The EP3C16F484I7 is an Integrated Circuit (IC) component manufactured by Altera. It belongs to the Cyclone III family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). This IC is specifically designed for high-performance applications requiring low power consumption. Here is an overview of its key features:
1. FPGA architecture: The EP3C16F484I7 utilizes a fine-grained, programmable logic structure with up to 15,408 Logic Elements (LEs). These LEs can be configured to implement a wide range of digital functions.
2. High-speed performance: With support for low-power applications, this IC provides excellent performance with a maximum core clock frequency of 400 MHz. It offers efficient speed grades to accommodate various performance requirements.
3. Embedded memory: It includes 414 Kbits of embedded memory, which can be organized in various configurations such as single-port or dual-port RAMs. This allows for efficient data storage and retrieval operations.
4. High-speed connectivity: To facilitate fast data transfer, the IC includes a variety of built-in high-speed serial transceivers capable of operating at speeds up to 3.75 Gbps. These transceivers support commonly-used protocols like PCIe, SATA, USB, and Gigabit Ethernet.
5. Digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities: The EP3C16F484I7 offers hardware support for digital signal processing tasks
