EP2S180F1508C3

The EP2S180F1508C3 is a Stratix® II Field Programmable Gate Array from Altera supplied in a 1508-BBGA FCBGA package. It delivers large programmable logic capacity and substantial on-chip memory in a surface-mount BGA footprint for commercial-grade designs.

With 179,400 logic elements, approximately 9.38 Mbits of embedded memory and 1,170 user I/Os, this device targets designs that require dense logic integration, significant embedded RAM and high I/O connectivity while operating on a low core voltage range.

Key Features

• Core / Logic Capacity — 179,400 logic elements provide extensive programmable logic resources for complex digital designs.
• Embedded Memory — Approximately 9.38 Mbits of on-chip RAM to support buffering, lookup tables and memory-hungry algorithms.
• I/O Resources — 1,170 available I/O pins to support dense external interfacing and multi-channel connections.
• Power — Core supply range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V to match system power domains and support optimized power delivery.
• Package & Mounting — 1508-BBGA (FCBGA) surface-mount package; supplier device package listed as 1508-FBGA (30×30) for compact, high-density board integration.
• Operating Range & Grade — Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 85 °C for standard environmental conditions.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant to support environmentally conscious manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• High-density digital systems — Implement large-scale programmable logic and complex state machines using the device’s extensive logic element count.
• Memory-intensive processing — Use the approximately 9.38 Mbits of embedded RAM for buffering, packet or frame storage and on-chip data manipulation.
• High-pin-count interfacing — Leverage 1,170 I/Os to connect multiple peripherals, serializers/deserializers, or parallel buses directly to the FPGA.

Unique Advantages

• Highly scalable logic capacity: 179,400 logic elements enable implementation of large, integrated digital functions without immediate need for multiple devices.
• Significant on-chip RAM: Approximately 9.38 Mbits of embedded memory reduces external memory dependency and simplifies board-level designs.
• Extensive I/O count: 1,170 I/Os provide flexibility for complex interfacing and high channel counts, minimizing external multiplexing.
• Compact BGA package: 1508-BBGA (1508-FBGA, 30×30) supports dense PCB layouts while maintaining a surface-mount form factor.
• Commercial-grade availability: Specified 0 °C to 85 °C operating range aligns with standard commercial applications and environments.
• RoHS compliant: Facilitates adoption in lead-free manufacturing flows and environmental compliance initiatives.

Why Choose EP2S180F1508C3?

The EP2S180F1508C3 combines substantial programmable logic, large embedded memory and a very high I/O count in a compact 1508-BBGA package, making it well suited for commercial systems that require integrated digital processing, buffering and dense external connectivity. Its low core voltage range supports modern power architectures while RoHS compliance addresses environmental requirements.

This device is a strong option for engineering teams developing complex programmable designs that benefit from high on-chip resource density, board-space-efficient packaging and the established Stratix® II FPGA architecture from Altera.

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