EP2C20Q240I8N - Cyclone II FPGA, 18,752 LE, 240-Pin PQFP | Intel
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A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable semiconductor device whose logic function is defined by the user after manufacture. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy: programmable logic device -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> semiconductor. Cyclone II is positioned in the low-cost, high-volume tier of the FPGA taxonomy, targeting price-sensitive applications that still require the parallelism and flexibility of programmable hardware versus fixed-function ASICs. EP2C20Q240I8N delivers up to 402.5 MHz internal operation, combining DSP-friendly embedded multipliers and plentiful logic resources.
Key features include 18,752 logic elements, 1,196 LABs, 142 maximum user I/O pins, and an array of embedded 18 x 18 multipliers and M4K RAM blocks. The 240-pin PQFP footprint exposes the part to through-hole-style lead processes while still enabling surface-mount assembly on conventional reflow profiles, making it well suited for legacy as well as new industrial designs.
Architecturally, the Cyclone II family uses a 90 nm process node with a 4-input look-up table (LUT) fabric, embedded multiplier blocks, and abundant tri-stated routing. The EP2C20Q240I8N is the higher-density variant of the family, providing roughly 50 percent more logic and memory resources than the EP2C8 sibling while sharing the same Quartus II design flow, IP library, and configuration schemes.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, video processing pipelines, low-cost DSP co-processing, communications glue logic, and PCI/PCI Express bridging. Engineers choose EP2C20Q240I8N when they need mid-range FPGA density with a manageable pin count and the broad third-party IP ecosystem that surrounds the Cyclone II family.
When designing with EP2C20Q240I8N, plan the PCB for a 28 mm x 28 mm PQFP with 0.5 mm pitch; signal integrity on high-speed clocks is sensitive to trace length matching. Use the Quartus II design software (legacy support required) to take advantage of pre-verified IP cores and the full toolchain.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives drawn from the Cyclone II family, and PCB-layout design notes that the manufacturer datasheet alone does not aggregate, giving procurement and design teams a single decision-ready reference.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na EP2C20Q240I8N — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EP2C20Q240I8N (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Logic Elements, Maximum Internal Frequency, Maximum User I/O Pins.
EP2C20Q240C8N
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →EP2C20Q240I8N Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Family | Cyclone II |
| Manufacturer | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Logic Elements (LE) | 18,752 |
| Logic Array Blocks (LAB) | 1,196 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 142 |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 402.5 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Temperature na Operasyon | 0 °C to +85 °C (industrial) |
| Package Type | PQFP-240 (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) |
| Package Body Size | 28 mm x 28 mm |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.50 mm |
| Terminal Form | Gull-wing |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
| Tindminan RoHS | Compliant |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EP2C20Q240I8N 28 mm x 28 mm
Pin configuration para sa EP2C20Q240I8N (28 mm x 28 mm package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa EP2C20Q240I8N.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EP2C20Q240I8N ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial Motor Control, Video Processing Pipelines, Low-Cost DSP Co-Processing, Communications Glue Logic, PCI / Local Bus Bridging, Test & Measurement Front-End.
Industrial Motor Control
The EP2C20Q240I8N's 18,752 logic elements and 1,196 LABs deliver sufficient density for multi-axis servo loops, PWM generation, encoder feedback, and field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms in industrial motor drives. Its 142 user I/O pins accommodate multiple encoder inputs, current-sense ADCs, and gate-driver signals without external muxing, while the 240-pin PQFP keeps the assembly line accessible for through-hole-friendly industrial PCBs. Built-in 18 x 18 embedded multipliers accelerate Park/Clarke transforms and PI controller math.
Inirekomenda
Video Processing Pipelines
Cyclone II's embedded memory and multiplier blocks enable real-time deinterlacing, scaling, color-space conversion, and on-screen-display overlay in cost-sensitive video applications. The EP2C20Q240I8N's 402.5 MHz internal frequency supports SD/HD pixel-clock processing, and its 142 I/O comfortably handle ITU-R BT.656, BT.1120, and LVDS video buses. PQFP-240 keeps the BOM and assembly cost low versus BGAs, which is critical for consumer-grade video appliances.
