EP3C80F484C7N - Cyclone III FPGA, 81264 LE | Altera
MPN: EP3C80F484C7N β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $383.18 | $383.18 |
| 10 | $361.2 | $3,612.00 |
| 100 | $344.86 | $34,486.00 |
| 500 | $326.2 | $163,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $306.54 | $306,540.00 |
EP3C80F484C7N Overview
An FPGA is an integrated circuit whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O behavior can be configured after manufacturing using a hardware description language such as Verilog or VHDL. It sits above mask-programmed ASICs in flexibility but provides lower non-recurring engineering cost and faster time-to-market. In the component taxonomy, this device is an FPGA, which is a programmable logic device, an integrated circuit, and a digital semiconductor product. Cyclone III FPGAs are positioned as low-cost, high-volume programmable logic for applications where ASSPs do not provide enough customization.
Key features include 81,264 LEs for implementing soft processors and DSP datapaths, 295 user I/O pins for parallel buses and external memory interfaces, and 2.68 Mbit of on-chip RAM. DigiKey and Mouser list this part as a 484-BGA product with immediate availability. The FindIC aggregator lists a maximum internal clock frequency of 472.5 MHz, while the operating supply voltage range is 1.15 V to 1.25 V. This density is well suited for designs that require moderate logic capacity and high pin count but do not need the high-speed serial transceivers found on larger FPGAs.
The FBGA-484 package provides a 1.0 mm ball pitch and 2.60 mm package height, which keeps PCB routing practical on a 4- to 6-layer board. The 295 user I/O pins can be assigned to multiple I/O banks with different voltage standards. For configuration, Cyclone III devices are typically paired with Altera serial configuration devices or download cables. The device's logic fabric is volatile and must be loaded from an external configuration source during power-up.
Typical applications include industrial machine vision, broadcast video processing, telecom protocol bridging, medical imaging front-ends, and test-and-measurement instrumentation. These uses benefit from the 295-I/O capacity for parallel video buses and external SDRAM/DDR interfaces, the 81264 LEs for pixel processing, and the commercial temperature range for indoor equipment.
When designing with this FPGA, pay careful attention to the core supply tolerance of 1.15 V to 1.25 V and to power sequencing. Decouple every power ball with ceramic capacitors close to the BGA, and use the manufacturer's power estimator to determine current demand at your actual utilization and clock rate.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, cross-reference candidates, and practical design guidance not found in a single datasheet listing. It is intended to help engineers evaluate EP3C80F484C7N against family variants and recognized functional equivalents before beginning PCB design.
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View Datasheet βEP3C80F484C7N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array |
| Series | Cyclone III |
| Number of Logic Elements | 81264 LE |
| Number of User I/Os | 295 I/O |
| Embedded Memory | 2.68 Mbit |
| Maximum Internal Clock Frequency | 472.5 MHz |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 1.15 V to 1.25 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +70 C |
| Package / Case | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) |
| Package Dimensions | 23 x 23 mm, 2.60 mm height, 1.0 mm pitch |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Lead Finish | Lead-free (N suffix) |
| Configuration Memory Requirement | External configuration device required |
| RoHS / Lead-free Label | Lead-free N ordering code |
EP3C80F484C7N 23 x 23 mm, 2.60 mm height, 1.0 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP3C80F484C7N (23 x 23 mm, 2.60 mm height, 1.0 mm pitch package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP3C80F484C7N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP3C80F484C7N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Vision and Video Inspection, Broadcast Video and Display Processing, Telecom Protocol and Bus Bridging, Medical Ultrasound and Diagnostic Front Ends, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Industrial Motor and Motion Control.
