EP20K160EFC144-1

Overview

The EP20K160EFC144-1 is an Altera APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) housed in a 144-pin FineLine BGA package. It features the MultiCore architecture, integrating Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term-based macrocells, and Embedded System Blocks (ESBs). The device provides 6,400 Logic Elements (LEs), 640 macrocells, and 81,920 maximum RAM bits. It operates at a supply voltage of 1.8 V with support for MultiVolt I/O standards including 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V levels. The component supports up to four phase-locked loops and offers bidirectional I/O performance up to 250 MHz.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term macrocells, and embedded memory
• 6,400 Logic Elements (LEs) and 640 macrocells for complex logic implementation
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM functions
• 1.8-V core voltage with MultiVolt I/O interface supporting multiple voltage levels

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration
• Register-intensive data-path and digital signal processing (DSP) designs
• Complex combinatorial paths such as state machines
• High-speed external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'FC144-1' against official documentation to confirm pinout and speed grade compatibility. Confirm RoHS compliance status as datasheets may vary by revision. Check for end-of-life notifications or obsolescence notices from the manufacturer before procurement planning.

Selection Notes

Select this device when designs require a mix of register-intensive logic and high-density memory on a single chip. The 1.8-V operation makes it suitable for low-power applications requiring MultiVolt I/O flexibility. Ensure the design fits within the 6,400 LE and 81,920-bit memory constraints of the EP20K160E variant.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the standard APEX 20K series with enhanced features like additional global clocks, ClockLock circuitry, and broader I/O standard support. The 'E' suffix denotes these advanced capabilities compared to non-E variants.

Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available in the provided source material. Consider Intel/Altera Agilex or MAX 10 families for modern replacements, though architectural differences exist.