EP1C3T144C8N Description

The EP1C3T144C8N is part of the Altera Cyclone® FPGA family, designed for cost-sensitive applications that still demand high performance, low power consumption, and flexibility. This device is fabricated using advanced CMOS technology and integrates embedded memory, phase-locked loops (PLLs), and a high-speed logic fabric to deliver efficient programmable solutions for embedded systems and digital designs.

EP1C3T144C8N Features

Logic Elements (LEs): 2,910

Embedded Memory: 59,904 bits of on-chip RAM

Embedded Multipliers: 13 × 9-bit multipliers

PLL Support: 1 phase-locked loop for precise clock management

I/O Pins: 104 user I/O pins

Package: 144-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)

Core Voltage: 1.5 V nominal

Speed Grade: C8 (moderate-speed performance version)

Configuration: Supports Active Serial, Passive Serial, and JTAG configuration modes

EP1C3T144C8N Applications

Industrial automation and control systems

Communication and networking equipment

Consumer and portable electronics

FPGA-based embedded controllers

Prototyping and digital signal processing systems

Interface bridging and custom peripheral logic

EP1C3T144C8N CAD Model

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EP1C3T144C8N Alternatives

EP1C6T144C8N – Higher logic capacity within the same family

EP2C5T144C8N – Cyclone II upgrade with better performance

5CEFA2F17I7N (Cyclone V) – Modern replacement offering lower power and higher density

XC3S200A-4TQG144C (Xilinx Spartan-3A) – Comparable FPGA from Xilinx

Lattice LCMXO2-1200HC-4TG144C – CPLD/FPGA hybrid alternative for control applications

EP1C3T144C8N Manufacturer

Intel Corporation is a world-leading technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, widely recognized as a pioneer in the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel revolutionized computing through the invention of the microprocessor, which became the core of modern computers and countless digital devices.

Intel designs and manufactures a broad range of products including central processing units (CPUs), graphics processors (GPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), system-on-chips (SoCs), and semiconductors for data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), networking, and edge computing.

With decades of innovation, Intel continues to drive progress in areas such as AI acceleration, autonomous systems, high-performance computing, and advanced process technology (e.g., Intel 3, Intel 18A nodes). The company’s mission is to shape the future of computing and enable global technological advancement through intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions.

EP1C3T144C8N FAQs

What configuration modes are supported by the EP1C3T144C8N?

It supports Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), and JTAG configuration, allowing flexible design programming and debugging options.

What is the maximum operating frequency of this FPGA?

The device can typically operate up to 200 MHz depending on logic complexity and routing utilization.

Does the EP1C3T144C8N include internal memory blocks?

Yes, it includes M4K embedded memory blocks totaling nearly 60 Kbits, useful for buffering, FIFOs, and small RAM storage.

Can the EP1C3T144C8N interface with 3.3V logic?

Yes. Although the core operates at 1.5V, the I/O banks support voltages from 1.5V to 3.3V, allowing mixed-signal interfacing.

What design tools are compatible with this device?

The FPGA is fully supported by Intel (Altera) Quartus® II software, enabling synthesis, placement, routing, and simulation.