EP2S15F484C3

Product Overview

• Category: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
• Use: EP2S15F484C3 is a high-performance FPGA designed for various digital applications.
• Characteristics: It offers advanced programmability, high-speed performance, and flexibility in designing complex digital circuits.
• Package: The EP2S15F484C3 comes in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package.
• Essence: This FPGA provides a versatile platform for implementing custom logic designs in electronic systems.
• Packaging/Quantity: The EP2S15F484C3 is typically sold individually or in small quantities.

Specifications

• Logic Elements: The EP2S15F484C3 contains 15,408 logic elements.
• Embedded Memory: It includes 1,152 Kbits of embedded memory.
• PLLs: The FPGA features four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management.
• I/O Pins: It offers 332 user I/O pins for interfacing with external devices.
• Operating Voltage: The EP2S15F484C3 operates at a voltage range of 1.2V to 1.5V.
• Speed Grade: It is available in different speed grades, such as -6, -7, and -8.

Pin Configuration

The EP2S15F484C3 has a detailed pin configuration that allows for flexible connectivity and integration within a system. Please refer to the manufacturer's datasheet for the complete pinout diagram.

Functional Features

• High Performance: The EP2S15F484C3 offers fast processing speeds and efficient resource utilization, making it suitable for demanding applications.
• Flexibility: Its programmable nature enables users to implement custom logic designs and modify them as needed.
• Versatility: The FPGA supports various communication protocols and interfaces, allowing for seamless integration with other components.
• Reconfigurability: EP2S15F484C3 can be reprogrammed multiple times, enabling design iterations and updates without hardware changes.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-performance processing capabilities - Flexibility in design and customization - Versatile integration options - Reconfigurable nature allows for iterative development

Disadvantages: - Steeper learning curve compared to traditional fixed-function integrated circuits - Higher power consumption compared to dedicated ASICs - Limited availability of alternative models with similar specifications

Working Principles

The EP2S15F484C3 operates based on the principles of field-programmable gate arrays. It consists of a matrix of configurable logic blocks interconnected through programmable routing resources. Users can program the FPGA using hardware description languages (HDL) or graphical tools to define the desired functionality and interconnections between logic elements.

Application Field Plans

The EP2S15F484C3 finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: - Digital signal processing - Communications systems - Industrial automation - Aerospace and defense - Medical devices - Research and development

Alternative Models

While the EP2S15F484C3 is a unique FPGA model, there are alternative models available from the same manufacturer (Intel/Altera) and other FPGA manufacturers. Some alternatives with similar capabilities include: - EP2S30F484C3 - EP2S60F672C3 - Xilinx Virtex-7 series FPGAs

These alternative models offer varying logic capacity, I/O pin count, and performance characteristics, providing options for different project requirements.

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