EP3C40F484C6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The EP3C40F484C6 is a Cyclone® III Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Intel, featuring 39,600 logic elements, 331 I/O pins, and 1,161,216 bits of embedded RAM. This device is housed in a 484-BGA package and operates at 1.15V to 1.25V supply voltage across a 0°C to 85°C temperature range. The part is currently active in production and available in tray packaging. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary when the primary part number becomes unavailable or when procurement requires alternative sourcing options that maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications.

Substiute Parts

EP3C40F484C6

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EP3C40F484C6N

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the EP3C40F484C6 are determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Logic element count (39,600)
• I/O pin count (331)
• Embedded RAM capacity (1,161,216 bits)
• Package designation (484-BGA, 23x23mm)
• Supply voltage range (1.15V ~ 1.25V)
• Operating temperature range (0°C ~ 85°C)
• Mounting technology (Surface Mount)
• Base product family (EP3C40)

Parts meeting all these criteria are classified as direct substitutes. Variations in compliance certifications (RoHS status, REACH compliance) or packaging format (tray) do not affect functional or mechanical interchangeability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The EP3C40F484C6N is a direct functional and mechanical substitute for the EP3C40F484C6. Both parts are manufactured by Intel, belong to the Cyclone® III FPGA series, and share identical electrical specifications and package dimensions.

The primary distinction between these parts is regulatory compliance status. The EP3C40F484C6N carries RoHS Compliant certification, whereas the EP3C40F484C6 is RoHS non-compliant. Selection between these parts should be based on project-specific compliance requirements. Applications subject to RoHS directives or customer specifications requiring RoHS compliance should utilize the EP3C40F484C6N. Applications without such constraints may use either part interchangeably from a technical standpoint.

Both parts maintain identical moisture sensitivity levels (MSL 3, 168 hours) and REACH status (REACH Unaffected), ensuring equivalent handling and storage requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can EP3C40F484C6N replace EP3C40F484C6 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The EP3C40F484C6N is a direct substitute. All electrical parameters, logic element counts, I/O configurations, RAM capacity, package dimensions, and thermal specifications are identical. No design modifications are required.

Q: What is the difference between these two part numbers?

A: The primary difference is RoHS compliance status. The EP3C40F484C6N is RoHS Compliant, while the EP3C40F484C6 is RoHS non-compliant. Functionally and mechanically, the parts are equivalent.

Q: Are the package dimensions identical?

A: Yes. Both parts use the 484-FBGA package with dimensions of 23x23mm. PCB footprints and assembly processes are identical.

Q: Do these parts have the same thermal characteristics?

A: Yes. Both parts operate across the same temperature range (0°C to 85°C junction temperature) and require identical thermal management approaches.

Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level for these parts?

A: Both parts carry MSL 3 rating with a 168-hour floor life. Identical moisture control and storage procedures apply to both.

Q: Can I use these parts interchangeably in production?

A: Yes, provided your application does not have specific RoHS compliance requirements. If RoHS compliance is mandated, use the EP3C40F484C6N. Otherwise, both parts are functionally and mechanically interchangeable.