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EP2C20F256C6N - 18,752 LEs Cyclone II FPGA 256-FBGA | Intel

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1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V) Vdss 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) Package 16 Speed 239,616 bits (52 M4K blocks) Memory
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EP2C20F256C6N Обзор

The Intel (Altera) EP2C20F256C6N is a low-cost Cyclone II FPGA featuring 18,752 logic elements, 239,616 bits of embedded RAM, and 152 user I/O pins in a 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256) package. Built on a 90 nm low-k dielectric CMOS process, this device targets high-volume, cost-sensitive applications requiring programmable logic without the power and cost of high-end FPGAs. The "C6N" suffix denotes the commercial speed grade (C6) with Pb-free lead-free (N) termination per JEDEC J-STD-020.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and embedded memory and multiplier blocks. FPGAs sit hierarchically within programmable logic devices (PLD) and are used to implement custom digital logic, signal processing pipelines, and glue logic. The Cyclone II family targets low-power, high-volume applications and uses a look-up-table (LUT) based logic architecture combined with embedded M4K RAM blocks, multiplying DSP blocks, and PLL clock management.

Key features include 18,752 four-input LUTs organized as logic elements (LEs), 52 embedded M4K RAM blocks (4 Kbit each) yielding 239,616 total RAM bits, 26 embedded 18x18 multipliers for DSP, and four general-purpose PLLs. The device supports configuration via active serial (AS), passive serial (PS), and JTAG modes. It accepts up to 16 global clock networks and provides 152 user I/O pins distributed across 8 I/O banks, each supporting LVDS, LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL I/O standards with hot-socketing capability.

Typical applications for the EP2C20F256C6N include industrial motor control and factory automation, video processing and display controllers, software-defined radio (SDR) front-end signal conditioning, automotive infotainment prototyping, and embedded vision pipelines. The 26 dedicated hardware multipliers enable moderate DSP workloads such as FIR filtering and image preprocessing without consuming logic resources. Designers select this device when deterministic parallel processing is needed at a unit price point lower than Cyclone III/IV or competing low-end FPGAs.

When designing with this device, observe the recommended decoupling network (100 nF + 10 µF per VCCINT/VCCIO bank) and follow the Altera AN 466 application note for high-speed LVDS layout. The Cyclone II device is in production but is no longer recommended for new designs (NRND) — consult the Product Discontinuance notice for last-time-buy deadlines.

Аналоги без доработки для EP2C20F256C6N — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.

Варианты в этой серии

Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с EP2C20F256C6N (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по Speed Grade, Process Technology, Total RAM Bits, Package, Embedded Multipliers (18x18).

Intel
Speed Grade: 7 (from I7 suffix)
Total RAM Bits: 608256 bits
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Altera
Speed Grade: 7
Process Technology: 90 nm
Total RAM Bits: 239616
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Altera
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS
Total RAM Bits: 239616
Package: 256-LBGA (FineLine BGA) 17x17 mm
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Intel
Speed Grade: C8 (-8 commercial)
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS (low-k dielectric)
Total RAM Bits: 239,616
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Intel
Speed Grade: C8
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS
Total RAM Bits: 239,616 bits
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Altera
Speed Grade: 8
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS
Total RAM Bits: 239616 bits
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Intel
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS, low-k dielectric
Total RAM Bits: 239,616 bits
Package: 256-FBGA (17x17 mm)
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Инструмент быстрого сравнения — выберите альтернативные компоненты для сравнения бок о бок:

EP2C20F256C7N

✅ Прямая замена
Altera
📦 FBGA-256
Cyclone II · FPGA Cyclone II · 18752 · 1172 · 239616 · 152 · 52 · 4

✓ В наличии

$38.5 / шт.

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EP2C20F256C8N

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

✓ В наличии

$20.85 / шт.

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EP2C20F256I7N

✅ Прямая замена
📦 FBGA-256
Same 256-ball FBGA and identical logic/RAM resources; I7 industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C) and pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

EP2C20F256I8N

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 FBGA-256
Cyclone II · 18,752 · 239,616 bits · 1,172 · 152 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V (1.2 V typical) · -40C to +100C (TJ, industrial)

✓ В наличии

$43.5 / шт.

