EP2C5Q208I8

The EP2C5Q208I8 is a Cyclone II field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 208-BFQFP surface-mount package. It implements the Cyclone II architecture and provides a balance of configurable logic, on-chip memory, and I/O for compact embedded and DSP-focused designs.

Designed for industrial applications, the device operates from a 1.15 V to 1.25 V core supply and across an extended temperature range of −40 °C to 100 °C, with RoHS-compliant construction.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity  Provides 4,608 logic elements suitable for implementing control, glue-logic, and medium-density processing functions.
• On-Chip Memory  Approximately 0.12 Mbits (119,808 bits) of embedded RAM for buffering, FIFOs, and small local storage.
• I/O Resources  142 available I/O pins to support a variety of peripheral interfaces and external signaling.
• Core Supply Voltage  Operates from 1.15 V to 1.25 V, enabling standard Cyclone II core-level power domains.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Rated for −40 °C to 100 °C operation for use in industrial environments.
• Package & Mounting  208-BFQFP (supplier package: 208-PQFP, 28 × 28 mm), surface-mount assembly for compact board designs.
• Standards & Documentation  Part of the Cyclone II family with device handbook material covering architecture, configuration, I/O structure, PLLs, embedded memory, and on-chip multipliers.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant construction.

Typical Applications

• Low-cost embedded processing  Implements control and processing functions for cost-sensitive embedded systems as described for Cyclone II devices.
• Low-cost DSP solutions  Supports DSP-oriented implementations using the Cyclone II architecture's embedded resources.
• External memory interfacing  Suitable for designs that require external memory interfaces, leveraging the device's I/O and memory architecture.
• Industrial control systems  Industrial-grade temperature rating and robust packaging make it applicable to factory and process control electronics.

Unique Advantages

• Configurable logic density: 4,608 logic elements provide flexible implementation options for medium-complexity designs.
• On-chip embedded memory: Approximately 0.12 Mbits of RAM reduces external memory dependency for small buffers and state storage.
• Rich I/O count: 142 I/O pins support broad peripheral connectivity and interface routing on compact boards.
• Industrial operating range: −40 °C to 100 °C rating supports deployment in demanding temperature environments.
• Low-voltage core operation: 1.15 V–1.25 V supply aligns with Cyclone II core power domains for efficient designs.
• Compact surface-mount package: 208-BFQFP (28 × 28 mm) balances board-area efficiency with routing capability for PCB designs.

Why Choose EP2C5Q208I8?

The EP2C5Q208I8 offers a practical combination of configurable logic, embedded memory, and plentiful I/O in the Cyclone II architecture, making it suited to medium-density embedded and DSP applications that require industrial temperature capability. Its surface-mount 208-BFQFP package and RoHS compliance facilitate integration into modern production assemblies.

This device is appropriate for teams needing a documented Cyclone II solution—supported by Cyclone II device handbook material covering architecture, configuration, PLLs, embedded memory, and I/O—while maintaining predictable supply-voltage and temperature specifications.

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