EP3SE260F1517C2G vs EP3SE260F1517C4 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3SE260F1517C2G by Intel and EP3SE260F1517C4 by Altera. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3SE260F1517C2G | EP3SE260F1517C4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Altera |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Nrnd |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $2,050.00 | $8,400.00 |
| Family | Stratix III E | Stratixยฎ III E FPGA |
| Logic Elements | 254,400 | โ |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | 81,760 | โ |
| Total Memory Bits | 16,727,680 (16.67 Mbit) | โ |
| Embedded Memory (M9K Blocks) | 864 | โ |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 768 | โ |
| User I/O Pins | 976 | โ |
| Transceiver Channels | 12 | โ |
| Transceiver Data Rate (max) | 3.75 Gbps (C2 grade) | โ |
| PLLs (Fractional + Clock Multiplier) | 8 fractional + 4 CMU | โ |
| Global Clock Networks | 20 | โ |
| Package | 1517-ball FCBGA, 40x40 mm | 1517-BBGA, FCBGA |
| Speed Grade | C2 (commercial, ~6 ns) | -4 |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (commercial, "C" suffix) | Commercial (0C to +85C) - inferred from C4 suffix |
| Process Node | 40 nm TSMC | 40 nm |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant (per Altera product page) |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes | โ |
| Series | โ | Stratix III E |
| Logic Elements (LE) | โ | 255,000 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALM) | โ | 10,200 LABs / 10200 ALMs (per Mouser listing) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | โ | 16,672,768 |
| User I/O Count | โ | 976 |
| DSP Blocks | โ | 768 (18x18 multipliers per Mouser listing) |
| Ball Count | โ | 1517 |
| Package Style | โ | Flip-Chip BGA |
| Mounting Type | โ | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free | โ | Yes |