Inirekomenda
Low-Cost DSP Co-Processing
The EP2C20Q240I8N pairs with a host microcontroller or DSP to offload compute-intensive kernels such as FFTs, FIR/IIR filters, and Reed-Solomon codecs. Its 18 x 18 embedded multipliers and M4K RAM blocks implement high-throughput MAC pipelines while keeping the BOM cost low; PQFP-240 simplifies prototyping and rework versus fine-pitch BGAs. Designers use Cyclone II as a DSP coprocessor in audio baseband, software-defined radio front-ends, and image preprocessing.
Inirekomenda
Communications Glue Logic
Bridge legacy parallel buses, implement UART/SPI/I2C controllers, and add protocol conversion between microcontrollers and PHYs using the EP2C20Q240I8N. The 142 user I/O and 1.2 V / 3.3 V mixed-voltage support make it ideal for gluing 3.3 V peripherals to 5 V or 1.8 V ASICs in telecom and networking line cards. Cyclone II also implements small custom packet processors for low-end switches.
Inirekomenda
PCI / Local Bus Bridging
The EP2C20Q240I8N implements PCI 32-bit/33 MHz target and initiator interfaces, local bus glue, and DMA engines for legacy industrial cards. The 240-pin PQFP gives access to the 32-bit PCI bus plus control signals, while the 18,752 LEs handle transaction-state machines and scatter-gather DMA. This remains a popular retrofit design for ISA-to-PCI and PC/104-to-PCI bridges in long-life industrial PCs.
Inirekomenda
Test & Measurement Front-End
Build custom logic analyzers, protocol exercisers, and stimulus generators using the EP2C20Q240I8N's high-speed I/O and configurable logic. Cyclone II supports LVDS and other high-speed signaling through its I/O elements, while 1,196 LABs implement parallel stimulus patterns and signature-analyzer logic. The PQFP-240 package supports hand-rework-friendly prototypes common in T&M lab environments.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for EP2C20Q240I8N — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EP2C20Q240C8N | EP2C20F484I8N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 - same | FBGA-484 - different |
| Family | Cyclone II | Cyclone II | Cyclone II |
| Logic Elements | 18,752 | 18,752 | 18,752 |
| Logic Array Blocks | 1,196 | 1,196 | 1,196 |
| Maximum User I/O | 142 | 142 | 315 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (industrial) | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) | -40 °C to +100 °C (industrial) |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Higher density in the Cyclone II family at 18,752 LE (kumpara saEP2C15AF256I8N)
- Industrial temperature grade in PQFP-240 footprint (kumpara saEP2C20Q240C8N)
- Through-hole-friendly PQFP for legacy industrial designs (kumpara saEP2C20F484I8N)
Talaan ng Disenyo
The EP2C20Q240I8N uses a 240-pin PQFP with 28 mm x 28 mm body and 0.50 mm pitch. Route power (VCCINT 1.2 V, VCCIO 3.3 V) with wide traces or pours; place decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF + 10 µF bulk) within 5 mm of every supply pin. Keep clock traces short and length-matched; add a ground pour under the package for thermal dissipation and signal-integrity shielding.
Do not confuse the 'I8' industrial temperature suffix with 'I8N' (the latter includes a specific speed grade and Pb-free packaging). Verify the full ordering code matches your thermal and assembly requirements. Also note that Cyclone II is NRND; plan a migration path to Cyclone IV E or Cyclone V for production longevity.
PQFP gull-wing leads benefit from a small thermal relief pattern on the land to balance solderability and thermal mass. Use a reflow profile consistent with JEDEC J-STD-020 for the device's MSL rating. Route high-speed I/O (LVDS, clock) on the inner layers with a continuous reference plane; keep differential pairs length-matched within 150 mil.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS compliance per Intel/Altera Cyclone II product family documentation. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for commercial/industrial-grade FPGAs; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the verified data.