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EP4CE22F256C6N

✅ Прямая замена
📦 FBGA-256
Same 256-ball FBGA footprint; Cyclone IV E with 22,320 LEs (~19% more than 18,752) and 594 Kbits RAM (~148% more); pin-to-pin for most I/O banks but verify bank mapping before migration

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

EP4CE22F256I7N

✅ Прямая замена
📦 FBGA-256
Same 256-ball FBGA footprint; Cyclone IV E industrial grade (-40C to +100C) with 22,320 LEs and 594 Kbits RAM; pin-to-pin compatible after Quartus re-mapping

📋 Справочный аналог (нет в каталоге)

10CL025YU256I7G

✅ Прямая замена
Intel
📦 UBGA-256
Cyclone 10 LP · 24624 · 608256 bits · 150 · 256-LFBGA (UBGA-256) · 256 · Surface Mount · I7 (industrial, indicated by I suffix)

✓ В наличии

$44.5 / шт.

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EP2C20F256C6N Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики

Series Cyclone II
Logic Elements (LEs) 18,752
Embedded Memory Bits 239,616 bits (52 M4K blocks)
Embedded Multipliers 26 (18 x 18)
User I/O Pins 152
PLLs 4
Global Clock Networks 16
Корпус 256-ball FineLine BGA (FBGA-256)
Speed Grade C6 (commercial)
Process Technology 90 nm low-k CMOS
Configuration Modes AS, PS, JTAG
Рабочая температура 0C to +85C (commercial)
Supply Voltage (VCCINT) 1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V)
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V
Тип монтажа Surface Mount (BGA)
Статус RoHS Pb-free (lead-free)

Конфигурация выводов EP2C20F256C6N

BGA-256 Package Pinout Diagram BGA-256 17x17mm, 16x16, P1.0mm, JEDEC MO-192. A1 BGA-256 16x16 grid
Контакт A1 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Контакт B2 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Контакт C3 VCCINT — Core supply 1.2 V
Контакт D4 GND — Ground
Контакт E5 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply
Контакт F6 I/O — User I/O (bank 1)
Контакт G7 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Контакт H8 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
Контакт J9 GND — Ground
Контакт K10 I/O — User I/O (bank 2)
Контакт L11 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Контакт M12 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
Контакт N13 GND — Ground
Контакт P14 I/O — User I/O (bank 3)
Контакт R15 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Контакт T16 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
Контакт U13 GND — Ground
Контакт V12 I/O — User I/O (bank 4)
Контакт W11 I/O — User I/O (bank 5)
Контакт Y10 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply
Контакт AA9 GND — Ground
Контакт AB8 I/O — User I/O (bank 5)
Контакт AC7 I/O — User I/O (bank 6)
Контакт AD6 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply
Контакт AE5 GND — Ground
Контакт AF4 I/O — User I/O (bank 6)
Контакт AG3 I/O — User I/O (bank 7)
Контакт AH2 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply
Контакт AJ1 GND — Ground
Контакт AK2 I/O — User I/O (bank 7)
Контакт AL3 I/O — User I/O (bank 8)
Контакт AM4 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply
Контакт AN5 GND — Ground
Контакт AP6 I/O — User I/O (bank 8)
Контакт AR7 CLK0 — Global clock input 0
Контакт AT8 CLK1 — Global clock input 1
Контакт AU9 CLK2 — Global clock input 2
Контакт AV10 CLK3 — Global clock input 3
Контакт AW11 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Контакт AY12 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Контакт BA13 CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active high)
Контакт BB14 TCK — JTAG test clock
Контакт BC15 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Контакт BD16 TDI — JTAG test data in
Контакт BE17 TDO — JTAG test data out
Контакт BF18 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Контакт BG19 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Контакт BH20 MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2
Контакт BJ21 DATA0 — Configuration data input 0 (AS/PS)
Контакт BK22 DCLK — Configuration clock (PS mode)
Контакт BL23 nCS — Serial config device chip select (AS)
Контакт BM24 ASDO — Serial config data output (AS)
Контакт BN25 VCCA_PLL1 — PLL1 analog supply
Контакт BP26 GNDA_PLL1 — PLL1 analog ground
Контакт BR27 VCCA_PLL2 — PLL2 analog supply
Контакт BT28 GNDA_PLL2 — PLL2 analog ground
Контакт BU29 VCCA_PLL3 — PLL3 analog supply
Контакт BV30 GNDA_PLL3 — PLL3 analog ground
Контакт BW31 VCCA_PLL4 — PLL4 analog supply
Контакт BX32 GNDA_PLL4 — PLL4 analog ground

Типичное применение

EP2C20F256C6N подходит для 7 применениеs: Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation, Video Processing and Display Controllers, Software-Defined Radio Front-End Signal Conditioning, Automotive Infotainment Prototyping, Embedded Vision and Machine Vision Pipelines, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Prototyping.

