EP3SE260F1517C4 vs EP3SE260F1517I3N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3SE260F1517C4 by Altera and EP3SE260F1517I3N by Intel. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Altera
EP3SE260F1517C4
EP3SE260F1517C4 - Stratix III E FPGA 255K LE | Altera / Intel
EP3SE260F1517C4 NrndIntel
EP3SE260F1517I3N
EP3SE260F1517I3N - Stratix III E FPGA, 255K LE, 1517-FCBGA | Intel
EP3SE260F1517I3N ObsoleteSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | EP3SE260F1517C4 | EP3SE260F1517I3N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $8,400.00 | $2,275.00 |
| Series | Stratix III E | — |
| Family | Stratix® III E FPGA | Stratix® III E |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 255,000 | — |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALM) | 10,200 LABs / 10200 ALMs (per Mouser listing) | — |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 16,672,768 | — |
| User I/O Count | 976 | 976 |
| DSP Blocks | 768 (18x18 multipliers per Mouser listing) | Yes (dedicated multiply-accumulate) |
| Package | 1517-BBGA, FCBGA | 1517-ball FC-FBGA |
| Ball Count | 1517 | — |
| Package Style | Flip-Chip BGA | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -4 | -3 (fastest) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial (0C to +85C) - inferred from C4 suffix | — |
| Process Node | 40 nm | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Altera product page) | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Logic Elements | — | 255,000 |
| Embedded Memory Bits | — | 16,672,768 bits |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | — | 10,200 |
| Core Voltage | — | 1.1 V |
| Process Technology | — | 65 nm |
| Temperature Grade | — | Industrial (I): -40 °C to +100 °C |
| Operating Junction Temperature | — | -40 °C to +100 °C |
| Configuration Method | — | JTAG / Passive Serial / Active Serial |
| Internal Logic Performance | — | Up to 500 MHz |
| Memory Subsystems | — | M9K + M144K block RAM, DDR2/DDR3/QDR II+ controllers |