EP20K100EFC144-3

Overview

The Altera EP20K100EFC144-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family. It features 4160 Logic Elements and 416 Logic Array Blocks, providing substantial programmable logic capacity. The device includes 52 kbit of embedded memory and supports 92 I/O pins within a 144-pin FineLine BGA package. Designed for surface-mount installation, it operates at a maximum frequency of 170 MHz with a supply voltage of 2.5 V. The component is rated for commercial temperature ranges from 0°C to +70°C.

Feature Summary

• APEX 20K architecture with 4160 LEs and 416 LABs
• 52 kbit embedded memory capacity
• 144-pin FineLine BGA package with 92 I/Os
• Maximum operating frequency of 170 MHz

Applications

• Digital signal processing systems
• Industrial control logic implementation
• Communication interface prototyping

Part Context

This component is part of the APEX 20K series, which introduced System-on-a-Programmable-Chip integration capabilities. The EP20K100 variant represents a high-density option within this lineage, utilizing MultiCore architecture to combine LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory blocks on a single die.

Replacement Considerations

Verified direct substitutes are not available as the EP20K100EFC144-3 is discontinued. Engineering changes may be required when migrating to newer Intel FPGA families such as Cyclone or Arria series.