Intel의 EP2C15AF256C8N - 15K LEs Cyclone II FPGA, 256-FBGA | Intel / Altera EP2C15AF256C8N - 전자 부품
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EP2C15AF256C8N - 15K LEs Cyclone II FPGA, 256-FBGA | Intel / Altera

부품 번호: EP2C15AF256C8N ✓ 활성
재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
1.2 V Vdss LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL Rds(on) 256-LBGA (FBGA-256) Package C8 Speed SRAM (external EPCS flash required) Memory
시작가 $8.75 USD / 개
MOQ: 1 |
가격 업데이트: 2026-09-08
볼륨 가격
수량 단가 합계
1 $14.35 $14.35
10 $12.95 $129.50
100 $11.2 $1,120.00
500 $9.85 $4,925.00
1,000 $8.75 $8,750.00
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EP2C15AF256C8N 개요

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP2C15AF256C8N is a Cyclone II family field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 14,448 logic elements, 239,616 bits of embedded RAM, and 152 maximum user I/O pins, housed in a 256-ball fine-line BGA (FBGA-256) package. Built on a 90 nm CMOS process with a 1.2 V core supply, the device delivers low-cost, low-power programmable logic for high-volume applications such as digital signal processing, industrial control, and display interfaces.

A Cyclone II FPGA is a SRAM-based programmable logic device that integrates configurable logic arrays (LABs), embedded memory blocks (M4K blocks), embedded 18x18 multipliers, and a programmable I/O ring into a single die. Positioned below the high-end Stratix family and above the original Cyclone series, Cyclone II is designed to deliver ASIC-like logic density at FPGA-like design flexibility, while consuming substantially less power than its Stratix siblings - typically 50-60% lower static power at comparable densities.

Key features include support for LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards through dedicated True-LVDS circuitry; up to 52 embedded 18x18 multipliers enabling DSP-style FIR/FFT pipelines; a maximum of 4 PLLs providing clock synthesis, phase shifting, and frequency multiplication; and 68 M4K RAM blocks that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. The 'C8' speed grade corresponds to an 8 ns internal timing corner, and the 'N' suffix denotes a lead-free, RoHS-compliant package.

Architecturally, the EP2C15 uses a sea-of-LABs fabric where each LAB contains 16 logic elements (LEs), each LE comprising a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and a carry chain. Interconnect is achieved through MultiTrack routing with row/column drivers, and configuration data is stored in SRAM, requiring an external configuration device such as the EPCS4 or EPCS16 serial flash on power-up.

Typical applications include digital video processing and display controllers, motor control and industrial automation, software-defined radio baseband, low-cost prototyping of custom logic, and communications infrastructure such as bridges between legacy parallel buses and modern serial interfaces. The 256-ball FBGA package enables compact PCB layouts and supports high-speed signal integrity for LVDS links.

When designing with this device, plan configuration loading time carefully - the EP2C15 in fast standard mode requires approximately 12 ms to configure from an EPCS16, and JTAG or Active Serial configuration must be selected via MSEL pins. Decoupling must follow Altera's Cyclone II pin connection guidelines, with 0.1 µF and 0.01 µF capacitors near every VCCINT and VCCIO bank.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Cyclone II alternatives, and practical board-design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

드롭인 대체품: EP2C15AF256C8N — 동일 패키지, 핀 호환. PCB 재작업이 필요한 다른 패키지 부품은 제외됩니다.

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다음과 드롭인 호환되는 동일 시리즈 모델: EP2C15AF256C8N (동일 폼 팩터 및 풋프린트) — 차이점: Total RAM Bits, Family, Operating Temperature, Package, RoHS Status.

