EP20K200EBC652-1X - APEX 20KE FPGA 200K 832 Macro Cells 652-BGA | Intel (Altera)
MPN: EP20K200EBC652-1X ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $245 | $2,450.00 |
| 100 | $198 | $19,800.00 |
| 500 | $165 | $82,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $142 | $142,000.00 |
EP20K200EBC652-1X Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that uses configurable logic blocks (LUTs, registers, product terms) and programmable interconnect to implement arbitrary digital logic. The APEX 20KE family belongs to the broader hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic device -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. Within Altera's portfolio, APEX 20KE preceded the Stratix and Cyclone device families and was widely used in telecom line cards, DSP co-processing, and high-speed bridging applications during the early 2000s.
Key features of the EP20K200EBC652-1X include 832 logic elements (mega-function macrocells), 106,496 bits of embedded SRAM distributed as ESBs (Embedded System Blocks), support for LVDS I/O with up to 376 user I/Os, and a flexible clock network with PLL blocks. The -1X speed grade corresponds to the fastest commercial timing bin for this device family. The 652-ball BGA package provides high pin density for I/O-rich designs while maintaining signal integrity for parallel buses and memory interfaces.
Typical applications for the EP20K200EBC652-1X include telecommunications line cards, custom ASIC prototyping, DSP co-processors for wireless base stations, high-performance data path bridging, and legacy industrial control systems. The device is widely used in designs originally implemented around 2001-2005 that continue to require long-life-cycle component support through the secondary market.
When designing with this device, engineers must supply a 1.8V core voltage and a separate I/O supply (typically 2.5V or 3.3V). JTAG configuration is supported through dedicated TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, and nCONFIG/nSTATUS pins. The device is now in mature/end-of-life status; verify availability through franchised distributors or authorized brokers.
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| Family | APEX 20KE |
| Series | APEX-20KE |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 8320 |
| Macros (Logic Cells) | 832 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106496 |
| Number of I/O | 376 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial grade |
| Speed Grade | -1X (fastest) |
| Package | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) |
| Supplier Device Package | 652-BGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Architecture | MultiCore (LUT + product-term + embedded memory) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete / Discontinued |
EP20K200EBC652-1X Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | I/O — User I/O pin (LVDS capable) |
| Pin A26 | I/O — User I/O pin (LVDS capable) |
| Pin B1 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pin B2 | GND — Ground |
| Pin C12 | VCCINT — Core supply 1.8V |
| Pin D14 | VCCIO — I/O supply 2.5V/3.3V |
| Pin E5 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin F8 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin G11 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin H13 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin J1 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin K26 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin L18 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin M22 | DATA0 — Configuration data |
| Pin N4 | CLK0 — Primary clock input |
| Pin P15 | CLK1 — Secondary clock input |
Typical Applications
EP20K200EBC652-1X is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, DSP Co-Processors for Wireless Base Stations, Custom ASIC Prototyping, High-Performance Data Path Bridging, Legacy Industrial Control Systems, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K200EBC652-1X was widely deployed in telecom line-card designs during the early 2000s, where its 200K system gates and 106,496 bits of embedded RAM provided ample resources for protocol bridging, framing, and traffic shaping. The 376 user I/Os accommodate parallel bus interfaces to network processors and TDM framers, while the LVDS-capable I/O banks enable high-speed backplane links. The APEX 20KE's MultiCore architecture lets designers place LUT-based datapaths alongside product-term glue logic in the same device, eliminating external CPLDs. Despite its obsolete status, the part continues to maintain legacy telecom equipment where long-life-cycle support outweighs migration cost.
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DSP Co-Processors for Wireless Base Stations
The EP20K200EBC652-1X served as a co-processor alongside DSP chips in 2G/3G wireless base stations, offloading channelization, scrambling, and FEC functions into dedicated FPGA hardware. Its 832 macros and embedded memory blocks accelerate parallel datapath operations at sample rates that fixed DSP architectures cannot sustain. The 652-BGA package provides 376 I/Os for interfacing to ADC/DAC devices and high-speed digital buses. The MultiCore architecture allows the same device to host both LUT-based datapaths and product-term control logic, reducing board area. Although modern SoC FPGAs have largely replaced this architecture, the EP20K200EBC652-1X remains in service in legacy base-station installations.
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Custom ASIC Prototyping
The EP20K200EBC652-1X functions as a high-density prototyping vehicle for ASIC designs that target 0.18 µm silicon processes, allowing pre-silicon verification of complex control and datapath logic. With 8320 logic elements and 106 Kbits of embedded RAM, the device closely mirrors mid-range ASIC gate capacities. Engineers can map planned ASIC RTL to the APEX 20KE's MultiCore architecture using the Quartus II design suite, validating timing, resource utilization, and I/O assignments before committing to mask sets. The 652-BGA package offers ample I/O for ASIC-style pad-ring prototyping, and the LVDS support enables high-speed serializer-deserializer validation.
