EP20K100CT144C7ES

Overview

The EP20K100CT144C7ES is a Field Programmable Gate Array belonging to the Altera APEX 20K family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device contains 416 Logic Blocks and 4160 Logic Elements, with 93 I/O pins available in a 144-pin TQFP package. It supports embedded system blocks for FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory implementations.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory
• Embedded System Block implementation for memory functions including FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM
• Supports system-on-a-programmable-chip integration

Applications

• Combinatorial-intensive logic functions
• Register-intensive processing tasks
• Memory buffer implementations

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels due to potential availability of refurbished units. Confirm RoHS compliance status as original specifications may vary by production batch. Ensure proper handling procedures are followed during installation to maintain signal integrity and device longevity.

Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring high-density programmable logic with integrated memory capabilities. Evaluate pin count requirements against the 93 available I/O lines. Consider thermal management solutions suitable for the TQFP-144 package configuration within the target operating temperature range.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20K family, representing an early generation of programmable logic devices from Altera. The series introduced SOPC integration capabilities, distinguishing it from standard CPLDs. It serves as a foundational component for legacy industrial and communication systems designed during the early 2000s era of FPGA development.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in verified documentation.