EP2C5T144C8N Description

The EP2C5T144C8N is a member of the Altera Cyclone II FPGA family, designed to deliver high performance at low cost. Built using a 90 nm CMOS process, this FPGA offers a balance of logic density, low power consumption, and rich I/O options. It is housed in a 144-pin TQFP package, making it ideal for cost-sensitive and space-constrained applications such as embedded systems, communications, and consumer electronics.

EP2C5T144C8N Features

Logic Elements (LEs): 4,608

Embedded Memory: 119,808 bits of RAM

Embedded Multipliers: 26 × 18×18-bit multipliers

Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs): 2 PLLs for clock management

I/O Pins: 89 user I/O pins

Configuration Options: Supports Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), and JTAG modes

Operating Speed Grade: –8 (C8N indicates commercial temperature range)

Package Type: 144-pin TQFP

Low Power Consumption: Designed for efficient power use in portable or thermally constrained designs

EP2C5T144C8N Applications

Industrial control systems

Embedded computing platforms

Communications and networking equipment

Consumer electronics

Educational and research FPGA development boards

Motor control and signal processing systems

EP2C5T144C8N CAD Model

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EP2C5T144C8N Alternatives

EP2C5T144I8N – Industrial-grade variant of the same device

EP2C8Q208C8N – Higher logic density alternative within the Cyclone II family

EP3C5E144C8N – Newer generation (Cyclone III) with lower power and improved performance

XC3S500E-4TQG144C (Xilinx Spartan-3E) – Cross-vendor equivalent FPGA

Lattice LCMXO2-1200HC-4TG100C – Low-power CPLD alternative for smaller designs

EP2C5T144C8N Manufacturer

Intel Corporation is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel is best known for inventing the world’s first commercial microprocessor and driving the evolution of modern computing.

Intel designs and manufactures a wide range of products, including microprocessors, chipsets, memory, FPGAs, AI accelerators, and networking solutions. Its technologies power everything from personal computers and data centers to cloud infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and IoT devices.

Through continuous innovation in advanced process technology, architecture design, and AI-driven computing, Intel remains at the forefront of the semiconductor industry — enabling the world’s digital transformation and shaping the future of intelligent computing.

EP2C5T144C8N FAQs

What configuration methods are supported by the EP2C5T144C8N?

It supports Active Serial (AS), Passive Serial (PS), and JTAG configuration modes, allowing flexibility for both standalone and system-based designs.

What is the maximum user clock frequency supported by the device?

The EP2C5T144C8N can typically handle core clock frequencies up to 250 MHz, depending on design complexity and routing constraints.

How much on-chip memory does the EP2C5T144C8N provide?

It integrates 119,808 bits (approximately 14.6 KB) of embedded dual-port RAM, ideal for buffering, caching, or small data storage.

Is the EP2C5T144C8N pin-compatible with other Cyclone II devices?

Yes, it is pin-compatible with other devices in the same package (TQFP-144) within the Cyclone II family, allowing easy scalability in design upgrades.

What voltage levels are supported for I/O banks?

The I/O banks support multiple standards including 3.3V LVTTL, 2.5V, and 1.8V LVCMOS, offering flexibility for mixed-voltage system interfaces.