EP20K100EBC356-3N

Overview

The Altera EP20K100EBC356-3N is an APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array featuring the MultiCore architecture. It integrates look-up table logic, product-term macrocells, and Embedded System Blocks (ESBs). The device provides 4,160 Logic Elements, 416 macrocells, and 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 BGA package and supports up to 246 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) for FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM implementations
• Support for advanced I/O standards including LVDS, PCI-X, SSTL-3, and HSTL Class I
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs) and ClockLock circuitry

Applications

• High-speed data processing and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Complex state machine and combinatorial-intensive control logic
• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-3) against the manufacturer datasheet to confirm timing characteristics. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated by the 'N' suffix or current regulatory documentation. Check for end-of-life notifications or obsolescence notices from Intel/Altera prior to procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high-density logic with mixed arithmetic and control capabilities. Ensure the design utilizes the 2.5 V core voltage and compatible I/O voltages (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V via MultiVolt). Verify that the 356-pin BGA footprint matches the PCB layout constraints.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the standard APEX 20K series with enhanced features like additional global clocks and broader I/O standard support. The 'E' suffix denotes the Enhanced version, while 'BC356' specifies the 356-pin Ball Grid Array package type.

Replacement Considerations

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