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EP2C5T144I8 - Cyclone II FPGA, 4,608 LEs, 144-LQFP | Intel

MPN: EP2C5T144I8 ✗ Cuối đời
1.2 V Vdss 144-LQFP (T144) Package
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EP2C5T144I8 Tóm tắt

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP2C5T144I8 is a member of the Cyclone II family of low-cost FPGAs, delivering 4,608 logic elements, 119,808 RAM bits, and 89 user I/O pins in a 144-pin LQFP (T144) package. The 'I' in the part number designates the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +100C junction), and the trailing '8' denotes speed grade 8. The device is built on TSMC's 90nm low-k dielectric CMOS process and is supplied by a 1.2V core voltage with separate VCCIO bank voltages for flexible I/O standards.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and dedicated silicon resources such as block RAM, DSP blocks, and PLLs. The Cyclone II family was Altera's second-generation low-cost FPGA family, succeeding the original Cyclone series and targeting high-volume cost-sensitive applications. FPGAs sit at the same hierarchy level as ASICs and microcontrollers but offer post-fabrication reprogrammability, making them ideal for design iteration, low-volume production, and custom parallel processing tasks that CPUs cannot accelerate efficiently.

Key features of the EP2C5T144I8 include up to 89 user I/O pins supporting multiple I/O standards (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL, LVDS), two general-purpose PLLs for clock management, embedded multipliers (13 18x18 multipliers), and configuration via Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), or JTAG. The 144-LQFP package offers 0.5mm pitch for hand-solderable prototyping while still supporting moderate I/O counts. The industrial temperature grade makes the device suitable for harsh-environment applications outside the commercial 0C to +85C range.

Typical applications include industrial motor control, factory automation, video processing pipelines, low-cost digital signal processing, and legacy industrial control replacements. The device is supported by Altera/Intel Quartus II design software (legacy versions) for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. Engineers should note that the Cyclone II family has been superseded by Cyclone IV/V and Cyclone 10 series; new designs should evaluate newer families unless pin compatibility or proven-in-use requirements dictate otherwise.

When designing with this device, verify JTAG chain integrity before board bring-up, ensure decoupling capacitors are placed within 5mm of each VCC pin, and confirm that the configuration mode (AS/PS/JTAG) matches the chosen configuration memory device. The T144 package is non-BGA, simplifying rework and inspection during prototyping.

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Các mẫu cùng loạt có thể lắp đặt dễ dàng tương thích với EP2C5T144I8 (cùng hình factor và footprint) — khác nhau ở Package, Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status, Process Technology.

Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (T144)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +125C (Automotive)
Process Technology: 90 nm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 144-pin LQFP / TQFP (Plastic, Gull-Wing)
Speed Grade: C6 (commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: LQFP-144 (T144) 20x20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Speed Grade: 6
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Speed Grade: C7 (commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP), 20 × 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Speed Grade: 7 (mid commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial, 'C' grade)
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Intel
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144)
Speed Grade: 8 (commercial)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
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Altera
Package: 144-pin TQFP (T144), 22x22 mm
Speed Grade: 8
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP) 22x22 mm
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial)
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Intel
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP-144)
Speed Grade: I8
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial)
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EP2C5T144C8N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · 4,608 · 119,808 bits (M4K blocks) · 13 · 89 · 2 · 1.15 V to 1.25 V (typ. 1.2 V) · 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (bank-dependent)

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EP2C5T144C8

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · 4,608 · 119,808 · 89 · 13 · 2 · 8 · TSMC 90 nm low-k

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EP2C5T144C7N

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Altera
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone® II · EP2C5 · 4,608 · 119,808 · 89 · 158 · Up to 13 · 2

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EP2C5T144C7

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Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · 4,608 · 119,808 · 89 · 13 · 4 · 90 nm CMOS · 1.2 V

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EP2C5T144C6N

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Altera
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · Cyclone II · 4608 · 119808 bits · 89 · 4 · 13 · 2

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EP2C5T144C6

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Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · 4,608 · 312 · 119,808 · 13 · 2 · 89 · 90 nm CMOS

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EP2C5AT144A7N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (T144)
Cyclone II · Cyclone II · 4,608 · 119,808 · 13 · 2 · 89 · 144-LQFP (T144)

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EP2C5T144I8 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Family Cyclone II
Logic Elements 4,608
Total RAM Bits 119,808
User I/O Count 89
Number of Logic Blocks / Cells 312
Number of Gates 5,000
Embedded Multipliers (18x18) 13
Number of PLLs 2
Core Voltage 1.2 V
Package Type 144-LQFP (T144)
Package Pin Count 144
Package Pitch 0.5 mm
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount
Operating Temperature Grade Industrial
Junction Temperature Range -40C to +100C
Process Technology 90 nm CMOS (TSMC low-k)
Trạng thái RoHS Compliant

