EP2S60F484C5N FPGA: Intel's High-Performance Embedded Solution for Demanding Applications

The EP2S60F484C5N from Intel's Stratix II family represents a powerful FPGA solution that continues to serve critical applications despite its obsolete status. This comprehensive guide explores its technical specifications, applications, and why it remains relevant in today's embedded systems landscape.

Detailed Product Overview

Manufacturer and Series Information

• Manufacturer: Intel Corporation (formerly Altera)
• Series: Stratix II
• Model: EP2S60F484C5N
• Device Type: Field Programmable Gate Array
• Package: 484-FineLine BGA (19 19 mm)

Technical Specifications Deep Dive

Core Architecture

The EP2S60F484C5N features an advanced 90nm process technology with adaptive logic modules (ALMs) that provide superior logic efficiency:

• Total Logic Elements: 60,440
• Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs): 15,110
• Embedded Memory: 2.5Mb (2,544,192 bits)
• DSP Blocks: 144 (18 18 multipliers)
• PLLs: 6

Performance Characteristics

• Maximum System Frequency: 500MHz
• Core Voltage: 1.2V 50mV
• I/O Voltage: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
• Power Consumption: Typical 2.5W (configuration dependent)

Package and Thermal Information

• Package Type: 484-pin FineLine BGA
• Ball Pitch: 1.0mm
• Operating Temperature: Commercial (0 C to +85 C)
• Junction Temperature: -40 C to +100 C

Advanced Features

High-Speed I/O Capabilities

The EP2S60F484C5N supports multiple high-speed I/O standards:

• LVDS (1.6Gbps)
• HyperTransport (1.4Gbps)
• PCI-X (133MHz)
• DDR/DDR2 SDRAM interfaces

Clock Management

Six phase-locked loops (PLLs) provide advanced clock management:

• Clock multiplication/division
• Phase shifting
• Zero-delay buffering
• Spread spectrum clocking

Applications and Use Cases

Telecommunications Systems

The EP2S60F484C5N excels in telecom applications:

• 3G/4G base stations
• Network processing
• Protocol conversion bridges
• Optical transport networks

Industrial Automation

• Motor control systems
• PLC implementations
• Machine vision processing
• Industrial networking

Medical Imaging

• Ultrasound beamforming
• CT/MRI image reconstruction
• Patient monitoring systems

Military/Aerospace

• Radar signal processing
• Software-defined radio
• Avionics systems
• Encryption/decryption

Migration and Legacy Support

While the EP2S60F484C5N is obsolete, Intel recommends these migration paths:

• Stratix III: EP3SL340 series
• Stratix IV: EP4SE820 series
• Current Generation: Stratix 10 MX series

For legacy systems, we maintain stock of authentic EP2S60F484C5N devices with full traceability.

Design Resources

Available support materials include:

• Quartus II Web Edition software (v13.0sp1)
• Pin-out files and IBIS models
• Reference designs
• Power estimation spreadsheets

Why Choose Our EP2S60F484C5N Solution?

• Authentic Intel Components: Direct from factory-sealed trays
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• Long-Term Support: Technical documentation archive
• Global Logistics: DDP shipping to 150+ countries
• Competitive Pricing: Volume discounts available

Conclusion

The EP2S60F484C5N remains a capable FPGA solution for legacy systems requiring high logic density and DSP performance. With 60K logic elements, 2.5Mb memory, and 144 multipliers, it continues to serve demanding applications across industries. Contact our technical sales team today for availability and pricing of this discontinued Intel FPGA.