EP2C5F256I8N

The EP2C5F256I8N is an Intel Cyclone® II field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 256-LBGA package designed for cost-sensitive embedded and DSP-focused designs. It provides a balance of programmable logic, on-chip memory, and I/O resources suitable for low-cost embedded processing and low-cost DSP solutions described for the Cyclone II family.

Key device-level attributes include 4,608 logic elements, approximately 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM, 158 I/O pins, operation across a 1.15 V–1.25 V core supply range, and an industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C.

Key Features

• Core Logic  4,608 logic elements for implementing combinational and sequential logic, state machines, and control functions.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM to support FIFOs, buffers, and small data stores for embedded processing and DSP tasks.
• I/O Capacity  158 I/O pins to support a wide range of peripheral and interface connectivity requirements.
• DSP Support  Family documentation includes embedded multipliers and multiplier modes to accelerate arithmetic and DSP operations.
• Clocking & PLLs  Cyclone II architecture provides a global clock network and phase-locked loop (PLL) resources for flexible clock management and distribution.
• Power  Core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match system power domains and enable low-voltage operation.
• Package & Mounting  256-LBGA (supplier package listed as 256-FBGA, 17×17) with surface-mount construction for compact PCB integration.
• Industrial Temperature Grade  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for temperature-demanding environments.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant to support environmental regulatory requirements.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing  Low-cost embedded systems that require programmable logic and on-chip memory for control, glue logic, or soft-CPU implementations.
• Digital Signal Processing  DSP-focused designs that leverage embedded multipliers and block memory for filtering, transforms, and arithmetic acceleration.
• External Memory Interfacing  Designs that interface to external memory devices, using the device’s memory and I/O architecture for buffering and timing control.
• High-Speed I/O & Interface Bridging  Applications that require numerous I/Os and differential/high-speed signaling support as outlined in the Cyclone II family documentation.

Unique Advantages

• Compact programmable logic: 4,608 logic elements provide a concise FPGA fabric for implementing mid-density logic without excess cost or board area.
• On-chip memory for buffering: Approximately 0.12 Mbits of embedded RAM reduces external memory dependence for many control and DSP functions.
• Generous I/O count: 158 I/Os enable integration of multiple peripherals, buses, and interfaces on a single device.
• Industrial temperature range: −40 °C to 100 °C operation supports deployments in temperature-challenging environments.
• Flexible clocking: The Cyclone II family clock network and PLL capabilities enable precise clock management for synchronized and high-performance designs.
• Surface-mount, space-efficient package: 256-LBGA (256-FBGA, 17×17) allows compact PCB layouts while maintaining robust connectivity.

Why Choose EP2C5F256I8N?

The EP2C5F256I8N positions itself as a practical Cyclone II family FPGA option when you need a balanced combination of logic capacity, embedded memory, and I/O in a surface-mount 256-LBGA package. Its documented Cyclone II architecture — including global clocking, PLLs, embedded multipliers, and memory modes — supports both embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs.

This device is suited to engineers and procurement teams targeting cost-efficient, industrial-grade FPGA solutions with clear, verifiable specifications for logic elements, RAM bits, I/O count, voltage range, and operating temperature. The Cyclone II device handbook and family documentation provide additional technical detail for design integration and configuration.

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