EP3SL110F780C4L

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP3SL110F780C4L is a Stratix III Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 780-ball FineLine BGA package. It provides 110,000 logic elements and 4,300 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The device integrates 4.76 Mbits of embedded memory, including 672 kbits of Embedded Block RAM (EBR), and supports up to 488 I/O pins. Operating voltage ranges from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, with an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The 'L' suffix indicates lead-free construction compliant with RoHS standards.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Stratix III architecture with 110,000 logic elements and 4,300 LABs
• Integrated 4.76 Mbits of on-chip memory including DSP blocks
• Supports high-speed serial transceivers for communication applications
• Industrial temperature rating (-40°C to +85°C) for robust operation

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-performance networking equipment
• Industrial automation control systems
• Medical imaging signal processing
• Test and measurement instrumentation

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the Stratix III family, designed for mid-to-high density applications requiring significant logic capacity and embedded memory. It serves as a bridge between lower-density Cyclone devices and higher-end Stratix IV families, offering a balance of performance and cost for complex digital designs.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements within the same package are limited due to architectural differences. Upgrades typically involve migrating to Stratix IV or Arria series FPGAs, which may require schematic and layout modifications despite similar pin counts.