EP20K400BC652-2XV

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP20K400BC652-2XV is a high-density programmable logic device belonging to the APEX 20K family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks (ESB). The device offers up to 71,808 logic elements and supports complex digital designs with extensive I/O capabilities. It operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and utilizes a 652-pin PBGA package for system integration.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT logic, product-term macrocells, and embedded memory blocks
• High density with up to 71,808 logic elements and significant RAM capacity
• Supports System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration
• Available in a 652-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) package

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Complex digital signal processing systems
• Network infrastructure equipment requiring high I/O counts
• Industrial control systems utilizing SOPC integration
• Prototyping for ASIC implementations

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

The EP20K400BC652-2XV is part of the APEX 20K family, which was among the first PLDs to incorporate SOPC integration. This family bridges the gap between standard CPLDs and FPGAs by offering both register-intensive LUT logic and combinatorial-intensive product-term logic alongside embedded memory resources.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are limited due to the specific logic density and timing characteristics of the APEX 20K series. Upgrades typically require migration to newer families such as Stratix or Cyclone, necessitating schematic and PCB layout revisions.