EPF10K20RC208-3

Field Programmable Gate Array Overview

The Altera EPF10K20RC208-3 is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the FLEX 10K embedded programmable logic device family. It features 1,152 Logic Elements (LEs), 144 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), and 6 Embedded Array Blocks (EABs). The device provides 12 kbit of total embedded RAM and supports up to 147 user I/O pins. It operates at a supply voltage of 5.0 V with a minimum operating temperature of -40°C and a maximum of +85°C. The component is housed in a 208-pin RQFP package.

Field Programmable Gate Array Feature Summary

• Contains 1,152 LEs and 144 LABs for general logic implementation
• Includes 6 EABs providing 12 kbit of embedded memory
• Supports 5.0-V operation within an industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
• Features FastTrack Interconnect and dedicated carry/cascade chains

Field Programmable Gate Array Applications

• Multi-channel data acquisition systems requiring high-speed ADC control
• Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Local Bus implementations
• Digital signal processing functions such as multipliers and filters

Field Programmable Gate Array Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through official Altera documentation or authorized distributors. Confirm that the specific ordering suffix matches the required speed grade and package variant. Ensure compliance with RoHS standards if applicable to the manufacturing batch. Check for end-of-life status or obsolescence notices before procurement planning.

Field Programmable Gate Array Selection Notes

Select this model when a 5.0-V supply is required for the FPGA core. Compare against the EPF10K20RI208-4 for potential speed grade differences within the same package. Consider the EPF10K20A variants if 3.3-V operation or 5.0-V tolerant inputs are needed instead. Verify pin compatibility with existing board layouts using the 208-pin RQFP footprint.

Field Programmable Gate Array Part Context

This device is part of the FLEX 10K family, recognized as the industry's first embedded PLD family. It integrates SRAM-based reconfigurable logic with embedded memory blocks on a single chip. The architecture allows for system-on-a-programmable-chip integration, combining general logic arrays with specialized memory functions.

Field Programmable Gate Array Replacement Considerations

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