EP3C40F484C8N Description

The EP3C40F484C8N is a low-power, mid-density FPGA from Intel’s Cyclone III family, offering 39,600 logic elements, embedded memory, and flexible I/O capabilities in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package. It is designed for cost-sensitive applications that require balanced performance and low power consumption.

EP3C40F484C8N Features

39,600 logic elements (LEs)

1,161 Kbits of embedded RAM

Up to 295 user I/O pins

4 integrated PLLs

484-ball FineLine BGA package

Commercial temperature grade (0°C to 85°C)

Speed grade: C8

Supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, and LVDS

Compatible with passive serial, active serial, and JTAG configuration

EP3C40F484C8N Applications

Industrial automation control systems

Medical imaging and diagnostics equipment

Consumer electronics (multimedia processing)

Communication infrastructure (data handling, packet processing)

Automotive infotainment and control modules

Test and measurement instruments

EP3C40F484C8N CAD Model

Footprint

3D Model

EP3C40F484C8N Alternatives

EP3C25F324C8N – Lower density Cyclone III FPGA in a smaller package

EP4CE40F23C8N – Cyclone IV E device with similar logic capacity but enhanced features

XC6SLX45-3FGG484C – Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA with similar logic and I/O

LFE3-70EA-6FN672C – Lattice ECP3 FPGA with higher density and SERDES

10CL040YU484C8G – Intel Cyclone 10 LP device with comparable resources and lower power

EP3C40F484C8N FAQs

What configuration methods does EP3C40F484C8N support?

It supports JTAG, passive serial (PS), and active serial (AS) configuration modes.

Can this FPGA support differential signaling like LVDS?

Yes, it supports LVDS and other differential I/O standards for high-speed communication.

What is the power consumption profile of EP3C40F484C8N?

It uses 65nm low-power CMOS technology and offers reduced static power, making it ideal for portable and energy-sensitive applications.

Is it compatible with soft-core processors?

Yes, it supports the Nios II soft-core processor for embedded processing applications.

Which design tools are used for development?

Intel Quartus Prime (previously Quartus II) is used for design, simulation, and programming of the FPGA.