EP3CLS150F484C8N

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP3CLS150F484C8N is a Cyclone III LS Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) manufactured by Altera. It features 150,848 logic elements and 666 M9K memory blocks, providing a total of 6,137,856 bits of embedded RAM. The device supports up to 320 embedded 18x18 multipliers and includes four phase-locked loops (PLLs). It operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C and utilizes a 484-pin FineLine Ball-Grid Array (FBGA) package measuring 23mm x 23mm with a 1.0mm pitch.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Implements design security features including AES 256-bit encryption for configuration protection and physical/functional isolation between design partitions.
• Supports hot socketing and power sequencing without external devices, allowing board insertion during system operation.
• Includes dedicated cyclical redundancy code (CRC) checker circuitry to detect single-event upsets in configuration random access memory.
• Features auto-calibrating PHY megafunctions for DDR and QDR memory interfaces to simplify timing closure.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-volume applications requiring low power consumption and cost-sensitive designs
• Systems needing protection against reverse engineering and cloning via silicon-level security
• Industrial or commercial environments utilizing hot-pluggable board architectures

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the component matches the specific Cyclone III LS family designation and FBGA package type. Confirm that the ordering suffix corresponds to the required speed grade and lead-free status. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II software version supporting this device family before procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device when high-density logic resources are combined with strict security requirements. The Cyclone III LS variant provides necessary tamper resistance compared to standard Cyclone III models. Verify that the 484-pin package accommodates the required I/O count and differential channel needs for the target application.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Cyclone III LS family, which extends the standard Cyclone III architecture with enhanced security capabilities. It shares the same underlying TSMC low-power process technology but adds features like design separation and configuration encryption. It serves as a secure alternative for high-functionality FPGA deployments.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Standard Cyclone III devices lack the security features of the LS variant and are not direct functional replacements. Other Cyclone III LS devices in the F484 package may be considered if pinout and resource requirements align, though vertical migration between densities requires verification of dedicated pins.