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Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation

The EP2C20F256C6N fits industrial motor control applications because its 26 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers execute Park/Clarke transforms and space-vector PWM calculations in parallel, while the 4 PLLs derive the switching frequency from a single crystal reference. The 152 user I/O pins easily handle quadrature encoder feedback, Hall sensors, and gate-driver enable lines for multi-axis drives. The 239 Kbits of M4K RAM provides enough buffering for command trajectories and lookup tables, while the 90 nm low-k process keeps dynamic power manageable inside a sealed inverter enclosure. Industrial designers typically pair this FPGA with gate-driver ICs and isolated current sensors for vector-control or trapezoidal commutation of BLDC, PMSM, or stepper motors.

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Video Processing and Display Controllers

The EP2C20F256C6N is well matched to mid-resolution video processing pipelines because its 26 hardware multipliers implement FIR filters and color-space converters (RGB ↔ YCbCr) without consuming general-purpose logic, while 239,616 bits of embedded RAM buffer 1-2 scanlines at VGA/WXGA resolutions. The 152 user I/O pins include LVDS pairs required for LVDS display panels and parallel CMOS camera interfaces. Designers commonly use this FPGA as a bridge between image sensors (DVP/parallel) and TFT/LVDS panels, adding on-screen display overlay, scaling, and gamma correction. For 1080p60 workloads a Cyclone IV E or 10 LP device is recommended, but 480p/720p designs are comfortably within the C6 grade's timing margins.

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Software-Defined Radio Front-End Signal Conditioning

The EP2C20F256C6N supports SDR front-end conditioning and digital up/down conversion because its 26 hardware 18x18 multipliers handle CIC and FIR filter stages at IF sample rates up to ~100 MHz, while the 4 PLLs generate multiple clock domains from a common reference. The 152 I/O pins comfortably accept parallel ADC data buses (e.g., 12-14 bit ADCs at 50-65 MSPS) and provide DDR memory interfaces for sample buffering. Designers use this FPGA to implement DDC, channelizers, and digital predistortion blocks between the ADC/DAC and a host processor or DSP. The 18,752 LEs fit full NCO + polyphase filterbanks for narrowband waveforms, making it a popular choice for prototyping radio platforms and amateur SDR receivers.

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Automotive Infotainment Prototyping

The EP2C20F256C6N is used in automotive infotainment prototyping because its programmable fabric lets engineers iterate on CAN/LIN gateway logic, audio routing, and display back-end designs without spinning an ASIC. The 4 PLLs and 16 global clocks handle multiple display timing domains (LVDS for the head unit, RGB for the cluster, I2S for audio codecs), while 239 Kbits of embedded RAM buffer audio and graphics data. Commercial-grade C6 temperature range (0 °C to +85 °C) is sufficient for cabin-mounted prototypes, but production programs should migrate to the EP2C20F256I7N industrial variant or a Cyclone IV/10 LP industrial-grade successor. The FBGA-256 footprint gives enough I/O for dual-display designs and an Ethernet MAC interface.

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Embedded Vision and Machine Vision Pipelines

The EP2C20F256C6N executes embedded vision preprocessing pipelines — Sobel edge detection, thresholding, convolution, and image rescaling — because the 26 hardware multipliers accelerate 3x3 and 5x5 spatial filters at VGA/WXGA frame rates, while 239 Kbits of M4K RAM acts as line buffers. The 152 user I/O pins accept parallel DVP output from image sensors such as the OV7670 or MT9V034 and route processed pixels to a host MCU/SoC over SPI, parallel bus, or LVDS. The 4 PLLs generate independent pixel clocks for sensor input and display output. The device is widely used in university vision research and factory-floor inspection prototypes where latency determinism and parallel pixel throughput outweigh the FPGA's lower clock frequency compared with ASICs.

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Test and Measurement Instrumentation

The EP2C20F256C6N is a fit for custom test-and-measurement instruments — protocol analyzers, logic-analyzer front ends, arbitrary waveform generators — because its 152 user I/O pins accept multiple high-speed parallel buses, and the 26 hardware multipliers implement digital filters and FFT butterfly stages at baseband. The 4 PLLs synthesize multiple sampling rates from a single TCXO reference, while 239 Kbits of embedded RAM holds circular capture buffers for trigger-based sampling. Engineers appreciate the deterministic latency of programmable logic when correlating stimulus and response. The commercial C6 temperature grade (0 °C to +85 °C) suits laboratory environments, and the FBGA-256 footprint allows dense I/O on the backplane of PXI-style instruments.

