EP3SE50F484C3 vs EP3SE50F484C3N Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of EP3SE50F484C3 by Altera and EP3SE50F484C3N 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 | EP3SE50F484C3 | EP3SE50F484C3N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Intel |
| Category | FPGA & CPLD | FPGA & CPLD |
| Lifecycle Status | Nrnd | Obsolete |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $820.00 | $832.10 |
| Device Family | Stratix III E (Enhanced) | β |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 47,500 | β |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALM) | 19,000 | β |
| Embedded Memory (M9K + M144K) | 5,760 Kbits | β |
| DSP Blocks (18x18 multipliers) | 384 | β |
| User I/Os | 296 | 296 |
| User I/O Banks | [DATA_NEEDED: number of user I/O banks] | β |
| High-Speed Transceivers | [DATA_NEEDED: package-dependent count for 484-FBGA] | β |
| Internal Operating Frequency | Up to 800 MHz | β |
| Process Technology | 40 nm TSMC | TSMC 40 nm low-power CMOS |
| Speed Grade | C3 (mid) | β |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 85C (Commercial) | 0C to +85 C (commercial, C suffix) |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | [DATA_NEEDED: nominal core voltage] | β |
| Package | 484-ball FBGA (FineLine BGA) | 484-ball FBGA (FCBGA), 1.0 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Configuration Modes | AS, PS, FPP, JTAG | β |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free / RoHS status from manufacturer] | β |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: moisture sensitivity level] | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020 for FCBGA packages) |
| Family | β | Stratix III E |
| Device Logic Elements | β | 47,500 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | β | 1,900 |
| Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs) | β | 18,750 |
| Embedded Memory (Bits) | β | 5,760,000 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | β | 717 MHz (typical); 800 MHz per DigChip |
| Supply Voltage | β | Core and I/O voltages per Stratix III E datasheet |
| RoHS Status | β | Lead-free (per DigiKey listing) |
| Configuration Mode | β | Passive Serial, Fast Passive Parallel, Fast Active Serial, JTAG |
| Design Software | β | Intel Quartus II (Stratix III support) |
| Lifecycle Status | β | Obsolete (per Worldway listing 2026-04-05) |