EP3SL340F1517C3N

The EP3SL340F1517C3N is a Stratix® III L FPGA in a 1517-FBGA (40×40) surface-mount package. It delivers a large on-chip resource set—337,500 logic elements, approximately 18.8 Mbits of embedded RAM, and 976 I/Os—designed for complex, high-integration FPGA designs.

As part of the Stratix III family, the device incorporates family-level architecture elements documented in the device handbook, including TriMatrix embedded memory blocks, DSP blocks, clock networks and PLLs, and high-speed differential I/O with DPA. The device is commercial grade (0 °C to 85 °C) and RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core and Logic Capacity  Approximately 337,500 logic elements with 13,500 logic blocks to implement large, multi-function designs.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 18.8 Mbits of on-chip RAM provided by TriMatrix embedded memory blocks for frame buffers, caches, and data buffering.
• DSP and Signal Processing  Dedicated DSP block resources (as documented in the Stratix III handbook) to accelerate arithmetic and signal-processing functions.
• I/O and High-Speed Interfaces  976 user I/Os and family-level support for high-speed differential I/O with DPA for demanding interface and transceiver applications.
• Package and Mounting  1517-FBGA (40×40) package in a surface-mount form factor suitable for compact board layouts.
• Power Supply Range  Core voltage supply range from 0.86 V to 1.15 V to match Stratix III L core requirements.
• Temperature and Grade  Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation.
• System and Configuration Features  Family documentation highlights configuration options, remote system upgrade capability, IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing, design security, SEU mitigation, and programmable power controls.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• External Memory Interfaces  Implements memory controllers and high-bandwidth interfaces using the device’s large logic and embedded RAM resources.
• High-Speed I/O and Transceiver Logic  Supports designs requiring dense I/O and family-level high-speed differential I/O capabilities for serial links and custom protocol endpoints.
• Digital Signal Processing  Leverages DSP blocks and abundant logic/memory for filtering, codec support, and real-time data processing pipelines.
• Complex System Control and Prototyping  Combines extensive I/O, logic capacity, and configuration features for integrated system control, prototype validation, and FPGA-based acceleration.

Unique Advantages

• Large Logic Resource Pool: Enables implementation of complex, multi-domain designs without partitioning across multiple devices.
• Substantial On-Chip Memory: Approximately 18.8 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces external memory dependence and simplifies board-level BOM.
• High I/O Density: 976 I/Os provide flexibility for interfacing to many peripherals, memory buses, and parallel data streams.
• Family-Level High-Speed Features: Stratix III family capabilities such as high-speed differential I/O with DPA and PLL/clock networks support demanding timing and interface requirements.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C operation for standard commercial applications.
• Standards-Based Test & Configuration: Includes IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan testing and documented configuration schemes for reliable production validation and field updates.

Why Choose EP3SL340F1517C3N?

The EP3SL340F1517C3N combines high logic density, sizable embedded RAM, and extensive I/O in a 1517-FBGA package to address complex FPGA implementations that require integrated memory, DSP acceleration, and dense interfacing. Its family-documented architecture elements—TriMatrix memory, DSP blocks, robust clocking, and high-speed differential I/O—provide a clear platform for system architects targeting large, feature-rich designs.

Ideal for engineering teams building advanced controllers, memory interfaces, signal-processing pipelines, or prototype platforms, the device offers the scalability and documented system features needed to streamline development while maintaining commercial-grade operating conditions and RoHS compliance.

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