The EP2C20F484C7N is an IC (Integrated Circuit) component developed by Altera Corporation (now Intel). It belongs to the Cyclone II family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and is widely recognized for its versatile range of applications. This FPGA ensures high performance, flexibility, and low power consumption which makes it suitable for a variety of electronic designs.
Key Features:
1. Logic Elements (LEs): The EP2C20F484C7N comprises 19,856 LEs that can be configured to perform different logic functions. These LEs can be combined to implement complex digital systems.
2. Embedded Memory: It incorporates 288 KB of embedded memory blocks known as RAM (Random Access Memory) elements. These memory modules enable the storage and processing of large amounts of data efficiently.
3. Dedicated Hardware Multipliers: This IC component includes dedicated hardware multipliers that enable high-speed multiplication operations. They enhance the performance of algorithms requiring intensive multiplication calculations.
4. PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops): It integrates up to four phase-locked loops that generate stable clock signals for synchronization and timing purposes. PLLs ensure reliable communications within the system.
5. High-Speed I/O Interfaces: The EP2C20F484C7N offers multiple high-speed I/O interfaces, including differential signal pairs, SERDES (Serializer/Deserializer) channels, and LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) input/output
