EP3C16U484C8

The EP3C16U484C8 is an Intel Cyclone® III field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 484-FBGA (484-UBGA 19×19) package designed for surface-mount assembly. It delivers a balance of low power and high functionality as part of the Cyclone III device family, targeting high-volume, low-power, cost-sensitive applications.

Built for designs that need moderate logic density and on-chip memory with flexible I/O, this device is suitable for portable and embedded systems that operate within commercial temperature ranges.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 15,408 logic elements for mid-range FPGA designs, enabling implementation of complex combinational and sequential logic.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.5 Mbits (516,096 bits) of on-chip RAM to support buffering, state storage, and small data tables.
• I/O Resources — 346 user I/Os to interface with peripherals, sensors, and external logic devices on high-density PCBs.
• Power Supply — Core voltage specified between 1.15 V and 1.25 V to match low-power system designs.
• Package & Mounting — 484-FBGA (484-UBGA, 19×19) surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.
• Operating Range — Commercial-grade temperature operation from 0 °C to 85 °C for typical consumer and industrial ambient environments.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for reduced hazardous substances in assembly.
• Cyclone III Family Attributes — As a member of the Cyclone III family, the device benefits from a low-power TSMC process, high memory-to-logic ratio, multiple PLLs for clock management, and a portfolio of pre-built IP available for the family.

Typical Applications

• Portable and Handheld Devices — Low-power family characteristics and moderate logic density make it suitable for battery-operated equipment and handheld controllers.
• Embedded Control and Interfaces — Use for sensor interfacing, protocol translation, and custom peripheral control where up to 346 I/Os provide flexible connectivity.
• High-volume, Cost-sensitive Products — Targeted at designs where a balance of functionality and cost is required for large production runs.
• System Clocking and Timing — Family-level PLL resources support clock management demands in communications and timing-sensitive applications.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory — 15,408 logic elements paired with approximately 0.5 Mbits of embedded RAM provides a practical mix for control, buffering, and state machines without external memory.
• High I/O Count — 346 I/Os reduce the need for external multiplexers and expanders, simplifying board design and lowering BOM complexity.
• Low-power Family Technology — Based on the Cyclone III low-power process, the device is suitable for designs that must manage power consumption carefully.
• Compact, Surface-mount Package — 484-FBGA (19×19) package enables high-density PCB layouts while supporting surface-mount assembly processes.
• Commercial Temperature Rating — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to match typical consumer and many embedded applications.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS-compliant construction supports environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose EP3C16U484C8?

The EP3C16U484C8 positions itself as a mid-range Cyclone III FPGA option that combines substantial logic capacity, a useful amount of embedded memory, and a high I/O count in a compact 484-FBGA package. Its low-power family heritage and commercial temperature rating make it appropriate for battery-conscious and cost-sensitive designs that require reliable, on-board programmable logic.

This device is well suited to engineers developing portable products, embedded controllers, and volume production items who need a proven FPGA family ecosystem and available family-level IP and clocking resources to accelerate design rollout.

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