EP20K200CQ208C8ES

Overview

The EP20K200CQ208C8ES is an APEX 20KC programmable logic device manufactured by Altera using a 0.15-µm copper-metal process. It features the MultiCore architecture, integrating look-up table (LUT) logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs). The device provides 8,320 logic elements, 52 ESBs, and up to 106,496 RAM bits. It operates with a 1.8-V internal supply voltage and supports MultiVolt I/O levels of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5.0 V. Packaged in a 208-pin PQFP, it offers 136 user I/O pins and includes four phase-locked loops for clock management.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic and embedded memory
• 0.15-µm all-layer copper-metal fabrication process
• Support for MultiVolt I/O standards including LVDS, PCI-X, and SSTL
• Integrated ClockLock and ClockBoost clock management circuitry

Applications

• Complex state machine implementations
• Digital signal processing (DSP) data paths
• Content-addressable memory (CAM) applications
• High-speed interface controllers supporting PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2

Procurement Notes

Verify the component against the official APEX 20KC datasheet DS-APEX20KC-2.2. Confirm that the ordering suffix corresponds to the specific speed grade (-7, -8, or -9) and temperature range required for the design. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II development system for compilation and configuration.

Selection Notes

Select this device when designs require high-density logic combined with significant embedded memory resources within a 208-pin package. The 0.15-µm copper process offers improved performance over previous generations. Consider the MultiVolt I/O capability if the system requires interfacing with multiple voltage domains simultaneously.

Part Context

The EP20K200C is part of the APEX 20KC family, which serves as a successor to the APEX 20KE series. It maintains pin compatibility with APEX 20KE devices while delivering 25% to 35% faster design performance through the use of copper interconnect technology and enhanced architectural features.

Replacement Considerations

APEX 20KC devices are pin-compatible with APEX 20KE devices. Designers migrating from APEX 20KE can utilize this component as a direct drop-in replacement to gain performance improvements without altering the board layout.