EP20K60EFC324-2X

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The EP20K60EFC324-2X is an Altera APEX 20K field-programmable gate array (FPGA) housed in a 324-ball fine-line ball grid array (FBGA) package. It provides 2560 logic elements and 256 logic array blocks, supporting up to 196 I/Os. The device operates at a single 1.8 V supply voltage with a maximum frequency of 180 MHz for the -2 speed grade. It includes 32 kbit of embedded memory and functions within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Integrates look-up table logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory within a single System-on-a-Programmable-Chip architecture.
• Supports high-speed digital signal processing applications through pipelined architectures capable of exceeding 200 MHz sampling rates.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• High-speed square-root-raised-cosine finite impulse response filter implementation
• Baseband communication system prototyping
• Complex digital logic control systems

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

This component is officially discontinued by Altera. Verification of authenticity is critical when sourcing from secondary markets. Confirm that the part matches the specific -2X speed grade and FC324 package variant, as suffixes denote distinct electrical characteristics and physical form factors.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model for designs requiring 2560 logic elements with a 1.8 V core voltage. The -2X suffix indicates a specific performance bin; verify timing requirements against the datasheet. Ensure the PCB layout supports the FBGA-324 footprint and accounts for moisture sensitivity levels during reflow soldering.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

Part of the APEX 20K family, which introduced multicore architecture integrating LUTs, product terms, and embedded memory. This series was designed for complex programmable logic applications before being succeeded by newer FPGA families.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

No direct public substitutes are confirmed. Consider Intel/Altera Cyclone or Arria series FPGAs for modern replacements, though pinouts and logic densities will differ significantly.