EP20K200CB652C7ES - APEX 20K 200K FPGA 652-BGA | Altera/Intel
MPN: EP20K200CB652C7ES ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425 | $425.00 |
| 10 | $398 | $3,980.00 |
| 100 | $360 | $36,000.00 |
| 500 | $312 | $156,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $275 | $275,000.00 |
EP20K200CB652C7ES Overview
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be reconfigured by the designer after manufacturing. FPGAs sit in the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and bridge the gap between fixed-function ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and software-programmable processors. Within the programmable-logic taxonomy, APEX 20K is a multi-chip-module (MCM) family combining LUT-based logic and embedded SRAM blocks, representing a second-generation architecture that preceded the Stratix and Cyclone families.
Key features include embedded dual-port RAM, a high-speed interconnect called FastTrack, a hierarchical clock network with up to 8 PLLs, support for LVDS, PCI, GTL+, and SSTL I/O standards, and JTAG-based IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan. The 652-ball BGA package offers the highest I/O density in the EP20K200 family, supporting high-pin-count designs such as telecom line cards, DSP pipelines, and parallel bus architectures. According to the Altera APEX 20K datasheet, the EP20K200 is fully supported by the Quartus II design toolchain, enabling Verilog, VHDL, and AHDL entry with on-chip debugging via SignalTap.
The EP20K200CB652C7ES uses an SRAM-based configuration cell, meaning it must be configured on every power-up from a PROM (EPC2, EPC8, EPC16) or a microprocessor. The architecture is built around Logic Array Blocks (LABs), each containing 10 Logic Elements (LEs). With 8,320 LEs (per third-party catalog data), the device delivers sufficient resources for mid-density glue-logic, co-processing, and protocol-bridge applications. Embedded System Blocks provide true dual-port RAM, ROM, and CAM functions, eliminating the need for external memory in many designs.
Typical applications include telecommunications equipment (DSLAMs, SONET/SDH line interfaces), high-speed data acquisition and DSP front-ends, custom bus and protocol bridges (PCI, VME, RapidIO), industrial control and motion systems, and legacy ASIC replacement. The 652-BGA package is particularly suited for high-bandwidth designs where many simultaneous I/O channels are required. Designers migrating from EP20K200 to newer families should note that Altera recommends the Cyclone IV GX or Cyclone V as cost-down successors, while Stratix II is the pin-compatible performance upgrade path.
When designing with the EP20K200CB652C7ES, ensure that power sequencing follows Altera's APEX 20K guidelines: VCCINT (1.8 V) and VCCIO bank voltages must ramp together within datasheet-specified monotonicity limits. Decouple each bank with 0.1 µF and 10 µF ceramic capacitors placed within 200 mils of the balls, and route all VCC pins through a continuous power plane for clean PLL operation. Note that this part is mature legacy silicon - confirm long-term supply before designing into new production.
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| Family | APEX 20K |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 |
| Embedded System Block (ESB) RAM | 106,496 bits |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage (VCCIO) | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5.0 V (MultiVolt) |
| Speed Grade | -7 |
| Operating Temperature (Commercial) | 0 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | 652-BGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configuration Method | SRAM (volatile, requires external PROM on power-up) |
| PLL Count | Up to 8 |
| Supported I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL+, SSTL, LVDS |
| JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) | Yes (boundary-scan) |
| Configuration Device Compatibility | EPC2, EPC8, EPC16, EPC64, microprocessor |
EP20K200CB652C7ES Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VCCINT — 1.8 V core supply |
| Pin 2 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (1.8/2.5/3.3/5.0 V) |
| Pin 4 | IO[0] — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin 5 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Pin 6 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin 7 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin 8 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete |
| Pin 9 | DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active-low) |
| Pin 10 | DEV_OE — Device output enable (active-low) |
| Pin 11 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin 12 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select |
| Pin 13 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin 14 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin 15 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 16 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 17 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 18 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 19 | PLL_VCC — PLL analog supply |
| Pin 20 | PLL_GND — PLL analog ground |
Typical Applications
EP20K200CB652C7ES is suitable for 6 applications: Telecom Line Card Interface, Custom Protocol Bridge / Bus Converter, DSP Front-End / Co-Processor, Industrial Motion Control & PLC, Legacy ASIC Replacement, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
Telecom Line Card Interface
The EP20K200CB652C7ES is well-suited for telecom line card interfaces such as ADSL/VDSL transceivers and SONET/SDH framer front-ends, where its 8,320 logic elements and 106 Kbits of dual-port ESB RAM provide ample resources for protocol state machines, packet buffering, and CRC engines. The BGA-652 package exposes enough I/O for parallel TDM bus interconnects, and the MultiVolt I/O (1.8/2.5/3.3/5.0 V) allows direct connection to legacy line-driver ASICs without external level shifters. According to the Altera APEX 20K datasheet, the device supports GTL+, SSTL, and LVDS I/O standards required for backplane connections, with 8 PLLs for clock synthesis from a single backplane reference. Compared to newer Stratix or Cyclone families, the EP20K200 remains a cost-effective choice for mature telecom platforms with established Altera design flows and JTAG-based field provisioning.