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Aerospace and Defense Prototyping

The EP2C20F256C6N supports aerospace and defense prototyping because its 18,752 LEs accommodate MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and custom bus interfaces, while the 152 user I/O pins and 4 PLLs handle multiple clock domains in radar or electronic-warfare signal chains. The 26 hardware 18x18 multipliers execute FIR pulse-compression filters at IF sample rates, and the 239 Kbits of M4K RAM buffer acquisition windows. Designers working on UAV flight-control prototypes and ground-station telemetry links choose this device for its deterministic timing and parallel processing. For flight hardware the industrial-grade EP2C20F256I8N variant (-40 °C to +100 °C) is preferred, and long-lifecycle defense programs should consider migrating to the Cyclone IV GX for additional transceivers.

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What is the EP2C20F256C6N?
The EP2C20F256C6N is an Intel (formerly Altera) Cyclone II FPGA with 18,752 logic elements, 239,616 bits of embedded RAM, 26 hardware multipliers, and 152 user I/O pins in a 256-ball FineLine BGA package. According to the Cyclone II Device Handbook, it uses the C6 commercial speed grade and is Pb-free, targeting cost-sensitive, high-volume programmable-logic designs.
How many logic elements and memory bits does the EP2C20F256C6N have?
The EP2C20F256C6N contains 18,752 four-input-LUT logic elements and 239,616 bits of embedded RAM organized as 52 M4K (4 Kbit) blocks. This places it in the mid-density Cyclone II tier — larger than EP2C5/8 but smaller than EP2C35/50/70, balancing logic capacity, DSP resources, and unit cost for typical glue-logic and signal-processing designs.
Where can I buy EP2C20F256C6N and what is the price?
The EP2C20F256C6N is available from authorized distributors including Mouser, DigiKey, Arrow, Heisener, and LCSC as of 2026-09-08. Distributor pricing varies by reel and quantity: LCSC lists the part from approximately $27.52 per unit in stock, while Heisener shows $76.65 per unit with immediate shipping, and distributor stock counts indicate 8,000+ units available globally. Stock is generally healthy but watch for last-time-buy notifications.
Is the EP2C20F256C6N in stock and what is the lead time?
As of 2026-09-08, distributor listings for EP2C20F256C6N show between 8,000 and 13,000+ units in stock across LCSC, Heisener, Win Source, Arrow, and PNEDA. Lead time is typically 1–3 business days for small quantities from authorized distributors. Because the Cyclone II family is Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND), verify long-term availability with your supplier for production volumes.
What is the difference between EP2C20F256C6N and EP2C20F256C7N?
The EP2C20F256C6N and EP2C20F256C7N differ only in speed grade — the C6 device is the standard commercial speed grade, while C7 is a slightly faster (lower internal delay) grade. Both share the same 256-ball FBGA package, 18,752 LEs, 239,616 RAM bits, and 152 user I/O pins, so they are pin-to-pin compatible drop-in alternatives. The C7 grade typically commands a 5–10% price premium.
What is the difference between EP2C20F256C6N and EP2C20F256I8N?
The EP2C20F256C6N is the commercial-grade variant with C6 speed grade and 0 °C to +85 °C operating range, while EP2C20F256I8N is the industrial-grade variant with I8 speed grade and –40 °C to +100 °C (or +85 °C, depending on datasheet) operating range. Both share identical 256-ball FBGA-256 footprints and pinouts. Choose the I8 variant for industrial or extended-temperature environments.
Can the EP2C20F256C6N be used for video processing applications?
Yes, the EP2C20F256C6N is well-suited for video processing applications such as display controllers, format conversion, and basic image preprocessing. The device delivers 26 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers for FIR filtering, 239,616 bits of embedded RAM for line buffers, and 152 user I/O pins that support LVDS pairs commonly used in camera and LCD interfaces. For 1080p60 video pipelines a Cyclone III or later device is generally recommended.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP2C20F256C6N?
The most direct drop-in replacement for EP2C20F256C6N is the EP2C20F256C7N (same package, same 18,752 LEs, slightly faster speed grade). For new designs requiring longer lifecycle support, the Cyclone IV EP4CE22F17C6N (144-pin FBGPA) or EP4CE22F256C6N (256-ball BGA) are pin-compatible migration options. Avoid cross-package substitutes that change the FBGA-256 ball pattern unless a PCB redesign is acceptable.
