EP2C15AF256I8NES

The EP2C15AF256I8NES is a Cyclone® II Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a 256-LBGA package designed for industrial-grade embedded logic applications. It delivers 14,448 logic elements and approximately 0.24 Mbits of on-chip RAM with 152 user I/Os, making it suitable for designs that require moderate logic density and flexible I/O connectivity.

Engineered for surface-mount assembly and industrial operation from -40 °C to 100 °C, this device operates at a core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Logic  14,448 logic elements provide programmable resources for combinational and sequential logic implementation.
• Logic Array Blocks (LABs)  903 LABs support organized logic grouping and efficient resource allocation.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.24 Mbits of on-chip RAM for local data storage and buffering.
• I/O Count  152 user I/Os enable broad interface connectivity for peripheral devices and board-level signals.
• Power Delivery  Core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match platform power-rail requirements.
• Package & Mounting  256-LBGA (supplier package: 256-FBGA, 17×17) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board layouts.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for operation from -40 °C to 100 °C for reliable performance in demanding environments.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Implement control logic and I/O bridging in industrial automation systems that require operation across a wide temperature range.
• Embedded Logic and Glue  Use as programmable glue logic or custom state machines where moderate logic density and flexible I/O are needed.
• Interface and Peripheral Management  Manage multiple peripheral interfaces and custom timing relationships with 152 available I/Os.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic Density:  14,448 logic elements provide a midpoint resource set for moderately complex designs without excessive device overhead.
• Compact Package:  256-LBGA (17×17) offers a space-efficient solution for board layouts requiring surface-mount assembly.
• Industrial Reliability:  Specified operation from -40 °C to 100 °C supports deployment in harsher operating environments.
• Flexible I/O Count:  152 user I/Os enable a wide range of external connections and interface options on a single device.
• Regulatory Compliance:  RoHS compliance simplifies environmental and assembly considerations.

Why Choose EP2C15AF256I8NES?

The EP2C15AF256I8NES positions itself as a practical choice for designers seeking a Cyclone® II FPGA with moderate logic capacity, substantial I/O availability, and industrial temperature capability. Its combination of 14,448 logic elements, 152 I/Os, and on-chip RAM supports a variety of embedded logic, interface, and control tasks while maintaining a compact 256-LBGA footprint.

This device is suited to teams and projects that require dependable operation across extended temperature ranges, straightforward board-level integration via surface-mount packaging, and adherence to RoHS requirements, delivering a reliable programmable-logic building block for long-term designs.

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