EP20K100EFC324-1X

Overview

The EP20K100EFC324-1X is an APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera, housed in a 324-pin FineLine BGA package. It features the MultiCore architecture with 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 embedded RAM bits. The device operates at a 1.8 V internal supply voltage and supports MultiVolt I/O standards including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V. It includes four phase-locked loops for clock management and offers up to 246 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks (ESBs).
• Supports MultiVolt I/O interface for 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.
• Includes four phase-locked loops (PLLs) with ClockLock and ClockShift capabilities.
• Provides 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 maximum RAM bits.

Applications

• High-speed cryptographic accelerators for IPSEC applications.
• Complex state machines requiring combinatorial-intensive functions.
• Register-intensive digital signal processing (DSP) designs.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific meaning of the 'X' suffix against official documentation, as standard datasheets typically list EP20K100EFC324-1 or -3 variants without this suffix. Confirm availability status, as APEX 20K devices are generally end-of-life. Ensure compatibility with legacy configuration methods using serial configuration devices like EPC1 or EPC2.

Selection Notes

Select this device for designs requiring integration of LUT-based data paths and product-term-based control logic within a single chip. The 1.8 V core voltage requires careful power supply design. Verify that the 324-pin FineLine BGA package meets board space constraints. Ensure the design utilizes the Quartus II development system for compilation and place-and-route.

Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the original APEX 20K series with enhanced features such as LVDS support, CAM functionality, and additional global clocks. The 'E' suffix denotes the Enhanced version with lower voltage operation and advanced I/O standards compared to the standard EP20K100.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements are not publicly documented for the specific 'X' suffix. Consider evaluating Intel Agilex or Cyclone families for modern equivalents, though architectural differences require significant design adaptation. Legacy APEX 20K devices may be sourced through third-party distributors.