EP20K200EFC484-1N - APEX 20KE FPGA 200K Gates 8320 Cells | Altera
MPN: EP20K200EFC484-1N ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425 | $425.00 |
| 10 | $395 | $3,950.00 |
| 100 | $355 | $35,500.00 |
| 250 | $320 | $80,000.00 |
| 500 | $290 | $145,000.00 |
EP20K200EFC484-1N Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit built from a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory, and programmable interconnect that can be rewired after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit hierarchically under programmable logic devices (PLDs), which themselves belong to the broader digital logic IC family, and they are widely used as glue logic, co-processors, and prototyping platforms for ASIC designs. The APEX 20KE family introduced a MultiCore architecture that combines LUT-based logic, product-term logic, and dedicated embedded memory to balance data-path performance with memory-intensive functions.
Key features include 8,320 logic elements, 106,496 bits of embedded system RAM, 376 maximum user I/O, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and support for multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, SSTL, and GTL+. The 484-ball FineLine BGA package provides high I/O density in a 23 mm × 23 mm footprint suitable for high-speed designs where signal integrity and board real estate are at a premium.
The MultiCore architecture pairs four-input LUT logic with embedded memory blocks (ESBs) and product-term blocks, allowing designers to implement wide datapaths, FIFO buffers, and arithmetic units without consuming general-purpose fabric. The PLLs embedded in the device support clock multiplication and phase shifting required for source-synchronous memory and serializer/deserializer interfaces.
Typical applications for the EP20K200EFC484-1N include telecommunications line cards, network switches, high-speed data acquisition, DSP co-processing, and custom peripheral bridging in industrial and embedded computing platforms. Designers also deploy this part in PCI bridge designs and proprietary bus architectures where its 367 MHz fabric and 106 Kbit of on-chip RAM simplify timing closure.
When designing with this device, allocate 1.8 V ± 5 % to the VCCINT rail, 3.3 V to VCCIO, and provide proper decoupling with 0.1 µF and 10 µF capacitors near each power pin. Use Altera's Quartus II design software (legacy version supporting APEX 20KE) for place-and-route, and respect the JTAG chain order if the device shares a boundary-scan bus with other components.
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View Datasheet →EP20K200EFC484-1N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX-20KE |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 |
| System Gates | 200,000 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| Maximum User I/O | 376 |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 367 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Propagation Delay | 2.5 ns (per digchip reference) |
| Package | 484-ball FineLine BGA (23 mm × 23 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
EP20K200EFC484-1N 484-ball fineline bga (23 mm × 23 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EFC484-1N (484-ball fineline bga (23 mm × 23 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP20K200EFC484-1N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EFC484-1N is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, PCI Bridge and Embedded Computing, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front Ends, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Legacy Networking Switches and Routers, DSP Co-Processing for Imaging and Video.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K200EFC484-1N fits telecommunications line card designs where 200K system gates and 106 Kbit of embedded RAM provide enough fabric for framer, mapper, and traffic-manager functions on a single device. Its 376 user I/O support source-synchronous connections to network processors, external SSRAM, and POSPHYS devices via LVTTL or LVCMOS interfaces. With 367 MHz internal performance, the FPGA handles OC-48 datapath widths and HDLC framing without external co-processors. Designers benefit from APEX 20KE MultiCore architecture for combining LUT-based datapath logic with product-term control state machines, reducing logic-element count by 20-30% versus LUT-only fabric.
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PCI Bridge and Embedded Computing
The EP20K200EFC484-1N serves as a PCI 32-bit/33 MHz bridge in embedded computing platforms, where 8,320 logic elements implement master/target state machines, FIFOs, and address decoding. The 106 Kbit embedded RAM absorbs transaction buffering between PCI and local bus domains, eliminating external FIFOs in cost-sensitive designs. The 484-ball FineLine BGA supplies sufficient I/O for 32-bit PCI plus 32-bit local bus, JTAG, and interrupt signals. Designers porting designs from older Altera FLEX 10K devices find the APEX 20KE architecture migration straightforward, preserving most RTL and pin assignments.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition Front Ends
In high-speed data acquisition front ends, the EP20K200EFC484-1N digitizes and pre-processes analog-to-digital converter (ADC) outputs at rates up to 367 MHz internal fabric. The 106 Kbit embedded RAM captures burst data while host processors perform real-time analysis, and the 376 user I/O accommodate parallel LVDS or LVTTL ADC buses. MultiCore architecture lets designers implement digital down-conversion (DDC), finite impulse response (FIR) filters, and FFT co-processors entirely in fabric without external DSP chips. Commercial 0-85 °C operation suits laboratory and industrial data acquisition chassis.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
Factory automation controllers leverage the EP20K200EFC484-1N to implement deterministic logic for motor control, encoder feedback processing, and proprietary fieldbus protocols such as PROFIBUS, CAN, or EtherCAT MAC layers. With 8,320 logic elements and 376 I/O, the device drives multiple servo axes from a single chip, reducing system cost and PCB area. The 1.8 V core with 3.3 V I/O compatibility supports industrial 5 V-tolerant signaling through external resistors. JTAG-based in-system programmability enables field firmware updates without removing the controller from service.
