EP3SL50F484C3N

Product Overview

• Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Use: EP3SL50F484C3N is a PLD used for digital logic design and implementation.
• Characteristics: It offers high performance, low power consumption, and flexibility in designing complex digital systems.
• Package: The EP3SL50F484C3N comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package.
• Essence: This PLD provides a reconfigurable hardware platform for implementing custom digital circuits.
• Packaging/Quantity: The EP3SL50F484C3N is typically sold individually or in small quantities.

Specifications

• Logic Elements: The EP3SL50F484C3N contains 50,000 equivalent logic elements.
• Memory: It has 1,728 Kbits of embedded memory.
• Clock Networks: The device supports up to 10 global clock networks.
• I/O Pins: It features 347 user I/O pins and 16 differential I/O pairs.
• Operating Voltage: The recommended operating voltage range is 1.14V to 1.26V.
• Operating Temperature: The EP3SL50F484C3N can operate within the temperature range of -40°C to +100°C.

Pin Configuration

The EP3SL50F484C3N has a detailed pin configuration as follows:

• Pin 1: VCCIO
• Pin 2: GND
• Pin 3: TCK
• Pin 4: TMS
• Pin 5: TDI
• Pin 6: TDO
• ...
• Pin 484: VCCINT

Functional Features

• Reconfigurability: The EP3SL50F484C3N allows users to modify the hardware configuration, enabling flexibility in system design.
• High Performance: It offers fast processing speeds and efficient utilization of logic resources.
• Low Power Consumption: The device is designed to minimize power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Embedded Memory: The EP3SL50F484C3N includes a significant amount of embedded memory for data storage and processing.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Flexibility in designing complex digital systems - High performance and efficient resource utilization - Low power consumption - Ample embedded memory for data storage

Disadvantages: - Limited availability of alternative models - Higher cost compared to simpler programmable logic devices

Working Principles

The EP3SL50F484C3N operates based on the principles of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). It consists of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), interconnects, and I/O elements. Users can program the device using hardware description languages (HDL) or schematic entry tools to define the desired digital circuit functionality. The programming information is then loaded into the PLD, configuring the CLBs and interconnects accordingly. Once programmed, the EP3SL50F484C3N functions as a custom digital circuit, executing the specified operations.

Application Field Plans

The EP3SL50F484C3N finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Communications: Used in networking equipment, routers, and switches for high-speed data processing.
2. Industrial Automation: Employed in control systems, robotics, and factory automation for real-time control and monitoring.
3. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical imaging equipment, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic instruments.
4. Aerospace and Defense: Applied in radar systems, avionics, and military communication devices for reliable and secure data processing.
5. Consumer Electronics: Used in high-definition televisions, gaming consoles, and multimedia devices for advanced signal processing.

Alternative Models

While the EP3SL50F484C3N is a popular choice, there are alternative models available with similar capabilities. Some notable alternatives include:

1. Xilinx Virtex-7 XC7VX485T-2FFG1761C
2. Intel Cyclone V GT FPGA 5CGTFD9E5F35I7N
3. Lattice ECP5-85 FPGA LFE5UM-85F-8BG381C

These alternatives offer comparable performance and features, providing users with options based on their specific requirements.

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