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Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA Development Board

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This Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA System Development Board provides a compact and powerful platform for embedded logic control and signal processing, featuring an onboard EPCS4 configuration chip and a 50MHz active crystal for robust operation.

Features

  • Integrates Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA with 5,300 Logic Elements.
  • Configurable with 4Mbit EPCS4 serial Flash memory for non-volatile storage.
  • Features an onboard 50MHz active crystal oscillator for stable clocking.
  • Provides a single 5V power supply input via DC barrel jack or pin header.
  • All FPGA I/O pins are led out, enabling extensive peripheral and memory expansion.

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Description

The Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 System Development Board serves as a core smallest system, centered around the powerful Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA chip. This compact platform allows developers to easily embed sophisticated digital logic within actual application systems, handling tasks ranging from simple logic control and data acquisition to advanced signal processing and complex mathematical calculations.

Designed for maximum flexibility, all pins of the FPGA chip are directly led out to pin headers, facilitating seamless integration with custom application boards and external peripherals. The board supports versatile power input options, accepting a single 5V supply through either a standard DC barrel socket or the pin header, ensuring ease of use and broad compatibility for prototyping and embedded deployments. It also features support for Nios II embedded CPU development, expanding its utility for more complex soft-core processor designs.

Key Features

  • Integrates Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA with 5,300 Logic Elements.
  • Features 4Mbit EPCS4 serial configuration Flash memory for reliable FPGA programming.
  • Equipped with a 50MHz active crystal oscillator for precise system clocking.
  • Supports Nios II embedded CPU development for custom soft-core processor implementations.
  • Provides a single 5V power supply input via DC barrel jack or 2-pin header.
  • All FPGA I/O pins (89 available) and clock pins are brought out for extensive peripheral and memory expansion.
  • Includes power indicator LED and a dedicated reset switch for operational control.
  • Utilizes high-quality tantalum capacitors for stable and filtered power delivery.
  • Onboard 3 SMD LEDs for basic testing, debugging, and experimental feedback.

Applications

  • Embedded logic control systems and state machines.
  • Data acquisition and sensor interfacing.
  • Real-time signal processing applications (e.g., DSP).
  • Mathematical computation and hardware acceleration.
  • Prototyping custom digital circuits and interfaces.

Technical Specifications

FPGA CoreAltera Cyclone II EP2C5T144
Logic Elements5,300
Configuration DeviceEPCS4 (4Mbit)
Operating Voltage5V DC (Input), 3.3V (FPGA I/O)
Oscillator Frequency50 MHz
I/O Pins Available89
PLLs2
Dimensions72 x 52 x 13 mm
Weight26 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main chip on this development board?

The core of this development board is the Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA, featuring 5,300 logic elements. It's designed for efficient embedded logic control, signal processing, and mathematical computations in various application systems, offering a compact and powerful platform.

How is the FPGA configured, and what power supply does it use?

The FPGA is configured using an onboard 4Mbit EPCS4 serial configuration chip. The board operates on a single 5V DC power supply, which can be provided via a DC barrel jack or pin header, ensuring stable operation for embedded projects.

What development capabilities does this board support?

This board provides access to all FPGA I/O pins, making it highly versatile for expansion and interfacing with custom peripherals. It also supports Nios II embedded CPU development, enabling users to implement soft-core processors for more complex system-on-chip designs.

What are the key clocking features of the EP2C5T144 board?

The board features an onboard 50MHz active patch crystal oscillator, providing a stable and precise clock source for synchronous logic designs. This frequency is suitable for a wide range of digital processing and timing-critical applications, ensuring reliable system performance.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Altera Cyclone II EP2C5T144 System Development Board

Additional Information

Weight 0.026 kg
Dimensions 7.2 × 5.2 × 1.3 cm