EP3C16U256C6N

Product Overview

• Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Use: EP3C16U256C6N is a PLD used for digital logic design and implementation.
• Characteristics: It offers high performance, low power consumption, and flexibility in designing complex digital circuits.
• Package: The EP3C16U256C6N comes in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package.
• Essence: It is a versatile PLD that enables designers to implement custom digital logic functions efficiently.

Specifications

• Logic Elements: 16,320
• Embedded Memory: 414 Kbits
• PLLs: 4
• I/O Pins: 179
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +100°C
• Speed Grade: 6

Pin Configuration

The EP3C16U256C6N has a total of 256 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pin 1: VCCIO0
• Pin 2: GND
• Pin 3: IOL1PCCLK_15
• Pin 4: IOL1NCCLK_15
• ...
• Pin 255: IOL179PGCLK13
• Pin 256: IOL179NGCLK13

Functional Features

• High-speed performance: The EP3C16U256C6N offers fast operation speeds, making it suitable for applications requiring real-time processing.
• Low power consumption: It is designed to minimize power consumption, making it energy-efficient.
• Flexibility: The device allows for easy reconfiguration, enabling designers to modify the logic functions without changing the hardware.
• Integration: With a large number of logic elements and embedded memory, it can handle complex digital designs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-performance capabilities - Low power consumption - Flexible design options - Integration of logic elements and memory

Disadvantages: - Limited I/O pins compared to higher-end PLDs - Higher cost compared to simpler programmable devices

Working Principles

The EP3C16U256C6N is based on a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) architecture. It consists of configurable logic blocks, interconnect resources, embedded memory, and I/O circuitry. The device can be programmed using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog. Once programmed, the EP3C16U256C6N executes the desired logic functions by routing signals through the configurable logic blocks and interconnect resources.

Application Field Plans

The EP3C16U256C6N finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Communications: Used in networking equipment, routers, and switches for data processing and protocol handling.
2. Industrial Automation: Employed in control systems, robotics, and factory automation for real-time control and monitoring.
3. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical imaging, patient monitoring, and diagnostic equipment for signal processing and data analysis.
4. Automotive: Integrated into automotive electronics for engine control, driver assistance systems, and infotainment.
5. Aerospace: Applied in avionics systems, satellite communication, and navigation equipment for reliable and high-performance operation.

Alternative Models

Other alternative models that offer similar functionality to the EP3C16U256C6N include:

1. Xilinx XC3S50AN
2. Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N
3. Lattice iCE40UP5K-SG48I

These models provide comparable features and can be considered as alternatives based on specific project requirements.

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