EP3C16Q240C8

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP3C16Q240C8 is a Cyclone III Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Altera. It contains 15,408 Logic Elements and 56 M9K memory blocks providing 516,096 total RAM bits. The device includes 56 embedded 18x18 multipliers and four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs). It operates within a supply voltage range of 1.15V to 1.25V and supports a maximum user I/O count of 160. Packaged in a 240-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP), it functions at a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C with a speed grade of C8.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Supports high-speed differential interfaces including LVDS, mini-LVDS, RSDS, and PPDS for efficient data throughput.
• Features auto-calibrating external memory interface PHYs for DDR, DDR2, and QDRII SRAM to simplify timing closure.
• Enables hot socketing and power sequencing support without requiring external devices.
• Includes dedicated circuitry for remote system upgrades and error detection during configuration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Portable and handheld applications requiring low power consumption
• Digital signal processing systems utilizing embedded multipliers
• High-volume consumer electronics designs
• Industrial control systems

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm package type, speed grade, and operating temperature. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II software version required for the selected package options. Confirm lead-free status if environmental compliance is required for the manufacturing process.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device for designs requiring moderate logic density with integrated DSP capabilities. Consider the PQFP package for surface-mount assembly where pin counts around 160 are sufficient. Evaluate the C8 speed grade against timing requirements and compare resource utilization with higher-density Cyclone III variants for potential cost optimization.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone III family, which utilizes TSMC low-power process technology. The family offers vertical migration options across densities within the same package. The EP3C16 variant provides a balance of logic resources and memory for general-purpose programmable logic applications.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Vertical migration within the Cyclone III family allows substitution with other densities in the same package, such as EP3C10 or EP3C25, provided pinout compatibility is maintained. Cross-family replacements require re-evaluation of architecture and resources.