The EP2S90F780C5 is a high-density FPGA (field-programmable gate array) device from Intel’s Stratix® II series, specially designed to provide outstanding logic performance, rich I/O functionality, and fast memory interfaces.This device is based on 90 nm technology and features adaptive logic modules (ALMs), integrated memory, and support for high-speed serial connectivity.
This device is suitable for high-speed data processing, communications, medical imaging, and military/space systems, providing flexibility, scalability, and high performance in complex digital designs.
🔍 Technical specifications – EP2S90F780C5
Series Stratix II
Model EP2S90F780C5
Logic units (LE) 90,960
Adaptive logic units (ALM) ~36,000
Total RAM (RAM) 4.5 Mbit
DSP units 96 18×18 multipliers
Input/output pins (I/O) 622 input/output pins
Package F780 (FineLine BGA, 780 balls)
Core voltage 1.2 V
Speed grade C5 (commercial temperature range, standard speed)
Manufacturing technology 90 nm
Configuration support Supports active and passive serial interfaces, JTAG, and external flash memory
🔗 Official Intel Stratix II documentation
✅ Key features
- High logic density With nearly 91,000 logic cells, the EP2S90 is specially designed for large-scale data processing applications.
- Rich I/O flexibility Supports over 600 I/O pins, making it suitable for high-bandwidth interfaces such as memory, video, and communication interfaces.
- Integrated DSP functions Includes 96 integrated dedicated DSP units that support signal processing, filtering, and FFT operations.
- Advanced memory interface support Compatible with DDR, QDR, and RLDRAM interfaces for fast memory access.
- Expandable and reprogrammable The FPGA architecture supports easy design of iterative versions and future updates.
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💡 Typical applications
1. Telecommunications infrastructure
- Baseband processing in wireless infrastructure
- Packet detection and switching
- Development of specialized MAC and PHY layers
2. High-speed data acquisition
- Test and measurement systems
- Oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
- Scientific instruments
3. Medical imaging equipment
- Ultrasound systems
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data processing
- High-precision signal channels
4. Space and defense
- Secure communications
- Radar and sonar signal processing
- Flight and mission control logic
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🔧 Design and development support tools
The EP2S90F780C5 is supported by Intel’s Quartus® II development environment, which includes:
- Logic integration and planning tools
- Timing analysis and optimization
- IP core integration
- A suite of simulation and verification tools
Intel also provides support for software processors (e.g., Nios® II) and standard IP cores, including memory controllers, high-speed transmitters and receivers, and interfaces.
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🔁 Devices similar to Stratix II
Device number Logic units Input/output pins Package Main differences
EP2S60F672C5 59 040 500 F672 Smaller logic capacity, smaller package
EP2S130F1020C5 132 540 742 F1020 More design space, more I/O
EP2S90F1020C5 90 960 742 F1020 More I/O options, same logic EP2S90F780C5
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DRex Electronics is a global leader in component procurement, providing fast, secure and reliable delivery of FPGA, DSP and embedded processors for industries that require long-life, high-reliability components.
We offer:
- ✅ ISO 9001-certified purchasing and quality control
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📚 Additional resources
- 🔗 Intel Stratix II Device Guide (PDF)
- 🔗 Altera FPGA Configuration Guide
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