Cấu hình chân EP2C5T144I8

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Chân 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 6 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 11 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Chân 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 17 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Chân 21 GND — Ground
Chân 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 23 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 29 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 33 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Chân 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 35 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Chân 41 GND — Ground
Chân 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 47 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 53 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 56 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Chân 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 59 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Chân 61 GND — Ground
Chân 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 65 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 69 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Chân 70 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Chân 71 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Chân 72 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Chân 73 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Chân 74 CONFIG_DONE — Configuration done (open drain)
Chân 75 DCLK — Configuration clock
Chân 76 DATA0 — Configuration data input 0
Chân 77 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 79 GND — Ground
Chân 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 83 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 89 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Chân 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 95 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 96 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Chân 97 GND — Ground
Chân 98 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 99 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 100 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 101 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 102 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 103 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 104 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 105 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 106 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 107 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 108 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 109 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 111 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Chân 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 115 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Chân 119 GND — Ground
Chân 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 121 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 127 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 133 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 134 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.2V)
Chân 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Chân 139 GND — Ground
Chân 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Chân 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)

Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

EP2C5T144I8 phù hợp cho 7 Áp dụngs: Industrial Motor Control, Legacy Factory Automation Controllers, Video Format Conversion and Image Processing, Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic, Aerospace and Defense Avionics Databuses, Test and Measurement Front-End.

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Industrial Motor Control

The EP2C5T144I8 fits industrial motor control applications because its 4,608 logic elements and 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers handle multi-axis PWM generation, Hall-sensor decoding, and field-oriented control (FOC) math within a single chip. The industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade ensures reliable operation inside IP54 motor cabinets where ambient can reach +60C. Its 89 user I/O pins accept the typical encoder, PWM, fault, and SPI-isolator channels of a 3-axis drive without external bus expanders. The 1.2V core plus independent VCCIO banks let the FPGA interface to 3.3V gate drivers, 5V Hall sensors, and 1.8V ADCs on the same board. Two PLLs produce the carrier frequencies required for space-vector modulation. For comparison, the Lattice ECP5-25 would offer lower power but lacks the T144 footprint that enables simple hand-rework in motor-repair shops.

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Legacy Factory Automation Controllers

The EP2C5T144I8 is well-suited to legacy factory automation retrofits because the T144 LQFP package allows hand-soldering during field repairs and the 4608-LE capacity fits ladder-logic emulation, Modbus/Profibus framing, and sensor debounce for compact PLC replacements. The industrial temperature grade survives the +50C panel-cabinet environments typical of automotive and packaging plants. The 1.2V core with selectable VCCIO banks lets the FPGA talk to 24V opto-isolated I/O modules via simple resistor dividers. Quartus II legacy support remains available, so existing customer bitstreams can be ported without software retooling. The 119 Kbits of embedded RAM are sufficient for circular process-data buffers without external SRAM. Compared to a Cortex-M4 MCU, the FPGA handles parallel bit-banged protocols like SPI + UART + I2C simultaneously without CPU overhead.

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Video Format Conversion and Image Processing

The EP2C5T144I8 supports mid-resolution video processing such as BT.656 to RGB conversion, deinterlacing, and on-screen-display (OSD) overlay because the 13 18x18 multipliers and 119 Kbits of block RAM implement a 3x3 convolution kernel and a 720x480 frame buffer in real time. The 89 user I/O pins accommodate parallel 8-bit video buses plus control signals for HDMI transmitters and LCD timing controllers. Two PLLs derive the 27 MHz pixel clock and 74.25 MHz TMDS clock from a single 27 MHz crystal. The industrial temperature range enables outdoor digital-signage and security-camera housings. The T144 footprint simplifies hand-prototyping for small-batch video walls. A larger Cyclone IV EP4CE10 would be required for full-HD multi-window compositing, but the EP2C5T144I8 handles SD/standard-definition with margin.

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Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing

The EP2C5T144I8 delivers cost-effective DSP for audio and instrumentation front-ends because the 13 embedded 18x18 multipliers implement FIR filters, FFT butterflies, and sigma-delta modulators at sample rates up to several MSPS. The 4608 LEs accommodate a 256-tap FIR with 16-bit coefficients plus control logic, while the 119 Kbits of RAM store coefficient tables. The two PLLs generate the 48 kHz audio word clock and oversampling MCLK from a 12 MHz reference. Industrial temperature grade supports outdoor environmental monitoring and military comms. The T144 LQFP package allows university lab use without BGA rework. The Quartus II DSP Builder toolchain lets engineers generate FIR IP graphically. Compared to a DSP microprocessor, the FPGA achieves deterministic latency and parallel channel processing at lower BOM cost.

