EP2C5AT144A7N - Cyclone II FPGA 4.6K LEs 89 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP2C5AT144A7N ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | 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 Visão geral
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.
Alternativas drop-in para EP2C5AT144A7N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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EP2C5AT144A7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| 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 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (T144) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Process Technology | 90 nm CMOS |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +125C (Automotive) |
| Automotive Grade | AEC-Q100 |
| Nível MSL | 3 |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Lead Free | Yes |
Configuração de pinos do EP2C5AT144A7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 10 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 13 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 17 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 25 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 28 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 33 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 36 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 37 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pino 38 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 41 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| Pino 42 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pino 43 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 44 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Pino 45 | TCK — JTAG clock |
| Pino 46 | TMS — JTAG mode select |
| Pino 47 | TDI — JTAG data in |
| Pino 48 | TDO — JTAG data out |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 52 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 55 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 63 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 66 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 71 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 74 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 79 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 82 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 88 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 92 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 95 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 100 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 103 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 113 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 116 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 121 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 124 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 130 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 138 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 141 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EP2C5AT144A7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: 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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP2C5AT144A7N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | 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 |
Principais diferenciais
- 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)
Notas de projeto
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.
Informações de conformidade
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.