Altera
Total RAM Bits: 239616
RoHS Status: Compliant (N suffix, lead-free)
비교 대상: EP2C15AF256C8N →
Altera
Total RAM Bits: 239616
Family: FPGA Cyclone II
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
비교 대상: EP2C15AF256C8N →
Intel
Total RAM Bits: 239,616 bits
Family: Cyclone II FPGA
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +85C)
비교 대상: EP2C15AF256C8N →

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EP2C20F256C8N

✅ 드롭인
Intel
📦 FBGA-256
Cyclone II · Cyclone II FPGA · 18,752 · 239,616 bits · 152 · 315 (device maximum, package-dependent) · 4

✓ 재고 있음

$20.85 / 개

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EP2C15AF256C7N

✅ 드롭인
📦 FBGA-256
same FBGA-256 ballout, slower C7 speed grade (vs C8), pin-to-pin compatible

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

EP2C15AF256I8N

✅ 드롭인 ⚠️ 사양 미검증
Altera
📦 FBGA-256
FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · Cyclone II (EP2C15) · 14448 · 239616 · 152 · FBGA-256 / 256-LBGA · LBGA

✓ 재고 있음

$17.26 / 개

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EP2C15AF484C8N

✅ 드롭인 ⚠️ 사양 미검증
📦 FBGA-484
larger FBGA-484 ballout, same EP2C15 logic, NOT pin-compatible with FBGA-256 - requires PCB redesign

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

EP2C15AF256C8N 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Family Cyclone II
Logic Elements 14,448
Total RAM Bits 239,616
Maximum User I/O 152
Number of Logic Elements / Cells 14448
패키지 256-LBGA (FBGA-256)
Core Supply Voltage 1.2 V
동작 온도 0 C to 85 C
Speed Grade C8
실장 유형 Surface Mount
RoHS 상태 Compliant
Lead-Free Yes (N suffix)
Process Node 90 nm
Configuration Memory SRAM (external EPCS flash required)
I/O Standards Supported LVDS, LVCMOS, SSTL, HSTL

EP2C15AF256C8N 256-lbga (fbga-256) 핀 구성 가이드

EP2C15AF256C8N(256-lbga (fbga-256) 패키지)의 핀 구성입니다. 이 디지털 IC에는 GPIO, 통신 인터페이스(UART, SPI, I2C), 전원 핀이 포함되어 있습니다. 대체 핀 기능과 구성 옵션은 제조사 데이터시트를 참조하십시오. 임베디드 시스템 설계와 PCB 레이아웃에 필수적입니다.

EP2C15AF256C8N의 256-lbga (fbga-256) 패키지 핀아웃 다이어그램

다음에 대한 상세 핀아웃 데이터 없음: EP2C15AF256C8N.

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일반적인 애플리케이션

EP2C15AF256C8N 적합 용도: 7 애플리케이션s: Industrial Motor Control, Digital Video Display Controller, Software Defined Radio Baseband, Legacy Bus Bridge, Low-Cost ASIC Prototyping, Communications Infrastructure Glue Logic, Medical Imaging Front-End.

🏭

Industrial Motor Control

The EP2C15AF256C8N fits industrial motor control because its 14,448 logic elements, embedded 18x18 multipliers, and 152 user I/O pins handle field-oriented control (FOC) loops and multi-axis PWM generation in a single chip. With a 1.2 V core and dedicated PLL, the FPGA can synthesize precision PWM frequencies above 100 kHz while sampling encoder feedback at sub-microsecond rates.

추천

EPCS4 (Serial configuration flash for Cyclone II) EP2C20F256C8N · Intel
📺

Digital Video Display Controller

With 239 Kbits of embedded RAM and True-LVDS I/O, the EP2C15AF256C8N acts as a low-cost LVDS display bridge for industrial LCDs, driving up to 152 LVDS pairs while buffering frame data in M4K blocks. The device's 90 nm process keeps static power below 0.5 W typical, making it ideal for fanless panel PCs and HMI displays.

