EP3SL150F780I4G

The EP3SL150F780I4G is an industrial-grade Stratix® III family FPGA from Intel, designed for high-performance, configurable logic and embedded memory in demanding systems. It combines 142,500 logic elements with approximately 6.54 Mbits of embedded memory and 488 user I/O pins in a 780-ball FCBGA (29×29) surface-mount package, delivering a scalable platform for complex digital signal processing, high-speed interfaces, and system integration.

Built on the Stratix III architecture, this device targets applications that require a balance of performance, integration, and power efficiency—leveraging family features such as selectable core voltage, programmable power management, and advanced on-chip reliability mechanisms.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 142,500 logic elements for implementing large-scale custom logic, state machines, and control functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 6.54 Mbits of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, buffers, and memory-mapped data storage.
• Rich I/O  488 user I/O pins supported in modular I/O banks to interface with external memory, peripherals, and high-speed links.
• Package & Mounting  780-ball FCBGA (29×29) surface-mount package suitable for compact, board-level integration.
• Power and Core Voltage  Selectable core voltage operation with an operating supply range of 860 mV to 1.15 V for tuning performance versus power consumption.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet industrial deployment conditions.
• Stratix III Family Capabilities  Includes family-level features such as Programmable Power Technology, high-speed DSP block support for efficient multipliers and MAC functions, selectable core-voltage optimization, and optional 256-bit AES encryption for configuration security.
• System Reliability  Family-level support for configuration-memory CRC and ECC in embedded memory blocks to detect and mitigate data corruption.
• RoHS Compliance  RoHS-compliant device suitable for environmentally regulated designs.

Typical Applications

• High-Speed Communications  Implement SERDES-based links, protocol bridging, and packet-processing logic using the device's high I/O count and Stratix III I/O features.
• Digital Signal Processing  Deploy DSP pipelines, FIR filters, and multiplier-accumulate chains using the Stratix III family DSP architecture and abundant logic resources.
• Memory Interface Controllers  Build controllers for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and other external memories leveraging modular I/O banks and dedicated memory interface support from the Stratix III family.
• Industrial Control and Automation  Use configurable logic and robust temperature range for motion control, sensor aggregation, and real-time system management in industrial environments.

Unique Advantages

• High Integration:  Large logic capacity and multi-megabit embedded memory reduce the need for external components and lower BOM complexity.
• Flexible Power/Performance Trade-offs:  Selectable core voltage and programmable power features allow designers to tune device power consumption based on performance needs.
• Robust I/O Count:  488 user I/Os in a single package enable complex system interfaces without multi-device partitioning.
• Industrial Reliability:  Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation and includes family-level ECC/CRC support for enhanced data integrity in deployed systems.
• Security and Maintainability:  Stratix III family support for AES configuration encryption and configuration error detection helps protect intellectual property and improve system availability.

Why Choose EP3SL150F780I4G?

The EP3SL150F780I4G combines sizable logic capacity, multi-megabit embedded memory, and a high I/O count in a single industrial-grade FCBGA package—making it well suited for engineers designing high-performance communications, DSP-heavy, and industrial control systems. Its Stratix III family attributes—programmable power management, selectable core voltage, and on-chip reliability features—provide practical levers to balance performance, power, and system robustness across product lifecycles.

For teams seeking a scalable, high-density FPGA platform with family-proven architectural features and industrial operating range, the EP3SL150F780I4G offers a compelling foundation for complex, long-lived designs.

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