EP2C20Q240C8N

The EP2C20Q240C8N is an Intel Cyclone® II family FPGA offering 18,752 logic elements and approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded memory. It is a commercial-grade, surface-mount FPGA supplied in a 240-pin BFQFP / 240-PQFP (32×32) package and supports a core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Designed for low-cost embedded processing and DSP-style implementations, this Cyclone II device provides a balance of logic density, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O to support control, interface, and custom-logic tasks in commercial electronic products.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  18,752 logic elements provide a substantial programmable fabric for combinational and sequential logic, state machines, and custom datapaths.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 239,616 bits (≈0.24 Mbits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, buffering, and small data stores.
• I/O Density  142 I/O pins enable multiple parallel interfaces, peripheral connectivity, and flexible bank allocation.
• Power and Voltage  Core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match Cyclone II power requirements and system designs.
• Package & Mounting  240-BFQFP package (supplier device package: 240-PQFP, 32×32) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for automated PCB assembly.
• Commercial Grade & Temperature Range  Rated for commercial applications with an operating temperature from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant, supporting regulatory requirements for lead-free assembly.
• Cyclone II Architecture Details  Documented architecture features include dedicated clock networks, PLLs, embedded multipliers, and multi-track routing (see Cyclone II device documentation for architecture specifics).

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing  Use the programmable fabric and on-chip memory to implement custom embedded controllers and offload tasks from host processors.
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  Leverage the Cyclone II architecture and embedded multipliers for low-cost DSP functions and signal conditioning.
• Interface Bridging  Implement protocol conversion, bus bridging, and external memory interfacing using the device’s I/O resources and routing capabilities.
• Custom Control Systems  Deploy for motor control, timing, or sequencing applications that require flexible, reprogrammable logic.

Unique Advantages

• Substantial Logic Resource: 18,752 logic elements allow integration of multiple functions into a single FPGA, reducing external components.
• On-Chip Memory for Buffering: Approximately 0.24 Mbits of embedded RAM supports local storage for FIFOs, state tables, and small data sets.
• High I/O Count: 142 I/O pins accommodate parallel interfaces and multiple peripherals without extensive external glue logic.
• Commercial-Focused Thermal Range: Rated 0 °C to 85 °C for reliable operation in standard commercial environments.
• Surface-Mount 240-Pin Package: Compact BFQFP/PQFP package supports automated manufacturing and dense PCB layouts.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets lead-free assembly requirements for modern product builds.

Why Choose EP2C20Q240C8N?

The EP2C20Q240C8N positions itself as a cost-effective Cyclone II FPGA option for commercial embedded and DSP applications that require a meaningful amount of logic and on-chip memory in a compact, surface-mount package. Its 18,752 logic elements and approximately 0.24 Mbits of RAM make it suitable for designers integrating custom control, interface, or signal-processing functions while keeping board-level component count down.

With 142 I/Os, a defined core voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, and RoHS compliance, this device fits design flows that prioritize integration, reprogrammability, and standard commercial operating conditions backed by Cyclone II family documentation and reference material.

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