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EP2C8T144C8 - Cyclone II FPGA, 8K LEs, 144-TQFP | Intel

部品番号: EP2C8T144C8 ✓ 生産中
在庫あり 1〜3営業日以内に発送
1.2 V (typical) Vdss 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) Package 8 Speed
開始価格 $21.6 USD / 個
MOQ: 1 |
価格更新日: 2026-09-08
ボリューム価格
数量 単価 小計
1 $38.5 $38.50
10 $34.2 $342.00
100 $28.8 $2,880.00
500 $24.5 $12,250.00
1,000 $21.6 $21,600.00
ℹ️ すべての価格はUSDです

EP2C8T144C8 概要

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP2C8T144C8 is a Cyclone II family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) built on a 90 nm CMOS process, delivering 8,256 logic elements (LEs) and 165,888 bits of embedded RAM in a 144-pin TQFP package with 85 user I/O pins. The 'C8' speed grade targets commercial temperature operation with internal core voltage around 1.2 V and LVCMOS/LVTTL I/O standards, while the TQFP-144 plastic thin-quad-flat-pack footprint simplifies prototype bring-up and low-volume assembly without requiring BGA reflow or substrate via fan-out.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array is a semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and embedded memory that engineers can re-program in-system to implement arbitrary digital functions. The Cyclone II family sits in the low-cost FPGA tier of the Intel product portfolio, below the high-performance Stratix series and the low-power MAX series, targeting cost-sensitive applications where unit cost and design simplicity outweigh raw logic density. FPGAs differ from microcontrollers in that logic is implemented in parallel hardware rather than sequential firmware, providing deterministic timing and high I/O throughput.

Key feature highlights include 8,256 LEs, 36 M4K (4 Kbit) RAM blocks totaling 165,888 RAM bits, up to 18 embedded 18 x 18 multipliers, two PLLs for clock management, and configuration via passive serial (PS), fast passive parallel (FPP), or Altera configuration devices such as EPCS series flash. The TQFP-144 package is offered in commercial (0C to +85C junction) and industrial (-40C to +100C ambient) variants; the 'C8' suffix denotes commercial temperature range with the medium-fast speed grade.

Typical applications include industrial motor control, low-cost video processing, education and development kits, consumer display controllers, and prototyping bridges for ASIC emulation. Designers select Cyclone II when they need more parallel logic or I/O bandwidth than a microcontroller can provide but want to avoid the PCB complexity of fine-pitch BGA packages. Quartus II Web Edition software (legacy, replaced by Quartus Prime Lite for newer device families) supports full synthesis, place-and-route, and JTAG programming for Cyclone II designs.

When designing with Cyclone II, observe that core 1.2 V must be generated from an external regulator, JTAG pinout follows IEEE 1149.1, and unused I/O pins should be configured as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-ups to avoid floating-node contention. The 90 nm process has higher static leakage than modern 28/14 nm FPGAs, so thermal management matters more in enclosed industrial housings. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the Cyclone II family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

ドロップイン代替品: EP2C8T144C8 — 同一パッケージでピン互換。PCBの作り直しが必要な異なるパッケージの部品は除外されています。

このシリーズのバリエーション

同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: EP2C8T144C8 (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, RoHS Status.

Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144), 22x22 mm
Process Technology: TSMC 90 nm low-k
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP (TQFP), 22x22 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Speed Grade: 6
RoHS Status: Non-compliant (per distributor listing)
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS SRAM
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS, low-k dielectric
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial, 'C' speed grade)
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (T144) 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Speed Grade: 7 (commercial)
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Package: TQFP-144 (T144), 22x22 mm, 0.5mm pitch
Process Technology: 90 nm
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial, suffix C)
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial)
Speed Grade: I8
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →
Intel
Process Technology: 90 nm TSMC low-k dielectric
Speed Grade: -8
比較対象 EP2C8T144C8 →

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EP2C8T144C8N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8,256 · 516 · 165,888 bits (162 Kbit) · 36 · 85 · 2 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V)

✓ 在庫あり

$41.5 / 個

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EP2C8T144C7N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8256 · 165888 bits (36 M4K blocks) · 36 · 2 · 85 · 144-LQFP (T144) 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch · 90 nm

✓ 在庫あり

$20.85 / 個

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EP2C8T144C6N

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8,256 · 165,888 · 8,256 · 165,888 · 85

✓ 在庫あり

$14.2 / 個

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EP2C8T144C7

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8,256 · 516 · 165,888 · 36 (4,608 bits each) · 18 · 4 · 85

✓ 在庫あり

$28.75 / 個

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EP2C8T144C6

✅ ドロップイン
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8,256 · 516 · 165,888 · 36 M4K blocks (4,608 bits each) · 18 · 4 · 85

✓ 在庫あり

$22.62 / 個

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EP2C8T144I8N

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8,256 · 165,888 · 36 (M4K) · 36 · 85 · 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) · 90 nm TSMC low-k dielectric

✓ 在庫あり

$17.5 / 個

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EP2C8T144I8

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
Intel
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 8256 · 516 · 165888 · 18 · 85 · 4 · 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)

✓ 在庫あり

$21.5 / 個

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EP2C5T144C8N

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
Altera
📦 TQFP-144
Cyclone II · 4,608 · 119,808 bits (M4K blocks) · 13 · 89 · 2 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V) · 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (bank-dependent)

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$19.8 / 個

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EP2C8T144C8 最大定格&電気的特性

Family Cyclone II
Logic Elements (LE) 8,256
Total RAM Bits 165,888
Embedded Multipliers (18x18) Up to 18
User I/O Pins 85
PLLs 2
Process Technology 90 nm CMOS
Core Voltage 1.2 V (typical)
パッケージ 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144)
動作温度 0C to +85C (commercial, 'C8' grade)
Speed Grade 8
Configuration Modes Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP), JTAG
実装タイプ Surface Mount
RoHS ステータス Compliant

EP2C8T144C8 ピン構成

TQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 TQFP-144
ピン 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 7 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 11 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 12 GND — Ground
ピン 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 21 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 29 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン 30 GND — Ground
ピン 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 37 VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V)
ピン 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 41 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 45 GND — Ground
ピン 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 49 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
ピン 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
ピン 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 61 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン 62 GND — Ground
ピン 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 71 VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V)
ピン 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 77 GND — Ground
ピン 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 83 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
ピン 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
ピン 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 89 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 93 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
ピン 94 GND — Ground
ピン 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 97 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 101 VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V)
ピン 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 110 GND — Ground
ピン 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 115 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
ピン 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
ピン 118 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
ピン 119 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
ピン 120 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
ピン 121 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン 122 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
ピン 123 GND — Ground
ピン 124 nCE — Chip Enable (active low)
ピン 125 nCONFIG — Configuration start (active low)
ピン 126 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
ピン 127 CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open drain)
ピン 128 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0
ピン 129 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1
ピン 130 VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V)
ピン 131 DCLK — Configuration clock (PS/FPP mode)
ピン 132 DATA0 — Configuration data input bit 0
ピン 133 GND — Ground
ピン 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 139 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 140 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
ピン 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
ピン 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)

主な用途

EP2C8T144C8 の用途: 7 件s: Industrial Motor Control, Video Frame Buffer / Display Controller, University / Educational Digital-Logic Lab, ASIC Prototyping / Logic Replacement, Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Aggregation, Communications Protocol Bridge, Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing.

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Industrial Motor Control

The EP2C8T144C8 fits industrial motor-control boards where 8,256 logic elements handle encoder quadrature decoding, Hall-sensor input conditioning, and field-oriented control (FOC) state machines concurrently. Its two embedded PLLs generate the 50 kHz PWM switching frequency and the 10 MHz encoder sampling clock from a single 50 MHz crystal, eliminating extra timing components. The 85 user I/Os route 3-phase PWM outputs, 6-7 servo encoder channels, and CAN/RS-485 transceivers without external mux ICs, while the 18x18 multipliers accelerate Clarke/Park transforms in hardware instead of software. The TQFP-144 footprint allows hand-reworkable assembly for low-volume industrial OEM batches.

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Video Frame Buffer / Display Controller

The EP2C8T144C8's 165,888 embedded RAM bits (36 M4K blocks) are sufficient for dual-port line buffering of VGA 640x480@60Hz streams (307 KB) or partial QVGA 320x240 buffering in 24-bit color. Designers implement a VGA-to-LVDS bridge or OSD overlay in the 8,256 logic elements, with the I/O driving HSYNC/VSYNC and 24-bit RGB directly from the LVCMOS33 pins. Two PLLs generate the 25 MHz pixel clock and a 2x oversampled clock for edge alignment, while 18 multipliers enable simple image scaling and gamma correction without an external DSP. The TQFP-144 pin count exposes full 24-bit color plus sync and control lines without bus multiplexing.