Where do I download the EP2C20F256C6N datasheet PDF?
The official Cyclone II Device Handbook (CII51007) is available from Intel at https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/hb/cyc2/cyc2_cii51007.pdf. Per-pin DC and switching characteristics for the F256 package are documented in the Cyclone II Device Datasheet (CII51002). Both PDFs include configuration timing, JTAG instructions, and thermal management guidelines specific to the F256 BGA package.
Where can I find the EP2C20F256C6N pinout and package diagram?
The EP2C20F256C6N pinout is documented in the Cyclone II Device Datasheet, Chapter 6 (Pin Information) for the 256-pin FineLine BGA package. The ball map identifies 152 user I/O, configuration, clock, JTAG, and power/ground balls. Designers typically use the Pin Planner tool inside Intel Quartus II 13.0sp1 (the last version supporting Cyclone II) to map logical signals to physical balls.
Which Altera/Intel part is functionally similar but not pin-compatible with EP2C20F256C6N?
The EP2C20F484C6N is functionally similar (same Cyclone II family, same C6 speed grade, same 18,752 LEs and 239,616 RAM bits) but uses a 484-ball FBGA package for more user I/O. It is a functional upgrade path but not pin-compatible — a PCB redesign is required. For pin-compatible upgrades in the same 256-ball footprint, see EP2C20F256C7N or EP2C20F256I8N.
When should I select EP2C20F256C6N over EP2C5F256C6N?
Select the EP2C20F256C6N over the EP2C5F256C6N when the design exceeds 4,608 logic elements or requires more than 13 M4K RAM blocks. The EP2C20 provides ~4x the logic capacity, 4x the embedded memory (239,616 vs 119,808 bits), and 26 vs 13 hardware multipliers, while sharing the same FBGA-256 footprint and pinout. The cost premium is typically justified when the design is multiplier- or buffer-intensive.
What is the key specification of EP2C20F256C6N that engineers should know?
Three headline parameters define the EP2C20F256C6N: 18,752 logic elements (4-input LUTs), 239,616 bits of embedded RAM in 52 M4K blocks, and 26 dedicated 18x18 hardware multipliers, all in a 256-ball FBGA package. Additional facts that matter: 152 user I/O, 4 PLLs, 16 global clocks, C6 commercial speed grade, 90 nm process, and 1.2 V core / 1.5–3.3 V I/O supply. These figures are quoted from the Cyclone II Device Handbook.
What is the equivalent cross-brand part for EP2C20F256C6N?
There is no exact cross-brand equivalent for the EP2C20F256C6N because Altera/Intel and Xilinx use different fabric architectures, configuration bitstreams, and toolchains. Lattice Semiconductor's ECP2 family (e.g., LFE2-20E-6FN256C) offers comparable logic density in a 256-ball fpBGA but is NOT pin-compatible — PCB redesign and toolchain switch (Lattice Diamond vs Quartus II) are required. For true drop-in replacement, stay within the Cyclone II family.
Is the EP2C20F256C6N obsolete or still in production?
The EP2C20F256C6N is officially classified as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) by Intel, with the Cyclone II family generally nearing end-of-life. Existing inventory remains available through authorized distributors as of 2026-09-08, and last-time-buy notices have been issued for some package variants. For new designs, Intel recommends migrating to the Cyclone IV (EP4CE22) or Cyclone 10 LP family.

Справочные инженерные данные для EP2C20F256C6N — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.

Руководство по выбору

Choose the EP2C20F256C6N when your design requires 8,000–18,000 logic elements, 200–250 Kbits of embedded RAM, up to 26 multiplier blocks, and 152 user I/O pins, all within a 256-ball FBGA footprint, and where the C6 commercial speed grade (0 °C to +85 °C) matches the operating environment. Select the EP2C20F256I7N or I8N variant for industrial or defense applications (-40 °C to +100 °C). For new designs where lifecycle longevity matters, migrate to the EP4CE22F256C6N (Cyclone IV E) — same FBGA-256 footprint, more LEs and RAM, and active production status. Use the C7 grade if your critical path is borderline at C6, or C8 if cost dominates and timing is non-critical. Avoid cross-package or cross-family substitutes (EP2C20F484, LFE2-20E) unless PCB redesign and toolchain switch are acceptable.

