EP3C40F780C6

The EP3C40F780C6 is a Cyclone® III family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a 780‑ball FBGA package designed for cost‑ and power‑sensitive commercial applications. It combines 39,600 logic elements with approximately 1.16 Mbits of embedded memory and 535 user I/Os to support complex digital integration and high‑I/O system interfaces.

Built on the Cyclone III device family architecture, this device targets high‑integration use cases that require low static power, flexible clocking and diverse I/O support while maintaining a compact surface‑mount footprint.

Key Features

• Logic Density — 39,600 logic elements for implementing medium‑complexity digital designs and system functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 1.16 Mbits of on‑chip RAM to support buffering, data paths and local storage.
• High I/O Count — 535 user I/Os to accommodate wide parallel interfaces and multi‑channel connectivity.
• Power and Supply — Operates from a core voltage of 1.15 V to 1.25 V; part of the Cyclone III family noted for low‑power operation to help meet tight power budgets.
• Clock Management — Family‑level clock resources include four phase‑locked loops (PLLs) per device, each with up to five outputs; PLLs are cascadable and dynamically reconfigurable to support flexible clock synthesis.
• I/O Standards and Signal Integrity — Cyclone III family supports a wide range of I/O standards (including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL, PCI, PCI‑X, LVDS and others) and adjustable I/O slew rates to help manage signal integrity.
• Package & Mounting — 780‑ball FBGA (29 × 29) surface‑mount package (780‑BGA supplier device package) for compact board integration.
• Temperature & Grade — Commercial grade device with an operating range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS‑compliant for regulatory and environmental compatibility.
• System Reliability & Integration — Cyclone III family includes features for system health and reliability, such as dedicated CRC/checker circuitry and support for embedded processing (Nios II) and a broad collection of verified IP cores.

Typical Applications

• Consumer and Handheld Devices — Implement custom control logic, user interfaces and data processing while meeting low static power requirements.
• Communications and Networking — Aggregate multiple I/O channels and implement mid‑range packet processing, protocol bridging or interface conversion using the high I/O count and on‑chip memory.
• Industrial Automation — Drive control, sensor aggregation and deterministic I/O handling in commercial automation systems that operate within the specified temperature range.
• Embedded Systems — Integrate custom accelerators, glue logic and local memory for embedded controllers leveraging available PLLs and embedded memory.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated logic and memory: 39,600 logic elements combined with ~1.16 Mbits of embedded RAM reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• High I/O density: 535 user I/Os let you route wide buses and multiple interfaces without external expander ICs, saving board space and BOM cost.
• Low‑power family characteristics: Cyclone III architecture targets low static power operation, helping extend battery life and reduce cooling requirements.
• Flexible clocking and timing: Four PLLs with multiple outputs and dynamic reconfiguration enable robust clock management and multiple synchronized domains.
• Broad interface support: Family support for many I/O standards and adjustable slew rates eases integration with diverse peripherals and signaling requirements.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 780‑FBGA (29×29) surface‑mount package provides a small footprint suitable for space‑constrained designs while meeting RoHS requirements.

Why Choose EP3C40F780C6?

The EP3C40F780C6 delivers a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory and extensive I/O in a compact 780‑BGA package, making it well suited for commercial applications that require mid‑range FPGA resources with low static power. Its Cyclone III family heritage provides flexible clocking, broad I/O standard support and system‑level features that streamline integration and shorten development cycles.

This device is ideal for engineers designing cost‑ and power‑sensitive systems who need a scalable, reliable FPGA platform with strong vendor ecosystem support and a wide selection of verified IP and embedded processing options.

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