EP20K100CQ240C7

Overview

The EP20K100CQ240C7 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the Altera APEX 20K family. It features 4,160 logic elements and supports up to 189 I/O pins within a 240-pin FineLine BGA package. The device integrates Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) providing 53,248 bits of embedded RAM for data storage or content-addressable memory applications. Operating at a maximum frequency of 180 MHz, it utilizes a 2.5V core supply voltage and is rated for commercial temperature ranges from 0°C to +70°C.

Feature Summary

• APEX 20K architecture with 4,160 logic elements and 416 macrocells
• Integrated ESBs offering 53,248 bits of embedded memory
• Supports high-speed operation up to 180 MHz
• Available in a 240-pin FineLine BGA package

Applications

• High-density digital signal processing systems
• Complex interface bridging and protocol conversion
• Custom ASIC prototyping and verification
• Industrial control logic implementation

Part Context

This component is part of the legacy APEX 20K product line, which combines look-up table logic with embedded memory blocks. The APEX 20K series was designed for high-performance applications requiring significant logic density and on-chip memory resources before subsequent generations like Stratix and Cyclone were introduced.

Replacement Considerations

The EP20K100CQ240C7 is listed as discontinued. Designers should evaluate modern Intel FPGA families such as the Cyclone V or Arria 10 series for pin-compatible or functionally equivalent replacements that offer updated manufacturing processes and continued support.