ALTERA EP3SE110F1152C4N

110,000 logic elements for high-performance signal processing
10,512 Kbits of embedded memory for large data sets
Extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +100°C
FBGA-1152 package for high-density system integration
Support for high-speed transceivers up to 6.375 Gbps

Advanced radar and electronic warfare systems require FPGAs with exceptional processing power, memory bandwidth, and I/O capabilities to handle complex signal processing tasks in real time. The ALTERA EP3SE110F1152C4N Stratix III FPGA delivers these capabilities in a rugged, power-efficient package suitable for defense and aerospace applications. Its high logic density and embedded memory resources enable the implementation of multiple parallel processing paths, critical for handling the large data volumes generated by modern radar systems.

Built on a high-performance process technology, this FPGA balances computational power with energy efficiency, making it suitable for both ground-based and airborne defense platforms. The integrated high-speed transceivers support direct connectivity to high-speed ADCs and DACs, reducing system latency and simplifying signal chain design. With its extended operating temperature range and robust FBGA package, the EP3SE110F1152C4N can operate reliably in the harsh environmental conditions common in military deployments.

Category	Parameter	Value
Core Architecture	Logic Elements	110,000
	Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs)	13,750
Memory	Embedded Memory	10,512 Kbits
I/O Interface	Package Type	FBGA-1152
	High-Speed Transceivers	Up to 6.375 Gbps
	I/O Voltage Standards	LVCMOS, LVDS, SSTL, PCIe
Operating Conditions	Temperature Range	-40°C to +100°C
	Supply Voltage (Core)	1.2V ± 5%
Qualification	Grade	Industrial Grade
Physical Characteristics	Package Size	35mm x 35mm
	Pin Count	1152

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The Altera EP3SE110F1152C4N is a Stratix III Enhanced family device — 43,000 ALMs (≈107.5K LEs), 639 M9K blocks, 16 M144K blocks, 896 18×18 multipliers (FIR mode), 8 PLLs — in the 1,152-pin FineLine BGA package, commercial speed grade C4. The EP3SE110 is the largest standalone Stratix III Enhanced device (below the EP3SE260), purpose-built for DSP-intensive applications: its multiplier count of 896 is the highest in the Stratix III lineup, making it the natural choice for multi-channel FIR filtering, OFDM baseband processing, and radar pulse compression where multiplier density — not logic density — is the binding resource.

Stratix III Enhanced vs. Logic Family — Same LE Count, Different Resources

Device	ALMs	M9K	M144K	18×18 Multipliers	PLLs	Optimized For
EP3SE110 (this)	43,000	639	16	896	8	DSP-intensive
EP3SL110	43,000	275	12	288	8	Logic-intensive
EP3SE80	32,000	495	12	672	8	DSP mid-range
EP3SL150	57,000	355	16	384	8	Logic high-density

The key procurement decision between EP3SE110 and EP3SL110 is multiplier count: both have 43K ALMs and 8 PLLs, but the SE version provides 3× more multiplier resources (896 vs. 288) at the cost of fewer M9K blocks. For designs where DSP resource utilization exceeds 60% of an EP3SL110’s multiplier count, the EP3SE110 is the appropriate target device. The F1152 package and C4 commercial speed grade (0°C to +85°C junction) make this part standard for commercial avionics prototype and pre-production programs.

FAQ

What does EP3SE110F1152C4N decode to?

EP3 = Stratix III; SE = Enhanced (DSP-optimized) family; 110 = 42,600–43,000 ALM class; F1152 = 1,152-pin FBGA; C4 = commercial temperature, speed grade 4; N = lead-free.

What is the difference between Stratix III Logic (EP3SL) and Enhanced (EP3SE)?

Same ALM count per density class, but Enhanced devices have 2–3× more multipliers and M144K memory blocks, at the cost of fewer M9K blocks. Enhanced is specified when DSP multiplier density is the binding resource; Logic is specified when fabric utilization or M9K memory depth is the priority.

How many multipliers does EP3SE110 provide?

896 18×18 multipliers in FIR mode — the highest in the Stratix III family at this density. DSP blocks can also be configured as 9×9, 12×12, or 36×36 multipliers.

What is the M144K block and how does it differ from M9K?

M144K is a 144 Kbit large-block SRAM with integrated hard ECC, suited for deep memory configurations and high-bandwidth interfaces. M9K is the 9 Kbit standard block for distributed storage. EP3SE110 has 16 M144K blocks plus 639 M9K blocks.

What speed grades are available for EP3SE110 in F1152 package?

Commercial: C2 (fastest), C3, C4. Industrial: I4 (equivalent industrial grade). The C4 in this OPN is the slowest commercial grade — specify C2 or C3 for highest performance applications.

Is Stratix III still supported in current Quartus Prime?

Yes, all Stratix III devices remain supported in Intel Quartus Prime. Stratix III designs can be migrated to Arria V or Stratix V using Altera’s documented RTL and IP migration path.

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