EP2C20F256C6
EP2C20F256C6 - 18,752 LEs, 500 MHz, 256-LBGA FPGA | Intel
The Intel EP2C20F256C6 is a Cyclone II field-programmable gate array with 18,752 logic elements, 500 MHz performance, 152 I/O, and a 256-LBGA package. It uses 90 nm fabrication technology and operates from a 1.2 V supply. The device combines 18,752 configurable logic elements with 239,616 bits, or 234 kbit, of embedded memory, providing a compact programmable-logic platform for control, communications, signal processing, and embedded system integration.
A field-programmable gate array is a semiconductor in which the digital circuit is defined after manufacture. An FPGA belongs to the programmable-logic hierarchy, where configurable logic, block memory, and programmable I/O replace a fixed combination of gates, counters, interfaces, and memory. The Cyclone II architecture provides a practical alternative to custom ASICs when logic must be revised quickly, prototypes must be produced in small volumes, or board-level parallelism is needed.
The EP2C20F256C6 combines a 500 MHz device operating point with 18,752 logic elements and 152 user I/O in a 256-LBGA package. Its 234 kbit of embedded memory supports data buffering, lookup tables, packet handling, and state-machine storage. The 1.2 V core supply supports modern FPGA clocking and logic operations, while 152 I/O provide substantial connectivity for buses, memory interfaces, clock inputs, control signals, and external data acquisition.
Cyclone II devices use programmable logic technology for flexible hardware implementation. Engineers can configure parallel datapaths, protocol bridges, state machines, counters, and control logic in one integrated device. The EP2C20F256C6 is positioned for designs requiring more logic and I/O than small CPLDs while retaining a relatively compact 256-ball package for board integration.
Typical uses include industrial control and automation, communications infrastructure, test and measurement, embedded instrumentation, audio and signal-processing front ends, and general-purpose digital prototyping. Its 18,752 logic elements can distribute independent functions across parallel channels, while embedded memory can support buffering and lookup operations close to the logic that consumes the data.
Design planning should account for the 256-LBGA footprint, ball assignment, power distribution, decoupling, clock routing, and programmed I/O constraints. Existing Quartus II-compatible designs and tool flows should be checked against the exact device speed grade and package before production release. Because the Cyclone II family has reached end of production, long-term availability and redesign planning require particular attention.
This page consolidates device specifications, lifecycle considerations, same-package alternatives, comparison parameters, and practical replacement guidance. It is intended to help engineers evaluate EP2C20F256C6 sourcing, board compatibility, and migration planning without overlooking device-speed, temperature, or package distinctions.
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