EP20K1500EBC652-1X

Overview

The Altera EP20K1500EBC652-1X is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features the MultiCore architecture, integrating Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks (ESB). The device provides up to 1.5 million typical gates, 51,840 Logic Elements (LEs), and 442,368 RAM bits. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 180 MHz with a 1.8 V internal supply voltage (VCCINT). The component utilizes a 652-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions, product-term logic for combinatorial paths, and ESBs for memory implementation.
• High density with 51,840 LEs, 216 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and support for CAM, FIFO, dual-port RAM, and ROM.
• Advanced I/O interface supporting MultiVolt standards (1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V) and compliance with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2.
• Flexible clock management featuring four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift capabilities.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs
• Complex state machines and combinatorial-intensive logic
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and data-path applications
• High-speed external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics. Confirm end-of-life status and availability through authorized distributors, as this component may be discontinued. Ensure design files are compatible with the Quartus II development system version required for the APEX 20KE family.

Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring high gate density and mixed logic/memory architectures. Compare the 1.8 V core voltage requirements against other APEX 20K variants that may use 2.5 V. Evaluate the 652-pin BGA package constraints against board space and thermal management needs. Consider the 180 MHz speed grade for timing closure in high-frequency designs.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Altera APEX 20KE series, which extends the original APEX 20K family with enhanced features such as LVDS support, additional global clocks, and broader I/O standard compatibility. The 'E' suffix denotes the Enhanced variant, while the '1X' suffix indicates the -1 speed grade. These devices represent early implementations of SOPC technology by Altera.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Designers should consult Intel/Altera official transition guides or contact authorized distributors for current equivalent recommendations or migration paths from the APEX 20K family.