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Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic

The EP2C5T144I8 functions as glue logic on telecom line cards because the 4608 LEs are sufficient to bridge TDM/E1 framers to microcontrollers, generate framing pulses, and implement HDLC controllers. The 89 user I/O pins accept parallel HDB3-coded data plus control signals for LIUs (line interface units) without external bus switches. The two PLLs synthesize the 2.048 MHz E1 clock and 8 kHz frame sync from a 19.44 MHz Stratum-3 reference. Industrial temperature grade survives outdoor DSLAM and base-station cabinets. The T144 footprint allows hand-repair in the field. The 1.2V core with selectable I/O banks lets the FPGA talk to 3.3V framers and 5V LIU control registers on the same board. A Cyclone IV would offer lower power but no T144 package for legacy card reuses.

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Aerospace and Defense Avionics Databuses

The EP2C5T144I8 supports avionics databus bridging such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and RS-422 protocol conversion because the 4608 LEs and 13 multipliers implement multiple channels of bit-decoding, parity checking, and label matching in parallel. The industrial temperature grade and 90nm CMOS radiation tolerance are suitable for unpressurized avionics bays, though not for full space-grade missions. The 89 user I/O pins accept 4-8 ARINC 429 channels plus discrete flags. The two PLLs derive the 100 kHz and 12.5 kHz ARINC bit rates from a 1 MHz reference. Aerospace distributors like FPGAX stock the EP2C5T144I8 specifically for long-term defense programs. The T144 package allows flight-line rework that is impractical with BGAs. Compared to a dedicated ARINC ASIC, the FPGA lets OEMs update label tables via bitstream revision.

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Test and Measurement Front-End

The EP2C5T144I8 fits portable test equipment because the 4,608 LEs implement custom trigger logic, protocol decoding (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN), and counter/timer functions that offload the host MCU. The 89 user I/O pins accept high-impedance probes, current-shunt amplifiers, and isolated USB links simultaneously. The two PLLs produce tunable sample clocks for the on-board ADC. The industrial temperature range supports field service in outdoor substations. The T144 footprint simplifies lab-prototype rework and rework for student engineering kits. The 119 Kbits of RAM cache measurement buffers between trigger events. The 1.2V core plus flexible VCCIO banks enable direct interface to 1.8V high-speed ADCs. Compared to a digital oscilloscope ASIC, the FPGA offers unlimited protocol decoders via Quartus II IP cores.

Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất

EP2C5T144C8N Altera Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Motor Control, Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic EP4CE6E22C8N Intel Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Motor Control IR2136S 3-phase gate driver companion Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Motor Control EP2C5T144C7N Altera Được sử dụng trong: Legacy Factory Automation Controllers MAX485ESA RS-485 transceiver for Modbus RTU Được sử dụng trong: Legacy Factory Automation Controllers EP2C5T144C8 Intel Được sử dụng trong: Video Format Conversion and Image Processing, Test and Measurement Front-End ADV7123KSTZ50 Video DAC companion Được sử dụng trong: Video Format Conversion and Image Processing EP2C5T144I8 Intel Được sử dụng trong: Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing PCM1803ADBR Audio ADC companion Được sử dụng trong: Low-Cost Digital Signal Processing DS26503LN T1/E1 framer companion Được sử dụng trong: Telecom Line-Card Glue Logic EP2C5T144I8N Intel Được sử dụng trong: Aerospace and Defense Avionics Databuses HI-8588PSI ARINC 429 transceiver companion Được sử dụng trong: Aerospace and Defense Avionics Databuses AD9226ARSZ Analog Devices Được sử dụng trong: Test and Measurement Front-End
What is the logic element count of the EP2C5T144I8?
The Intel EP2C5T144I8 contains 4,608 logic elements (LEs) and 312 logic array blocks (LABs). According to the Cyclone II device family datasheet, the EP2C5 is the smallest-density member of the Cyclone II family, making it the right choice for cost-sensitive glue-logic, control, and low-complexity DSP applications rather than high-density data-path processing.
What is the difference between EP2C5T144I8 and EP2C5T144C8N?
The EP2C5T144I8 is the industrial temperature grade variant with -40C to +100C junction range, while the EP2C5T144C8N is the commercial temperature grade (0C to +85C) with lead-free packaging. Both share the same T144 LQFP package, same 4,608 LEs, and same speed grade 8, making them drop-in pin-compatible alternatives when temperature grade requirements change.
Where to buy EP2C5T144I8 online?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP2C5T144I8 is available at distributors including DigiKey (datasheet URL 1468679), Mouser, and specialized FPGA inventory brokers such as FPGAX and Veswin. The Heisener listing shows in stock at $19.7094 per unit. New designs should also consider Cyclone IV/V equivalents due to the NNRD status of the Cyclone II family.
What is the lead time for EP2C5T144I8?
According to the Heisener listing, the EP2C5T144I8 lead time is listed as 'to be confirmed' with an estimated delivery window of 2026-11-15 to 2026-11-20 when choosing standard shipping. Industrial temperature grade parts typically have longer lead times than commercial variants because the customer base is smaller and qualification cycles are stricter.
What is the price of EP2C5T144I8?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP2C5T144I8 unit price is $19.71 at qty 1, $15.77 at qty 100, and $11.83 at qty 1000 based on the Heisener listing at $19.7094 per unit. Pricing fluctuates with availability because the Cyclone II family is NNRD, and authorized distributor stock is limited to remaining factory and channel inventory.
Is the EP2C5T144I8 in stock?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP2C5T144I8 is in stock at multiple distributors - Heisener lists 6,672 pieces available, and DigiKey shows 'ships today' status. Because the part is NNRD, stock is finite and replenishment is not guaranteed. Engineers designing new systems should secure lifetime-buy quantities or evaluate Cyclone IV/V drop-in successors.
EP2C5T144I8 vs EP2C5T144C8N - which is better for industrial use?
The EP2C5T144I8 is the better choice for industrial environments because its -40C to +100C junction range exceeds the EP2C5T144C8N's commercial 0C to +85C range. Both parts share the same T144 footprint and pinout, so PCB layout is identical. Choose the I8 grade for outdoor, automotive, factory-floor, or any application where the ambient may drop below freezing or exceed +70C.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP2C5T144I8?
The best drop-in replacement is the EP2C5T144C8N if commercial temperature range is acceptable, because both share the same T144-1 LQFP footprint, same 4,608 LEs, and same speed grade. For a forward-compatible migration path, the Cyclone IV EP4CE5F23I7N or EP4CE6E22C8N offer more logic and lower power, but require PCB re-layout because the BGA footprints differ.
When should I choose EP2C5T144I8 over the Cyclone IV family?
Choose the EP2C5T144I8 when you need a 144-LQFP (hand-solderable) footprint, when you have existing Cyclone II designs to maintain, or when NNRD supply at low cost outweighs the benefit of newer features. The Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22I7N delivers more LEs but only in a 144-EQFP or BGA package, so the T144 Cyclone II is still preferred for legacy industrial control boards.
Where to download EP2C5T144I8 datasheet PDF?
The official EP2C5T144I8 datasheet can be downloaded from the Altera/Intel document library at https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/656286/ep2c5.pdf, which is the Cyclone II Device Family datasheet covering all EP2C5 variants including the T144 package. Third-party mirrors such as alterasemi.com and digchip.com also host the same PDF. The pin connection guidelines section lists the T144 pinout.
Where to find the EP2C5T144I8 pinout?
The EP2C5T144I8 pinout is documented in the Cyclone II Device Family datasheet (https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/656286/ep2c5.pdf) under the 'Pin Information for the Cyclone II EP2C5 Device' section, specifically listing the 144-pin LQFP package. Intel also provides per-bank pin assignment tables covering the 89 user I/O pins, configuration pins, and JTAG pins.
What is the maximum operating frequency of EP2C5T144I8?
The exact maximum clock frequency is application-dependent because FPGA performance varies with logic depth, routing congestion, and I/O standard. According to the Cyclone II datasheet, internal logic can typically operate above 200 MHz in well-pipelined designs, and the two PLLs support output frequencies up to several hundred MHz depending on input reference and multiplication ratio. Refer to the Quartus II timing analyzer for accurate per-path timing closure.
What is the difference between EP2C5T144I8 and EP2C5Q208I8?
The EP2C5T144I8 uses a 144-LQFP package with 89 user I/O pins, while the EP2C5Q208I8 uses a 208-pin PQFP/QFP package with up to 158 user I/O pins. Both share the same Cyclone II silicon die and 4,608 logic elements, so the difference is purely package and I/O count. The T144 version is preferred for cost-constrained designs, and the Q208 for applications needing more I/O.
Can EP2C5F256I8N replace EP2C5T144I8?
No, the EP2C5F256I8N uses a 256-pin FineLine BGA package and is not pin-compatible with the EP2C5T144I8's 144-LQFP package. A true drop-in replacement for the EP2C5T144I8 must use the T144 LQFP footprint. The EP2C5F256I8N is a viable alternative only if you are willing to redesign the PCB to the BGA land pattern, in which case it offers more I/O pins (up to 158 vs 89).
What are the key specifications of EP2C5T144I8 that engineers should know?
The EP2C5T144I8 specifications are: 4,608 logic elements, 119,808 RAM bits, 89 user I/O pins, two PLLs, 13 18x18 embedded multipliers, 1.2V core supply, industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade, speed grade 8, 144-LQFP package with 0.5mm pitch, 90nm TSMC CMOS process, and RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly. Source: Cyclone II Device Family datasheet, Intel document 656286.

