EP3C5E144C8

Product Overview

• Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Use: Integrated circuit used for digital logic design and implementation
• Characteristics:
  • High performance and low power consumption
  • Flexible and reprogrammable
  • Compact size
• Package: C8 package
• Essence: EP3C5E144C8 is a PLD that offers high-performance digital logic capabilities in a compact form factor.

Specifications

• Number of Logic Elements: 5,136
• Number of I/O Pins: 144
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• Maximum Frequency: 300 MHz
• Memory Size: 270 Kbits
• Package Type: C8 (144-pin chip scale BGA)

Pin Configuration

The EP3C5E144C8 has a total of 144 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pin 1: VCCIO0
• Pin 2: GND
• Pin 3: IOL1PCK
• Pin 4: IOL1NCK
• Pin 5: IOL2PCK
• ...
• Pin 144: GND

For the complete pin configuration, please refer to the datasheet provided by the manufacturer.

Functional Features

• High-speed performance: The EP3C5E144C8 offers a maximum operating frequency of 300 MHz, allowing for efficient execution of complex digital logic designs.
• Low power consumption: With its advanced power management features, this PLD minimizes power usage while maintaining optimal performance.
• Reprogrammability: The device can be reprogrammed multiple times, enabling flexibility in design iterations and updates.
• Compact size: The C8 package ensures a small footprint, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High performance and low power consumption - Reprogrammable nature allows for design flexibility - Compact size enables use in space-constrained applications

Disadvantages: - Limited logic elements compared to higher-end PLDs - May require additional support components for certain applications

Working Principles

The EP3C5E144C8 is based on programmable logic technology, specifically Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) architecture. It consists of a matrix of configurable logic blocks interconnected by programmable routing resources. The device can be programmed using hardware description languages (HDLs) or schematic entry tools to implement various digital logic functions.

During operation, the PLD receives input signals through its I/O pins, processes them using the configured logic elements, and produces output signals accordingly. The reprogrammable nature of the device allows for iterative design changes without requiring physical modifications.

Application Field Plans

The EP3C5E144C8 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Embedded Systems: Used for implementing control and communication interfaces in embedded systems.
2. Industrial Automation: Enables the implementation of complex control algorithms and interface circuits in industrial automation equipment.
3. Communications: Used in networking devices for protocol handling and data processing.
4. Consumer Electronics: Employed in consumer electronic devices for signal processing and control functions.
5. Automotive: Used for implementing automotive control systems and sensor interfaces.

Alternative Models

• EP3C10E144C8: A higher-capacity version with 10,320 logic elements and 144 I/O pins.
• EP3C16E144C8: Offers even greater capacity with 16,224 logic elements and 144 I/O pins.
• EP3C25E144C8: Provides increased logic capacity with 25,536 logic elements and 144 I/O pins.

These alternative models offer higher logic capacity and pin count, catering to more demanding digital logic design requirements.

Note: The above information is based on the specifications provided by the manufacturer. Please refer to the datasheet for precise details.