EP3SE260F1517C3
| Part Description |
Stratix® III E Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 976 16672768 255000 1517-BBGA, FCBGA |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 748 Available (as of October 7, 2026) |
| Product Category | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
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| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Manufacturing Status | Obsolete |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | Contact Us |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Device Package | 1517-FBGA (40x40) | Grade | Commercial | Operating Temperature | 0°C – 85°C | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 1517-BBGA, FCBGA | Number of I/O | 976 | Voltage | 860 mV - 1.15 V | ||
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount | RoHS Compliance | RoHS Compliant | REACH Compliance | REACH Unknown | ||
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | Number of LABs/CLBs | 10200 | Number of Logic Elements/Cells | 255000 | ||
| Number of Gates | N/A | ECCN | 3A001A2C | HTS Code | 8542.39.0001 | ||
| Qualification | N/A | Total RAM Bits | 16672768 |
Overview of EP3SE260F1517C3 – Stratix® III E FPGA, 255,000 Logic Elements
The EP3SE260F1517C3 is an Intel Stratix® III E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) supplied in a 1517-BBGA FCBGA package. It provides a large logic fabric and on-chip memory in a surface-mount BGA package for commercial electronic designs.
With 255,000 logic elements, 10,200 LABs, approximately 16.7 Mbits of embedded RAM and 976 user I/Os, this device is intended for designs that require high logic capacity, substantial local memory and extensive I/O in a compact footprint. It is specified for operation from 0 °C to 85 °C and supports a core supply range of 0.86 V to 1.15 V.
Key Features
- Core Capacity 10,200 LABs and 255,000 logic elements provide significant programmable logic resources for large-scale designs.
- Embedded Memory Approximately 16.7 Mbits of on-chip RAM for buffering, state storage and local data handling without immediate external memory.
- I/O Resources 976 user I/Os to accommodate broad peripheral connectivity and multiple interface requirements.
- Power Core supply range from 0.86 V to 1.15 V to align with system power architectures.
- Package & Mounting 1517-BBGA, FCBGA package (supplier device package: 1517-FBGA, 40×40) in a surface-mount form factor for dense PCB integration.
- Temperature & Grade Commercial grade device specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation; RoHS compliant.
Unique Advantages
- High logic density: 255,000 logic elements enable consolidation of complex digital functions into a single FPGA, reducing board-level complexity.
- Substantial on-chip memory: Approximately 16.7 Mbits of embedded RAM supports local buffering and state retention without immediate reliance on external memory.
- Extensive I/O count: 976 user I/Os provide flexibility for direct interfacing to many peripherals and buses, minimizing external multiplexing.
- Compact BGA footprint: 1517-BBGA (1517-FBGA 40×40) surface-mount package delivers a dense solution for space-constrained PCBs.
- Adaptable core voltage: Operates from 0.86 V to 1.15 V to accommodate modern power schemes.
- Commercial suitability: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant for standard commercial product deployments.
Why Choose EP3SE260F1517C3?
The EP3SE260F1517C3 combines a large programmable fabric, significant on-chip memory and a high I/O count in a compact 1517-BBGA surface-mount package, making it a fit for commercial designs that require high integration and dense logic implementation. As a member of the Stratix® III E family from Intel, it delivers measurable capacity and flexibility for engineers consolidating complex digital functions onto a single FPGA.
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