EP2C5AT144A7N

The EP2C5AT144A7N is an Intel Cyclone II family field programmable gate array (FPGA) offering 4,608 logic elements and 288 logic array blocks (LABs). It targets low-cost embedded processing and DSP-focused solutions that require a compact, programmable logic device with on-chip memory and flexible I/O.

Key hardware attributes include approximately 0.12 Mbits of embedded memory, 89 general-purpose I/O pins, a 144-LQFP surface-mount package, AEC-Q100 qualification, and an operational range from −40 °C to 125 °C. The device operates from a core supply between 1.15 V and 1.25 V and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Logic: 4,608 logic elements organized across 288 logic array blocks (LABs) provide programmable fabric for custom logic, control, and processing functions.
• On-Chip Memory: Approximately 0.12 Mbits of embedded RAM (119,808 bits) for data buffering, small FIFOs, and register storage.
• I/O Capacity & Standards: 89 I/O pins with architecture-level support for advanced I/O standards, high-speed differential interfaces, and multivoltage I/O configurations.
• Clocking & DSP Support: Cyclone II architecture includes a global clock network, phase-locked loops (PLLs), and embedded multipliers for DSP and timing-critical applications.
• Configuration & Testability: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) boundary-scan support and multiple configuration schemes as described in the Cyclone II family documentation.
• Robust Packaging & Power: 144-LQFP (144-TQFP 20×20) surface-mount package with a core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V suitable for compact board layouts.
• Qualification & Temperature Range: AEC-Q100 qualification and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 125 °C for use in thermally demanding environments.
• Reliability Features: Device handbook coverage includes hot-socketing behavior and power-on reset circuitry to help manage system-level power sequencing and hot-insertion scenarios.
• Compliance: RoHS-compliant manufacturing for environmental and regulatory requirements.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics: AEC-Q100 qualification and wide temperature range make this FPGA suitable for vehicle subsystems that require configurable logic and on-chip memory.
• Embedded Processing and Control: Compact logic capacity and embedded RAM support microcontroller offload, custom peripherals, and real-time control functions in embedded systems.
• DSP and Signal Processing: Integrated multipliers and PLL-enabled clocking facilitate low-cost DSP implementations for filtering, sensor pre-processing, and data aggregation.
• Memory and Interface Bridging: On-chip resources and I/O flexibility allow the device to serve as an interface bridge for external memory, peripheral buses, and mixed-voltage systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Logic and Memory: 4,608 logic elements paired with approximately 0.12 Mbits of embedded RAM enable practical designs that combine custom logic and local buffering without external memory for small- to mid-scale functions.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Packaging: 144-LQFP package offers a high pin count in a compact footprint, easing integration into space-constrained PCBs.
• Automotive Qualification: AEC-Q100 qualification provides traceable suitability for automotive development flows where supplier qualification is required.
• Wide Operating Range: −40 °C to 125 °C operation expands deployment options into thermally challenging environments.
• Flexible I/O and Clocking: Support for advanced I/O standards, multivolt interfaces, PLLs, and a global clock network aids in high-performance interfacing and timing control.
• Proven Family Architecture: Built on the Cyclone II architecture with documented features such as embedded multipliers, M4K memory blocks, and configuration mechanisms found in the device handbook.

Why Choose EP2C5AT144A7N?

The EP2C5AT144A7N combines a practical balance of logic density, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O in a compact 144-LQFP surface-mount package, making it well suited for low-cost embedded processing and DSP tasks where reliability and temperature tolerance matter. AEC-Q100 qualification and a −40 °C to 125 °C operating range align the device with automotive and demanding embedded applications that require proven FPGA functionality from the Cyclone II family.

For design teams seeking an FPGA with documented Cyclone II architecture capabilities—such as PLLs, embedded multipliers, and JTAG boundary-scan support—this part provides essential programmable resources while simplifying board-level integration through a high I/O count and standard package format.

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