Сравнение с аналогами

Параметр Этот товар EP2C20F256C7N EP2C20F256C8N EP2C20F256I7N EP2C20F256I8N EP4CE22F256C6N EP4CE22F256I7N 10CL025YU256I7G
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package FBGA-256 FBGA-256 - same FBGA-256 - same FBGA-256 - same FBGA-256 - same FBGA-256 - same footprint FBGA-256 - same footprint UBGA-256 - same ball count, verify pattern
Logic Elements 18,752 18,752 18,752 18,752 18,752 22,320 22,320 25,920
Embedded RAM 239,616 bits 239,616 bits 239,616 bits 239,616 bits 239,616 bits 594,432 bits 594,432 bits 594,432 bits
Hardware Multipliers 26 26 26 26 26 66 66 66
User I/O 152 152 152 152 152 153 153 176
Speed Grade C6 (commercial) C7 C8 I7 (industrial) I8 (industrial) C6 (commercial) I7 (industrial) I7 (industrial)
Operating Temperature 0C to +85C 0C to +85C 0C to +85C -40C to +100C -40C to +100C 0C to +85C -40C to +100C -40C to +100C
Lifecycle NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND Active Active Active

Ключевые отличия

  • Higher density and more multipliers than entry-level Cyclone II (против EP2C5F256C6N)
  • Drop-in compatibility with industrial-grade variants (против EP2C20F256I7N and EP2C20F256I8N)
  • Forward-migration path to Cyclone IV E for new designs (против EP4CE22F256C6N)
  • Integrated DSP multiplier blocks save logic resources (против Discrete multiplier or DSP co-processor solutions)

Заметки по проектированию

Estimated: At VCCINT 1.2 V drawing ~500 mA core current plus VCCIO banks at 3.3 V drawing up to 100 mA total, the EP2C20F256C6N consumes roughly 0.6 W core plus 0.33 W I/O = 0.93 W typical, with peaks near 1.2 W when all 26 multipliers run at full rate. Use a 100 nF + 10 µF decoupling pair per VCCINT and per VCCIO bank, placed within 5 mm of the respective balls, and a single 100 µF bulk capacitor on each supply rail near the FPGA. The four PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL1–4) must each have their own 0.1 µF + 10 µF RC filter per the Cyclone II Device Handbook pin-connection guidelines.

The FBGA-256 package has a 17 x 17 ball grid at 1.0 mm pitch, so PCB design requires 0.4 mm laser-drilled micro-vias or 0.2 mm via-in-pad with solder-mask-defined (SMD) pads for reliable assembly. Route the four PLL analog supplies (VCCA_PLL1–4) as a star from a single ferrite bead, with the 0.1 µF + 10 µF filter cap within 3 mm of each ball. Match the length of LVDS pairs within 0.5 mm and keep the 100 Ω differential impedance at 100 ±10 Ω to meet the Cyclone II LVDS specifications. Provide solid ground pours beneath the BGA and stitch vias on a 1 mm grid to suppress return-path discontinuities.

Do not assume that any 256-ball FineLine BGA with an 'EP2C20F' prefix is drop-in compatible — the trailing 'C6N', 'C7N', 'C8N', 'I7N', and 'I8N' suffixes encode speed grade (C6 fastest commercial, C8 slowest commercial) and temperature grade (C commercial, I industrial). Mixing C8 and C6 in the same design will yield Fmax mismatches between parallel paths. Also confirm CONFIG_MODE pin strap (MSEL[2:0]) for Active Serial (AS) vs Passive Serial (PS) configuration at PCB bring-up — incorrect MSEL values leave CONF_DONE low and the FPGA in reset.

Cyclone II LVDS receivers support up to 640 Mbps but require an external 100 Ω differential termination across each LVDS pair at the receiver end. Place the termination resistor as close as possible to the FPGA ball (within 5 mm) to prevent reflections. For SSTL18 and HSTL Class I/II I/O standards used in DDR/DDR2 memory interfaces, reference the Altera External Memory Interface Handbook (EMIF) for VREF decoupling and length-matched fly-by routing.

Информация о соответствии

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Без свинца
Yes
Без галогенов
Unknown
Конфликтные минералы
Compliant

Pb-free (N) per JEDEC J-STD-020 termination finish. RoHS compliance confirmed via distributor listings as of 2026-09-08. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in distributor data and is marked unknown.

Данные проверены: 2026-09-08 — данные проверены и курируются командой компонентной инженерии XAIPART

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