EP2C50U484I8

The EP2C50U484I8 is a Cyclone® II FPGA device offering a mid-range FPGA fabric with substantial on-chip resources for embedded processing and signal processing applications. It combines a high count of logic elements and dedicated on-chip memory with a wide I/O complement in a compact 484-ball FBGA package targeted at industrial applications.

Typical use cases include low-cost embedded processing and DSP-centric designs where deterministic I/O and moderate logic and memory resources are required. The device supports industrial operating conditions and a narrow core supply range to meet system design requirements.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 50,528 logic elements provide a large programmable fabric for implementing complex control, datapath, and glue-logic functions.
• Logic Array Blocks — 3,158 logic array blocks (LABs) for structured logic organization and efficient mapping of designs across the device.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.59 Mbits of on-chip RAM (594,432 total bits) to support buffering, FIFOs, and small on-chip data stores without external memory.
• I/O Density — 294 I/O pins to accommodate parallel interfaces, external memory buses, and system control signals.
• Power Supply Range — Core voltage supply from 1.15 V to 1.25 V suitable for Cyclone II power domains.
• Industrial Temperature Grade — Specified for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C to meet industrial temperature requirements.
• Package — 484-ball FBGA package; supplier device package listed as 484-UBGA (19×19) for compact board-level integration.
• RoHS Compliance — Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Low-Cost Embedded Processing — Implement control logic, soft processors, and custom peripherals using the device’s logic capacity and embedded memory.
• DSP and Signal Processing — Support low-cost DSP solutions leveraging the Cyclone II architecture for arithmetic and data-path implementations.
• External Memory Interface Designs — Use the device’s I/O complement and architecture for designs that interface with external memories and parallel buses.

Unique Advantages

• High Logic Integration: 50,528 logic elements enable consolidation of multiple functions into a single device, reducing BOM and board complexity.
• Substantial On-Chip RAM: Approximately 0.59 Mbits of embedded memory reduces reliance on external RAM for buffering and small data stores.
• Generous I/O Count: 294 I/O pins allow flexible system interfacing and support for wide parallel buses or multiple interfaces.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation to meet industrial environment requirements.
• Compact, Assembly-Friendly Package: 484-FBGA / 484-UBGA (19×19) packaging delivers a space-efficient footprint for dense board designs.
• Vendor Documentation: Supported by Cyclone II device handbook documentation for architecture, configuration, and timing guidance.

Why Choose EP2C50U484I8?

The EP2C50U484I8 positions itself as a mid-range Cyclone II FPGA that balances substantial logic and memory resources with a high I/O count in a compact FBGA package. Its industrial temperature rating and RoHS compliance make it suitable for engineered systems requiring reliable operation across a wide temperature range.

This device is well suited for teams implementing low-cost embedded processors, DSP functions, or interfacing to external memories where the combination of logic density, on-chip RAM, and I/O flexibility simplifies system design and reduces component count. Comprehensive device documentation supports robust implementation and integration into production designs.

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