EP20K60EQI208-2X

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP20K60EQI208-2X is an APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array featuring the MultiCore architecture. It integrates look-up table logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks. The device contains 2,560 logic elements, 16 embedded system blocks, and 32,768 RAM bits. It operates at a maximum frequency of 180 MHz with a 1.8 V supply voltage. The component utilizes a 208-pin QFP package and supports up to 148 user I/O pins.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions with product-term logic for combinatorial paths.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory.
• Flexible clock management with four phase-locked loops and ClockLock features for reduced skew.
• MultiVolt I/O interface enabling compatibility with 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip integration
• High-speed external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant designs

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix '2X' against official datasheets as standard documentation typically lists '-2'. Confirm end-of-life status and RoHS compliance details directly with the manufacturer or authorized distributors before procurement.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this device for designs requiring high-density logic with mixed LUT and product-term capabilities. Ensure the 208-pin QFP package fits the board constraints. Verify that the 1.8 V core voltage and MultiVolt I/O requirements align with the system power budget.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KE family, which extends the original APEX 20K series with enhanced I/O standards and additional global clocks. It represents a generation of programmable logic designed for complex system integration prior to the introduction of newer FPGA architectures.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Consult Intel/Altera official transition guides for modern equivalents.