EP3C16F484I7N vs EP3C55F484I8N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C16F484I7N by Altera and EP3C55F484I8N by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Altera
EP3C16F484I7N
EP3C16F484I7N - 15408 LE Cyclone III FPGA, 484-FBGA | Altera (Intel)
EP3C16F484I7N NrndIntel
EP3C55F484I8N
EP3C55F484I8N - Cyclone III FPGA, 55K LE, 484-FBGA | Intel
EP3C55F484I8N β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3C16F484I7N | EP3C55F484I8N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $36.40 | $61.50 |
| Series | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Family | Cyclone III | β |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 15408 | 55,856 |
| Total Memory Bits | 516096 | β |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | [DATA_NEEDED: LAB count] | β |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 56 | 312 |
| User I/O Pins | 346 | 327 |
| PLLs | [DATA_NEEDED: PLL count from datasheet] | 4 |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 | β |
| Process Technology | 65 nm | 65 nm low-power CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +100C (Industrial) | β |
| Speed/Grade | I7 (industrial, 7 speed grade) | β |
| Package | 484-FBGA (FineLine BGA, 1.0 mm pitch) | 484-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA), 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) | Yes |
| Configuration Mode | SRAM / JTAG / Passive Serial | β |
| Logic Array Blocks (LAB) | β | 3,491 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | β | 2,396,160 bits (approximately 234 Kbytes) |
| I/O Banks | β | 8 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | β | 1.2 V nominal (1.15 V to 1.25 V) |
| Auxiliary Voltage (VCCAUX) | β | 2.5 V nominal |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | β | 1.2 V to 3.3 V per bank |
| Operating Junction Temperature | β | -40 C to +100 C (industrial, suffix I8) |
| Speed Grade | β | 8 (slowest Cyclone III timing bin) |
| Configuration Modes | β | AS, PS, FPP, JTAG |
| MSL Level | β | 3 |