Industrial Vision and Video Inspection
The EP3C80F484C7N fits industrial vision systems that require parallel acquisition of high-speed camera data plus real-time pixel processing. Its 81,264 logic elements are sufficient for Bayer color interpolation, defect detection filters, and region-of-interest processing, while 295 user I/O pins connect to CMOS sensors, ADC front-ends, and external DDR/SDRAM memory. The 2.68 Mbit embedded RAM can hold line buffers and coefficient tables, reducing external memory bandwidth pressure. A design consideration is to place the FPGA on a dedicated 1.15 V to 1.25 V core plane and add banks of 100 nF decoupling capacitors around the BGA to keep core noise low. Because the C7N variant is rated 0 C to +70 C, it suits indoor production-line equipment rather than unheated outdoor cameras. For higher-density image processing, scale to EP3C120F780C7N; for lower-cost inspection heads, EP3C40F484C7N provides a smaller F484 option.
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Broadcast Video and Display Processing
EP3C80F484C7N is well suited for broadcast video format conversion, color grading, scaling, and multi-format display processing because it provides 81,264 logic elements and 295 I/O lines that can be grouped into parallel video buses. The embedded 2.68 Mbit memory handles small frame delays and line buffers, while external memory can be used for full-frame storage. The 472.5 MHz maximum clock figure from the verified web record, combined with the C7 speed grade, supports moderate-rate video datapaths when timing is constrained in Quartus. A key design note is to match I/O standards between the FPGA banks and video transceivers/PHYs, then place PLL resources near clock inputs for clean clock domains. The commercial temperature rating suits rack-mounted broadcast equipment. If more fabric capacity is needed for 4K or multi-channel processing, the EP3C120F780C7N is the preferred scale-up part in the same Cyclone III family.
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Telecom Protocol and Bus Bridging
The EP3C80F484C7N can implement parallel bus bridges, packet FIFOs, and controller protocols that transfer data between legacy parallel buses and local memory or microprocessors. Its 295 user I/O pins allow interfacing with multiple 16- or 32-bit buses, and the 81,264 logic elements provide enough fabric for FIFO management, checksum engines, and simple parsing. For telecom equipment without high-speed multi-gigabit transceivers, this device is appropriate for TDM, parallel LVDS, or Ethernet MAC logic implemented in soft fabric. A practical consideration for this application is to monitor I/O bank voltage assignments carefully, because different protocol standards require different VCCO levels; a level shifter may be needed for 3.3 V legacy buses. The C7N commercial-temperature option fits central office and data-center indoor environments. The pin-compatible family variants, such as EP3C80F484C6N, can be substituted if timing closure needs a faster speed grade.
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Medical Ultrasound and Diagnostic Front Ends
Medical ultrasound systems and diagnostic imaging front ends benefit from the EP3C80F484C7N's combination of logic density, embedded memory, and generous 295-I/O count for parallel ADC data from transducer beamforming arrays. The FPGA can perform digital down-conversion, filtering, and demodulation algorithms in parallel, reducing the load on a companion DSP or GPU. The commercial 0 C to +70 C temperature range covers cart-based medical instruments in controlled clinical environments; board designers should still verify imaging-system thermal budgets and provide airflow. The C7 speed grade is adequate for moderate channel counts, but if you need faster FPGA-to-DSP interfaces, consider EP3C80F484C6N or EP3C80F484I7N for extended temperature. Because medical safety certifications require detailed traceability, use only original Altera/Intel devices from authorized distributors. For larger beamforming arrays, EP3C120F780C7N provides a higher-density migration path with the same Cyclone III soft-IP ecosystem.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Logic analyzers, oscilloscope acquisition modules, waveform generators, and protocol analyzers require flexible data-acquisition and trigger logic. The EP3C80F484C7N provides 81,264 logic elements for deep trigger machines, decimation filters, and measurement counters, while 295 user I/O pins can capture many parallel channels from ADCs or comparators. The 2.68 Mbit embedded memory stores short acquisition buffers and FIFOs, and the 472.5 MHz maximum clock from the source data indicates sufficient speed for moderate-rate digital test applications. A useful design approach is to prototype the acquisition core in the FPGA and then keep the trigger logic independent of sample-clock domains to reduce timing closure headaches. The commercial temperature range is consistent with benchtop instruments used in laboratories. If your instrument is battery-powered or portable, the low-cost C7N variant is preferable, and EP3C80F484C7 without N can be used only in non-RoHS assembly environments.
