EP20K300EQI240-3

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP20K300EQI240-3 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 system blocks (ESBs). The device provides 11,520 logic elements (LEs), 72 ESBs, and supports up to 147,456 RAM bits. It operates at a maximum system frequency of 170 MHz with a 1.8 V supply voltage. The component is housed in a 672-pin FineLine BGA package and offers 408 user I/O pins.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial paths.
• 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, and ClockBoost features.
• Support for high-speed I/O standards including PCI Local Bus, DDR SDRAM, ZBT SRAM, and LVDS.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• Complex state machines and combinatorial-intensive logic applications.
• High-performance digital signal processing (DSP) and data-path implementations.
• PCI Local Bus compliant interfaces operating at 33 or 66 MHz.

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

This component is listed as End-of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer. Verification of availability should focus on surplus distributors or existing stock rather than direct manufacturing orders. Confirm RoHS compliance status and humidity sensitivity handling requirements prior to procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring high-density logic within the APEX 20K ecosystem. Ensure the design fits within the 11,520 LE limit and utilizes the 1.8 V core voltage. Verify that the 672-pin FBGA footprint matches the PCB layout constraints and that the 170 MHz speed grade meets timing requirements.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

The EP20K300EQI240-3 is part of the APEX 20K series, which was among the first PLDs to integrate SOPC capabilities. It sits between the smaller EP20K200 variants and larger EP20K400 devices in terms of logic density. The 'E' suffix denotes enhanced features like broader I/O standard support compared to earlier non-E versions.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitute part numbers are confirmed in the provided documentation. As an EOL product, migration to newer Intel/Altera families such as Stratix or Cyclone requires architectural redesign and software toolchain updates from Quartus II to current versions.