EP20K200EFC484-1X

Overview

The Altera EP20K200EFC484-1X is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term-based macrocells, and embedded system blocks (ESBs). The device provides 8,320 logic elements, 52 ESBs, and supports up to 376 user I/O pins in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package. It operates with a 2.5 V internal supply voltage and supports MultiVolt I/O standards including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V levels.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial paths.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, content-addressable memory (CAM), and ROM.
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• Support for advanced I/O standards including LVDS, PCI-X, AGP, SSTL, GTL+, and HSTL.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• High-speed interface implementations compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2.
• Complex state machine and control logic applications utilizing product-term-based macrocells.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and arithmetic functions using dedicated carry chains.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix 'X' against official manufacturer documentation, as standard datasheets may not explicitly define its function. Confirm RoHS compliance status and lead times directly with authorized distributors or the manufacturer, as this component represents an older generation technology that may have limited availability or discontinuation notices.

Selection Notes

Select the EP20K200E over the standard EP20K200 for enhanced I/O standard support, including 1.8 V operation and additional global clocks. Ensure the design utilizes the 484-pin FineLine BGA package constraints. Verify that the required I/O voltage levels are compatible with the MultiVolt interface capabilities of the APEX 20KE family.

Part Context

This device is part of the APEX 20KE series, which serves as a superset of the original APEX 20K family. It was designed for high-density programmable logic applications requiring significant embedded memory and flexible I/O configurations. The EP20K200 variant specifically targets designs needing approximately 200,000 typical gates and substantial macrocell resources.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Consider consulting Intel/Altera migration guides for modern FPGA families such as Cyclone or Stratix for functional equivalents, though pin compatibility will likely differ.

FAQ

What is the difference between the EP20K200 and EP20K200E?

The EP20K200E is part of the APEX 20KE family and includes enhanced features compared to the standard EP20K200, such as support for 1.8 V I/O, CAM functionality, additional global clocks, and advanced clock circuitry like ClockLock.

How many Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) does the EP20K200E contain?

According to Table 1 in the datasheet, the EP20K200E contains 52 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs).

What is the maximum number of user I/O pins for the EP20K200E in the 484-pin FineLine BGA package?

Table 5 indicates that the EP20K200E supports up to 376 user I/O pins when packaged in the 484-pin FineLine BGA format.