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High-Performance Data Path Bridging
The EP20K200EBC652-1X bridges between disparate high-speed data paths, converting protocols between LVDS, LVTTL, and parallel bus interfaces in networking and storage equipment. Its 376 user I/Os and LVDS support make it well matched for SPI-4.2, SGMII bridge, and RapidIO fan-out applications common in router line cards. The 106,496 bits of embedded RAM provide FIFOs for rate-matching between asynchronous clock domains, while the 832 macrocells implement the bus protocol logic. The 652-BGA package preserves signal integrity for parallel buses running at hundreds of MHz, which is critical for head-of-line blocking prevention.
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Legacy Industrial Control Systems
Industrial automation and process-control systems designed around 2001-2005 frequently adopted the EP20K200EBC652-1X for combining motor-control logic, sensor fusion, and safety interlocks in a single device. Its industrial temperature grade and 0.18 µm CMOS process provide the long-term reliability required for factory-floor deployment over multi-decade service lives. The MultiCore architecture's product-term logic implements safety-critical interlocks with deterministic timing, while LUT-based logic handles sensor-fusion arithmetic. With 376 I/Os, the device interfaces to numerous encoder, resolver, and analog-front-end channels simultaneously, consolidating what previously required multiple CPLDs into a single chip.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The EP20K200EBC652-1X supported high-channel-count logic-analyzer and protocol-analyzer designs where its 376 user I/Os and LVDS capability enabled parallel sampling of wide buses at hundreds of MHz. The 832 macrocells implement state-machine-based trigger sequencers while the embedded RAM blocks buffer pre-trigger samples. The 1.8V core combined with selectable I/O standards simplifies interfacing to legacy 2.5V/3.3V logic in test fixtures. Although modern instrumentation uses faster SoC FPGAs, the EP20K200EBC652-1X remains in service in long-deployed test platforms where replacement costs outweigh performance benefits.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EBC652-1 | EP20K200EBC652-2X | EP20K1000EBC652-1X | EP20K1000EBC652-2X | EP20K1500EBC652-1X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) - same | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) - same | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) - same | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) - same | 652-BGA (45x45 mm) - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Family | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 38400 | 38400 | 51840 |
| Macros (Logic Cells) | 832 | 832 | 832 | 3840 | 3840 | 5184 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 327680 | 327680 | 442368 |
| Speed Grade | -1X (fastest) | -1 (fast) | -2X (slowest) | -1X (fastest) | -2X (slowest) | -1X (fastest) |
| User I/O Count | 376 | 376 | 376 | 488 | 488 | 488 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in the APEX 20KE 652-BGA family (vs EP20K200EBC652-2X)
- Lowest-cost 200K-gate option in the APEX 20KE 652-BGA family (vs EP20K1000EBC652-1X)
- Largest I/O count in the 200K APEX 20KE family (vs EP20K200CF484C8)
Design Notes
The EP20K200EBC652-1X requires a 1.8V core supply (1.71V-1.89V) plus a separate I/O supply (typically 2.5V or 3.3V). According to the APEX 20KE datasheet, power sequencing requires the core supply to ramp before I/O supplies to avoid latch-up. Decoupling requires at least 8 low-ESR ceramic capacitors (0.1uF and 10uF) distributed around the BGA perimeter, plus bulk capacitance of 100uF or larger near the supply pins. Estimated core current at 200 MHz operation is 200-400 mA typical, depending on utilization.
The 652-BGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch demands 4-6 layer PCB stack-up with microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable assembly. According to APEX 20KE design guidelines, signal integrity for LVDS links requires 100 ohm differential impedance and length matching within 50 mils. Continuous power planes under the BGA are essential to provide low-inductance decoupling; split planes should be avoided under the device. Thermal management requires thermal vias to inner copper planes.
The most common pitfalls when designing with the EP20K200EBC652-1X include: (1) omitting the JTAG chain pull-up/pull-down resistors on TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO, which prevents configuration; (2) using the wrong configuration mode (PS, AS, or JTAG) for the EPC device selected; (3) violating the 1.8V core supply tolerance, which can cause configuration failures; (4) ignoring the I/O standard banking rules when mixing LVTTL and LVDS in the same bank. Always consult the APEX 20KE handbook before finalizing your design.
The EP20K200EBC652-1X supports LVDS I/O for high-speed differential signaling up to several hundred Mbps per channel. According to the APEX 20KE datasheet, LVDS transmit requires a 100 ohm external termination resistor between the differential pair at the receiver. I/O banks should be powered at 2.5V for LVDS operation. Clock inputs (CLK0/CLK1) are LVDS-capable and should be routed with controlled impedance and length matching to maintain duty cycle.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status not stated in the provided web data; APEX 20KE family predates widespread RoHS adoption, so the part is likely NOT RoHS compliant - verify before use in modern designs. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade FPGAs.