EP2C8T144C7N - Cyclone II FPGA, 8K LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP2C8T144C7N ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $34.2 | $342,00 |
| 100 | $28.75 | $2.875,00 |
| 500 | $24.1 | $12.050,00 |
| 1.000 | $20.85 | $20.850,00 |
EP2C8T144C7N Visão geral
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that sits in the broader hierarchy: programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. Cyclone II is Intel/Altera's cost-optimized family targeting high-volume, power-sensitive applications such as consumer, industrial control, and display bridges, sitting below the higher-performance Stratix family in the same generation.
Key features include 8,256 logic elements, 36 embedded 18x18 multipliers, 165,888 RAM bits organized as M4K blocks, 2 PLLs for clock synthesis, 85 user I/Os with LVDS support, and a 1.2 V core supply with hot-socketing capability. The part suffix C7 indicates the commercial speed grade (7) and N indicates lead-free. The LQFP-144 package is a plastic surface-mount body of 20x20 mm with 0.5 mm pitch, making it friendly for low-cost 4-layer PCB assembly.
The Cyclone II architecture uses a 2-D row/column routing fabric driven by LABs (Logic Array Blocks), with each LAB containing 16 logic elements. M4K RAM blocks can be configured as true dual-port, simple dual-port, or single-port memory, supporting FIFO, shift register, and ROM modes. DSP blocks implement 18x18 multipliers with optional add/sub pipeline stages, enabling efficient DSP filtering without consuming general-purpose logic.
Typical applications include video processing bridges (HDMI/CSI-to-LVDS), motor control and industrial automation glue logic, LED display controllers, low-end software-defined radio front ends, and legacy glue-logic consolidation. The 85 I/Os and modest logic capacity make it well-suited to bridge between parallel buses and high-speed serial links.
When designing with this device, use the Quartus II Web Edition toolchain (legacy) or a compatible third-party toolchain, and respect the 1.2 V core voltage sequencing requirement. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO bank with 100 nF and 10 uF capacitors placed within 5 mm of each power pin. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para EP2C8T144C7N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP2C8T144C7N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
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EP2C8T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$41.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144I8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$17.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144C6N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$14.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144C7
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$28.75 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP4CE6E144C8N
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EP4CE10E144C8N
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EP2C8T144C7N Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | Cyclone II |
| Logic Elements | 8256 |
| Embedded Memory (M4K blocks) | 165888 bits (36 M4K blocks) |
| Embedded 18x18 Multipliers | 36 |
| PLLs | 2 |
| Maximum User I/O | 85 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (T144) 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Process Node | 90 nm |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (per bank) |
| Maximum Internal Clock Frequency | approximately 450 MHz (speed grade 7) |
| Speed Grade | 7 (commercial) |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP2C8T144C7N
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage (1.5/1.8/2.5/3.3 V) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 10 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 14 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 17 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 19 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 24 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 31 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 33 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 41 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 45 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 47 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 53 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 59 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pino 64 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 66 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 73 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 76 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 82 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 84 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 93 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 96 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 105 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 108 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 111 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 130 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 133 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 135 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 144 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2 V) |
Aplicações típicas
EP2C8T144C7N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Video Bridge / Display Controller, Industrial Motor Control & PLC Glue Logic, LED Display Panel Controller, Legacy Parallel-Bus to Memory Bridge, Low-End Software Defined Radio (SDR) Front End, Educational & FPGA Development Platforms.
Video Bridge / Display Controller
The EP2C8T144C7N's 85 user I/Os and dedicated hardware multipliers make it a strong fit for video bridge applications such as HDMI-to-LVDS, MIPI-CSI-to-TTL, or BT.656 frame-combiner designs. With 36 embedded 18x18 multipliers the part can perform real-time chroma resampling and deinterlacing at common 480p/720p rates without consuming general-purpose logic, while the M4K RAM blocks implement line buffers and chroma FIFOs. The 144-LQFP 0.5 mm pitch package is friendly to 4-layer low-cost PCB assembly used in displays and TV front-end boards.
Recomendado
Industrial Motor Control & PLC Glue Logic
With 2 PLLs, 36 multipliers, and 85 LVDS-capable I/Os, the EP2C8T144C7N can implement field-oriented control (FOC) for 3-phase brushless DC and AC induction motors, encoding quadrature counters, PWM generators, and CAN/RS-485 bridges in a single chip. The hardware 18x18 multipliers accelerate Park/Clarke transforms while M4K blocks buffer sensor data; the industrial -40C to +85C operating range supports factory-floor deployment. The LQFP-144 package withstands vibration better than BGA, important for motor-drive PCB assemblies.
Recomendado
LED Display Panel Controller
LED display panels for outdoor signage require high refresh rates, gamma correction, and large parallel data buses - the EP2C8T144C7N's 85 user I/Os drive 10+ parallel RGB data channels plus addressing, while M4K RAM blocks implement per-pixel gamma LUTs and refresh buffers. The 2 PLLs synthesize pixel clocks from any reference and 36 multipliers accelerate brightness/contrast pipelining. At 90-nm process the part delivers this performance at well under 1 W typical, important for sealed outdoor enclosures with limited thermal dissipation.