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Industrial Motor and Motion Control
EP3C80F484C7N can serve as the central control FPGA in industrial servo and multi-axis motion systems where deterministic logic, encoder decoding, and PWM generation must be implemented in hardware. Its 295 user I/O pins are enough to connect to multiple incremental encoders, resolver-to-digital converters, DACs, and power-stage gate drivers, while the 81,264 logic elements accommodate coordinate transformation, trajectory generation, and safety interlocks. The commercial C7N temperature rating is appropriate for indoor control cabinets with adequate airflow. For motor-control designs, careful I/O voltage assignment is essential: encoder and gate-driver logic may operate at 3.3 V or 2.5 V, and each FPGA I/O bank needs the correct VCCO supply. The C7 speed grade is usually sufficient for PWM frequencies below a few hundred kilohertz. If the cabinet is outside or exposed to high temperature, choose an industrial I-grade variant such as EP3C80F484I7N.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP3C80F484C6N | EP3C80F484C7 | EP3C80F484C6 | EP3C80F484I7N | EP3C80F484I7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) | 484-BGA (FBGA-484) |
| Number of Logic Elements | 81264 LE | 81264 LE | 81264 LE | 81264 LE | 81264 LE | 81264 LE |
| Number of User I/Os | 295 I/O | 295 I/O | 295 I/O | 295 I/O | 295 I/O | 295 I/O |
| Embedded Memory | 2.68 Mbit | 2.68 Mbit | 2.68 Mbit | 2.68 Mbit | 2.68 Mbit | 2.68 Mbit |
| Core Supply Voltage Range | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.15 V to 1.25 V | 1.15 V to 1.25 V |
| Lead-Free Finish | Yes (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (tin-lead finish) | No (tin-lead finish) | Yes (N suffix) | No (tin-lead finish) |
| Speed Grade / Ordering Grade | C7 | C6 | C7 | C6 | I7 | I7 |
Key Differentiators
- Lead-free N-suffix variant for RoHS-oriented assembly (vs EP3C80F484C7)
- Commercial C7 temperature/speed balance with 295 I/O (vs EP3C80F484I7N)
- Pin-compatible migration within F484 family (vs EP3C80F484C6N)
Design Notes
EP3C80F484C7N core supply must remain between 1.15 V and 1.25 V. The exact core current is not published in the verified web snippets, and it depends on logic utilization, clock rate, and toggle activity. Use the Intel/Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator with your actual netlist and clock constraints instead of scaling from logic-element count. Add supply margin for inrush during configuration, and sequence core voltage before I/O voltage if the board design allows it.
The commercial suffix C7N means the device is guaranteed from 0 C to +70 C. The source data lists the FBGA-484 body as 23 x 23 mm with 2.60 mm height, but it does not list junction-to-air thermal resistance. Estimated: if your total FPGA power is known, calculate junction temperature as Tj = Ta + (power x theta_JA), using the theta_JA value from the Cyclone III thermal document rather than assuming a number. Provide forced airflow and a solid thermal via array under the BGA if the design consumes more than a few watts.
Route the 1.0 mm-pitch FBGA-484 at least on a 4-layer board; six layers are preferred for dense designs. Place a 100 nF ceramic capacitor close to each power ball or power via, and add bulk 10 uF to 47 uF capacitors on the VCCINT and VCCIO rails. Use dedicated low-inductance vias for power. Because the exact pin map is not reproduced on this page, always download the Cyclone III pin-out file from the Intel/Altera website before creating the schematic symbol and PCB footprint.
Compliance Information
The N suffix indicates lead-free finish, and the pcbelectronics snippet specifies LEAD FREE. RoHS/REACH certificate status was not explicitly included in the retrieved snippets; verify through the distributor or Intel/Altera compliance documentation. FPGAs are not AEC-Q100 qualified by default unless an automotive-grade ordering option is documented.