EP20K1500EFC33-1X

Overview

The Altera EP20K1500EFC33-1X is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array from the APEX 20KE family, utilizing MultiCore architecture. It integrates look-up table logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks (ESB). Key electrical parameters include a 1.8 V internal supply voltage (VCCINT) and support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V I/O levels via MultiVolt interface. The device offers up to 51,840 logic elements, 442,368 RAM bits, and 3,456 macrocells. It operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C and supports maximum system frequencies up to 180 MHz.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions with product-term logic for combinatorial paths.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESB) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory (CAM).
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• MultiVolt I/O interface enabling compatibility with 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Complex state machines requiring combinatorial-intensive logic.
• High-speed digital signal processing (DSP) and data-path applications.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces at 33 or 66 MHz.

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as this part number may be end-of-life. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level prior to assembly. Ensure design tools are compatible with the Quartus II development system for compilation and configuration.

Selection Notes

Select this model for applications requiring high logic density and mixed-signal I/O flexibility. The 1.8 V core voltage requires appropriate power sequencing. Verify that the FBGA-33 package pitch matches the PCB footprint. Consider thermal dissipation requirements given the high gate count and operating frequency.

Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KE series, an enhancement of the original APEX 20K family. It represents one of the first PLDs to incorporate SOPC integration capabilities. The 'E' suffix denotes extended features such as additional global clocks and enhanced I/O standards compared to non-E variants.

Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are confirmed in the provided documentation. Legacy replacements may require architectural redesign due to differences in logic architecture and pinout configurations between FPGA families.