15,408 logic elements paired with approximately 0.516 Mbits of embedded RAM allow on-chip implementation of control and buffering without immediate need for external memory.
• High I/O Density: 346 user I/Os enable direct interfacing to many peripherals and interfaces, reducing the need for external multiplexing or expanders.
• Low-Power Family Design: Cyclone III family-level low-power optimizations help reduce system power budgets for portable and thermally-constrained designs.
• Compact Surface-Mount Packaging: 484-FBGA (484-UBGA, 19×19) supports space-constrained PCB layouts while providing substantial I/O and routing resources.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to match commercial application environments and deployment scenarios.
• Regulatory Alignment: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious manufacturing and sourcing decisions.

Why Choose EP3C16U484C7N?

The EP3C16U484C7N positions itself as a practical Cyclone III FPGA choice for commercial applications that require a mid-range logic capacity, ample I/O, and on-chip memory in a compact surface-mount BGA. It leverages the Cyclone III family design emphasis on low power and integration to deliver a solution that simplifies board-level design and conserves system power.

This device suits teams building cost-sensitive, high-volume products or prototypes that need reprogrammable logic with a clear upgrade path within the Cyclone III family and documented device-level features such as multiple PLLs and a variety of supported I/O standards.

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