EP3C40F324C6

The EP3C40F324C6 is an Intel Cyclone® III FPGA offering a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory and I/O for commercial applications. As part of the Cyclone III device family, it targets low-power, cost-sensitive designs that require moderate logic density and flexible system integration.

Key device metrics include 39,600 logic elements, approximately 1.16 Mbits of embedded memory, 195 user I/Os, a 324-BGA package (324-FBGA 19×19), a core supply range of 1.15–1.25 V, and a commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C. The device is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  39,600 logic elements provide the programmable fabric for glue logic, protocol handling, and mid-range custom processing.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 1.16 Mbits of on-chip RAM enables buffering, FIFOs, and small data stores without external memory.
• I/O Density  195 user I/Os support multiple parallel interfaces and board-level connectivity for mixed-signal and digital peripherals.
• Clock Management  Cyclone III family devices include integrated PLL resources for flexible clock synthesis and distribution (family-level feature).
• Low-Power Architecture  Built on a low-power process with power-aware design optimizations to reduce static and dynamic power in portable or thermally constrained systems (family-level feature).
• Package & Mounting  324-BGA (supplier package: 324-FBGA (19×19)), surface-mount package suitable for compact PCB footprints.
• Supply & Temperature  Core voltage 1.15–1.25 V and commercial operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C, matching standard commercial designs and environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant for environmental and lead-free assembly requirements.

Typical Applications

• Portable and Battery-Powered Devices  Low-power family characteristics help extend battery life and reduce cooling requirements in handheld equipment.
• Consumer and Embedded Systems  On-chip memory and substantial I/O make the device suitable for user-interface control, peripheral bridging, and embedded logic tasks.
• Communications and Networking  High I/O count and programmable logic enable protocol adaptation, interface bridging, and mid-range packet-processing functions.
• Industrial Control and Instrumentation  Flexible I/O and FPGA programmability allow implementation of sensor interfacing, signal conditioning control logic, and custom timing functions within commercial-temperature systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory  39,600 logic elements paired with approximately 1.16 Mbits of embedded RAM let designers implement control, buffering, and processing without immediate reliance on external memories.
• High I/O Count  195 user I/Os simplify integration with multiple peripherals and parallel interfaces, reducing board-level glue logic.
• Low-Power Family Characteristics  Cyclone III family optimizations for low-power operation support longer battery life and reduced thermal management in dense systems.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package  324-BGA (324-FBGA 19×19) provides a high-pin-count, compact footprint for space-constrained PCB designs.
• Commercial Temperature and Supply Compatibility  Designed for a 1.15–1.25 V supply and 0 °C to 85 °C operation to match common commercial design requirements.
• RoHS Compliant  Meets lead-free and environmental requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose EP3C40F324C6?

EP3C40F324C6 positions itself as a practical Cyclone III FPGA option for commercial designs that need substantial logic capacity, embedded memory, and a high I/O count in a compact BGA package. Its combination of approximately 1.16 Mbits of on-chip RAM and 39,600 logic elements supports a wide range of mid-range processing, interface, and control functions without excessive external components.

Designed within the Cyclone III family, the device benefits from low-power process optimizations and family-level system features, making it suitable for cost-sensitive and power-aware designs that require reliable programmability and straightforward board integration.

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