Altera EP2C5F256I8N

Part points

• The EP2C5F256I8N chip is a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) from Altera. It features 5,120 logic elements, 50 embedded multipliers, and 282,624 bits of embedded memory. It is commonly used in applications requiring high-performance parallel processing and flexibility in hardware design.

• Equivalent

  The equivalent products of EP2C5F256I8N chip are EP2C5F256I7N, EP2C5F256I6N, EP2C5F256C8N, EP2C5F256C7N, EP2C5F256C6N. These chips belong to the same family of Cyclone II devices from Intel. They have similar specifications and functionalities, but with different speed grades and package options.

• Features

  - 5K logic elements, 256Kbits embedded memory - 210 user I/Os, 16 multipliers - 135 maximum user I/Os with configurable I/O standards - On-chip PLLs, memory controllers, and transceivers - Low power consumption and high performance - 1.8V core voltage, fine grain reconfiguration capabilities

• Pinout

  The EP2C5F256I8N is a Cyclone II FPGA with 256 macrocells. It has 256 I/O pins, including dedicated clock pins, differential signal pins, and general-purpose I/O pins. The pin count varies depending on the package option chosen. It can be used for a variety of functions including digital signal processing, communication interfaces, and control applications.

• Manufacturer

  The EP2C5F256I8N is manufactured by Altera Corporation. Altera is a semiconductor company that specializes in programmable logic devices, including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). They provide solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, telecommunication, military, and industrial.

• Application Field

  The EP2C5F256I8N is commonly used in various applications such as industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. It is also popular for use in networking systems, medical devices, and military equipment due to its compact size, low power consumption, and high performance capabilities.

• Package

  The EP2C5F256I8N chip typically comes in a plastic package with 256 pins. The form factor is a BGA (Ball Grid Array) and the size is 11mm x 11mm.