EP20K160EFI484-2X

Overview

The Altera EP20K160EFI484-2X is a Field Programmable Gate Array belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks (ESB). The device provides 6,400 Logic Elements (LEs), 40 ESBs, and 640 macrocells. It supports up to 81,920 RAM bits and offers 316 user I/O pins. Operating at a core voltage of 1.8 V with MultiVolt I/O support for 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V levels, it is housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory within a single die.
• High-density configuration with 6,400 LEs, 640 macrocells, and 81,920 maximum RAM bits.
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V signaling standards.
• Advanced clock management including four phase-locked loops (PLLs) and ClockLock circuitry.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs
• Complex state machines requiring combinatorial-intensive functions
• Register-intensive data-path and digital signal processing applications

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as this is a legacy product. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity handling requirements prior to assembly. Ensure design files are compatible with the Quartus II development system for compilation and implementation.

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high logic density with mixed arithmetic and control capabilities. The 1.8-V core voltage offers lower power consumption compared to 2.5-V variants. Verify that the 484-pin FBGA package fits the board space constraints and that the 316 available I/O pins meet interface requirements.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE series, an enhancement of the original APEX 20K family. The 'E' suffix indicates support for additional I/O standards like LVDS and PCI-X, along with extended memory features such as Content-Addressable Memory (CAM). The 'X' suffix typically denotes specific testing or binning criteria defined by the manufacturer.

Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are identified in the provided documentation. Legacy replacements may require architectural redesign due to differences in logic density, I/O counts, and voltage levels between generations.