EP2C8T144C7

The EP2C8T144C7 is an Intel Cyclone® II family FPGA providing 8,256 logic elements and 165,888 bits of on-chip RAM in a compact 144-pin package. Designed for commercial-grade embedded and DSP-focused applications, this device combines the Cyclone II architecture with a moderate I/O count and a narrow core voltage range to support stable system-level integration.

This surface-mount FPGA is intended for designs that require mid-range logic capacity, on-chip memory, and flexible I/O in a 144-pin LQFP/TQFP footprint while operating across a standard commercial temperature range.

Key Features

• Cyclone II architecture Core Cyclone II device family features are available, including the architecture and functional building blocks described in the Cyclone II device handbook.
• Logic capacity 8,256 logic elements (LEs) to implement combinational and sequential logic for control, glue logic, and mid-density processing tasks.
• Embedded memory 165,888 bits of on-chip RAM (approximately 0.166 Mbits) for data buffering, FIFOs, or small memory structures within the FPGA fabric.
• I/O count and flexibility 85 user I/O pins to interface with external peripherals, memories, and board-level signals.
• Power and supply Core voltage supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match Cyclone II power requirements.
• Package and mounting 144-pin LQFP package (supplier device package listed as 144-TQFP, 20 × 20 mm) in a surface-mount format for board-level assembly.
• Commercial operating range Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C operation, suitable for standard commercial-environment designs.
• Regulatory RoHS-compliant construction for regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Family-level features The Cyclone II device handbook references family capabilities such as global clock networks, PLLs, embedded multipliers, M4K memory blocks, and advanced I/O features that are part of the Cyclone II architecture.

Typical Applications

• Low-cost embedded processing — Implement control logic, state machines, and small embedded processors for cost-sensitive embedded systems.
• DSP and signal processing — Use the Cyclone II family’s DSP-oriented features for modest digital signal processing tasks and arithmetic acceleration.
• Memory interfacing — Act as an interface or glue logic between processors and external memories leveraging on-chip RAM and flexible I/O.
• Board-level glue logic — Consolidate discrete logic into a single FPGA to reduce PCB complexity and BOM count in medium-density designs.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced logic and memory — 8,256 logic elements combined with 165,888 bits of embedded RAM provide a balanced resource set for mid-range designs.
• Compact package options — Available in a 144-pin LQFP/TQFP surface-mount package that simplifies placement in space-constrained boards.
• Standard commercial grade — Rated for 0 °C to 85 °C, matching common commercial product requirements and deployment environments.
• Defined power envelope — Narrow 1.15 V–1.25 V supply requirement helps maintain predictable core power characteristics during system design.
• RoHS compliance — Meets RoHS environmental requirements for lead-free manufacturing and regulatory conformity.
• Documented family support — Backed by the Cyclone II device handbook and related documentation describing architecture-level features such as PLLs, clocking, and embedded memory blocks.

Why Choose EP2C8T144C7?

The EP2C8T144C7 positions itself as a mid-range Cyclone II FPGA offering a practical balance of logic density, embedded memory, and I/O in a 144-pin surface-mount package. Its documented family capabilities and clearly specified electrical and environmental limits make it a suitable option for designers seeking predictable integration in commercial applications.

This device is appropriate for customers designing cost-conscious embedded systems, DSP-oriented functions, or board-level glue logic where a compact package, RoHS compliance, and documented Cyclone II architecture support are required.

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