Recomendado
Legacy Parallel-Bus to Memory Bridge
Many embedded designs still use 8/16-bit SRAM, NOR flash, or 68k-style parallel buses that newer microcontrollers no longer support. The EP2C8T144C7N bridges these legacy interfaces to modern SDRAM/DDR or SPI flash with its 85 I/Os and 165 Kbit of M4K RAM acting as bus turnaround buffers. The hardware multipliers and DSP blocks are unused in this role but provide headroom for on-the-fly CRC/checksum computation. The 144-LQFP and 0.5 mm pitch keeps PCB routing straightforward for retro-upgrades of legacy systems.
Recomendado
Low-End Software Defined Radio (SDR) Front End
The 36 hardware 18x18 multipliers in the EP2C8T144C7N implement up to 9 complex FIR filters or 18 real FIR taps per clock at typical audio-band sample rates, supporting simple IF-band SDR front ends and DDC/DUC blocks. The 2 PLLs lock to a low-jitter reference oscillator and 85 I/Os interface to dual-channel ADC/DAC pairs. Cyclone II lacks high-speed serial transceivers, so this use case is limited to baseband or low-IF designs, but the part delivers adequate DSP horsepower for HF/AM/FM demodulation and experimental narrowband SDR projects.
Recomendado
Educational & FPGA Development Platforms
The EP2C8T144C7N's moderate 8,256-LE capacity, on-chip PLLs, multipliers, and 144-LQFP-friendly 0.5 mm pitch make it a popular choice for university FPGA teaching boards, hobbyist projects, and entry-level Altera/Intel development kits. Quartus II Web Edition (free legacy toolchain) supports the device, and the T144 package can be hand-soldered or socketed on a through-hole adapter for breadboard experimentation. The Cyclone II architecture is well documented in textbooks and online labs, making it ideal for learning VHDL/Verilog on real silicon.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP2C8T144C8N | EP2C8T144I8N | EP2C8T144C6N | EP2C8T144C7 | EP4CE6E144C8N | EP4CE10E144C8N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 144-LQFP (T144) | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (T144) - same | 144-LQFP (E144) - same footprint | 144-LQFP (E144) - same footprint |
| Family / Generation | Cyclone II (90 nm) | Cyclone II (90 nm) | Cyclone II (90 nm) | Cyclone II (90 nm) | Cyclone II (90 nm) | Cyclone IV E (60 nm) | Cyclone IV E (60 nm) |
| Logic Elements | 8,256 | 8,256 | 8,256 | 8,256 | 8,256 | 6,272 | 10,320 |
| Embedded RAM | 165,888 bits (36 M4K) | 165,888 bits (36 M4K) | 165,888 bits (36 M4K) | 165,888 bits (36 M4K) | 165,888 bits (36 M4K) | 276,480 bits (M9K) | 423,936 bits (M9K) |
| Multipliers (18x18) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 15 | 23 |
| PLLs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum User I/O | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 91 | 91 |
| Speed Grade | 7 (commercial) | 8 (faster fMAX) | 8 (industrial temp) | 6 (slower fMAX) | 7 | 8 (Cyclone IV E) | 8 (Cyclone IV E) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | -40C to +100C (industrial) | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Active (preferred migration) | Active (preferred migration) |
Principais diferenciais
- Last-time-buy Cyclone II with 8,256 LEs in T144 footprint (vs EP4CE6E144C8N)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path within Cyclone II family (vs EP2C8T144C8N)
- Industrial temperature variant available in same footprint (vs EP2C8T144I8N)
Notas de projeto
The EP2C8T144C7N requires a monotonic 1.2 V ramp on every VCCINT pin with 100 nF and 10 uF decoupling placed within 5 mm of each pin. Per the Cyclone II handbook, all eight VCCIO banks must be powered even if unused (tie to a valid rail) to prevent I/O buffer latch-up. A dedicated LDO such as an LT3080-1 or TPS7A4533 should feed VCCINT; do not share the 1.2 V rail with digital ICs because inrush can pull VIN below the 1.15 V minimum and cause configuration failure.
Route all 144 LQFP traces on a 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground plane under the device. Per the Cyclone II package guidelines, decouple each VCCIO bank with a 0.1 uF X7R plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the bank pin. JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) must be length-matched to within 25 mm to avoid programming failures; route TCK with a 33 ohm series termination if the JTAG header is more than 50 mm from the FPGA.
LVDS operation on the EP2C8T144C7N requires 100-ohm differential impedance and matched trace lengths within 150 mils. Per the Cyclone II device handbook, place LVDS pairs on the same VCCIO bank and avoid routing over plane splits. For SDRAM interfaces above 100 MHz, route clocks on the inner layers with continuous GND reference and place series termination resistors within 5 mm of the FPGA pin to control overshoot.
Do not leave CONFIG_DONE, nCONFIG, or nSTATUS floating - the Cyclone II handbook requires these to be tied to VCCIO via 10 kohm pull-ups. An unlatched nCONFIG or floating nSTATUS can prevent configuration at power-on and the device will appear 'dead'. Always include a debounced manual nCONFIG pushbutton and an AS configuration mode header so you can recover from corrupted bitstream without reworking the board.
Informações de conformidade
Lead-free (N suffix) and RoHS compliant per Cyclone II family datasheet. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGA. Halogen-free status and conflict-minerals report not present in verified web data.
