EP2C20F484I8

The EP2C20F484I8 is a Cyclone II field-programmable gate array (FPGA) offered in a 484-BGA package and specified for industrial operation. The device integrates 18,752 logic elements and on-chip embedded memory to support low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs.

Designed for applications that require a balance of logic capacity, embedded memory, and flexible I/O, this Cyclone II device delivers a compact, industrial-grade FPGA option with a multi-volt I/O architecture and dedicated clock and PLL resources referenced in the Cyclone II device handbook.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  18,752 logic elements organized across 1,172 LABs for implementing custom logic, control, and datapath functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.24 Mbits (239,616 bits) of on-chip RAM suitable for buffers, FIFOs, and small embedded storage.
• I/O Resources  315 user I/O pins with support for the device's I/O structure and advanced I/O standards as documented in the Cyclone II handbook.
• Clocking and Timing  Global clock network and phase-locked loop (PLL) resources are documented for robust clock distribution and frequency synthesis.
• Dedicated DSP Support  Embedded multiplier resources and multiplier routing interfaces are available for DSP and arithmetic-intensive functions (see Cyclone II device handbook).
• Package  484-BGA footprint, supplied as 484-FBGA (23×23), providing a compact surface-mount solution.
• Power  Core supply range specified at 1.15 V to 1.25 V for core power planning and system rail design.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Qualified for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C for industrial deployment.
• Configuration & Testing  Supports standard configuration and JTAG boundary-scan functionality as described in the Cyclone II documentation.

Typical Applications

• Low-Cost Embedded Processing  Platform-level control, glue logic, and custom processing functions where integrated logic and on-chip memory can reduce external component count.
• DSP and Signal Processing  Fixed-point DSP blocks and embedded multipliers enable implementation of filtering, aggregation, and signal conditioning functions.
• External Memory Interface  Designed for systems requiring external memory interfacing and programmable I/O timing for memory subsystems (see device handbook).
• High-Speed I/O and Interface Bridging  Supports high-speed differential interfaces and a range of I/O standards for communication and protocol bridging tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory:  18,752 logic elements combined with ~0.24 Mbits of embedded RAM enable complex state machines and local buffering without immediate need for large external RAM.
• Comprehensive I/O:  315 I/O pins and documented support for advanced I/O standards provide flexibility for interfacing sensors, peripherals, and high-speed links.
• Industrial Reliability:  Specified −40 °C to 100 °C operating range fits industrial environments where extended temperature performance is required.
• Compact Packaging:  484-FBGA (23×23) package provides a dense footprint for space-constrained boards while maintaining accessible I/O counts.
• Power-Managed Core:  Core voltage range of 1.15–1.25 V allows predictable power budgeting for system design.
• Documented Architecture:  Extensive Cyclone II device handbook coverage (architecture, routing, clocking, memory, and I/O) supports design planning and verification.

Why Choose EP2C20F484I8?

The EP2C20F484I8 Cyclone II FPGA is positioned for designs that need a practical combination of logic resources, embedded memory, and flexible I/O within an industrial-temperature, compact BGA package. It is well-suited to engineers building low-cost embedded processing, DSP, and interface-bridging solutions who require documented architecture and configuration resources.

With a defined core voltage range, comprehensive handbook documentation on clocking and I/O, and industrial-grade temperature specification, the EP2C20F484I8 provides a reliable, scalable building block for mid-range FPGA applications.

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