The Intel EP2C5F256C6N, part of the revered Cyclone® II series, stands as a crucial component in the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) category, crafted for precision and performance in surface mount applications. This particular model is housed in a 256-LBGA (Low-profile Ball Grid Array) packaging, ensuring a reliable connection and robust physical integrity in a 256-FBGA (17×17) supplier device package.

With an expansive operating temperature range from 0°C to 85°C (TJ), this FPGA is designed to sustain performance in varying environmental conditions. It features 4,608 logic elements/cells and 288 LABs/CLBs (Logic Array Blocks/Configurable Logic Blocks), offering a solid foundation for the development and execution of complex logic functions and algorithms. The part also boasts 119,808 total RAM bits, providing substantial memory capacity for data storage and manipulation.

Equipped with 158 I/O pins, the EP2C5F256C6N offers versatile connectivity options, making it adaptable to a wide array of applications and designs. Although it holds the status of “Not For New Designs,” indicating it may be in the final stages of its life cycle, its utility and effectiveness in existing systems remain undisputed.

This FPGA is employed across various industries, including but not limited to telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics, where its capacity for rapid prototyping and flexibility in configuration is highly valued. The Intel Cyclone® II series, particularly the EP2C5F256C6N, continues to be a reliable choice for engineers and developers seeking advanced, efficient solutions in FPGA technology.