Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tray |
| Series | Cyclone® II |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| NumberofLABs/CLBs | 1172 |
| NumberofLogicElements/Cells | 18752 |
| TotalRAMBits | 239616 |
| NumberofI/O | 315 |
| Voltage-Supply | 1.15V ~ 1.25V |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 85°C (TJ) |
| Package/Case | 484-BGA |
Overview
Description
The EP2C20F484C8N is a member of the Cyclone II family of FPGAs developed by Altera, now part of Intel. This device is designed to provide a cost-effective and flexible solution for a wide range of applications, including communication systems, consumer electronics, and industrial control systems. It features 20,060 logic elements, 52 embedded multipliers, and 594,432 total RAM bits, allowing for substantial computational capabilities and efficient memory management.
The EP2C20F484C8N comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package and supports a variety of I/O standards, making it suitable for diverse applications. Its low power consumption and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive choice for developers looking to optimize performance while managing budget constraints. Development with this FPGA can be facilitated using Intel's Quartus Prime design software, which provides design entry, synthesis, and verification tools. Overall, the EP2C20F484C8N offers a balanced mix of performance, flexibility, and value for designers working on medium-complexity digital designs.
The EP2C20F484C8N comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package and supports a variety of I/O standards, making it suitable for diverse applications. Its low power consumption and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive choice for developers looking to optimize performance while managing budget constraints. Development with this FPGA can be facilitated using Intel's Quartus Prime design software, which provides design entry, synthesis, and verification tools. Overall, the EP2C20F484C8N offers a balanced mix of performance, flexibility, and value for designers working on medium-complexity digital designs.
Equivalent
The EP2C20F484C8N is an FPGA from Intel's (formerly Altera) Cyclone II series. Equivalent products would come from similar low-cost, low-power FPGA families. These might include:
1. Xilinx Spartan-3 series (e.g., XC3S200)
2. Lattice Semiconductor's MachXO series
3. Microsemi's IGLOO series
When considering equivalents, match specifications such as logic elements, I/Os, and package type to ensure they meet the required design criteria.
1. Xilinx Spartan-3 series (e.g., XC3S200)
2. Lattice Semiconductor's MachXO series
3. Microsemi's IGLOO series
When considering equivalents, match specifications such as logic elements, I/Os, and package type to ensure they meet the required design criteria.
Features
The EP2C20F484C8N is a member of the Altera Cyclone II FPGA series, known for its cost-effectiveness and performance efficiency. Key features include:
1. Logic Elements: It contains 18,752 logic elements, offering robust processing capabilities for various applications.
2. Embedded Memory: The FPGA includes 239,616 bits of embedded memory, suitable for data buffering and storage tasks.
3. I/O Pins: It offers 294 I/O pins to facilitate a broad range of input and output interfaces.
4. Package: This model comes in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package, ensuring compactness and ease of integration into PCBs.
5. Operating Speed: The maximum clock frequency is up to 260 MHz, allowing for high-speed operation.
6. Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs): It features two PLLs for clock management and signal conditioning.
7. Power Supply: The core voltage is 1.2V, with I/O standards supporting 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, and 1.5V.
8. Temperature Range: It supports a commercial temperature range, making it suitable for standard electronic environments.
Overall, the EP2C20F484C8N is ideal for applications requiring efficient processing power, extensive memory, and versatile I/O options.
1. Logic Elements: It contains 18,752 logic elements, offering robust processing capabilities for various applications.
2. Embedded Memory: The FPGA includes 239,616 bits of embedded memory, suitable for data buffering and storage tasks.
3. I/O Pins: It offers 294 I/O pins to facilitate a broad range of input and output interfaces.
4. Package: This model comes in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package, ensuring compactness and ease of integration into PCBs.
5. Operating Speed: The maximum clock frequency is up to 260 MHz, allowing for high-speed operation.
6. Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs): It features two PLLs for clock management and signal conditioning.
7. Power Supply: The core voltage is 1.2V, with I/O standards supporting 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, and 1.5V.
8. Temperature Range: It supports a commercial temperature range, making it suitable for standard electronic environments.
Overall, the EP2C20F484C8N is ideal for applications requiring efficient processing power, extensive memory, and versatile I/O options.
Pinout
The EP2C20F484C8N is a part of the Cyclone II FPGA family produced by Altera (now part of Intel). This specific model has 484 pins. The primary function of this FPGA is to serve as a programmable logic device, which can be configured by the user to implement custom digital circuits. It is used in a variety of applications such as communication systems, digital signal processing, and embedded systems.
The FPGA consists of logic elements (LEs) that can be programmed to perform a wide range of logical operations, and it includes embedded memory blocks and multipliers to support complex computations. The device is designed to offer a balance of cost, performance, and power efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to industrial solutions. The EP2C20F484C8N features 18,752 logic elements, 52 embedded multipliers, and 239,616 total RAM bits.
The FPGA consists of logic elements (LEs) that can be programmed to perform a wide range of logical operations, and it includes embedded memory blocks and multipliers to support complex computations. The device is designed to offer a balance of cost, performance, and power efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to industrial solutions. The EP2C20F484C8N features 18,752 logic elements, 52 embedded multipliers, and 239,616 total RAM bits.
Manufacturer
The EP2C20F484C8N is manufactured by Intel Corporation. Specifically, it is part of the Cyclone II series of FPGAs, which were originally developed by Altera Corporation. Intel acquired Altera in 2015, thus becoming the producer of these products.
Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It is one of the world's largest and highest-valued semiconductor chip manufacturers. Intel is known for its role in the development of microprocessors, which are used in personal computers and other electronic devices. The company designs and manufactures essential components for computing devices, including processors, chipsets, graphics products, and more. Furthermore, Intel provides technologies and solutions for various industries, including data centers, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It is one of the world's largest and highest-valued semiconductor chip manufacturers. Intel is known for its role in the development of microprocessors, which are used in personal computers and other electronic devices. The company designs and manufactures essential components for computing devices, including processors, chipsets, graphics products, and more. Furthermore, Intel provides technologies and solutions for various industries, including data centers, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Application
The EP2C20F484C8N is a member of the Altera Cyclone II FPGA family and is used in a variety of applications due to its balance of cost and performance. Common application areas include digital signal processing, embedded systems, and data processing. It is often utilized in automotive systems for control and signal processing, industrial automation for custom hardware solutions, and telecommunications for signal modulation and encoding. The FPGA is also suitable for use in consumer electronics for implementing custom logic functions and interfaces, as well as in medical devices for real-time data processing and analysis tasks. Its flexibility and reprogrammable nature make it ideal for prototyping and educational purposes.
Package
The EP2C20F484C8N is a Cyclone II FPGA from Altera (now part of Intel) and comes in a Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package with 484 pins.