EP20K160ETC144-2N

Overview

The EP20K160ETC144-2N is an APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera, housed in a 144-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP). It features the MultiCore architecture with 6,400 Logic Elements (LEs), 40 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and 81,920 maximum RAM bits. The device operates at a 1.8 V internal supply voltage (VCCINT) and supports MultiVolt I/O levels of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V. It includes four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management and supports up to 88 user I/O pins.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory
• 6,400 LEs and 40 ESBs providing high-density programmable logic
• Four PLLs with ClockLock and ClockBoost features for flexible clock management
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V standards

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration
• Complex state machine implementation using product-term logic
• High-speed arithmetic functions via dedicated carry chains
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant designs

Procurement Notes

This component is marked as obsolete or end-of-life by the manufacturer. Verification of availability requires checking authorized distributors for remaining stock or surplus market sources. Ensure compatibility with legacy design tools such as Quartus II when sourcing replacement units.

Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring mixed LUT and product-term logic within a 144-pin TQFP package. Verify that the system design utilizes the 1.8 V core voltage and compatible I/O standards. Consider the -2 speed grade timing requirements against the target system frequency constraints.

Part Context

The EP20K160ETC144-2N belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the standard APEX 20K series with enhanced features like additional global clocks and advanced I/O support. It is part of Altera's early high-density FPGA portfolio designed for complex digital logic and embedded memory applications.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed direct substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Migration to newer Intel/Altera FPGA families may require architectural redesign due to differences in logic density and I/O capabilities.