EP20K100EFC324-3

Overview

The Altera EP20K100EFC324-3 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 logic, and embedded system blocks (ESB). The device provides 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 53,248 RAM bits, and 416 macrocells. It operates at a 2.5 V internal supply voltage with support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V I/O levels. The component is housed in a 324-pin FineLine BGA package and supports up to 246 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic, product-term-based logic, and embedded memory within a single die.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESB) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, content-addressable memory (CAM), and ROM.
• Advanced clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• Compliance with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 for 3.3-V operation at 33 or 66 MHz.

Applications

• High-speed cryptographic accelerators for IPSEC applications such as VPNs.
• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) designs requiring integration of register-intensive and combinatorial functions.
• Complex state machines and digital signal processing (DSP) implementations.

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distributors or manufacturer channels. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level prior to soldering. Ensure proper handling procedures are followed due to humidity sensitivity requirements during storage and assembly processes.

Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements exceed standard APEX 20K capabilities, specifically needing CAM support, additional global clocks, and enhanced I/O standards like LVDS and PCI-X. Compare against EP20K100 if lower pin counts or different voltage configurations suffice for the application constraints.

Part Context

This device is part of the APEX 20KE series, which serves as a superset to the original APEX 20K family. It was designed as one of the first programmable logic devices to incorporate SOPC integration, bridging the gap between traditional PLDs and complex ASICs by offering reconfigurable hardware flexibility.

Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are confirmed in the provided documentation. Consider Intel/Altera Agilex, Stratix, or Cyclone families for modern replacements, noting significant architectural differences in configuration and performance characteristics.