ALTERA FPGA Cyclone II EP2C5T144 System Development Board

Product Description The ALTERA FPGA Cyclone II EP2C5T144 System Development Board is a powerful and cost-effective solution for digital circuit design, embedded system prototyping, and FPGA-based applications. Built on the reliable Cyclone II EP2C5T144 chip, this development board provides an excellent entry point for students, hobbyists, and engineers who want to learn and implement FPGA logic design. With its compact design, versatile I/O support, and compatibility with Quartus II software, the board is widely used in digital system design, signal processing, communication projects, and embedded system experiments. It also features onboard configuration options, memory expansion, and multiple pin headers for user-defined interfacing. �� At PowerMark Solution, we provide authentic FPGA boards with reliable support, ensuring long-term performance and full compatibility for academic, research, and industrial needs. Features Based on ALTERA Cyclone II EP2C5T144 FPGA Compact and cost-effective system development platform Compatible with Quartus II software tools Multiple GPIO pins for external device interfacing Onboard configuration options with JTAG support Integrated clock oscillator for stable timing signals Supports learning of VHDL and Verilog programming Expansion interfaces for sensors, displays, and communication modules Low power consumption with efficient design Ideal for digital system, DSP, and communication experiments Applications FPGA learning and educational projects Digital logic circuit design and testing Signal processing and control system development Communication system prototyping (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) Embedded system experimentation with HDL languages University and training lab demonstrations Robotics and automation hardware logic control R&D prototyping for electronics engineers Technical Specifications Specification Details FPGA Chip ALTERA Cyclone II EP2C5T144 Logic Elements 4,608 LEs Embedded Memory 119,808 RAM bits Package TQFP-144 I/O Pins Up to 89 user I/O Onboard Clock 50 MHz oscillator Programming Interface JTAG / USB Blaster (not included) Voltage Supply 3.3V / 5V Software Support Quartus II Web Edition Dimensions Compact PCB layout Package Includes 1 × ALTERA FPGA Cyclone II EP2C5T144 Development Board 1 × Pin header (soldered/unsoldered depending on stock) 1 × User guide (digital format) Documentation Fully compatible with Quartus II Web Edition software. Supports VHDL/Verilog programming and simulation. Example projects available for digital logic, counters, and LED matrix display. Pinout documentation included for I/O mapping. Works with standard USB Blaster JTAG programmer. FAQs Q1: Is this board suitable for beginners in FPGA?A: Yes, it is widely used in universities and labs for FPGA learning. Q2: Which software is compatible with this board?A: It is supported by Quartus II Web Edition. Q3: Does it come with a USB Blaster programmer?A: No, it must be purchased separately. Q4: Can I use VHDL and Verilog for this FPGA?A: Yes, both HDL languages are supported. Q5: How many I/O pins are available for user projects?A: Up to 89 I/O pins can be utilized. Q6: Does it include onboard memory?A: Yes, it has embedded RAM blocks for project use. Q7: Can this board be used for signal processing?A: Yes, it supports DSP and digital signal applications. Q8: Is it compatible with external modules like LCD or sensors?A: Yes, GPIO headers allow easy expansion. Q9: What is the power requirement?A: It operates on 3.3V / 5V supply. Q10: Is this board suitable for industrial R&D?A: Yes, it is reliable for both academic and industrial prototyping.