EP2C5Q208C7

The EP2C5Q208C7 is a Cyclone® II field programmable gate array (FPGA) IC that integrates 4,608 logic elements and approximately 119,808 bits of on-chip RAM. Designed for commercial-grade, low-cost embedded and DSP-oriented designs, the device provides a balance of configurable logic, embedded memory, and I/O capability in a compact surface-mount package.

With 142 I/O pins, support for Cyclone II architecture features such as global clock networks and PLLs, and a 208-pin PQFP/BFQFP footprint, this FPGA suits a range of commercial systems requiring flexible logic integration, memory interfacing, and programmable I/O functionality.

Key Features

• Core Logic 4,608 logic elements organized into 288 logic array blocks (LABs) for implementing custom digital logic and control functions.
• Embedded Memory Approximately 0.12 Mbits of on-chip RAM (119,808 bits) suitable for FIFOs, buffers, and small data storage.
• I/O Capacity 142 user I/O pins to support a broad set of peripheral connections and board-level interfaces.
• Clocking & Timing Cyclone II family architecture with a global clock network and phase-locked loops (PLLs) for flexible clock management and distribution.
• Embedded DSP Resources Device handbook references embedded multipliers and multiplier modes for signal-processing tasks and arithmetic acceleration.
• Memory & Routing Blocks M4K embedded memory blocks and dedicated routing structures described in the Cyclone II handbook for efficient memory and interconnect usage.
• I/O Features I/O structure and features include programmable drive strength, open-drain outputs, slew-rate control, bus-hold, programmable pull-ups, support for advanced I/O standards, differential interfaces, series on‑chip termination, and multi-volt I/O interface capabilities.
• Configuration & Test Supports standard configuration schemes and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan for configuration and board-level testability.
• Package & Mounting 208-pin BFQFP package case (supplier device package: 208‑PQFP, 28×28) in a surface-mount form factor for compact PCB layouts.
• Power & Temperature Core supply range: 1.15 V to 1.25 V; operating temperature range: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial grade).
• Compliance RoHS-compliant device.

Typical Applications

• Low-Cost Embedded Processing Custom control, glue-logic, and protocol implementation in compact commercial systems leveraging integrated logic and memory.
• DSP Acceleration Signal-processing functions and arithmetic acceleration using embedded multipliers and dedicated DSP resources.
• Memory Interfacing External memory interface control and buffering using on-chip RAM blocks and the Cyclone II memory routing architecture.
• High-Speed I/O & Protocol Bridging Implement protocol conversion, differential interfaces, and multi-volt I/O schemes across 142 user I/Os for communication and I/O bridging.

Unique Advantages

• Compact logic plus embedded RAM: 4,608 logic elements with approximately 0.12 Mbits of on-chip RAM reduces the need for discrete components in space-constrained designs.
• Flexible I/O capability: 142 I/Os with support for programmable drive strength, pull-ups, and differential interfaces enables diverse board-level connectivity.
• Comprehensive Cyclone II architecture: Built-in clocking resources (global clock network, PLLs), embedded multipliers, and M4K memory blocks ease design of timing-sensitive and DSP functions.
• Commercial-grade, RoHS-compliant: Specified for 0 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliance for commercial production deployments.
• Standard surface-mount package: 208-pin BFQFP/PQFP (28×28) offers a familiar PCB footprint for efficient assembly and prototyping.

Why Choose EP2C5Q208C7?

The EP2C5Q208C7 delivers a balanced combination of configurable logic, embedded memory, and versatile I/O within the Cyclone II family architecture. Its 4,608 logic elements, embedded RAM, and 142 I/Os make it well suited to commercial embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs that need programmable logic with integrated timing and I/O features.

Backed by Cyclone II device documentation and architecture-level features such as PLLs, embedded multipliers, and M4K memory blocks, the EP2C5Q208C7 provides a documented platform for developers seeking a compact, commercially rated FPGA with clear electrical and package specifications.

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