EP2C20Q240C8

The EP2C20Q240C8 is a Cyclone® II field programmable gate array (FPGA) from Intel designed for commercial embedded and DSP-focused applications. It combines 18,752 logic elements with on-chip memory and a broad I/O count to enable compact, programmable logic implementations.

Targeted at low-cost embedded processing and DSP solutions, this surface-mount FPGA is supplied at a core voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, operates across a commercial temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C, and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 18,752 logic elements provide a sizable resource pool for implementing custom digital logic, state machines, and control functions.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.24 Mbits (239,616 bits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, buffers, and temporary data storage.
• I/O Count & Flexibility — 142 user I/O pins to interface with sensors, memory, peripherals, and external devices.
• Power — Core voltage supply range 1.15 V to 1.25 V for compatibility with low-voltage system designs.
• Package & Mounting — 240-BFQFP package (supplier package: 240-PQFP 32×32) in a surface-mount form factor for board-level integration.
• Operating Range — Commercial grade operating temperature from 0 °C to 85 °C suitable for mainstream electronics applications.
• Standards & Compliance — RoHS compliant for regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Cyclone II Architecture (Series Reference) — Family-level architecture provides features such as embedded multipliers, PLLs, and a global clock network as described in the Cyclone II device handbook.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing — Implement microcontroller offload, protocol handling, and custom control logic using the device’s logic fabric and on-chip RAM.
• DSP and Signal Processing — Leverage the Cyclone II family’s DSP-oriented features for low-cost signal processing blocks and arithmetic pipelines.
• Memory & Interface Controllers — Use the FPGA’s I/O resources and embedded memory to build external memory interfaces and peripheral bridges.
• Commercial Electronics — Integrate programmable logic into consumer and commercial products where compact packaging and RoHS compliance are required.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 18,752 logic elements allow consolidation of multiple discrete components into a single FPGA, reducing BOM and board area.
• On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded RAM supports local buffering and state retention without external memory.
• Generous I/O Count: 142 I/O pins enable direct interfacing to a variety of peripherals and buses, simplifying system routing.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: The 240-BFQFP package provides a space-efficient footprint for compact PCB designs.
• Commercial Temperature Suitability: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation to meet mainstream electronics thermal requirements.
• Environmentally Compliant: RoHS compliance assists in meeting regulatory environmental standards.

Why Choose EP2C20Q240C8?

The EP2C20Q240C8 positions itself as a practical Cyclone II FPGA option for designers seeking a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O in a compact, surface-mount package. Its combination of 18,752 logic elements, approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded RAM, and 142 I/Os makes it well suited for commercial embedded and DSP-oriented designs that require programmable hardware integration.

Backed by the Cyclone II device family architecture and Intel’s device handbook guidance, this part offers the ecosystem and technical documentation useful for development, iteration, and deployment in commercial electronic products.

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