EP20K200CQ208C8

Overview

The EP20K200CQ208C8 is a programmable logic device from the Altera APEX 20KC family, manufactured using a 0.15-µm copper-metal process. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic and embedded memory system blocks. The device is housed in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Package (PQFP-208) with a 0.50 mm pitch. Key electrical parameters include a maximum propagation delay of 1.48 ns, an operating voltage range of 1.15 V to 1.25 V for the core, and support for I/O voltages up to 3.3 V. It operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic for register-intensive functions and Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) for memory applications such as FIFOs, dual-port RAM, and CAMs.
• High-performance 0.15-µm all-layer copper interconnect technology offering 25% to 35% faster design performance compared to APEX 20KE devices.
• Pin-compatible with previous generation APEX 20KE devices, facilitating migration while providing higher density and speed.

Applications

• Complex digital signal processing requiring embedded memory structures.
• High-speed data buffering and protocol conversion systems.
• Industrial control systems utilizing legacy APEX 20KE pinouts.

Part Context

The EP20K200CQ208C8 belongs to the APEX 20KC series, which serves as an enhanced successor to the APEX 20KE family. This series was designed to provide higher gate densities and improved performance through copper interconnects while maintaining compatibility with existing board designs. The 'C8' suffix denotes the 8 ns speed grade, indicating a maximum delay of 1.48 ns.

Replacement Considerations

The EP20K200CQ208C8 is functionally pin-compatible with the APEX 20KE series, specifically the EP20K200EQC208 variants. Designers migrating from APEX 20KE can utilize this component directly on compatible footprints to gain performance improvements without redesigning the PCB layout.