EP20K200EFC484-3

Overview

The Altera EP20K200EFC484-3 is a high-density Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features the MultiCore architecture, integrating Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and Embedded System Blocks (ESB). The device provides 8,320 Logic Elements (LEs), 52 ESBs, and supports up to 106,496 RAM bits. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 160 MHz with a 2.5 V internal supply voltage (VCCINT). The component is housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package and supports I/O voltages of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V via the MultiVolt interface.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore Architecture: Combines LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions with product-term logic for combinatorial paths and embedded memory.
• High Density: Offers 8,320 LEs, 52 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and up to 106,496 RAM bits within a single die.
• Advanced I/O Support: Features MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V standards, including LVDS and PCI-X compliance.
• Clock Management: Includes four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), ClockLock for delay reduction, and ClockBoost for multiplication/division.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration
• Complex state machines and control logic
• High-speed data path and DSP functions
• Memory implementations including FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized distributors or certified secondary market suppliers. Confirm RoHS status as non-compliant based on available records. Check moisture sensitivity level (MSL 3) requirements for storage and handling. Ensure compatibility with legacy configuration devices such as EPC1 or EPC2 for serial programming.

Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring mixed logic types and high I/O counts. The -3 speed grade indicates specific timing characteristics; verify against design constraints. Consider the 484-pin FBGA package dimensions (23x23 mm) for PCB layout. Evaluate power consumption at 2.5 V VCCINT and required VCCIO levels for peripheral interfacing.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APEX 20KE series, an enhancement of the original APEX 20K family. It succeeds earlier generations like the EP20K200 and precedes newer architectures such as Stratix. The 'E' suffix denotes extended features like additional clock pins and broader I/O standard support compared to the base EP20K200.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed direct substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Designers may need to evaluate modern Intel/Altera FPGA families for pin-compatible or functional equivalents, considering architectural differences between APEX and current platforms.