EP3C55F484C8

Product Overview

• Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Use: EP3C55F484C8 is a PLD used for digital logic design and implementation.
• Characteristics:
  • High-performance device with low power consumption
  • Offers high-speed performance and flexibility in design
  • Can be reprogrammed multiple times
• Package: The EP3C55F484C8 comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package.
• Essence: EP3C55F484C8 is an advanced programmable logic device that enables the implementation of complex digital circuits.

Specifications

• Logic Elements: 55,000
• Embedded Memory: 1,152 Kbits
• Maximum User I/Os: 317
• Maximum User I/O Pins: 317
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• Speed Grade: C8
• Clock Networks: 4
• PLLs: 4
• Total RAM Bits: 1,152,000
• Total Registers: 34,560

Pin Configuration

The EP3C55F484C8 has a detailed pin configuration as follows:

Functional Features

• High-speed performance: EP3C55F484C8 offers fast operation speeds, making it suitable for applications requiring real-time processing.
• Flexibility: The device allows for easy modification and reconfiguration of digital circuits, enabling rapid prototyping and design iterations.
• Low power consumption: EP3C55F484C8 is designed to minimize power usage, making it energy-efficient and suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Abundant resources: With 55,000 logic elements and 1,152 Kbits of embedded memory, the device provides ample resources for complex designs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-performance and flexibility in design - Low power consumption - Abundant logic elements and memory resources

Disadvantages: - Limited number of user I/O pins (317) - Higher cost compared to simpler programmable logic devices

Working Principles

EP3C55F484C8 is based on the field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. It consists of a matrix of configurable logic blocks interconnected through programmable interconnects. The device can be programmed using hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog. Once programmed, the EP3C55F484C8 implements the desired digital logic circuit by configuring its internal resources.

Application Field Plans

The EP3C55F484C8 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Telecommunications: Used in the development of high-speed communication systems, network routers, and switches.
2. Industrial Automation: Enables the implementation of complex control systems for industrial processes.
3. Automotive Electronics: Utilized in automotive control units, driver assistance systems, and infotainment systems.
4. Aerospace and Defense: Used in radar systems, avionics, and military-grade communication equipment.
5. Consumer Electronics: Enables the design of advanced consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles.

Alternative Models

Other programmable logic devices that can be considered as alternatives to EP3C55F484C8 include:

1. Xilinx XC7A35T-1CPG236C
2. Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE115F29C7N
3. Lattice iCE40UP5K-SG48I
4. Microchip ATF1508ASV-15AU100

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be chosen based on specific project requirements and cost considerations.

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