EP20K100BC356-1

Overview

The Altera EP20K100BC356-1 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features 416 macrocells and 274 I/O pins within a 356-ball PBGA package. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 180 MHz with a propagation delay of 2.5 ns. It requires a 2.5 V supply voltage and includes 52 kbit of embedded memory. The component supports in-system programmability and is designed for high-performance logic applications.

Feature Summary

• APEX 20KE architecture with 416 macrocells
• 274 available I/O pins
• 180 MHz maximum operating frequency
• 52 kbit embedded SRAM

Applications

• High-speed data processing systems
• Complex digital signal processing
• Protocol conversion interfaces
• Custom logic control units

Part Context

This part is part of the APEX 20KE series, an evolution of the APEX 20K family offering enhanced performance and density. It utilizes Altera's advanced CMOS technology for low power consumption and high speed. The BC356 suffix indicates a 356-ball Plastic Ball Grid Array package suitable for surface mount assembly.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements may include other APEX 20KE variants with compatible pinouts or higher density devices from the same family, such as EP20K160 or EP20K200, provided pin compatibility and resource requirements are verified.