EP2C5F256C8N

The EP2C5F256C8N is a Cyclone® II family FPGA from Intel (Altera) delivering 4,608 logic elements and 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM in a compact surface-mount 256‑LBGA package. Designed for cost-sensitive commercial embedded applications, it combines Cyclone II architecture features such as flexible I/O, embedded memory, and clocking resources for system-level integration.

This device targets commercial embedded systems and DSP-oriented designs where a moderate logic capacity, ample on-chip RAM, and a 158‑pin I/O footprint are required in a low-profile 17 × 17 supplier package (256‑FBGA). It is RoHS compliant and specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation with a core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V.

Key Features

• Core Architecture Cyclone II family FPGA architecture providing 4,608 logic elements for combinational and sequential logic implementation.
• Embedded Memory 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM to support local storage, buffering, and small lookup tables for embedded processing.
• I/O Capacity & Features 158 user I/O pins with the Cyclone II I/O structure that supports multiple I/O standards, programmable drive strength, slew-rate control, bus-hold, and on-chip termination options.
• Clocking & Timing Resources Family-level global clock network and PLL resources documented in the Cyclone II device handbook for flexible clock distribution and phase-locked loop functions.
• Power Core operating voltage specified at 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match system power domains and enable predictable power budgeting for commercial designs.
• Package & Mounting Surface-mount 256‑LBGA package (supplier device package: 256‑FBGA, 17 × 17 mm) for compact PCB implementations.
• Operating Range & Compliance Commercial-grade device with operating temperature 0 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance for regulatory and environmental compatibility.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Systems — Implement control logic, protocol handling, and glue-logic in small form-factor commercial devices.
• Low‑Cost DSP Acceleration — Use embedded memory and Cyclone II DSP resources to offload arithmetic and signal-processing tasks in cost-sensitive designs.
• User Interfaces & Peripheral Control — Drive interfaces and manage multiple I/O peripherals with 158 available I/O pins and programmable I/O features.
• Interface Bridging and Protocol Conversion — Implement protocol translation and bus bridging functions that require a mix of logic, memory, and flexible clocking.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated logic and memory: 4,608 logic elements paired with 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM reduce external component count and simplify board-level design.
• Flexible I/O implementation: 158 I/O pins with documented Cyclone II I/O features enable a wide range of signal standards and drive configurations.
• Compact, manufacturable package: Surface-mount 256‑LBGA (256‑FBGA, 17 × 17) balances PCB area and routing density for commercial products.
• predictable power domain: Core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V facilitates power planning for compact systems.
• Documented, field-proven family features: Part of the Cyclone II family with published device handbook content covering architecture, clocking, embedded memory, and I/O capabilities.
• Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance supports environmental and materials requirements for commercial production.

Why Choose EP2C5F256C8N?

The EP2C5F256C8N provides a balanced combination of logic density, embedded RAM, and I/O capacity in a compact BGA package, making it well suited to commercial embedded projects, low-cost DSP tasks, and interface-rich designs. As a member of the Cyclone II family, it benefits from comprehensive device documentation covering architecture, memory and multiplier resources, clocking (including PLLs), and I/O features.

Choose EP2C5F256C8N when you need a commercially graded FPGA that integrates moderate logic resources and on-chip memory with flexible I/O and documented family-level capabilities—supporting scalable implementation and reliable system integration in commercial products.

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