EP2C5AT144A7N - Cyclone II FPGA 4.6K LEs 89 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
Référence : EP2C5AT144A7N ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.43 | $24,43 |
| 10 | $22.95 | $229,50 |
| 100 | $19.1 | $1 910,00 |
| 500 | $17.2 | $8 600,00 |
| 1 000 | $15.28 | $15 280,00 |
EP2C5AT144A7N Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device that lets designers implement custom digital logic, memory, and DSP functions after PCB fabrication. FPGAs sit in the programmable-logic hierarchy between rigid ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and software-driven microcontrollers: ASICs offer the highest density and efficiency but cannot be modified post-tapeout, while microcontrollers execute code from a fixed core. FPGAs therefore fill the gap for prototyping, low-volume production, and designs requiring parallel hardware acceleration.
Key features include 4,608 logic elements arranged in a fine-grained architecture, 119,808 bits of embedded RAM (M4K blocks), up to 13 embedded multipliers (18x18), and 2 PLLs for clock management. The Cyclone II device family supports common I/O standards including LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and SSTL, and provides flexible configuration via JTAG, passive serial, or Altera enhanced configuration devices. 89 user I/Os accommodate a wide range of peripheral and bus interfaces without external transceivers.
The EP2C5A variant is qualified to the AEC-Q100 automotive standard and operates across the -40C to +125C automotive temperature range, distinguishing it from the EP2C5 commercial-temperature parts. The 90 nm CMOS process with 1.2 V core delivers a favorable performance-per-watt ratio, and the 144-LQFP package enables low-cost PCB assembly on conventional SMT lines. Internal signal integrity is preserved through a dedicated clock network and structured routing architecture.
Typical applications include automotive infotainment systems, body electronics, industrial control and monitoring, low-cost video processing, consumer device display controllers, and digital signal processing front-ends. Developers pair the Cyclone II with tools like the Altera/Intel Quartus II design suite for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
When designing with this device, reserve at least 4 configuration pins, ensure the JTAG chain is properly terminated, and follow Altera's recommended decoupling scheme (typically one 0.1 uF and one 10 uF cap per power rail). Automotive deployments should consult the AN 539 application note for EMI/EMC mitigation in AEC-Q100 environments.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 automotive-grade details, drop-in alternative FPGAs, and practical design guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP2C5AT144A7N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP2C5AT144A7N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Process Technology, RoHS Status, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade.
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EP2C5AT144A7N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | Cyclone II |
| Series | Cyclone II |
| Logic Elements | 4,608 |
| Total RAM Bits | 119,808 |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 13 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| User I/O Count | 89 |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP (T144) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 90 nm CMOS |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +125C (Automotive) |
| Automotive Grade | AEC-Q100 |
| Niveau MSL | 3 |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
| Lead Free | Yes |
Configuration des broches de EP2C5AT144A7N
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 6 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 10 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 13 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 17 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 20 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 25 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 28 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 33 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 36 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 37 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche 38 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 41 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| Broche 42 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche 43 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche 44 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Broche 45 | TCK — JTAG clock |
| Broche 46 | TMS — JTAG mode select |
| Broche 47 | TDI — JTAG data in |
| Broche 48 | TDO — JTAG data out |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 52 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 55 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 59 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 63 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 66 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 71 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 74 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 79 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 82 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 88 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 92 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 95 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 100 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 103 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 109 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 116 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 121 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 124 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 130 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 133 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 138 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 141 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Applications typiques
EP2C5AT144A7N convient pour 6 applications: Automotive Infotainment Controller, Industrial Motor Control and PLC, Low-Cost Video Processing and Scaling, Consumer Electronics Display Controller, Telecom Line Card Glue Logic, Test and Measurement Front-End.
Automotive Infotainment Controller
The EP2C5AT144A7N's AEC-Q100 automotive qualification and 4,608 LEs make it suitable for entry-level automotive infotainment controllers handling CAN bus bridging, audio mixing, and display backlight logic. Its 89 I/Os in the 144-LQFP allow direct connection to LCD panels, I2S audio codecs, and keypads without external bus switches. The 1.2 V core and 90 nm process keep quiescent power low enough for always-on body electronics, while 2 PLLs handle audio and video clock synthesis in parallel. Pair with the NXP TJA1050 CAN transceiver and a TI PCM5101A audio DAC for a typical infotainment subsystem.
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Industrial Motor Control and PLC
The Cyclone II EP2C5A's 4,608 LEs and 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers handle 3-phase PWM generation and sensor-feedback decoding for industrial motor controllers. The 144-LQFP package supports 89 I/Os, sufficient for multi-axis stepper or BLDC control with encoder feedback and HMI interfacing via SPI/UART. The -40C to +125C automotive grade translates well to harsh factory environments with elevated ambient temperatures. Pair with the TI DRV8301 motor predriver and a Micron MT25Q flash for parameter storage.
