EP2C8F256C7N

The EP2C8F256C7N is a Cyclone® II family field programmable gate array (FPGA) in a 256-LBGA package designed for commercial embedded applications. It delivers a balanced mix of programmable logic, on-chip RAM, and flexible I/O to support low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs.

Key hardware characteristics include 8,256 logic elements, 165,888 bits of total on-chip RAM (approximately 0.166 Mbits), 182 I/O pins, and a low-voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V, all in a surface-mount 256-LBGA (supplier package: 256-FBGA 17×17).

Key Features

• Core Logic 8,256 logic elements provide reprogrammable combinational and sequential logic resources for custom digital functions and control logic.
• Embedded Memory 165,888 total RAM bits (approximately 0.166 Mbits) of on-chip memory to support FIFOs, buffering, and small data stores.
• I/O Density & Flexibility 182 I/O pins offer broad external connectivity; the Cyclone II family documentation details support for a wide range of I/O standards and programmable drive strength options.
• Clocking & Timing Architecture-level clock-management features in the Cyclone II family include a global clock network and PLLs to support controlled clock distribution and frequency synthesis.
• Embedded DSP Support Family-level resources include embedded multipliers and DSP-friendly routing and memory interfaces for low-cost signal-processing tasks.
• Configuration & Test Supports standard configuration and test features described in the Cyclone II handbook, including JTAG boundary-scan for programming and debug.
• Power & Packaging Low-voltage operation from 1.15 V to 1.25 V and commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C; supplied in a surface-mount 256-LBGA (256-FBGA 17×17) package.
• Compliance RoHS-compliant for environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Embedded processing and control — Implement custom state machines, control logic, and peripheral interfaces for consumer and commercial products.
• Low-cost DSP and signal processing — Use the family’s embedded multipliers and on-chip RAM to accelerate filtering, data reduction, and real-time processing tasks.
• I/O bridging and protocol adaptation — Consolidate interface translation, bus bridging, and glue logic for systems with diverse peripheral standards.
• Prototyping and product development — Leverage reprogrammability to iterate hardware functions and validate systems before production.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic capacity: 8,256 logic elements provide a practical midpoint for designs that require more capability than small CPLDs without moving to higher-density devices.
• On-chip memory for buffers and state: 165,888 bits of RAM (≈0.166 Mbits) reduce external memory needs for moderate buffering and local data storage.
• High I/O count in a compact package: 182 I/Os in a 256-LBGA footprint enable dense connectivity while keeping board area compact.
• Low-voltage operation: 1.15 V to 1.25 V supply range supports designs targeting reduced core power levels and compatibility with Cyclone II board ecosystems.
• Commercial-grade temperature: Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation, suitable for mainstream commercial products and controlled-environment applications.
• Standards-based configuration and testability: Built-in JTAG and family configuration features ease development, programming, and production testing.

Why Choose EP2C8F256C7N?

The EP2C8F256C7N positions itself as a practical, cost-aware FPGA choice for commercial embedded and DSP applications that need a solid mix of logic, memory, and I/O in a small footprint. Its Cyclone II architecture provides family-level clocking, multiplier, and memory features that simplify implementing control, processing, and interface tasks.

This device is well suited for design teams seeking a reprogrammable platform with moderate logic density, on-chip RAM for buffering and small stores, and a high I/O count in a 256-LBGA surface-mount package. RoHS compliance and standard configuration/test support help streamline manufacturing and integration into commercial products.

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