EP3C10F256C8N Description

The EP3C10F256C8N FPGA is a member of Intel’s (formerly Altera) Cyclone® III FPGA family, designed to deliver high performance and low power consumption at a low cost. Housed in a 256-pin FineLine BGA package, this FPGA offers 10,320 logic elements and up to 414 Kbits of embedded memory, making it ideal for cost-sensitive applications that still require significant processing capabilities. Its robust I/O support and integration flexibility enable developers to implement complex designs in a compact footprint.

EP3C10F256C8N Features

Logic Elements: 10,320 logic elements for medium complexity digital designs

Memory: 414 Kbits of embedded RAM

I/O Pins: Up to 179 user I/O pins for broad connectivity options

Package Type: 256-pin FBGA with compact form factor

Operating Temperature: Commercial grade (0°C to +85°C)

Speed Grade: -8, providing moderate speed-performance balance

Low Power: Built on a 60-nm low-power process technology

Integrated PLLs: Provides clock management and frequency synthesis

EPE Support: Compatible with Quartus® II software and PowerPlay EPE for power analysis

EP3C10F256C8N Applications

Consumer Electronics: Image processing, interface bridging, and signal routing

Industrial Automation: Control logic, motor control, and I/O expansion

Automotive Electronics: Custom protocols and logic for infotainment and ADAS prototypes

Communications: Data buffering, protocol conversion, and packet inspection

Medical Devices: Signal conditioning and real-time data processing

Embedded Systems: Logic acceleration for processors in SoC designs

EP3C10F256C8N Alternatives

EP3C10E144C8N – Same logic capacity, smaller package (144-pin)

EP3C25F256C8N – Higher logic count in the same package

Lattice LCMXO3LF-6900C-5BG256C – Alternative low-cost, low-power FPGA

Xilinx XC6SLX9-2TQG144C – Spartan-6 series FPGA with similar capabilities

Gowin GW2A-18 – Budget-friendly FPGA with built-in Flash and similar I/O range

EP3C10F256C8N Manufacturer

Intel Corporation is a global technology leader headquartered in Santa Clara, California, renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced semiconductor products. Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel revolutionized computing with the invention of the x86 microprocessor architecture, which became the foundation for most of today’s PCs and servers.

Intel is best known for its central processing units (CPUs), particularly the Intel® Core™, Xeon®, and Atom® series, powering everything from laptops and desktops to data centers and embedded systems. Beyond processors, Intel’s portfolio spans chipsets, FPGAs, graphics, AI accelerators, memory, Netzwerktechnologie und Edge-Computing-Lösungen.

In recent years, Intel has expanded its focus to include cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, 5G infrastructure, and foundry services through Intel Foundry. With a commitment to innovation, manufacturing leadership, and sustainability, Intel continues to shape the future of technology by enabling transformative computing experiences around the world.

EP3C10F256C8N FAQs

Question: What design software supports the EP3C10F256C8N?

Answer: It is fully supported by Intel’s Quartus II Design Software, which includes synthesis, placement, routing, and power analysis tools.

Question: Does this FPGA support configuration via external memory?

Answer: Yes, the EP3C10F256C8N supports configuration through external serial configuration devices such as EPCS4.

Question: What is the maximum operating frequency for logic in this FPGA?

Answer: While it varies based on design complexity and placement, typical max clock rates reach up to 250 MHz in optimized designs.

Question: Can I use the EP3C10F256C8N in automotive environments?

Answer: It is designed for commercial temperature ranges; for automotive-grade applications, an industrial or automotive-grade variant should be selected.

Question: Does the device offer built-in DSP blocks?

Answer: No, the EP3C10F256C8N lacks dedicated DSP blocks, but users can implement basic arithmetic operations using logic elements.