EP20K60ETC144-1

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EP20K60ETC144-1 is an APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array featuring the MultiCore architecture. It provides 2,560 logic elements and 256 macrocells within a TQFP-144 package. The device operates at a maximum system frequency of 180 MHz with a 1.8 V supply voltage. It includes 32 kbit of embedded memory accessible via Embedded System Blocks. The component supports up to 92 user I/O pins and functions within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture integrating LUT logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory for system-on-a-programmable-chip designs
• Flexible clock management circuitry with four phase-locked loops and ClockLock feature for reduced skew
• MultiVolt I/O interface supporting 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V device interfacing
• Advanced FastTrack Interconnect structure providing predictable delays and dedicated carry/cascade chains

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Complex state machine implementations requiring combinatorial-intensive logic
• Register-intensive data-path and digital signal processing functions
• Memory applications including FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant interfaces

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels as this part may be end-of-life. Confirm RoHS compliance status and moisture sensitivity level prior to surface mount assembly. Ensure proper handling procedures are followed due to humidity sensitivity requirements during storage and reflow processes.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when design requirements fit within 2,560 logic elements and 92 I/O constraints. Choose the 1.8 V variant for low-power operation compared to the 2.5 V EP20K100E counterpart. Verify that the TQFP-144 package dimensions align with PCB layout restrictions and thermal dissipation needs for the target application environment.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This component belongs to the APEX 20KE family, representing an evolution of the original APEX 20K series. It extends capabilities with enhanced I/O standards and additional global clocks. The EP20K60E designation indicates specific gate density and memory resources within the broader programmable logic portfolio offered by Altera.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.