The OR2C04A-4S208 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, belonging to the ORCA 2C family. FPGAs are reconfigurable integrated circuits that allow designers to implement custom digital logic circuits after manufacturing. The OR2C04A-4S208 offers a balance of performance, density, and features suitable for a range of applications.

Applications:

• Prototyping digital circuits
• Custom logic implementation
• Embedded systems
• Telecommunications equipment
• Industrial control systems
• Image and video processing
• Networking applications

Features:

• 4,000 usable gates
• 208-pin PQFP package
• Operating voltage: 5V
• System performance up to 125 MHz
• Global routing resources for high performance and predictable timing
• On-chip clock management
• Flexible I/O structure
• Supports JTAG boundary scan testing

Benefits:

• Flexibility: Allows for customization and reconfiguration of digital logic circuits.
• Fast prototyping: Enables rapid development and testing of new designs.
• Time-to-market: Reduces time-to-market by allowing designers to quickly implement and modify their designs.
• Cost-effectiveness: Offers a cost-effective solution for low-to-medium volume production.
• Performance: Provides high performance for a wide range of applications.

Additional Details:

The OR2C04A-4S208 utilizes SRAM-based configuration memory, which means it needs to be configured each time it powers up. The configuration data is typically loaded from an external memory device, such as a PROM or flash memory. The FPGA is programmed using hardware description languages (HDLs), such as VHDL or Verilog. Lattice Semiconductor provides software tools for designing, simulating, and implementing designs on the OR2C04A-4S208. The 4 in the part number denotes the speed grade. The device is packaged in a 208-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack).