EP20K200CF484C9

Overview

The EP20K200CF484C9 is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family manufactured by Altera. It features 8320 logic elements and 832 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), with a design capacity of 526,000 gates. The device integrates 106,496 bits of embedded memory and provides 382 I/O pins. It operates at a supply voltage of 1.71V to 1.89V and is housed in a 484-ball FineLine BGA package. This component supports advanced system integration through on-chip PLLs and high-speed bus compatibility.

Feature Summary

• High-density architecture with 8320 logic elements and 526,000 gate design capacity
• Integrated 106,496 bits of embedded RAM for data storage and processing
• Supports 382 I/O connections within a 484-ball FBGA package
• Includes on-chip Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) for clock management

Applications

• Complex digital signal processing systems
• High-speed interface controllers
• Custom ASIC prototyping
• Network infrastructure equipment

Part Context

The EP20K200CF484C9 is part of the APEX 20K series, representing a generation of high-performance FPGAs designed for complex logic applications. This specific variant utilizes the C9 speed grade, indicating its maximum operating frequency characteristics within the product line. The CF484 designation specifies the 484-ball FineLine BGA package configuration suitable for high-pin-count designs.

Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements are not publicly documented for this legacy part. Engineers typically migrate to modern Intel FPGA families such as Cyclone or Stratix series, requiring schematic redesign and software adaptation due to architectural differences.