EP2C8T144C7N

The EP2C8T144C7N is an Intel Cyclone II field programmable gate array provided in a 144-LQFP surface-mount package. It implements a Cyclone II architecture offering 8,256 logic elements, on-chip memory, and a rich set of I/O features for cost-sensitive embedded and DSP-oriented designs.

Designed for applications that require flexible logic capacity, moderate embedded memory, and multi-standard I/O in a compact commercial-temperature package, this device delivers a balance of integration and configurability with a supply voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C.

Key Features

• Logic Capacity — 8,256 logic elements to implement custom digital logic, state machines, and glue logic on a single device.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 0.166 Mbits (165,888 bits) of on-chip RAM for FIFOs, buffers, and small data structures.
• I/O Resources — 85 user I/O pins with Cyclone II I/O architecture features such as programmable drive strength, slew-rate control, open-drain capability, and multi-volt I/O bank support.
• Clocking and Timing — Cyclone II global clock network and PLL support for disciplined clock distribution and phase-locked loop-based clock management (described in the Cyclone II device handbook).
• Embedded DSP Support — Cyclone II family includes embedded multipliers and DSP-oriented routing resources suitable for low-cost DSP implementations (family-level feature from device handbook).
• Configuration & Test — Supports standard Cyclone II configuration and JTAG boundary-scan features as documented in the Cyclone II device handbook.
• Power and Mounting — Surface-mount device with a recommended supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V for core power.
• Package & Temperature — 144-LQFP package; commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 85 °C.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Processing — Implement compact custom processors, control logic, and glue logic in space-constrained boards using the Cyclone II programmable fabric.
• Low-Cost DSP — Leverage embedded multipliers and on-chip memory for cost-sensitive signal processing functions and fixed-point DSP tasks.
• I/O Bridging and Protocol Translation — Use available I/O pins and multi-volt I/O support to interface disparate peripherals and perform protocol bridging.
• Memory Interfacing & Buffers — On-chip RAM and flexible routing make this device suitable for small buffering and memory-interfacing roles in embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, Surface-Mount Package — 144-LQFP surface-mount package enables dense PCB designs while retaining substantial logic capacity.
• Balanced Logic and Memory — 8,256 logic elements combined with approximately 0.166 Mbits of embedded RAM provide an effective balance for control and data-path tasks.
• Flexible I/O — 85 I/O pins with programmable drive and multi-volt support reduce the need for external level-shifters and simplify board-level integration.
• Clocking and DSP Primitives — Cyclone II global clock networks, PLLs, and embedded multipliers support disciplined timing and basic DSP workloads.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS — Commercial grade (0 °C to 85 °C) operation and RoHS compliance support mainstream electronics manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose EP2C8T144C7N?

The EP2C8T144C7N provides a practical Cyclone II FPGA option for designers needing moderate logic density, embedded RAM, and flexible I/O in a compact surface-mount package. Its combination of 8,256 logic elements, 165,888 bits of on-chip RAM, and family-level features such as PLLs and embedded multipliers makes it suitable for cost-conscious embedded processing and low-cost DSP implementations.

Because it is part of the Cyclone II device family, documentation and device handbook material are available to guide configuration, timing, and I/O design. The device is positioned for customers building compact, commercially rated systems that require programmable logic with a clear set of electrical and thermal specifications.

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