EP2C50U484C7

The EP2C50U484C7 is a Cyclone® II FPGA from Intel designed for low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented logic integration. It provides a balance of programmable logic, embedded memory, and extensive I/O in a compact 484‑ball FBGA package for commercial applications.

With 50,528 logic elements and approximately 0.59 Mbits of on-chip RAM, this device targets applications that require medium-density logic, significant embedded memory, and flexible I/O support while operating from a 1.15 V to 1.25 V core supply.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  50,528 logic elements provide the programmable fabric required for medium-density designs and custom logic integration.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 0.59 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, state storage, and embedded data structures.
• I/O Density  294 user I/O pins enable broad external connectivity for parallel interfaces, control signals, and external peripherals.
• Power  Core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V for compatibility with Cyclone II supply requirements.
• Package  484‑FBGA package (supplier device package: 484‑UBGA, 19×19) for a compact, board-friendly footprint.
• Operating Range  Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C suitable for standard commercial applications.
• Design and Configuration Support  Built on the Cyclone II architecture with documented features including embedded multipliers, PLLs, clock networks, and comprehensive configuration and JTAG support as described in the Cyclone II device handbook.
• Standards Compliance  RoHS compliant material status.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing  Low-cost embedded processing solutions where a combination of programmable logic and on-chip RAM enables custom control and data handling.
• Digital Signal Processing  Low-cost DSP implementations that benefit from the Cyclone II architecture’s embedded multipliers and on-chip resources.
• Memory Interface and Bridging  External memory interfacing and protocol bridging using the device’s logic and I/O resources.
• Custom I/O and Peripheral Integration  Designs that require a high count of user I/O for interfacing with sensors, peripherals, and parallel interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Density:  50,528 logic elements allow substantial on-chip logic integration to reduce external components and simplify system design.
• Meaningful On‑Chip Memory:  Approximately 0.59 Mbits of embedded RAM supports buffering and local data storage to improve data throughput and responsiveness.
• Extensive I/O Count:  294 I/O pins provide flexibility for complex interfacing and multiple peripheral connections without external expanders.
• Compact Packaging:  484‑FBGA (484‑UBGA, 19×19) delivers a small board footprint suitable for space-constrained commercial products.
• Documented Architecture:  Cyclone II device handbook coverage includes clocking, PLLs, embedded multipliers, configuration options, and timing guidance to support robust design and debug.
• RoHS Compliant:  Manufactured to meet RoHS requirements for environmentally conscious designs.

Why Choose EP2C50U484C7?

The EP2C50U484C7 delivers a balanced combination of programmable logic capacity, embedded memory, and extensive I/O in a commercial‑grade Cyclone II FPGA. It is well suited to designs that need medium-density logic, DSP capabilities, and flexible external interfacing while maintaining a compact board footprint.

Engineers and procurement teams can rely on Intel’s Cyclone II documentation and device handbook for implementation guidance, making this device a practical choice for cost-sensitive embedded and DSP applications that require documented architecture and configuration support.

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