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SStan18
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6 years ago

Will EP3C25F324C8NES work at -20C even though it's rated as Commercial Temperature Grade?

We are using an off-the-shelf board that has the EP3C25F324C8NES FPGA on it. We need to operate this board in temperatures down to -20C. The FPGA is rated for temperatures above 0C only. Since the bo...
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NurAiman_M_Intel
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5 years ago

Hi Stan,

Apologize for the delay in response as i was checking the information from our internal team. Sorry to tell you that we cannot commit to functionality of EP3C25F324C8NES at -20C since it is not an industrial grade part.

Please see the answer in BOLD below:

1) Will EP3C25F324C8NES work with ambient temperatures below 0C (assuming a cold soak and then power on)? We cannot commit to functionality of Commercial grade device outside its datasheet spec. Therefore, we cannot commit to EP3C25F324C8NES, which is a Commercial grade device, working below 0C.

2) How far below 0C will it potentially function? Cannot provide a definite number for Commercial part

3) What kind of failures are predicted at low temperatures? Cannot provide failure type. It's maybe timing related.

4) If failures are observed, are there any ways to mitigate them, i.e. decreasing or increasing clock speed? Cannot respond for Commercial part

In your opinion what problems could occur during low temperatures?Cannot respond for Commercial part

We apologize for the inconveniences. Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,

Aiman