EP20K200FC484-1X

Overview

The Altera EP20K200FC484-1X is a high-density programmable logic device from the APEX 20K family, utilizing MultiCore architecture. It integrates look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks (ESBs). The device features 526,000 maximum system gates, 8,320 logic elements (LEs), and 106,496 maximum RAM bits. It supports up to 382 user I/O pins via a 484-pin FineLine BGA package with a 1.00 mm pitch. Internal supply voltage is 2.5 V, while the MultiVolt I/O interface supports 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V levels.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial-intensive tasks.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) providing up to 106,496 RAM bits for FIFO, dual-port RAM, and CAM implementations.
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops (PLLs), ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices with programmable slew-rate control.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) designs requiring integration of logic, memory, and control functions.
• High-speed data processing and digital signal processing (DSP) applications leveraging LUT efficiency.
• Complex state machine implementations optimized by product-term-based logic structures.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces operating at 33 or 66 MHz.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix (-1) against current manufacturer documentation to confirm timing characteristics. Confirm package availability as FineLine BGA components may have limited production runs. Ensure compatibility with Quartus II software versions supporting the APEX 20K family for design compilation and configuration.

Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring high gate density (up to 526,000 gates) within a 484-pin footprint. Consider the 2.5 V internal core voltage and MultiVolt I/O capabilities if interfacing with mixed-voltage peripherals. Evaluate the need for ESB resources for embedded memory functions versus external memory solutions.

Part Context

The EP20K200 belongs to the APEX 20K family, representing early SOPC integration in PLDs. It serves as a bridge between traditional CPLD/FPGA architectures and modern SoC designs. The 'F' indicates FineLine BGA packaging, and '484' denotes the pin count. This series was succeeded by enhanced variants like the APEX 20KE.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements are not explicitly listed in public datasheets. Consider APEX 20KE series devices for enhanced I/O standards and additional global clocks. Cyclone or Stratix families offer architectural evolution but require significant design migration due to differing architectures and toolchains.