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Description
The EP3C16Q240C8N is a low-power Field Programmable Gate Array from Intel (formerly Altera) in the Cyclone III series, manufactured on advanced 65nm low-power (LP) process technology. The EP3C16Q240C8N is a low-to-mid density device featuring 15,408 logic elements, 963 LABs, 56 DSP multipliers, 516,096 bits of block RAM, and 165 user I/O pins, with internal operating frequency up to 402MHz.
The EP3C16Q240C8N delivers exceptional cost-effectiveness and low-power operation. The EP3C16Q240C8N features 4 PLLs for flexible clock synthesis and frequency scaling. The EP3C16Q240C8N is a commercial-grade device supporting 0°C to 85°C operation and comes in a 30×30mm 240-pin QFP package, which is ideal for easy PCB soldering and prototyping.
The Cyclone III series is optimized for low-power applications with static power as low as 35mW while delivering high logic throughput. The EP3C16Q240C8N serves as the low-to-mid density model of this series, targeting cost-sensitive, easy-to-process applications across industrial control, communications, video processing, and consumer electronics.
Cost-Effective Logic Resources： The EP3C16Q240C8N provides 15,408 logic elements with 963 LABs and 4-input LUT architecture. The EP3C16Q240C8N has 516,096 bits of block RAM (approximately 504Kb) from 56 M9K memory blocks for data buffering and caching
Digital Signal Processing： The EP3C16Q240C8N features 56 18×18 dedicated DSP multipliers for signal processing, filtering, and FFT algorithms
Flexible I/O Interface： The EP3C16Q240C8N offers 165 user I/O pins supporting 1.2V to 3.3V standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, HSTL, SSTL, and LVDS
Powerful Clock Management： The EP3C16Q240C8N integrates 4 PLLs for clock synthesis, frequency scaling, phase shifting, and jitter filtering
Commercial Operating Temperature： The EP3C16Q240C8N operates from 0°C to 85°C junction temperature range with MSL Level 3 (168 hours)
Package and Process： The EP3C16Q240C8N uses 65nm low-power CMOS process with core voltage 1.15V to 1.25V (1.2V typical). The EP3C16Q240C8N comes in a 30×30mm 240-pin QFP package with 0.5mm pitch, RoHS compliant
Security Features： The EP3C16Q240C8N supports configuration data decompression and remote system upgrade
Industrial Automation and Control： The EP3C16Q240C8N with 15K logic elements and DSP is ideal for small PLCs, motor control, and sensor data acquisition
Communications and Networking： The EP3C16Q240C8N handles protocol processing and signal control for switches and routers
Video and Image Processing： The EP3C16Q240C8N provides 504Kb block RAM and DSP for video codec, image scaling, and display interface conversion
Consumer Electronics： The EP3C16Q240C8N is ideal for portable devices, handheld terminals, and smart home systems – the QFP package facilitates production
Medical Equipment： The EP3C16Q240C8N enables signal acquisition and processing for portable ultrasound devices
Automotive Electronics： The EP3C16Q240C8N supports infotainment systems and driver assistance applications
Prototyping and Education： The EP3C16Q240C8N QFP package enables easy hand-soldering, ideal for lab and R&D prototyping
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FAQ
1. What is EP3C16Q240C8N?
The EP3C16Q240C8N is an Intel/Altera Cyclone® III FPGA in a 240-pin PQFP package with 15,408 logic elements and 160 I/O pins.
2. What are the key specifications of EP3C16Q240C8N?
The EP3C16Q240C8N features 15,408 logic elements, 963 LABs/CLBs, 516,096 bits total RAM, 160 I/Os, 1.15V–1.25V operating voltage, 0°C to 85°C temperature range.
3. What package does EP3C16Q240C8N use?
The EP3C16Q240C8N uses a 240-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack), measuring 32mm × 32mm with 0.5mm pin pitch.
4. What applications is EP3C16Q240C8N suitable for?
The EP3C16Q240C8N is suitable for industrial automation, medical equipment, aerospace and defense, communications equipment, and test and measurement equipment.
5. What development tools support EP3C16Q240C8N?
The EP3C16Q240C8N is supported by Intel Quartus II software, supporting the complete FPGA design flow including design entry, HDL synthesis, place-and-route, simulation, and device programming.
6. What is the operating temperature range of EP3C16Q240C8N?
The operating temperature range of the EP3C16Q240C8N is commercial grade: 0°C to 85°C (TJ).
7. Is EP3C16Q240C8N RoHS compliant?
Yes, the "N" suffix indicates the EP3C16Q240C8N is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
8. What is the maximum operating frequency of EP3C16Q240C8N?
The EP3C16Q240C8N achieves up to 402 MHz, with some sources indicating up to 472.5 MHz.
9. What are the alternative models for EP3C16Q240C8N?
Alternatives for the EP3C16Q240C8N include EP3C16Q240C8 (non-RoHS compliant, leaded version) and EP3C10Q240C8N, differing in logic element count, package, and RoHS compliance.
10. What configuration modes does EP3C16Q240C8N support?
The EP3C16Q240C8N supports Active Serial configuration, with Cyclone III devices also supporting multiple configuration schemes that should be selected early in the system design phase.