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Low-Cost Video Processing and Scaling
The EP2C5AT144A7N supports video scaling and color-space conversion for low-cost display controllers, with 4,608 LEs sufficient for 480p/576p to 720p upscaling algorithms. Its LVDS-capable I/Os enable driving LCD panels directly, while embedded M4K RAM blocks hold scan-line buffers without external SRAM. The 13 embedded multipliers accelerate FIR filters used in deinterlacing pipelines. Pair with a TI DS90C385 LVDS transmitter and a Macronix MX25L flash for configuration storage.
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Consumer Electronics Display Controller
The Cyclone II EP2C5A is widely deployed in low-cost consumer display controllers for printers, scanners, and digital photo frames. Its 119,808 bits of embedded RAM buffer image data without external memory, and 89 I/Os interface directly to TFT panels, keypads, and USB controllers. The 144-LQFP package's 0.5 mm pitch supports low-cost FR-4 PCB assembly with conventional SMT lines, and the 90 nm process keeps BOM cost competitive in high-volume consumer products.
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Telecom Line Card Glue Logic
Telecom equipment designers use the EP2C5AT144A7N as glue logic between network processors, framers, and PHYs, leveraging its 89 I/Os for SPI, I2C, UART, and parallel LVCMOS bus aggregation. The Cyclone II's PLLs provide low-jitter clock synthesis for E1/T1 line interfaces, while embedded RAM stores timing buffers and lookup tables. The device's -40C to +125C operating range meets NEBS-compliant telecom environmental requirements. Pair with an Intel IXP network processor and a MaxLinear MxL86251 PHY.
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Test and Measurement Front-End
The EP2C5AT144A7N is used as a programmable front-end in bench instruments, performing pattern generation, signal conditioning, and timing control for production testers. Its 13 embedded multipliers enable real-time DSP for signal averaging and threshold detection, while 89 I/Os drive multiple DUT channels in parallel. Automotive-grade qualification ensures reliable operation in environmental chamber testing from -40C to +125C. Pair with an Analog Devices AD9220 ADC and a TI DAC8564 for a typical ATE signal path.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EP2C5AT144A7N — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP2C5CT144C7N | EP2C5F256C8N | EP2C5AF256A7N | EP2C5AF256I8N | EP2C8AT144A7N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (T144) | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 256-FBGA - different | 256-FBGA - different | 256-FBGA - different | 144-LQFP (T144) - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Logic Elements | 4,608 | 4,608 | 4,608 | 4,608 | 4,608 | 8,256 |
| Total RAM Bits | 119,808 | 119,808 | 119,808 | 119,808 | 119,808 | 165,888 |
| User I/O Count | 89 | 89 | 158 | 158 | 158 | 89 |
| Temperature Grade | AEC-Q100 Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | Commercial (0C to +85C) | AEC-Q100 Automotive | Industrial (-40C to +100C) | AEC-Q100 Automotive |
| Embedded Multipliers (18x18) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
Principaux différenciateurs
- AEC-Q100 automotive temperature grade in 144-LQFP (vs EP2C5CT144C7N)
- Lowest-cost Cyclone II die with full automotive qualification (vs EP2C8AT144A7N)
- 144-LQFP enables low-cost PCB assembly vs BGA (vs EP2C5F256C8N)
- Established long-term supply for legacy designs (vs Newer Cyclone IV/V FPGAs)
Notes de conception
Estimated: At maximum toggling of all 89 I/Os at 100 MHz with 4 mA drive into 50 pF loads, EP2C5AT144A7N core current approaches 200 mA at 1.2 V (~240 mW). Add 100-200 mA for I/O VCCIO banks and quiescent. Per Altera's PDN design guide, place one 0.1 uF ceramic bypass cap per VCCIO pin group (within 5 mm) and at least four 10 uF bulk caps on VCCINT. Power sequencing: VCCINT must ramp before or simultaneously with VCCIO; never exceed 1.32 V on VCCINT.
The 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm lead pitch requiring 0.2 mm trace/space routing with microvia or HDI PCB technology. Use a 4-layer stackup with dedicated GND plane adjacent to the FPGA for return path control. Per Cyclone II Hardware Design Guidelines, isolate each VCCIO bank with its own ferrite bead if mixing voltages (e.g., 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V). Keep JTAG chain length under 6 inches for reliable programming.
Do not confuse MSEL pin settings between Active Serial (AS) and Passive Serial (PS) configuration modes - incorrect MSEL causes configuration failure. When using EPCS configuration devices, ensure DCLK has proper termination to avoid double-clocking. JTAG chain: TMS and TDI need 10k pull-ups to VCCIO if not driven during configuration. Do not exceed 1.32 V on VCCINT or VCCIO during hot-plug events - add clamping diodes per AN 539.
Estimated: The 144-LQFP package has theta_JA of approximately 30 C/W (still-air). At 500 mW total dissipation, junction rises 15C above ambient. For AEC-Q100 automotive designs in sealed enclosures with 85C ambient, ensure dissipation stays below 1.3 W to keep Tj below 125C. Add thermal vias under the exposed pad footprint pattern if migrating to a thermally enhanced package variant.
Informations de conformité
AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications. RoHS/REACH compliant per Intel/Altera material declarations. Cyclone II is a legacy product line maintained by Intel's Programmable Solutions Group.