EP20K100EFC144-2N

Overview

The Altera EP20K100EFC144-2N is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term macrocells, and Embedded System Blocks (ESB). The device provides 4,160 Logic Elements (LEs), 416 macrocells, and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 170 MHz with a 2.5 V internal supply voltage. The component is housed in a 144-pin FineLine BGA package and supports up to 93 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial paths.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and Content-Addressable Memory (CAM).
• Flexible clock management with four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) and ClockLock technology for reduced skew.
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V signaling standards.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Complex state machines and control logic requiring high-speed combinatorial processing.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and arithmetic functions utilizing dedicated carry chains.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces operating at 33 or 66 MHz.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix '-2N' against official documentation to confirm temperature range and packaging details. Confirm that the required speed grade (-2, 170 MHz) aligns with system timing constraints. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II development environment for compilation and configuration.

Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements exceed standard CPLD capabilities but do not necessitate higher-density Stratix devices. The EP20K100E offers a balance of logic density and embedded memory. Consider the 144-pin FBGA package constraints for board layout. Verify power supply requirements for both VCCINT (2.5 V) and VCCIO levels.

Part Context

This component is part of the APEX 20KE series, an enhancement over the original APEX 20K family. The 'E' suffix indicates support for additional I/O standards like LVDS and PCI-X, as well as extended memory features such as CAM. It represents a generation of programmable logic designed for complex mixed-signal and high-performance digital applications prior to the introduction of newer Intel FPGA architectures.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed direct substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Legacy replacements may require architectural migration and design resynthesis using modern EDA tools.