EP20K1000CF672C8

Overview

The EP20K1000CF672C8 is an APEX 20KC field-programmable gate array manufactured by Altera using a 0.15-µm copper-metal process. It features 38,400 logic elements and 327,680 embedded RAM bits within a MultiCore architecture combining LUT and product-term logic. The device operates at a 1.8 V internal supply voltage with support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V I/O interfaces. Packaged in a 672-pin FineLine BGA, it supports up to 508 user I/O pins and includes four phase-locked loops for clock management.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table logic and embedded system blocks for high-density design
• 1.8 V core voltage with MultiVolt I/O support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V standards
• Advanced clock management featuring four PLLs, ClockLock, and ClockShift capabilities
• Support for high-speed interfaces including LVDS, PCI-X, and DDR SDRAM

Applications

• Complex state machines and register-intensive digital signal processing
• High-performance data path implementations requiring fast arithmetic functions
• System-on-a-programmable-chip designs integrating memory and logic
• PCI Local Bus and AGP interface implementations

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as the part is from a legacy family. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level handling requirements prior to assembly. Check for specific revision markings on the package to ensure compatibility with existing design files.

Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring maximum logic density within the APEX 20KC family. Ensure the design fits within the 38,400 LE limit and 327,680 bit memory capacity. Verify that the 672-pin FBGA footprint matches the PCB layout constraints and thermal requirements for the 1.8 V operation.

Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KC series, which offers performance improvements over the APEX 20KE devices due to the 0.15-µm copper process. It maintains pin compatibility with previous generations while providing increased logic resources and enhanced I/O standards support.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-compatible replacements exist within the APEX 20KE series, though with lower performance metrics. Upgrades to newer families such as Stratix or Cyclone require significant redesign of both logic and physical layout.