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University / Educational Digital-Logic Lab

The Cyclone II EP2C8T144C8 with 8,256 LEs provides students with enough capacity to implement entire RISC-V cores, VGA drivers, and audio processing chains within a single semester project. Its TQFP-144 package solders easily onto lab dev boards with 0.5 mm pitch pads and can be reworked with a hot-air station when student projects release magic smoke. The well-documented Quartus II Web Edition toolchain (free download) supports Verilog, VHDL, and schematic entry with built-in simulation, making it accessible to undergraduates. The 1.2 V core regulator and JTAG programming via USB-Blaster simplify lab PSU and programmer provisioning.

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ASIC Prototyping / Logic Replacement

Designers use the EP2C8T144C8 to prototype ASIC functionality before committing to mask costs, taking advantage of 18 embedded multipliers and 165 KB RAM to model DSP and buffer subsystems. The 85 I/Os at LVCMOS33 interface directly with legacy ASIC pads, and TQFP-144 footprint allows quick breadboard iterations with through-hole adapters. The 1.2 V core regulator can be powered from a bench supply, and the JTAG port allows in-system reconfiguration within seconds to validate RTL changes. For ASIC emulators, multiple EP2C8 boards are daisy-chained via expansion headers to build larger logic capacity.

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Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Aggregation

The EP2C8T144C8 aggregates 5-15 discrete 74-series logic ICs into a single programmable device, reducing PCB area by 50-70% in legacy industrial controllers facing component obsolescence. Engineers port existing discrete-logic schematics into Verilog or VHDL and compile them into the 8K LEs, with the 85 I/Os replacing up to 30 discrete gates per IO bank. The two PLLs replace external clock-distribution buffers, while the embedded 36 multipliers cover CRC and Manchester encoding tasks. Industrial temperature variants (EP2C8T144I8N) are pin-compatible for harsh-environment deployments.

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Communications Protocol Bridge

In protocol-bridge applications, the EP2C8T144C8 implements UART/SPI/I2C to CAN or Modbus conversion, with 18x18 multipliers handling CRC16/CRC32 calculation at wire speed. The 85 I/Os expose up to 4 UART channels, 3 SPI masters, 2 I2C buses, and 2 CAN controllers concurrently, replacing a microcontroller plus 3-4 external bus-expanders. The two PLLs generate independent baud-rate clocks for each interface from a single 50 MHz reference, and the 165 KB RAM buffers messages between asynchronous buses. TQFP-144 fits into standard 4-layer industrial PCBs with hand-reworkable assembly.

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Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing

The 18 embedded 18x18 multipliers in the EP2C8T144C8 deliver up to 1.1 GMAC throughput at 250 MHz, enough for FIR filters, FFT radix-2 butterflies, and DCT transforms in audio and image preprocessing. Designers pair the multipliers with the 36 M4K RAM blocks for coefficient storage and sample buffers, achieving 16-tap FIR at 50 MSPS in a single device. Two PLLs generate the required 50-250 MHz DSP clock and the 48 kHz audio rate from a master oscillator. The 85 I/Os accept parallel ADC data and output processed streams to DACs without an intermediate ASIC.

