EP20K100TC144-3

Overview

The EP20K100TC144-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family manufactured by Altera. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device provides 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 416 macrocells, and 53,248 maximum RAM bits. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 170 MHz with a 2.5 V supply voltage. The component is housed in a TQFP-144 package offering 92 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial-intensive tasks.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory (CAM).
• Flexible clock management with up to four phase-locked loops (PLLs) and ClockLock feature for reduced skew.
• Support for high-speed external memories including DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Complex state machines requiring combinatorial-intensive logic.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) applications utilizing LUT-based data paths.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces.

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distributors or certified secondary market suppliers. Confirm manufacturing date codes and packaging integrity upon receipt. Ensure proper electrostatic discharge handling procedures are followed during storage and installation due to moisture sensitivity classification.

Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements align with the 4,160 LE capacity and 2.5 V operating voltage. Consider the TQFP-144 package constraints regarding pin count and thermal dissipation. Evaluate if the specific speed grade (-3) meets timing closure requirements for target frequencies up to 170 MHz.

Part Context

This component is part of the APEX 20K family, representing early implementations of SOPC technology. It bridges the gap between traditional PLDs and modern FPGAs by integrating diverse logic types on a single die. The EP20K100 variant serves as a mid-density solution within the series, balancing resource availability with power consumption profiles typical of 2.5 V devices.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Designers should consult official obsolescence notices or contact the manufacturer for recommended migration paths to newer FPGA families.