EP20K100ETC144-2X

Overview

The Altera EP20K100ETC144-2X is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family. It features 4,160 logic elements and 416 macrocells within a TQFP-144 package. The device operates at a maximum system frequency of 180 MHz with a 2.5 V supply voltage. It includes 53,248 bits of embedded memory and supports up to 92 user I/O pins. This component utilizes MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks for high-density programmable logic applications.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks (ESB).
• High-density configuration with 4,160 Logic Elements (LEs) and 53,248 RAM bits.
• Supports MultiVolt I/O interface for compatibility with 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.
• Advanced clock management featuring four phase-locked loops (PLLs) and ClockLock technology.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Register-intensive functions and digital signal processing (DSP).
• Complex combinatorial paths and state machine implementations.
• Memory functions including FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory (CAM).

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity due to potential availability in secondary markets. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated in official documentation. Check for moisture sensitivity handling requirements prior to assembly. Ensure design tools support the specific speed grade (-2) and package type (TQFP-144).

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring a balance of LUT-based data path efficiency and product-term-based control logic. The -2 speed grade indicates performance characteristics suitable for frequencies up to 180 MHz. Consider the TQFP-144 package constraints regarding pin count and thermal dissipation compared to BGA options.

Part Context

This part is part of the APEX 20K family, which was among the first PLDs to incorporate SOPC integration. The 'E' suffix denotes enhanced features such as MultiVolt I/O support. The 'X' suffix typically indicates a specific testing or binning variation within the standard EP20K100ETC144 device line.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements are limited as the APEX 20K family is legacy. Consider Intel/Altera Cyclone or Arria series for modern equivalents, though architectural differences require significant design migration. Verify pinout and I/O voltage compatibility when selecting alternative programmable logic devices.