EP20K160EFC484-2XB

Overview

The EP20K160EFC484-2XB is an APEX 20KE programmable logic device (PLD) from Altera, utilizing the MultiCore architecture. It features 6,400 logic elements (LEs), 40 embedded system blocks (ESBs), and up to 81,920 maximum RAM bits. The device supports a typical gate count of 160,000 and offers up to 316 user I/O pins. It operates with a 1.8-V internal supply voltage (VCCINT) and supports MultiVolt I/O levels including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V. The component is housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory for SOPC integration
• Supports advanced I/O standards including LVDS, PCI-X, AGP, SSTL-2/3, HSTL, GTL+, CTT, LVCMOS, and LVTTL
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features
• Four-level hierarchical FastTrack Interconnect with dedicated carry and cascade chains for high-speed arithmetic

Applications

• Complex state machines and combinatorial-intensive functions
• Register-intensive data-path and digital signal processing (DSP) designs
• High-speed external memory interfaces such as DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant systems at 33 or 66 MHz

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm package type and speed grade. Confirm RoHS compliance status and lead times directly with authorized distributors or Intel/Altera representatives prior to procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring mixed logic types within a single chip. Ensure design requirements align with the 1.8-V core voltage and available I/O standards. Verify that the 484-pin FineLine BGA package fits the board space constraints and thermal requirements.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the standard APEX 20K capabilities with enhanced I/O support and additional global clocks. The 'E' suffix denotes the Enhanced variant, while 'FC484' indicates the FineLine BGA package with 484 balls. The '-2XB' suffix specifies the speed grade and packaging configuration.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material.