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Legacy Networking Switches and Routers
The EP20K200EFC484-1N supports legacy switching and routing platforms that require custom packet processing, queue management, and statistics counters not available in off-the-shelf ASICs. The MultiCore architecture pairs LUT-based forwarding tables with product-term CAM-like search logic, allowing wire-speed classification on Gigabit Ethernet ports. The 106 Kbit embedded RAM holds packet descriptors and QoS queues, while 376 I/O connect to PHY devices via LVTTL or HSTL interfaces. Designers porting designs to modern platforms should consider Cyclone IV or Cyclone V as a low-power replacement, though RTL modifications are required.
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DSP Co-Processing for Imaging and Video
Imaging and video subsystems employ the EP20K200EFC484-1N as a co-processor that handles convolution, color-space conversion, and motion estimation in parallel with a host CPU. The 8,320 logic elements realize 8-bit and 16-bit MAC arrays delivering hundreds of MMACs, while the 106 Kbit embedded RAM holds line buffers and coefficient tables. The 484 FineLine BGA exposes enough I/O to interface with Camera Link, LVDS-based image sensors, and DDR memory controllers. Operating at 367 MHz internal performance, the FPGA processes VGA-to-XGA streams in real time, and the MultiCore LUT-plus-product-term mix optimizes carry-chain arithmetic for DSP kernels.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200EFC484-1N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EFC484-1 | EP20K200EFC484-2N | EP20K200CF484C8 | EP20K200CF484C9 | EP20K200CF484C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Package | 484-ball FineLine BGA | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same | 484-ball FineLine BGA - same |
| Family | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE | APEX-20K (original) | APEX-20K (original) | APEX-20K (original) |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -2 (faster) | C8 | C9 (slowest) | C7 (fastest) |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 |
| System Gates | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Embedded RAM (bits) | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 |
| Max User I/O | 376 | 376 | 376 | 376 | 376 | 376 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Lead-Free (N suffix) | Yes | No (non-lead-free) | Yes | No (no N suffix) | No (no N suffix) | No (no N suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Enhanced MultiCore architecture with embedded system blocks (ESBs) (vs EP20K200CF484C8 (original APEX 20K))
- Lead-free (N suffix) compliance for RoHS markets (vs EP20K200EFC484-1 (non-lead-free))
- High user I/O count of 376 in a FineLine BGA footprint (vs EP20K200EBC652-3 (652-ball BGA))
Design Notes
Provide a clean 1.8 V rail within ±5% (1.71 V to 1.89 V) for VCCINT and a stable 3.3 V rail for VCCIO. Decoupling must include 0.1 µF high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of every VCCINT/VCCIO ball, plus bulk 10 µF or 47 µF tantalum/ceramic capacitors on each power plane. Estimated: at typical 50% toggle rate and 85 °C junction, ICCINT may reach 0.5-1.0 A; size the 1.8 V regulator for at least 1.5 A to maintain margin.
The 484-ball FineLine BGA requires a 6-layer or 8-layer PCB with controlled-impedance routing (50 Ω single-ended, 100 Ω differential). Use a 1.0 mm or 1.27 mm ball pitch land pattern per Altera's BGA package guidelines. Microvia or via-in-pad technology is recommended to fan out the dense inner-row balls; apply ENIG surface finish to ensure reliable solder joint formation. Reference Altera AN-115 (BGA layout) for escape routing patterns.
Do not confuse the APEX 20KE family (E suffix, enhanced with MultiCore architecture) with the original APEX 20K family (no E). The -1N speed grade and lead-free finish require proper JTAG programming voltage (VCCIO must be present before JTAG enumeration); missing VCCIO causes configuration failure. Also avoid mixing 1.8 V and 3.3 V I/O bank voltages on the same VREF - design I/O banks for a single VCCIO standard per bank to prevent latch-up. Always verify date code and obtain a CoC when sourcing this obsolete part.
Compliance Information
Lead-free (N suffix) finish confirmed by Altera part numbering convention for the APEX 20KE family. RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral compliance statements are not explicitly published in the verified web data and should be confirmed with the original manufacturer or distributor at the time of procurement, as obsolete parts often lack current compliance documentation.
