EP20K200EFI484-3

Overview

The EP20K200EFI484-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family, manufactured by Altera. It features a 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 Embedded System Blocks, and up to 106,496 RAM bits. It operates with an internal supply voltage of 1.8 V and supports MultiVolt I/O levels including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V. The component is housed in a 484-pin FineLine BGA package measuring 23 x 23 mm with a 1.00 mm pitch.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial-intensive tasks.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESB) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and Content-Addressable Memory (CAM).
• Flexible clock management with four Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• MultiVolt I/O interface enabling compatibility with 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• High-speed external memory interfaces such as DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant systems operating at 33 or 66 MHz.
• Complex state machines and digital signal processing (DSP) applications.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-3) against the manufacturer's datasheet to confirm timing characteristics. Confirm RoHS compliance status as older APEX 20K variants may not meet current environmental standards. Ensure the 484-pin FineLine BGA footprint matches the PCB design guidelines provided in the package information document.

Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring high-density logic with mixed arithmetic and control requirements. The 1.8 V core voltage offers lower power consumption compared to 2.5 V variants. Consider the 484-pin package size (23x23 mm) for board space constraints. Verify that the required I/O standards are supported by the MultiVolt interface capabilities.

Part Context

This component is part of the APEX 20K family, which was among the first PLDs to incorporate SOPC integration. The 'E' suffix indicates it is an APEX 20KE device, offering enhanced features like additional global clocks and advanced I/O standard support compared to the base APEX 20K series. The -3 suffix denotes a specific speed grade within this family.

Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Designers should consult the official migration guides for newer Altera families such as Stratix or Cyclone if upgrading from legacy APEX devices.