EP2C8T144C6

The EP2C8T144C6 is an Intel Cyclone® II family FPGA offering 8,256 logic elements and 165,888 bits of on-chip RAM in a compact 144-pin surface-mount package. It implements the Cyclone II architecture and is positioned for low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented designs as described in the Cyclone II device documentation.

With 85 user I/Os, a low-voltage core supply range and commercial temperature rating, this device targets designers who need scalable logic capacity, embedded memory resources and flexible I/O in a compact footprint.

Key Features

• Core Logic 8,256 logic elements (LEs) provide the programmable fabric for implementing custom logic, state machines and control functions.
• Embedded Memory Total on-chip RAM of 165,888 bits (approximately 0.166 Mbits) for data buffering, FIFOs and small on-chip storage.
• I/O Capacity 85 general-purpose I/O pins to interface with external peripherals, sensors and buses.
• Clocking and Timing Cyclone II architecture includes a global clock network and phase-locked loop (PLL) support per the device handbook for flexible clock management.
• Packaging & Mounting 144-pin LQFP package (supplier device package: 144-TQFP, 20×20) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board integration.
• Power Core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match Cyclone II core requirements; standard commercial-grade operating range.
• Operating Temperature & Grade Commercial temperature grade with specified operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for environmentally conscious designs.
• Configuration & Test Infrastructure Device family documentation includes JTAG boundary scan and configuration options to support development and manufacturing test flows.

Typical Applications

• Low-cost embedded controllers — Implement control logic, protocol handling and glue logic where moderate logic capacity and on-chip memory are required.
• DSP and signal processing functions — Use the Cyclone II DSP-oriented features described in the device handbook for modest DSP workloads and data manipulation.
• Interface bridging and I/O expansion — Leverage 85 I/Os to bridge between different buses, sensors and peripherals in space-constrained designs.
• Prototyping and custom logic — Compact 144-pin package and documented Cyclone II architecture make the device suitable for development boards and proof-of-concept designs.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic capacity: 8256 logic elements provide meaningful programmable density for mid-range designs without excessive board-level complexity.
• On-chip memory: 165,888 bits of embedded RAM reduce external memory needs for control buffers and small data structures.
• Flexible I/O count: 85 user I/Os enable direct interfacing to a wide range of peripherals, simplifying PCB routing and BOM.
• Compact surface-mount package: 144-LQFP / 144-TQFP (20×20) allows integration into compact form factors while keeping pin accessibility.
• Low-voltage core operation: 1.15–1.25 V supply supports lower-power core operation aligned with Cyclone II architecture.
• Documented device family support: Backed by the Cyclone II device handbook and Intel/Altera documentation for design implementation and validation.

Why Choose EP2C8T144C6?

The EP2C8T144C6 offers designers a practical mix of programmable logic, embedded memory and I/O flexibility in a commercially rated, RoHS-compliant 144-pin package. It is well suited to projects that require moderate logic resources and on-chip RAM within a compact footprint and standard commercial temperature range.

This device is appropriate for teams developing low-cost embedded processing and DSP-oriented solutions who need the Cyclone II family documentation and architecture to guide implementation, configuration and testing.

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