EP2C8F256C6

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)
• Characteristics: High-performance, low-power consumption
• Package: Ceramic Quad Flat Pack (CQFP)
• Essence: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
• Packaging/Quantity: Single unit

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
• Technology: 90nm
• Logic Elements: 8,064
• Embedded Memory: 256 Kbits
• Maximum User I/Os: 531
• Operating Voltage: 1.2V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +100°C
• Package Dimensions: 31mm x 31mm

Detailed Pin Configuration

The EP2C8F256C6 has a total of 531 pins, which are divided into various categories such as power supply pins, ground pins, configuration pins, input/output pins, and clock pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Power Supply Pins: VCCINT, VCCA, VCCPLL, VCCIO, VCCPD, VCCO
• Ground Pins: GND
• Configuration Pins: CONFDONE, CONFSEL, CONFWRITE, CONFREAD, CONFADDR, CONFDATA
• Input/Output Pins: IO[0:530]
• Clock Pins: CLK[0:3]

Functional Features

• High-performance FPGA with advanced logic elements for complex digital designs
• Low-power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Flexible and reprogrammable design allows for customization and adaptability
• Embedded memory for data storage and retrieval within the device
• Wide range of I/O pins for interfacing with external devices
• Multiple clock inputs for synchronous operation

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Versatile and adaptable for a wide range of applications
• High-performance capabilities for complex digital designs
• Low-power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Embedded memory provides on-chip data storage
• Large number of I/O pins for interfacing with external devices

Disadvantages

• Limited logic elements compared to higher-end FPGA models
• Relatively small embedded memory capacity
• Higher cost compared to simpler programmable logic devices

Working Principles

The EP2C8F256C6 is based on the Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology. It consists of configurable logic blocks, embedded memory, I/O buffers, and interconnect resources. The device can be programmed to implement various digital circuits by configuring the interconnections between logic blocks and utilizing the embedded memory for data storage. The input/output pins allow communication with external devices, while the clock inputs synchronize the operations within the FPGA.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The EP2C8F256C6 FPGA can be used in a wide range of applications, including:

1. Digital Signal Processing: Implementing complex algorithms for audio and video processing.
2. Communications: Building high-speed data communication systems.
3. Embedded Systems: Designing custom control and interface modules for embedded systems.
4. Industrial Automation: Creating programmable controllers for industrial automation processes.
5. Medical Devices: Developing medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
6. Aerospace and Defense: Building advanced avionics and defense systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. Altera Cyclone II EP2C8Q208C8: Similar features but different package and pin configuration.
2. Xilinx Spartan-3 XC3S200: Comparable performance and functionality with a different manufacturer.
3. Lattice iCE40HX1K: Lower-cost alternative with lower logic capacity but suitable for simpler designs.

(Note: The above alternative models are provided as examples and may not cover all available options in the market.)

Word count: 530 words