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What is the EP2C8T144C8?
The EP2C8T144C8 is an Intel (formerly Altera) Cyclone II family Field-Programmable Gate Array with 8,256 logic elements, 165,888 bits of embedded RAM, and 85 user I/O pins, housed in a 144-pin TQFP package. According to the Cyclone II Device Handbook, the part uses a 90 nm CMOS process with a typical core voltage of 1.2 V and supports configuration via Passive Serial, Fast Passive Parallel, or JTAG modes.
What is the operating temperature of EP2C8T144C8?
The EP2C8T144C8 operates over the commercial junction temperature range of 0C to +85C, as indicated by the 'C8' speed-grade suffix in the ordering code. For industrial temperature operation (-40C to +100C), engineers should specify the 'I8' speed-grade variant such as EP2C8T144I8 from the same Cyclone II family.
How many logic elements does EP2C8T144C8 have?
The EP2C8T144C8 contains 8,256 logic elements (LEs), which is the entry-level density tier of the Cyclone II family. Each LE comprises a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and a carry chain, providing roughly equivalent capacity to about 12,000-15,000 ASIC gates for typical designs.
Can EP2C8T144C8 be replaced by EP2C8T144C8N directly on the same PCB?
Yes, the EP2C8T144C8 and EP2C8T144C8N share the same TQFP-144 footprint and pinout, so they are pin-to-pin drop-in compatible. The N-suffix variant typically denotes a lead-free / RoHS-compliant assembly finish versus the original C8 (which may be Pb-bearing), making the N variant the preferred replacement for new RoHS-compliant designs.
Where can I buy EP2C8T144C8 and what is the current price?
As of 2026-09-09, EP2C8T144C8 is available through distributors including DigiKey and Wolfchip, with DigiKey listing it in active stock. Unit pricing for qty-1 is approximately $38.50 USD, dropping to about $21.60 USD at 1,000-piece quantities. Note that this Cyclone II family has been long-running; lead times are typically 8-12 weeks from authorized distributors, with broker/excess channels offering shorter but higher-risk supply.
Is EP2C8T144C8 the same as EP2C8T144C7?
No, EP2C8T144C8 and EP2C8T144C7 differ in the speed grade: C8 is a slower speed grade than C7, meaning C7 supports slightly higher internal clock frequencies at the cost of higher price. Both share the identical TQFP-144 pinout and 8,256 LEs, so they are drop-in compatible on PCB but performance varies in timing-critical paths.
What development software supports EP2C8T144C8?
EP2C8T144C8 is supported by Intel Quartus II Web Edition (legacy) and the newer Quartus Prime Lite Edition. According to Intel's device support matrix, Cyclone II designs must use Quartus II version 13.0sp1 or earlier, because Quartus Prime no longer supports Cyclone II for new development; existing projects continue to compile in legacy Quartus II versions.
What is the difference between EP2C8 and EP2C5 Cyclone II devices?
The EP2C8 contains 8,256 LEs, 165,888 RAM bits, and up to 18 embedded multipliers, while the EP2C5 contains 4,608 LEs, 119,808 RAM bits, and up to 13 multipliers. Both are available in the same TQFP-144 footprint with pin-compatible I/O, but EP2C8 doubles logic density and RAM capacity for designs requiring more parallel processing or buffer memory.
What is the core voltage requirement of EP2C8T144C8?
EP2C8T144C8 requires a 1.2 V nominal core supply with +/-5% tolerance, plus separate VCCIO rails of 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V depending on the I/O standard selected per bank. According to the Cyclone II handbook, all VCCINT pins must be decoupled with 0.1 uF and 10-100 uF bulk capacitors placed within 0.25 inch of the package for reliable operation.
What is the configuration memory size of EP2C8T144C8?
The Cyclone II EP2C8T144C8 configuration bitstream size is approximately 1.3 Mbits uncompressed, fitting comfortably into a 4 Mbit EPCS4 or larger Altera configuration flash. Designers typically use Active Serial (AS) mode with an EPCS4 or EPCS16 flash for standalone power-on configuration without requiring an external microcontroller to load the bitstream.
Is EP2C8T144C8 still recommended for new designs in 2026?
The EP2C8T144C8 is in long-term active status in the Intel Product Lifecycle Solutions (PLSS) program, meaning it is still orderable but not recommended for new designs per Intel guidance. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to Cyclone IV E (EP4CE6, EP4CE10) or Cyclone V (5CEBA4) families, which offer lower power, higher density, and active Quartus Prime support.
What are the typical applications of EP2C8T144C8?
Typical EP2C8T144C8 applications include industrial motor control (encoder decoding + PWM generation), low-cost video processing (VGA/DVI frame buffering), education and university digital-design lab kits, consumer display controllers, and ASIC prototyping or logic replacement. The combination of 8K LEs, 18 multipliers, and 85 I/O pins suits glue-logic aggregation and parallel DSP workloads well.
What is the maximum I/O pin count for EP2C8T144C8?
The EP2C8T144C8 exposes 85 user I/O pins from a 144-pin TQFP package; the remaining package pins are assigned to VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), configuration (nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE/MSEL/DATA), and PLL supplies. According to the pin-out file, all 85 user I/Os support LVCMOS, LVTTL, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards across 4 I/O banks.
How does EP2C8T144C8 differ from Lattice ECP5 or Xilinx Spartan-6 equivalents?
Cyclone II EP2C8 is built on a 90 nm process running at 1.2 V core, while Lattice ECP5 uses 40 nm at 1.1 V and Xilinx Spartan-6 uses 45 nm at 1.0-1.2 V, so the older Cyclone II consumes roughly 2-3x more static power than modern alternatives. Pin-count equivalents like LFE2-8E (Efinity family) or XC6SLX8 are not drop-in compatible because packages differ; design porting requires board rework and Verilog/VHDL retargeting.
Does EP2C8T144C8 support DDR SDRAM interfaces?
Yes, the EP2C8T144C8 supports DDR and DDR2 SDRAM interfaces up to 167 MHz using the dedicated DQS (data strobe) and DQ pins in conjunction with Quartus II IP cores (altsdram megafunction). According to the Cyclone II External Memory Interfaces Handbook, designers must assign DQS pins to specific locations documented in the pin-out file and use on-chip PLL to generate the 90-degree phase-shifted write clock.

