EP20K100EBC356-1X

Overview

The Altera EP20K100EBC356-1X is a Field Programmable Gate Array from the APEX 20KE family, utilizing MultiCore architecture. It features 4,160 logic elements and 416 product-term macrocells. The device includes 26 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) providing up to 53,248 RAM bits. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 180 MHz with a 2.5 V internal supply voltage. The component is housed in a 356-pin Ball Grid Array package and supports 246 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory
• Support for advanced I/O standards including LVDS, PCI-X, and SSTL
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops and ClockLock feature
• Embedded JTAG boundary-scan circuitry for testing and configuration

Applications

• High-density system-on-a-programmable-chip designs
• Complex state machine implementations requiring combinatorial-intensive logic
• Digital signal processing applications utilizing register-intensive functions
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distributors or original manufacturer channels. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated in specific datasheets. Check for end-of-life notifications or obsolescence notices prior to procurement planning.

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high logic density with mixed LUT and product-term capabilities. Ensure power supply requirements match the 2.5 V internal voltage specification. Verify that the 356-pin BGA package fits the target board layout constraints.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE series, an enhancement of the APEX 20K family. It offers extended I/O standard support and additional global clocks compared to standard APEX 20K devices. The 'E' suffix denotes these enhanced features within the Altera portfolio.

Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are confirmed in the provided documentation. Consider reviewing newer Intel FPGA families for modern equivalents if legacy support is no longer required.