EP20K200BC356-2

Overview

The Altera EP20K200BC356-2 is a Field Programmable Gate Array belonging to the APEX 20K family. It features the MultiCore architecture, integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device provides 8,320 logic elements, 52 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and up to 106,496 RAM bits. It supports internal supply voltages of 2.5 V or 1.8 V and includes MultiVolt I/O interface support for 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices. The component utilizes a 356-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package with a 1.27 mm pitch.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks (ESBs).
• High-density configuration with 8,320 logic elements and up to 106,496 RAM bits.
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V voltage levels.
• Flexible clock management with up to four phase-locked loops (PLLs) and ClockLock feature.

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.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm package type and speed grade. Confirm RoHS compliance status as it varies by manufacturing date and region. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II development system for design implementation. Check for lead-free certification requirements if applicable to the target assembly process.

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high gate density within the APEX 20K family. Compare the 8,320 LE count against project requirements to ensure sufficient resources. Consider the 356-pin BGA package constraints for board layout. Evaluate the need for MultiVolt I/O standards if interfacing with mixed-voltage peripherals.

Part Context

This component is part of the Altera APEX 20K programmable logic device family. The family was designed as the first PLDs incorporating SOPC integration. The EP20K200 variant sits between the EP20K160E and larger devices like the EP20K300E in terms of logic capacity and I/O availability.

Replacement Considerations

APEX 20KE devices are functionally compatible superset variants offering additional I/O standards and enhanced clock features. Verify pinout compatibility when considering upgrades within the same package footprint.