EP20K100CT144C8

Overview

The EP20K100CT144C8 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the Altera APEX 20K family. It features 4,160 logic elements and 92 I/O pins housed in a TQFP-144 package. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 180 MHz with a core voltage of 2.5 V. It includes 53,248 bits of embedded memory and supports JTAG boundary-scan testing. The component is designed for high-density programmable logic applications within the commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Feature Summary

• Contains 4,160 logic elements organized into 416 Logic Array Blocks (LABs).
• Provides 53,248 bits of total embedded RAM capacity.
• Supports up to 92 user I/O pins with flexible pinout configurations.
• Operates at a maximum clock frequency of 180 MHz.

Applications

• High-speed digital signal processing systems.
• Complex interface bridging between disparate protocol standards.
• Custom logic implementation in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Prototyping and verification of ASIC designs.

Part Context

This component is part of the APEX 20K family, which succeeded earlier CPLD technologies by offering FPGA-level density and flexibility. The 'C' suffix indicates the commercial temperature grade, while 'T144' specifies the Thin Quad Flat Package with 144 pins. This family was engineered for cost-sensitive, high-performance applications requiring significant logic resources in compact form factors.

Replacement Considerations

The EP20K100CT144C8 is listed as End-of-Life (EOL). Designers should evaluate successors such as the Cyclone or Stratix families for new projects. Direct pin-to-pin replacements are not available due to architectural differences; migration requires schematic and layout redesign.