EP2C5F256C6N

The EP2C5F256C6N is a Cyclone II family FPGA optimized for low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs. It integrates 288 logic array blocks and 4,608 logic elements with on-chip memory and dedicated routing and clock resources to support a wide range of system functions.

Designed for commercial applications, this surface-mount device comes in a 256-LBGA (256-FBGA, 17×17) package, offers 158 user I/O pins, and operates from a 1.15 V to 1.25 V core supply within a 0 °C to 85 °C temperature range.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 288 logic array blocks (LABs) providing a total of 4,608 logic elements for implementing custom digital logic, control, and glue functions.
• Embedded Memory — 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM (approximately 0.12 Mbits) for buffering, state storage, and small on-chip data structures; includes M4K memory routing support referenced in the device handbook.
• DSP Resources — Integrated embedded multipliers and multiplier routing interfaces to support arithmetic and signal-processing functions described in the Cyclone II device documentation.
• Clocking and PLLs — Global clock network and phase-locked loop (PLL) resources for flexible clock distribution and frequency control across the device.
• I/O and Interface Support — 158 I/O pins with advanced I/O standard support, high-speed differential interface capability, programmable drive strength, on-chip series termination, and other I/O features documented for Cyclone II devices.
• Power and Operating Range — Core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V and commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Package and Mounting — Surface-mount 256-LBGA package (supplier package: 256-FBGA, 17×17) for compact board integration.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant for environmental and manufacturing process compatibility.

Typical Applications

• Low-Cost Embedded Processing — Implement control logic, protocol handling, and custom peripherals where a compact, reconfigurable logic device is required.
• DSP and Signal Processing — Use embedded multipliers and on-chip RAM for filtering, transform, and fixed-point arithmetic tasks in cost-sensitive DSP applications.
• Interface and Glue Logic — Provide protocol conversion, bus bridging, and timing adaptation using the device’s flexible I/O and global clock resources.
• Prototyping and Educational Systems — Leverage the Cyclone II architecture and logic capacity for prototyping digital designs and teaching FPGA concepts in lab environments.

Unique Advantages

• Configurable Logic Capacity: 4,608 logic elements across 288 LABs deliver a balanced resource set for mid-size control and processing tasks.
• Embedded Memory Efficiency: Approximately 0.12 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces external memory dependence for small buffers and state machines.
• DSP-Ready Resources: Integrated multipliers and routing support enable common signal-processing functions without adding external accelerators.
• Flexible Clocking: Global clock networks and PLLs provide precise clock distribution and frequency synthesis for synchronous designs.
• Versatile I/O: 158 I/O pins with support for advanced standards and on-chip termination simplify high-speed interface implementation.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package: 256-LBGA (256-FBGA, 17×17) offers a small PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.

Why Choose EP2C5F256C6N?

The EP2C5F256C6N delivers a practical combination of configurable logic, on-chip memory, DSP-oriented resources, and flexible I/O in a compact 256-LBGA package. Its Cyclone II architecture provides the routing, clocking, and peripheral features described in the device handbook, making it suitable for cost-sensitive embedded and DSP applications that require reprogrammable logic and moderate resource capacity.

This commercial-grade FPGA is a good fit for engineers and system designers seeking a balanced, reconfigurable building block for control, interface, and signal-processing tasks, backed by documentation and family-level features in the Cyclone II device handbook.

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