EP2C5Q208C8

The EP2C5Q208C8 is a Cyclone II family FPGA from Intel, providing a balance of logic density, embedded memory and I/O capability in a compact surface-mount package. With 4,608 logic elements and approximately 0.12 Mbits of on-chip RAM, this device targets low-cost embedded processing, DSP-oriented designs and flexible I/O interfacing for commercial applications.

Key attributes include a wide set of Cyclone II architecture features (memory blocks, multipliers, PLLs and a global clock network), a 142-pin I/O count and a 208-pin PQFP/BFQFP package, enabling designers to integrate programmable logic into space-constrained, power-conscious systems operating at commercial temperatures.

Key Features

• Core Logic — 4,608 logic elements delivered across 288 LABs, providing the programmable fabric for custom control, glue logic and processing acceleration.
• Embedded Memory — Total on-chip RAM of 119,808 bits (approximately 0.12 Mbits) for FIFOs, buffers and small embedded data structures.
• I/O Capability — 142 user I/O pins suitable for a wide range of external interfaces and peripheral connections; programmable I/O structure and advanced I/O features are supported by the Cyclone II family architecture.
• Clocking and DSP — Cyclone II architecture includes a global clock network and phase-locked loops (PLLs), plus embedded multiplier resources for DSP and arithmetic acceleration.
• Configuration & Test — Family-level support for standard configuration and JTAG-based boundary-scan testing, enabling in-system programming and debug.
• Power & Supply — Core voltage range specified at 1.15 V to 1.25 V, enabling low-voltage system designs.
• Package & Mounting — Surface-mount 208-BFQFP package; supplier device package listed as 208-PQFP (28×28), offering a compact form factor for PCB layouts.
• Temperature & Compliance — Commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control — Implement custom control logic, state machines and interface bridging in compact embedded products that require moderate logic density.
• Low-Cost DSP and Signal Processing — Use embedded multipliers, on-chip RAM and PLLs for low-cost DSP tasks and algorithm acceleration in consumer and industrial-adjacent commercial products.
• Peripheral and Sensor Interfaces — Leverage 142 I/O pins and programmable I/O features to aggregate, condition and route sensor and peripheral data in system designs.
• Prototyping and Educational Platforms — Provide a full-featured Cyclone II device for proof-of-concept development and learning environments where commercial-temperature operation is acceptable.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, Integrated Solution: Combines 4,608 logic elements with approximately 0.12 Mbits of embedded memory and 142 I/Os in a 208-pin PQFP/BFQFP package to reduce board area and BOM complexity.
• Low-Voltage Core Operation: Core supply specified between 1.15 V and 1.25 V supports low-power system designs and modern power-rail architectures.
• Cyclone II Architecture: Includes family-level features such as global clock network, PLLs, embedded multipliers and M4K-style memory blocks to support synchronous designs and DSP workloads.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation, matching the requirements of many consumer and commercial applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally compliant for markets requiring lead-free assembly.

Why Choose EP2C5Q208C8?

The EP2C5Q208C8 positions itself as a practical Cyclone II FPGA option when you need a blend of programmable logic, embedded memory and substantial I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its 4,608 logic elements, near 0.12 Mbits of on-chip RAM and 142 I/Os make it suitable for embedded control, signal processing offload and interface consolidation in commercial-temperature products.

Designers benefit from Cyclone II family capabilities—clocking resources, multiplies and configurable I/O—backed by the device handbook and family documentation to support development, testing and in-system configuration. The EP2C5Q208C8 is aimed at teams seeking a field-programmable building block that balances integration, power and footprint for mid-range programmable logic tasks.

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