EP3SE260F1517C4G

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP3SE260F1517C4G is a Stratix III Field Programmable Gate Array manufactured by Altera. It features 260,000 logic elements and 80,000 adaptive logic modules within 8,000 LABs. The device includes 10.4 Mbit of embedded memory, comprising 1,250 kbit of embedded block RAM. It supports 976 I/O pins and operates on supply voltages ranging from 1.2 V to 3.3 V. The component is housed in a 1517-ball FBGA package suitable for surface mount installation.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix III architecture with high-density logic resources
• Integrated embedded memory subsystem
• High pin-count I/O interface support

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• QC-LDPC code encoder/decoder implementation in collaborative communication systems
• Fourth-generation mobile communication system hardware
• Satellite communication signal processing

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix C4G against official datasheets to confirm temperature range and RoHS compliance status. Check current lifecycle status as some variants may be discontinued. Confirm moisture sensitivity level requirements for handling procedures prior to assembly.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Compare logic element counts and memory capacity against EP3SL200 or EP3SE260 variants to ensure sufficient resource availability. Verify package compatibility with existing PCB footprints. Ensure voltage domain requirements align with system power supplies.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Altera Stratix III family, designed for high-performance digital logic applications. It shares architectural similarities with other EP3S devices but offers specific resource scaling. The F1517 package denotes a specific ball grid array configuration used in dense board layouts.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

EP3SE260F1517C4LN is listed as an alternative part number variant. Verify functional equivalence and package pinout compatibility before substitution.