EP20K1500EBC652-3

Overview

The Altera EP20K1500EBC652-3 is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It utilizes a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device features up to 1.5 million typical system gates and 51,840 logic elements. It supports up to 442,368 RAM bits without reducing available logic resources. The component is housed in a BGA-652 package with a 1.27 mm pitch and operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 85°C.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic for register-intensive functions and embedded system blocks (ESB) for combinatorial-intensive functions and memory.
• High density with up to 1.5 million typical system gates and 51,840 logic elements.
• Supports extensive embedded memory configurations including FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory (CAM).
• Available in a BGA-652 package suitable for complex system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Signal processing applications requiring high-speed data transmission.
• Protocol conversion systems in communication infrastructure.
• Industrial control systems demanding high reliability.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'EBC652-3' against official Intel/Altera documentation to confirm pinout compatibility and speed grade. Ensure the source provides valid RoHS compliance status and lead-free certification details. Confirm the manufacturer origin as Intel following the acquisition of Altera. Request detailed datasheets to validate the maximum operating temperature and voltage requirements before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this component when designs require high gate counts exceeding 1 million typical gates. The MultiCore architecture is optimal for mixed logic and memory-intensive applications. Compare logic element counts and embedded memory bit capacities against alternative APEX 20K variants. Verify that the BGA-652 package constraints fit the target PCB layout and thermal management strategy.

Part Context

This device is part of the APEX 20KE family, an evolution of the original APEX 20K series. The family was designed to support early System-on-a-Programmable-Chip concepts by integrating significant on-chip memory resources alongside programmable logic. The EP20K1500 represents one of the higher density options within this specific legacy portfolio.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements are limited due to the legacy status of the APEX 20K family. Review Intel's migration guides for transitioning from APEX 20K to Cyclone or Stratix families. Cross-reference pin-compatible devices within the same APEX 20KE series if minor performance adjustments are needed.