추천

EPCS16 (Larger configuration flash for bitstream >4 Mbit)
🌐

Software Defined Radio Baseband

Cyclone II's 18x18 hardware multipliers deliver DSP-grade multiply-accumulate throughput at sample rates up to 250 MSPS in the EP2C15AF256C8N, enabling digital down-conversion (DDC), FIR filtering, and FFT blocks in SDR baseband chains. The 152 user I/O pins allow direct connection to dual ADCs/DACs and a host processor bus without an external bridge.

추천

EP2AGZ300FF35I3N · Altera
🖥️

Legacy Bus Bridge

The EP2C15AF256C8N bridges parallel legacy buses (PCI, ISA, VME) to modern serial interfaces by mapping timing-critical bus cycles into Verilog state machines. Its 152 I/O and 14,448 LEs are sufficient for 32-bit @ 66 MHz PCI master/target implementations alongside UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals - all in a single FBGA-256 device.

추천

EPCS4 (Configuration flash)
🧩

Low-Cost ASIC Prototyping

For ASIC prototyping, the EP2C15AF256C8N provides 14,448 LEs of general-purpose logic at under $15 in unit quantities, enabling multiple prototype iterations before committing to mask costs. Quartus II design software supports the entire Cyclone II family, allowing designers to validate RTL against the same silicon that ships in early production.

추천

EP2C20F256C8N · Intel
🔧

Communications Infrastructure Glue Logic

In telecom and datacom equipment, the EP2C15AF256C8N replaces multiple TTL/CMOS glue-logic chips by integrating SERDES-like LVDS signaling, clock-data recovery assist, and frame-buffer FIFOs into one FPGA. The C8 speed grade supports LVDS operation at up to 805 Mbps, sufficient for many backplane applications below 1 Gbps.

추천

EP2AGX95EF35I5N · Intel
💊

Medical Imaging Front-End

The EP2C15AF256C8N performs real-time preprocessing of ultrasound, endoscopy, or patient-monitor front-end data, using embedded RAM as line buffers and 18x18 multipliers for pixel-level gain correction. Its 0 C to 85 C commercial temperature range suits medical cart and bedside equipment that lives in climate-controlled environments.

추천

EPCS16 (Configuration flash for larger bitstream)

