EP3C5F256A7N vs EP3C16F256I7N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3C5F256A7N by Altera and EP3C16F256I7N by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3C5F256A7N | EP3C16F256I7N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $24.40 | $38.50 |
| Series | Cyclone III | β |
| Family | Cyclone III | Cyclone III |
| Logic Elements | 5,136 | β |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 321 | 963 |
| Total RAM Bits | 423,936 | β |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 23 | β |
| User I/O Count | 182 | β |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | β |
| Process Technology | 65 nm CMOS | TSMC 60 nm low-leakage |
| Package | 256-FBGA (17 x 17 mm) | 256-ball FBGA (17 mm x 17 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +125 Β°C (automotive grade) | -40C to +100C (industrial, I7) |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 | β |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, JTAG | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (LEAD FREE) | β |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] | β |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | β | 15408 |
| Total Memory Bits | β | 516096 |
| Embedded Memory | β | 56 M9K blocks (504 Kbit) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | β | 56 |
| PLLs | β | 4 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | β | 168 |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | β | 1.2 V typical |
| Configuration | β | SRAM-based, requires external config device (EPCS/EPCQ) |
| Lead-Free / Pb-Free | β | Yes (N suffix per JEDEC JESD97) |
| RoHS Compliance | β | Compliant |