The EP2C20F256C8N is a member of the Cyclone® II FPGA family from Intel (formerly Altera). Designed for cost-sensitive and power-efficient applications, this field-programmable gate array delivers solid performance with a simplified architecture ideal for general-purpose logic, digital signal processing (DSP), and embedded system control.
With 20,060 logic elements, support for embedded multipliers, and on-chip RAM, the EP2C20F256C8N remains a reliable choice for engineers building solutions in industrial automation, communications, and consumer electronics.
🔍 Technical Specifications
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Feature |
Specification |
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Part Number |
EP2C20F256C8N |
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Manufacturer |
Intel / Altera |
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Family |
Cyclone® II |
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Logic Elements |
20,060 LEs |
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Embedded RAM |
239,616 bits |
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Embedded Multipliers |
26 × 18-bit multipliers |
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I/O Pins |
Up to 182 |
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Voltage |
1.2 V core, 3.3/2.5/1.8 V I/O support |
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Package |
FineLine BGA-256 (FBGA) |
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Speed Grade |
C8 (Commercial, 8 ns delay) |
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Temperature Range |
0°C to +85°C |
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Configuration |
SRAM-based (external config device required) |
🔗 Cyclone II FPGA Family Overview – Intel
✅ Key Features
- ✔️ Cost-effective and low-power FPGA design
- ✔️ Rich set of logic and DSP resources
- ✔️ Flexible I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and HSTL
- ✔️ JTAG interface for configuration and debugging
- ✔️ Ideal for designs that don’t require high-end SERDES or transceivers
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💡 Common Applications
- Industrial Control Systems
- Real-time signal processing for PLCs and motor controllers
- Sensor fusion and input signal conditioning
- Custom serial and parallel interface development
- Communication Gateways & Switches
- MAC layer protocol handling
- Custom packet filtering or buffering
- Interfacing with legacy TDM and Ethernet systems
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- Consumer and Multimedia Devices
- Image scaling and video format conversion
- Audio stream routing and DSP
- Infrared or RF remote decoding
- Educational and R&D Platforms
- Used in academic institutions for FPGA training
- Ideal for university prototyping labs
- Simple configuration for classroom or student designs
🔄 Related Devices Available from DRex Electronics
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Part Number |
Logic Elements |
Package |
Use Case |
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EP2C20F256C8N |
20,060 |
FBGA-256 |
Mid-range embedded logic and DSP |
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8,256 |
FBGA-256 |
Entry-level cost-sensitive designs |
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20,060 |
FBGA-484 |
More I/Os for complex applications |
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🧰 Development Tools
The EP2C20F256C8N is supported by Intel’s Quartus® II development software, allowing users to:
- Create and simulate HDL designs (Verilog, VHDL)
- Use IP cores such as multipliers, RAM controllers, and UARTs
- Analyze timing and power consumption
- Generate configuration files for on-board programming
🔗 Download Quartus II Web Edition (Legacy)
🛠 Configuration & Programming
Since the Cyclone II family is SRAM-based, the EP2C20F256C8N requires an external configuration device, such as the EPCS4 or EPC2. It supports:
- JTAG programming via USB-Blaster
- Active Serial and Passive Serial modes
- Multi-device chain programming
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