추천 제품 요약

EPCS4 Serial configuration flash for Cyclone II 사용처: Industrial Motor Control, Legacy Bus Bridge EP2C20F256C8N Intel 사용처: Industrial Motor Control, Low-Cost ASIC Prototyping EPCS16 Larger configuration flash for bitstream >4 Mbit 사용처: Digital Video Display Controller, Medical Imaging Front-End EP2AGZ300FF35I3N Altera 사용처: Software Defined Radio Baseband EP2AGX95EF35I5N Intel 사용처: Communications Infrastructure Glue Logic
What is the operating voltage of EP2C15AF256C8N?
The EP2C15AF256C8N operates with a 1.2 V core supply (VCCINT) and a separate VCCIO bank supply that can be set to 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V depending on the I/O standard used. According to the Altera Cyclone II Device Handbook (CII51006), the VCCINT pins must be ramped up before or simultaneously with VCCIO to avoid latch-up during power sequencing.
How many logic elements does EP2C15AF256C8N have?
The EP2C15AF256C8N contains 14,448 logic elements (LEs) - the basic building block of Cyclone II logic. Each LE comprises a 4-input look-up table (LUT), a programmable register, and dedicated carry-chain logic. Per the Cyclone II datasheet, this device family offers a balance of cost, density, and power consumption for mid-volume logic designs.
Where to download EP2C15AF256C8N datasheet PDF?
The official EP2C15AF256C8N datasheet can be downloaded from Intel's Altera literature archive at intel.com, document number CII51006 (Cyclone II Device Handbook). Distributor pages such as DigiKey and Mouser also host mirrored PDFs under their product detail pages. The handbook contains the pin connection guidelines, DC/AC specifications, and configuration timing diagrams.
What package does EP2C15AF256C8N use?
The EP2C15AF256C8N ships in a 256-ball fine-pitch BGA package (FBGA-256, 17 mm x 17 mm body, 1.0 mm ball pitch). The 'F256' portion of the part number decodes as 'F' = FBGA and '256' = 256 balls. This package is the highest pin-count Cyclone II option for the EP2C15 device, enabling access to all 152 user I/O pins.
What is the difference between EP2C15AF256C8N and EP2C15AF256I8N?
The C8 vs I8 suffix denotes the operating temperature grade: C8 = commercial 0 C to 85 C, I8 = industrial -40 C to 100 C. Both share the same 1.2 V core, same FBGA-256 footprint, and same logic capacity (14,448 LEs). Industrial-grade parts are priced higher due to additional temperature characterization.
Where to buy EP2C15AF256C8N online?
EP2C15AF256C8N is in stock at DigiKey (4 distributors confirmed at last check), Mouser, LCSC, and Octopart-aggregated channels as of 2026-09-08. The 1-piece unit price is approximately USD 14.35 per LCSC listing. Bulk pricing drops to around USD 8.75 at the 1,000-piece break.
What is the lead time for EP2C15AF256C8N?
Per distributor listings checked on 2026-09-08, EP2C15AF256C8N is reported as in stock at LCSC and most major distributors, with same-day or next-day shipping available for low quantities. Bulk orders above 1,000 pieces typically require 4-6 weeks due to Intel/Altera's tape-and-reel packaging batches.
Is EP2C15AF256C8N in stock?
Yes, the EP2C15AF256C8N is in stock at LCSC ($14.35 per unit, listed as of 2026-09-08) and DigiKey (4 distributors with confirmed inventory). The part remains in active production status under the Altera/Intel Cyclone II family, though newer designs should evaluate Cyclone IV E or Cyclone 10 LP for lower power.
EP2C15AF256C8N vs EP2C20F256C8N - which has more logic?
The EP2C20F256C8N is the higher-density sibling with 18,752 logic elements versus 14,448 in the EP2C15AF256C8N - approximately 30% more logic, plus additional M4K memory blocks and multipliers. Both share the same FBGA-256 footprint and pinout, making the EP2C20 a true drop-in upgrade when designs outgrow the EP2C15 capacity.
Can EP2C20F256C8N replace EP2C15AF256C8N directly?
Yes, the EP2C20F256C8N is the canonical drop-in replacement for the EP2C15AF256C8N - both use the identical FBGA-256 ball-out and same pin assignment. The EP2C20 simply has more logic, more RAM, and more multipliers available. Designs can compile for the larger device and reuse the same PCB layout without modification.
What configuration device does EP2C15AF256C8N use?
The EP2C15AF256C8N requires an external serial configuration flash such as the EPCS4 (4 Mbit) or EPCS16 (16 Mbit), connected via the Active Serial (AS) interface. The Cyclone II datasheet specifies the configuration bitstream size for EP2C15 is approximately 4.0 Mbit in uncompressed RBF form, so an EPCS4 is the minimum sufficient device.
What is the best Lattice equivalent for EP2C15AF256C8N?
Lattice does not offer a true pin-compatible equivalent for the EP2C15AF256C8N because Cyclone II FPGAs use Altera-specific BGA ball maps and configuration interfaces. The closest functional match in density is the Lattice ECP2-15 or ECP2-12 family, but these require PCB redesign, different configuration flash, and Quartus-to-Diamond tool conversion.
What are the key specifications of EP2C15AF256C8N that engineers should know?
Engineers designing with EP2C15AF256C8N should know: 14,448 logic elements, 239,616 bits of embedded RAM (≈30 Kbytes), 152 maximum user I/O, FBGA-256 17 mm x 17 mm 1.0 mm-pitch package, 1.2 V VCCINT core supply, commercial 0 C to 85 C temperature range, C8 (8 ns) speed grade, 90 nm process, SRAM-based configuration requiring external EPCS flash, and support for LVDS/LVCMOS/SSTL/HSTL I/O standards.
What is the difference between EP2C15AF256C7N and EP2C15AF256C8N?
The C7 vs C8 designation refers to the speed grade - C7 is the slower timing corner (7 ns internal delay), C8 is the faster corner (8 ns, which counterintuitively is faster than C7 in Altera's numbering - lower number = faster). All other parameters including logic, RAM, package, and pinout are identical between the two, making them fully interchangeable on the same PCB.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: EP2C15AF256C8N — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose the EP2C15AF256C8N for new designs targeting 14,448 LEs in a commercial temperature range with C8 speed grade. Choose the EP2C20F256C8N as the immediate drop-in upgrade when designs outgrow EP2C15 capacity - identical FBGA-256 footprint, no PCB rework required. Choose the EP2C15AF256I8N for industrial (-40 C to 100 C) or harsh-environment applications requiring the same logic density. Choose the EP2C15AF256C7N only if C7 timing closes the design and cost must be minimized. All four alternatives share the FBGA-256 ball-out, enabling PCB layout reuse across the family.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 EP2C20F256C8N EP2C15AF256C7N EP2C15AF256I8N
Package 256-LBGA (FBGA-256) 256-LBGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-LBGA (FBGA-256) - same 256-LBGA (FBGA-256) - same
Brand Intel / Altera Intel / Altera Intel / Altera Intel / Altera
Logic Elements 14,448 18,752 (+30%) 14,448 (same) 14,448 (same)
Total RAM Bits 239,616 239,616 (same) 239,616 (same) 239,616 (same)
Speed Grade C8 C8 (same) C7 (slower) I8 (industrial)
Operating Temperature 0 C to 85 C (commercial) 0 C to 85 C (commercial) 0 C to 85 C (commercial) -40 C to 100 C (industrial)
Maximum User I/O 152 152 (same) 152 (same) 152 (same)
Core Voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V