エンジニアリング参考データ: EP2C8T144C8 — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose EP2C8T144C8 for new commercial-temperature designs in the 5K-10K LE range that need TQFP-144 hand-solderability for prototype assembly. For RoHS-compliant new builds, prefer the N-suffix variant EP2C8T144C8N (drop-in, lead-free). If your design is timing-critical and the C8 internal Fmax is borderline, upgrade to the C7 (15% faster) or C6 (30% faster) speed grade - all share the same pinout. For harsh industrial environments below 0C or above 85C, specify EP2C8T144I8N (industrial temperature, I8 speed grade). If your logic utilization is below 50%, consider migrating to EP2C5T144C8N (same package, 4,608 LEs, ~25% lower price). For new designs in 2026+, evaluate Intel's Cyclone IV E family (EP4CE6E22C8N) which offers lower power, higher density, and active Quartus Prime support, though package footprint differs.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 EP2C8T144C8N EP2C8T144C7N EP2C8T144C6N EP2C8T144I8N EP2C5T144C8N
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package TQFP-144 TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same TQFP-144 - same
Logic Elements 8,256 8,256 8,256 8,256 8,256 4,608
Speed Grade C8 C8 C7 (faster) C6 (fastest) I8 (industrial) C8
Temperature Grade Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial Commercial Commercial Industrial (-40C to +100C) Commercial
User I/O Count 85 85 85 85 85 89 (more I/O with same LE count)
Embedded RAM (bits) 165,888 165,888 165,888 165,888 165,888 119,808
18x18 Multipliers 18 18 18 18 18 13
Approx Unit Price (qty 100) ~$28.80 USD ~$28.80 USD ~$33.00 USD ~$38.00 USD ~$45.00 USD ~$22.00 USD

主な差別化要因

  • Combined 8,256 LEs + 18 multipliers + 85 user I/Os in TQFP-144 (vs EP2C5T144C8N)
  • Same TQFP-144 package across the entire Cyclone II family (vs EP2C8F256C8N (BGA-256))
  • C8 speed grade optimized for industrial temperature operation (vs EP2C8T144I8N)

設計ノート

The EP2C8T144C8 requires three separate supply rails: VCCINT (1.2 V core, +/-5% tolerance), VCCIO1-4 (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V per bank), and VCCA_PLL (1.2 V analog PLL supply). Each rail must be decoupled with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 0.25 inch of the respective supply pin, plus 100 uF bulk capacitors on each rail near the package. Use a low-noise LDO such as LT3021 or TPS7A45 for VCCA_PLL to minimize PLL jitter. Power-on sequencing is not strictly required but is recommended: VCCINT before VCCIO to avoid I/O driver latch-up.

Estimated: at 25C ambient with all 8,256 LEs switching at 50% toggle rate, the EP2C8T144C8 dissipates approximately 0.6-0.9 W. The TQFP-144 package has theta_JA around 28 C/W with standard JEDEC 4-layer test PCB, yielding a junction temperature rise of 17-25C above ambient. For enclosed industrial housings above 50C ambient, use a top-side copper heatsink or thermal vias to a bottom-side ground pour. Active cooling (fan) is generally not required at C8 speed grade.

The TQFP-144 package uses 0.5 mm pitch leads; PCB design rules require 0.2 mm trace width and 0.15 mm trace clearance. Place all VCCINT decoupling capacitors on the same side as the FPGA within 5 mm of the supply pins. Use a continuous ground plane on layer 2 with via stitching every 25 mm around the FPGA perimeter. JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed with 50 ohm controlled impedance and length-matched within 25 mm to avoid boundary-scan issues.

Do not exceed 1.26 V on VCCINT - permanent damage occurs above 1.4 V. Unused I/O pins must be configured in the Quartus II assignment as 'tri-stated input with weak pull-up' to avoid floating-node leakage. Do not hot-swap power supplies - the Cyclone II lacks hot-swap tolerance. The MSEL[1:0] pins must match the desired configuration mode (00 = AS, 01 = PS, 10 = FPP) or configuration will fail silently. Always include a 10 kohm pull-up on nCONFIG and CONF_DONE for reliable startup.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
No
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Compliant

EP2C8T144C8 (without N suffix) is original Pb-bearing assembly per Intel ordering code conventions. For RoHS compliance, use EP2C8T144C8N variant. AEC-Q100 not applicable for non-automotive FPGA grade.

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