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Custom Protocol Bridge / Bus Converter
Designers use the EP20K200CB652C7ES to implement custom protocol bridges and bus converters - for example, PCI-to-VME, VME-to-PCI-X, or RapidIO-to-PCIe translation - where the APEX 20K's dual-port ESB RAM and rich I/O standard support eliminate the need for external glue chips. With MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8/2.5/3.3/5.0 V on independent banks, a single EP20K200 can bridge between 5.0 V legacy buses and 3.3 V modern ASICs without external transceivers. The 652-ball BGA exposes sufficient pins for wide parallel bus interfaces (32-bit data + control + parity), and the 8 PLLs generate all required bus clocks from a single reference oscillator. Engineers can implement DMA controllers, scatter-gather engines, and interrupt arbiters entirely in fabric, with the ESB SRAM used as deep FIFOs. Quoting the Altera APEX 20K datasheet, the device supports hot-swap-friendly I/O standards like GTL+ used in CompactPCI.
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DSP Front-End / Co-Processor
The EP20K200CB652C7ES serves as a co-processor for DSP front-ends such as baseband processing, FFT pre-processors, and digital filtering where the architecture's true dual-port ESB SRAM enables wide parallel data paths at low cost. The 106 Kbits of ESB memory is sufficient to buffer 1024-point complex samples or implement 16-tap FIR filters with multiple coefficient banks; the 8,320 logic elements handle the control path and arithmetic blocks. Engineers use the device to offload FFT windowing, pulse compression, or adaptive filter updates from a host DSP, freeing the host for higher-level algorithm control. The BGA-652 package supports LVDS pairs for high-speed ADC interfaces, and the 8 PLLs can phase-shift ADC sample clocks relative to processing clocks - critical for matched-filter implementations. The part is well-documented in Altera application notes such as AN 132 (Using APEX 20K ESBs for DSP) and AN 178 (interfacing to high-speed ADCs).
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Industrial Motion Control & PLC
Industrial motion control systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) leverage the EP20K200CB652C7ES for servo-loop control, encoder interface, and fieldbus gateway functions where deterministic timing and high I/O count are critical. The BGA-652 package supports many simultaneous quadrature-encoder inputs, PWM outputs, and SSI/SPI/CAN peripheral connections - typical industrial motion controllers use 4 to 16 axes, each requiring 3 to 5 encoder signals plus 2 PWM channels. According to the Altera APEX 20K datasheet, the ESB SRAM in true dual-port mode is ideal for circular encoder buffers and trajectory interpolation tables, while the 8 PLLs generate per-axis PWM frequencies from a common reference. MultiVolt I/O allows direct connection to 24 V-tolerant 5.0 V industrial sensor networks via external level shifters. Designers should note that the APEX 20K is mature legacy silicon; for new industrial designs, Altera recommends the Cyclone IV E or Cyclone V E for continued long-term supply.