주요 차별점

  • 30% higher logic capacity available as drop-in upgrade (vs EP2C20F256C8N)
  • Industrial temperature range available without redesign (vs EP2C15AF256I8N)
  • Speed grade flexibility (vs EP2C15AF256C7N)

설계 노트

Estimated: Decoupling follows the Cyclone II handbook (CII51006) recommendation of one 0.1 µF and one 0.01 µF ceramic capacitor per VCCINT pin group, plus a 4.7 µF to 22 µF bulk capacitor near the regulator. The 1.2 V core typically draws 100-300 mA depending on logic utilization - derate the regulator to handle inrush during configuration. Use a separate regulator for VCCIO banks if they need different voltages (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V).

The FBGA-256 package uses 1.0 mm ball pitch on a 17 mm x 17 mm body - place all decoupling capacitors on the BOTTOM side of the board directly beneath their respective VCCINT/VCCIO balls via micro-via fanout. Maintain a continuous ground plane under the BGA with stitching vias every 2 mm around the perimeter to control return-path impedance for LVDS signals.

The MSEL[2..0] pins MUST be tied high/low correctly before power-up or the device will not configure - AS mode requires MSEL=000, JTAG uses MSEL=101. Floating MSEL pins are a top cause of 'device does not respond' failure modes. Also, nCONFIG and nSTATUS must be pulled to VCCIO through 10 kohm resistors; leaving them floating causes intermittent configuration failures.

LVDS outputs require 100 ohm differential termination at the receiver. Cyclone II True-LVDS channels support up to 805 Mbps in C8 speed grade - verify that PCB traces are impedance-controlled (100 ohm differential) and that pair-to-pair skew is below 50 ps. For memory interfaces, place the external EPCS configuration flash as close as possible to the FPGA's DCLK/ASDO/nCSO pins.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Unknown
분쟁 광물
Compliant

RoHS-compliant per Intel/Altera datasheet CII51006. Lead-free indicated by N suffix. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data.

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