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Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the EP2C5T144I8 when you need a hand-solderable 144-LQFP FPGA with industrial -40C to +100C temperature grade and 4,608 logic elements, especially for legacy industrial control boards or new motor-control designs that benefit from the T144 footprint. Choose the EP2C5T144C8N for indoor commercial-temperature applications where cost dominates and the 0C to +85C range is acceptable. Choose the EP2C5T144C7N (speed grade 7) or EP2C5T144C6N (speed grade 6) when you need higher Fmax for time-critical DSP pipelines. Choose the EP2C5AT144A7N only when AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is mandatory, since the Astro variant carries automotive-grade testing and a price premium. Avoid the F256 and BGA-packaged EP2C5 variants unless you specifically need more user I/O and can accommodate a BGA PCB layout.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số Sản phẩm này EP2C5T144C8N EP2C5T144C7N EP2C5T144C6N EP2C5AT144A7N
Package 144-LQFP (T144) 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same 144-LQFP (T144) - same
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Logic Elements 4,608 4,608 4,608 4,608 4,608
Temperature Grade Industrial (-40C to +100C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Commercial (0C to +85C) Automotive (AEC-Q100)
Speed Grade 8 8 (slower) 7 (faster) 6 (fastest) 7
User I/O Count 89 89 89 89 89
Total RAM Bits 119,808 119,808 119,808 119,808 119,808
Embedded Multipliers (18x18) 13 13 13 13 13
Core Voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Industrial temperature grade over commercial variants (vsEP2C5T144C8N)
  • Hand-solderable T144 LQFP footprint vs BGA alternatives (vsEP2C5F256I8N)
  • Cyclone II cost-optimized silicon vs Cyclone IV (vsEP4CE6E22C8N)

Ghi chú thiết kế

The EP2C5T144I8 requires a 1.2V core supply (VCCINT) and 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V VCCIO bank supplies. Use a low-dropout regulator such as the TI TPS7A4501 for VCCINT and TI TPS7A3001 for VCCIO. Place 100nF decoupling capacitors within 5mm of every VCC pin and add 10uF bulk capacitors at each supply rail entry. Inrush current during configuration can reach several hundred milliamps, so size the regulator for at least 2x the steady-state load.

The 144-LQFP package has 0.5mm pitch leads which are hand-solderable with a fine tip but require careful PCB layout. Use a 4-layer board with a dedicated ground plane under the FPGA and route all clocks on the inner layer with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended). Keep JTAG signals (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO) short and away from switching signals. Add a 4.7k pull-up on nCONFIG and nSTATUS to 3.3V as recommended in the Cyclone II handbook.

Do not leave VCCIO bank supplies floating - every VCCIO pin must be connected to a valid supply even if the bank is unused. Do not exceed 3.3V on any user I/O pin, even briefly, or the I/O drivers will latch up. The configuration mode (AS/PS/JTAG) is selected by MSEL pins - verify MSEL0/MSEL1 strapping before powering up. When migrating from commercial EP2C5T144C8N to the I8 industrial grade, double-check the JTAG chain because some programmers have temperature-grade restrictions.

Place the configuration memory (EPCS4 or EPCS16) within 25mm of the FPGA DATA0/DCLK pins to avoid signal-integrity issues. Add 33-ohm series resistors on DATA0 and DCLK if the configuration memory is more than 50mm away. Use a star-ground topology for analog supplies if the design includes an ADC, and keep PLL analog supply pins (VCCA_PLL) isolated from noisy digital returns with a ferrite bead.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Không chì
Yes
Không halogen
Unknown
Khoáng vật xung đột
Compliant

RoHS-compliant per distributor listings. Standard grade - not AEC-Q100; choose EP2C5AT144A7N for automotive. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the provided data.

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