EP20K200EQC208-2

Overview

The Altera EP20K200EQC208-2 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20K family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device provides 8,320 logic elements (LEs), 52 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and up to 106,496 RAM bits. It operates at 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 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) package with a pitch of 0.50 mm.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term-based logic for combinatorial-intensive functions.
• Integrated Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) 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.
• Support for high-speed standards including PCI Local Bus, DDR SDRAM, ZBT SRAM, LVDS, and LVPECL.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Complex state machines and control logic requiring high-speed combinatorial paths.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and arithmetic applications utilizing dedicated carry chains.
• High-density memory implementations using ESBs for CAM, ROM, and RAM functions.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-2) against design timing requirements, as it dictates maximum operating frequencies. Confirm that the 208-pin PQFP package dimensions and pinout match the target PCB footprint. Ensure the design environment supports the APEX 20K family within the Quartus II development system.

Selection Notes

Select this model when designs require a balance of register-intensive LUT logic and complex combinatorial product-term structures. The 1.8 V core voltage offers lower power consumption compared to 2.5 V variants. Verify that the required I/O count fits within the 136 available user I/O pins for the 208-pin package configuration.

Part Context

The EP20K200E is part of the APEX 20KE superset, which extends the standard APEX 20K family with enhanced features such as additional global clocks and advanced I/O standard support. The 'QC' designation indicates the 208-pin QFP package type, while the '-2' suffix specifies the performance speed grade for this specific unit.

Replacement Considerations

APEX 20KC devices are pin-compatible with APEX 20KE devices but offer different performance characteristics. Designers migrating from older APEX families should verify that the MultiCore architecture and I/O standards align with existing system constraints.