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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

what's the mapping between speed grade(C6 C7 C8) and frequency?

altera device ,for example EP2C8Q208C8 and EP2C5T144C8 , are the fastest frequencies the same? Which frequencies the speed grade,C6\C7\C8 stand for? Different device,but the same speed grade,are their fastest frequencies the same?

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    I saw "Up to 260-MHz operation",but it don't mark the speed grade,Is the C8 grade can reach 260MHz or C6?

    Different device,but the same speed grade,are their fastest frequencies the same?
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    "Up to 260 MHz operation" is in the feature list near the beginning of the document. It is broken down into more detail, including speed grades starting at page 5-15 (page 104 in the PDF).

    Asking for the maximum frequency supported on an FPGA is not as simple as a question as it may seem. The maximum frequency is very dependent on your design. The data sheet may mention 260 MHz, but most designs will probably not reach this.