EP2C8T144C6N - Cyclone II FPGA, 8K LE, 144-LQFP | Intel
MPN: EP2C8T144C6N ✓ AktifEP2C8T144C6N Ringkasan
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a programmable semiconductor device that allows designers to implement arbitrary digital logic functions through an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells. FPGAs sit in the digital logic hierarchy alongside ASICs and CPLDs, offering higher density than CPLDs while providing lower non-recurring engineering cost than ASICs. The Cyclone II family is positioned as a low-power, low-cost alternative to ASICs for volume production in consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.
Key features of the EP2C8T144C6N include 8,256 logic elements distributed across 36 logic array blocks (LABs), 36 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP-style arithmetic, two PLLs for clock synthesis, and embedded memory totaling approximately 165 Kbits. The 144-pin LQFP package exposes 85 user I/O pins supporting LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, and LVDS I/O standards, enabling flexible interfacing with a wide range of external peripherals and memory devices.
The Cyclone II architecture uses a 4-input lookup table (LUT) as its fundamental logic element, with embedded multiplier blocks and M4K memory blocks providing dedicated arithmetic and storage resources. Configuration data is stored in SRAM cells, requiring a configuration device (such as the EPCS series) or a JTAG/microcontroller-based scheme to load the bitstream at power-up. The 90 nm process provides an optimal balance between cost, power, and density for mid-range FPGA designs.
Typical applications include digital signal processing front-ends, motor control, video processing bridges, industrial automation controllers, telecommunications glue logic, and educational FPGA platforms. The combination of low unit cost and ample DSP resources makes the EP2C8T144C6N particularly attractive for prototyping and small-to-medium volume production runs.
When designing with the EP2C8T144C6N, plan a robust configuration strategy using JTAG for development and an EPCS configuration flash for production. The 144-pin LQFP package supports hand-solderable prototypes, but multi-layer PCB design with dedicated ground and power planes is essential for signal integrity at higher toggle rates.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers the complete picture for selecting and sourcing the EP2C8T144C6N.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP2C8T144C6N — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP2C8T144C6N (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, RoHS Status.
EP2C8T144C8N
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP2C8T144C7N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP2C8T144I8N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP2C8T144I7N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak Disahkan📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)
EP2C8T144C6
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →EP2C5T144C8N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP2C5T144C6N
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Lihat Datasheet →EP2C8T144C6N Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Family | Cyclone II |
| Logic Elements | 8,256 |
| Total RAM Bits | 165,888 |
| Number of Logic Elements / Cells | 8,256 |
| Total Memory Bits | 165,888 |
| Number of I/O | 85 |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.15 V to 1.25 V (core) |
| Suhu Kerja | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Paket / Case | 144-LQFP (TQFP) |
| Supplier Device Package | 144-TQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 90 nm CMOS SRAM |
| Configuration Method | SRAM - volatile (EPCS/JTAG required) |
Konfigurasi Pin EP2C8T144C6N
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 11 | VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
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| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 21 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 33 | VCCIO2 — I/O Bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
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| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 2) |
| Pin produk 43 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
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| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 53 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 55 | VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 59 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 65 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 66 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 67 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain) |
| Pin produk 68 | DCLK — Configuration clock (PS mode) |
| Pin produk 69 | DATA0 — Configuration data input (PS mode) |
| Pin produk 70 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin produk 71 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Pin produk 72 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Pin produk 73 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Pin produk 74 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select bit 2 |
| Pin produk 75 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V) |
| Pin produk 76 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 77 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin produk 78 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin produk 79 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin produk 80 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin produk 81 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low) |
| Pin produk 82 | VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
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| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O Bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 96 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 97 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 102 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 103 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 4) |
| Pin produk 104 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 109 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 115 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 117 | VCCIO1 — I/O Bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 121 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 122 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 127 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 1) |
| Pin produk 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 129 | CLK0 — PLL Clock input 0 (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 130 | CLK1 — PLL Clock input 1 (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 133 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 139 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O (Bank 3) |
| Pin produk 143 | VCCIO3 — I/O Bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 144 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP2C8T144C6N cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing Bridge, Digital Signal Processing Front-End, Industrial Communications and Glue Logic, Educational and Prototyping Platform, Consumer Electronics Control Logic.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP2C8T144C6N's 8,256 logic elements and 36 embedded 18x18 multipliers make it a strong fit for industrial motor control loops, including field-oriented control (FOC) and space-vector PWM (SVPWM). With 85 user I/O in the 144-LQFP package, designers can interface directly to Hall sensors, encoder inputs, gate drivers, and ADC feedback channels without external logic. The two PLLs allow flexible clock generation for encoder sampling and PWM switching frequencies, while the M4K memory blocks provide lookup-table storage for sine and Clarke transforms. Drop-in speed-grade flexibility (C6 to C8) gives design teams a margin to handle timing closure without PCB redesign.
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Video Processing Bridge
For bridging between image sensors, video processors, and display panels, the EP2C8T144C6N provides ample LUT capacity for color-space conversion, frame-rate conversion, and timing generator logic. The 36 embedded 18x18 multipliers support real-time scaling and chroma resampling at standard video rates (480p to 720p). Its 85 I/O are sufficient to handle parallel RGB, BT.656, or LVDS video interfaces directly, while the 165,888 bits of RAM buffer a full video line for deinterlacing or scaling. The 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable, making it ideal for prototype video bridges used in surveillance, signage, or machine-vision applications.
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Digital Signal Processing Front-End
With 36 dedicated 18x18 multipliers and 8,256 logic elements, the EP2C8T144C6N implements FIR filters, FFTs, and other DSP functions at baseband or audio sample rates. The M4K memory blocks (totaling 165,888 bits) can store filter coefficients and sample buffers, while the PLLs generate the precise clocks needed for ADC/DAC interfaces. Its low unit cost makes it attractive for production DSP front-ends in audio processing, biomedical instrumentation, or software-defined radio baseband. Quartus II DSP Builder and Verilog/VHDL flows are fully supported, with reference designs available from Intel for common FIR and FFT implementations.
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Industrial Communications and Glue Logic
The EP2C8T144C6N is well suited for industrial protocol bridging, protocol conversion, and complex glue logic between microcontrollers, sensors, and communication transceivers. It can implement Modbus, CANopen, EtherCAT slave, PROFINET IRT, or custom industrial protocols in parallel with protocol translation. The 144-LQFP package's 85 I/O are sufficient to bridge multiple UART/SPI/I2C buses, while the embedded RAM supports packet buffering and protocol state machines. The commercial temperature grade (0C to +85C) is adequate for indoor cabinet environments; for harsher industrial sites, choose the EP2C8T144I8N drop-in alternative with -40C to +100C support.
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Educational and Prototyping Platform
The combination of low unit cost, hand-solderable 144-LQFP package, and free Quartus II Web Edition toolchain makes the EP2C8T144C6N a popular choice for university FPGA courses, hobbyist projects, and engineering prototypes. The 8,256 logic elements provide enough capacity for full RISC-V soft cores (e.g. PicoRV32), custom instruction sets, and graduate-level projects without immediately running out of resources. Reference boards (e.g. Altera Cyclone II Starter Kit) pair this FPGA with EPCS configuration flash, SDRAM, VGA, and GPIO headers - enabling end-to-end learning of HDL design, synthesis, place-and-route, and verification.
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Consumer Electronics Control Logic
In consumer products such as smart appliances, set-top boxes, and home entertainment peripherals, the EP2C8T144C6N provides the logic capacity to handle user-interface decoding, LED matrix driving, IR receiver decoding, and peripheral multiplexing. Its 85 I/O are sufficient to drive 7-segment displays, key-scan matrices, and multiple PWM channels for backlight or motor control. The low unit cost and proven Cyclone II reliability make it attractive for consumer volumes where ASIC NRE cannot be amortized. Reference designs from Intel cover I2C/SPI master-slave bridging, HDMI CEC handling, and IR protocol decoding.
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Data referensi engineering untuk EP2C8T144C6N — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP2C8T144C8N | EP2C8T144C7N | EP2C8T144I8N | EP2C5T144C8N | EP2C5T144C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP) | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Logic Elements | 8,256 | 8,256 | 8,256 | 8,256 | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| Speed Grade | -C6 (fast) | -C8 (slower) | -C7 (intermediate) | -I8 (industrial) | -C8 (slower) | -C6 (matches) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| User I/O | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 89 | 89 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 165,888 | 165,888 | 165,888 | 165,888 | 119,808 | 119,808 |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Largest Cyclone II LE density in the 144-LQFP package (vsEP2C5T144C6N)
- Fastest speed grade available in 144-LQFP (-C6) (vsEP2C8T144C8N)
- Commercial temperature only - industrial variant is a drop-in upgrade (vsEP2C8T144I8N)
Catatan Desain
The EP2C8T144C6N requires separate VCCINT (core, 1.15-1.25 V) and VCCIO1/VCCIO2/VCCIO3/VCCIO4 (I/O banks, 1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) supplies. Decouple each VCCINT pin with one 0.1 uF ceramic plus one 10 uF bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin. Each VCCIO bank should have its own 0.1 uF + 10 uF decoupling pair to prevent switching noise from coupling between banks and corrupting logic levels on adjacent I/O standards.
Use a 4-layer PCB stackup (signal-GND-VCC-signal) with one continuous GND plane and one continuous VCC plane. The 144-TQFP package has a 0.5 mm pin pitch - route two traces between adjacent pads using 0.20 mm trace width with 0.20 mm clearance. Place a 4x4 via array (0.3 mm drilled, 0.5 mm pad) under the package thermal pad area (none for LQFP, but place ground vias around the package perimeter for thermal spreading and signal return paths).
Do not leave MSEL[2:0] floating - tie them to VCCINT or GND through 1 kohm resistors to define configuration mode. CONF_DONE and nSTATUS are open-drain and require a 10 kohm pull-up to VCCIO. The Cyclone II configuration sequence is sensitive to nCONFIG rising-edge timing - ensure power supplies have stabilized and PLL clock inputs are stable before nCONFIG is released, otherwise configuration may fail intermittently.
Cyclone II LVDS inputs require an external 100-ohm differential termination resistor across the pair placed within 5 mm of the FPGA pin. SSTL and HSTL I/O standards require external VTT termination at the receiver end. For clock inputs CLK0/CLK1, keep traces short and impedance-controlled (50-ohm single-ended or 100-ohm differential) to avoid jitter exceeding the PLL input specification. Always refer to the Cyclone II Device Handbook chapter 'I/O Features' for the specific standard being used.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status were not explicitly confirmed in the Verified Web Data for this part - see Intel/Altera product page for current compliance documentation. The 'N' suffix in the MPN indicates lead-free / Pb-free plating per Altera's legacy naming convention.