EP2C50U484C6

The EP2C50U484C6 is a Cyclone® II Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC from Intel, delivering 50,528 logic elements in a compact 484-FBGA (484-UBGA, 19×19) surface-mount package. Designed for commercial-grade embedded and DSP-focused applications, this device combines significant logic capacity, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O to address low-cost embedded processing and DSP use cases.

With approximately 0.6 Mbits of embedded memory and 294 user I/O pins, the EP2C50U484C6 supports sophisticated logic designs, external memory interfacing and high-density I/O integration while operating from a low-voltage core supply (1.15 V to 1.25 V) across a commercial temperature range (0 °C to 85 °C).

Key Features

• Core Logic  50,528 logic elements provide a substantial programmable fabric for custom logic, control and signal processing functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.6 Mbits of on-chip RAM for lookup tables, FIFOs and buffering to support data-path and control implementations.
• I/O Capacity & Flexibility  294 user I/O pins in a multi‑bank architecture support a wide range of interfaces; datasheet details include advanced I/O standards, differential interfaces and programmable drive strength.
• Clocking & Timing Resources  Integrated global clock network and phase-locked loop (PLL) support for flexible clock distribution and timing management across the device.
• DSP & Arithmetic Support  Embedded multiplier resources and multiplier routing interfaces enable efficient implementation of multiply-accumulate and DSP functions.
• Configuration & Test  IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan support and multiple configuration schemes simplify programming, debugging and production test flows.
• Power & Operating Conditions  Low-voltage core operation (1.15 V–1.25 V) and commercial temperature grade (0 °C to 85 °C) for typical embedded system environments.
• Package & Mounting  484-FBGA (484-UBGA, 19×19) surface-mount package provides a compact footprint for high-density board designs while meeting RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing  Low-cost embedded systems that require configurable control logic, protocol handling and on-chip memory for local data buffering.
• DSP Acceleration  Signal processing tasks that benefit from embedded multipliers and a large logic fabric for implementing filters, transforms and MAC-heavy algorithms.
• Memory Interface & Bridging  External memory interfacing and protocol translation roles that leverage the device’s I/O density and documented external memory support.
• High-Density I/O Applications  Systems requiring numerous parallel interfaces or mixed-voltage I/O signalling where programmable drive strength and I/O standard support are important.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density: 50,528 logic elements enable complex custom logic and state machines without immediately moving to larger device families.
• Significant On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.6 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces dependence on external memory for many buffering and LUT requirements.
• Flexible I/O and Board Integration: 294 I/O pins in a 484-FBGA package provide high connectivity in a compact surface-mount form factor for space-constrained designs.
• Low-Voltage Core: 1.15 V–1.25 V supply supports designs optimized for lower-power core operation and modern power-management schemes.
• Configuration and Testability: JTAG boundary-scan and multiple configuration options facilitate production testing, field updates and system debug.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally conscious manufacturing and compliance programs.

Why Choose EP2C50U484C6?

The EP2C50U484C6 positions itself as a practical solution for commercial embedded and DSP designs that require a balance of logic capacity, on-chip memory and high I/O density in a compact FBGA package. Its combination of 50,528 logic elements, approximately 0.6 Mbits of embedded RAM and 294 I/Os makes it well suited to applications that need substantial programmable logic and flexible interfacing without exceeding the constraints of a commercial-grade device.

Engineers and procurement teams looking for a Cyclone® II family FPGA with documented architecture features—such as global clock networks, PLLs, embedded multipliers, advanced I/O support and JTAG testability—will find the EP2C50U484C6 to be a capable, RoHS-compliant option for developing and deploying cost-sensitive, performance-focused designs.

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