EP2C8T144C8 - Cyclone II FPGA, 8K LEs, 144-TQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP2C8T144C8 ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
EP2C8T144C8 Visão geral
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.
Alternativas drop-in para EP2C8T144C8 — 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 EP2C8T144C8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Speed Grade, RoHS Status.
Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:
EP2C8T144C8N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$41.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144C7N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$20.85 / 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 →EP2C8T144C6
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$22.62 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144I8N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$17.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144I8
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$21.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C5T144C8N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$19.8 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP2C8T144C8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| 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) |
| Encapsulamento | 144-pin TQFP (TQFP-144) |
| Temperatura de operação | 0C to +85C (commercial, 'C8' grade) |
| Speed Grade | 8 |
| Configuration Modes | Passive Serial (PS), Fast Passive Parallel (FPP), JTAG |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP2C8T144C8
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 12 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 21 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 29 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 30 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 37 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 45 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 49 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 61 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 62 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 71 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 77 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 83 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 93 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 94 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 101 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 115 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 118 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 119 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 120 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 121 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 122 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 123 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 124 | nCE — Chip Enable (active low) |
| Pino 125 | nCONFIG — Configuration start (active low) |
| Pino 126 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pino 127 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open drain) |
| Pino 128 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select bit 0 |
| Pino 129 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select bit 1 |
| Pino 130 | VCCINT — Core voltage (1.2 V) |
| Pino 131 | DCLK — Configuration clock (PS/FPP mode) |
| Pino 132 | DATA0 — Configuration data input bit 0 |
| Pino 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 140 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
Aplicações típicas
EP2C8T144C8 é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: 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.
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | 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 |
Principais diferenciais
- 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)
Notas de projeto
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.
Informações de conformidade
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.