EP3CLS100U484C8N

An EP3CLS100U484C8N is a type of field programmable gate array (FPGA). An FPGA is an integrated circuit that can be reprogrammed and reconfigured to meet the specific needs of customer applications. As opposed to a conventional ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit), the FPGA allows a customer to customize their product and make changes on demand. FPGAs are used across a wide range of industries, from consumer electronics and medical applications to automotive and military applications.

The EP3CLS100U484C8N is an Altera low-cost FPGA from the Cyclone III family. This device includes 24 Mb of embedded memory and dedicated hard intellectual property (IP) blocks for video, communications, and other applications. It supports a wide range of performance, ranging from as low as 9K logic elements to over 100K logic elements. This particular model features 100K logic elements and up to 484 lead-free pins.

The working principle of an FPGA is to route and switch the signals from one logic element to the next on the semiconductor chip. This is done electronically and is known as “reconfiguration”. By routing signals, a FPGA is able to create logic gates or networks of multiple logic gates as per the user requirements. This reconfiguration process is designed to be quick and power-efficient. The reconfiguration time is limited to the speeds at which data can be written to the FPGA’s memory.

Altera FPGAs provide a unique solution that bridges the gap between ASICs and traditional as well as custom logic design. Utilizing Altera’s Quarters Advance Design System (QAD) development software, designers can develop elaborate digital systems with a fraction of the development time and cost it would take with traditional logic design techniques or ASIC design.

Altera FPGAs have a wide variety of applications. It is widely used in embedded systems, digital signal processing (DSP), communication systems, ASIC prototyping, industrial automation, medical imaging, test and measurement systems and automotive control systems. Its wide variety of applications requires multiple configurations and functions, which are easily accomplished with Altera FPGAs. An EP3CLS100U484C8N is ideally suited for high-performance, low-power applications such as image processing, wireless communication, video processing, and audio decoding.

To summarize, the EP3CLS100U484C8N is an Altera field programmable gate array (FPGA) from the Cyclone III family. It features 100K logic elements and up to 484 lead-free pins. This FPGA is able to route signals from one logic element to the next, allowing for quick and power-efficient reconfiguration. Its wide range of applications and low development costs make it an ideal choice for high performance and low power applications.