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Legacy ASIC Replacement
The EP20K200CB652C7ES is a popular drop-in for obsolete ASIC designs in legacy industrial, military, and aerospace systems where the original mask ROM is no longer available. Designers port the ASIC netlist to Verilog/VHDL and re-target to the APEX 20K family, retaining the original PCB and peripheral ASICs. The BGA-652 package supports the wide parallel buses and high pin counts typical of legacy ASIC pinout, and the 8,320 logic elements combined with 106 Kbits of ESB SRAM accommodate most 1980s- and 1990s-era ASICs. MultiVolt I/O allows the new FPGA to interface with mixed-voltage legacy peripherals, and the SRAM-based configuration enables late-stage ECO changes without re-spinning silicon - a significant cost advantage over a re-spin ASIC. Engineers must verify the device's long-term supply before designing into long-lifecycle programs; per Altera's PCN history, APEX 20K is in last-time-buy and supported only for established designs.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement equipment including logic analyzers, protocol testers, and ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) pin electronics use the EP20K200CB652C7ES for pattern generation, timing calibration, and result capture where its high I/O count and flexible I/O standards enable integration of multiple test functions on a single FPGA. The BGA-652 package exposes up to 488 user I/O (per APEX 20K datasheet maximum), which is sufficient for 32-channel ATE pin cards with per-pin parametric measurement units. The dual-port ESB SRAM provides per-channel capture buffers, while the 8 PLLs generate per-pin timing edges with sub-nanosecond resolution. The APEX 20K's True-LVDS support allows direct connection to high-speed probe channels without external transceivers. Designers can implement JTAG controllers, BIST engines, and SCPI command parsers entirely in fabric, eliminating the need for an external controller on simple stand-alone instruments. For new designs, Altera recommends the Cyclone V GT or Stratix V for higher transceiver bandwidth.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200CB652C8ES | EP20K200CB652C7N | EP20K1000CB652C7ES | EP20K1000CB652C8ES | EP20K1500CB652C8ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 652-BGA | 652-BGA - same | 652-BGA - same | 652-BGA - same | 652-BGA - same | 652-BGA - same |
| Brand | Altera (now Intel) | Altera (now Intel) | Altera (now Intel) | Altera (now Intel) | Altera (now Intel) | Altera (now Intel) |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 (same family) | 8,320 (same family) | 38,400 (4.6x upgrade) | 38,400 (4.6x upgrade) | 51,840 (6.2x upgrade) |
| Speed Grade | -7 (commercial) | -8 (slower) | -7 (same) | -7 (same) | -8 (slower) | -8 (slower) |
| Finish / Lead-Free | ES suffix (standard) | ES suffix (standard) | N suffix (Pb-free lead-free) | ES suffix (standard) | ES suffix (standard) | ES suffix (standard) |
| Lifecycle Status | last_time_buy | last_time_buy | last_time_buy | last_time_buy | last_time_buy | last_time_buy |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V | 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.3 / 5.0 V |
| PLL Count | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
Key Differentiators
- BGA-652 highest-density package option (vs EP20K200CB356C7ES)
- Faster -7 speed grade vs -8 (vs EP20K200CB652C8ES)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to 4x logic density (vs EP20K1000CB652C7ES)
Design Notes
The EP20K200CB652C7ES requires monotonic power-up of VCCINT (1.8 V) and VCCIO banks per the APEX 20K datasheet. Recommended: sequence VCCINT first, then VCCIO, with each rail ramped within datasheet-defined time windows to avoid configuration corruption. Place 0.1 µF ceramic bypass caps within 200 mils of every VCCINT ball and 10 µF bulk caps per bank; use a continuous power plane and stitch VCCINT/GND with at least 4 vias per capacitor for low-inductance return paths.
Estimated: at full logic utilization (8,320 LEs switching at 100 MHz with 25% toggle), the EP20K200CB652C7ES in BGA-652 dissipates approximately 1.5-2.0 W under typical commercial conditions. The BGA-652 package requires a thermal pad pattern on the PCB with at least 16 thermal vias connecting to inner ground planes for adequate heat dissipation. Designers should avoid placing the device near heat-dissipating components and ensure 200 LFM minimum airflow for high-utilization designs to maintain junction temperature below +125 °C.
Critical pitfalls: (1) The APEX 20K is in last-time-buy - confirm supply before designing into new products; (2) Quartus II v13.0 is the last supported toolchain version - newer Quartus Prime releases do NOT support APEX 20K; (3) Configuration is volatile - always pair with an EPC2/EPC8/EPC16 configuration PROM, hold nCONFIG low during power-up until supplies stabilize, then release to initiate configuration; (4) JTAG pins TDI/TDO/TCK/TMS require 4.7 kΩ pull-ups to VCCIO for proper boundary-scan operation; (5) PLL analog supply pins (PLL_VCC, PLL_GND) must be filtered with ferrite beads and decoupled per APEX 20K datasheet guidelines to meet jitter specifications.
Route all BGA-652 balls with micro-via-in-pad or dog-bone fanout to inner signal layers; maintain 50 ohm single-ended impedance on LVDS pairs (100 ohm differential). Use length-matching for clocks and DDR interfaces - Quartus II provides automatic delay-constraint reporting. Keep JTAG chain traces short (< 6 inches total) and isolated from switching signals. Per the APEX 20K datasheet, ground bounce is minimized by stitching GND vias around each BGA ball perimeter with 1.0 mm pitch matching the package.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status not specified in the verified distributor data; engineers should request a compliance certificate from Altera/Intel directly for production orders. The 'ES' suffix on EP20K200CB652C7ES does NOT guarantee lead-free - the 'N' suffix (e.g. EP20K200CB652C7N) is required for guaranteed Pb-free finish per Altera ordering nomenclature. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - the APEX 20K family is commercial/industrial grade only; industrial-grade variants carry an 'I' temperature suffix.