EP20K100EBC356-1

Overview

The EP20K100EBC356-1 is an APEX 20KE programmable logic device featuring the MultiCore architecture, which integrates look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks (ESBs). It provides 4,160 logic elements, 416 macrocells, and 53,248 maximum RAM bits. The device operates at a 2.5 V internal supply voltage with MultiVolt I/O support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V levels. It includes four phase-locked loops, up to eight global clock signals, and supports LVDS performance up to 840 Mbits per channel. The component is housed in a 356-pin BGA package.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory
• 4,160 logic elements and 416 product-term-based macrocells
• 53,248 maximum RAM bits implemented via Embedded System Blocks (ESBs)
• Four phase-locked loops (PLLs) with ClockLock and ClockBoost features

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration
• High-speed external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM
• PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant designs
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and register-intensive functions

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix associated with the -1 designation against official Altera documentation to confirm timing characteristics. Confirm that the BC356 package corresponds to the standard 356-pin BGA form factor detailed in the datasheet. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II development system for configuration and synthesis.

Selection Notes

Select this device for designs requiring high-density logic combined with significant embedded memory resources. The APEX 20KE variant offers enhanced I/O standards such as LVDS, PCI-X, and SSTL compared to the base APEX 20K series. Consider the 2.5 V core voltage requirement and the availability of MultiVolt I/O capabilities for interfacing with diverse peripheral devices.

Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KE family, a superset of the original APEX 20K devices. The 'E' suffix indicates support for advanced features like CAM, additional global clocks, and extended I/O standards. The EP20K100E specifically offers 4,160 LEs and 53,248 RAM bits, positioning it between the EP20K60E and EP20K160E in terms of capacity within the 356-pin BGA package options.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material.