EP20K200EQC208-3N - 200K-Gate APEX 20K FPGA
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EP20K200EQC208-3N Overview
An FPGA is a programmable logic device whose configuration can implement digital circuits after manufacturing. APEX 20K devices occupy the programmable-logic hierarchy between configurable logic blocks and complete system-level integration. Their MultiCore architecture combines LUT-based and product-term-based resources, allowing designers to trade implementation style according to function, timing, and density. The target belongs to the APEX 20K family, originally associated with Altera and now represented in search results under Intel / Altera.
The principal verified features are 200K gates, 8,320 cells, 136 I/Os, 189 MHz operation, 1.8 V operation, CMOS logic, 2.5 ns propagation delay, and 208-pin PQFP packaging. A separate BGA-356 listing reports 277 user I/Os, indicating that package and density details may reflect different device revisions or catalog records. The 832-macro descriptor from Mouser further indicates substantial configurable logic capacity, while the programmable architecture supports customized interfaces, control logic, and processing blocks.
The MultiCore approach is significant because LUT-based resources suit data paths, registers, mathematics, and DSP, whereas product-term resources can efficiently implement control and combinational logic. The enhanced memory structure supports system-on-a-programmable-chip integration. Configuration and I/O implementation must follow the selected package pinout and the manufacturer’s legacy APEX 20K design guidance; the verified results do not provide a complete 208-pin signal assignment, configuration sequence, timing table, or power limit.
Typical applications include industrial control, legacy communications equipment, DSP accelerators, interface bridging, and embedded digital systems. Its 136 I/Os are useful for parallel external interfaces, while 8,320 cells and 200K gates provide capacity for integrated control and datapath logic. The 189 MHz figure is useful for preliminary architecture selection but does not replace a project-specific timing analysis.
The main procurement risk is package-data conflict. The 208-pin PQFP description conflicts with a separate BGA-356 record, and the supplied values mention both 1.8 V and 2.5 V operation. Verify the manufacturer ordering information, package drawing, and datasheet before schematic release. This page combines verified distributor and manufacturer-family references with package-aware alternatives, while leaving unavailable pin assignments and pricing explicitly marked.
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View Datasheet →EP20K200EQC208-3N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Product Family | APEX 20K |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Gate Capacity | 200K gates |
| Logic Cells | 8,320 cells |
| Macro Count | 832 macros |
| User I/O Count | 136 I/Os |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 189 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 2.5 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Alternate Supply Listing | 2.5 V |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP |
| Alternate Package Listing | 356-ball BGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C |
| Configuration | MultiCore programmable architecture |
EP20K200EQC208-3N 356-ball bga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQC208-3N (356-ball bga 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 EP20K200EQC208-3N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQC208-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Logic, Digital Signal Processing, Communications Interface Bridging, Legacy Embedded Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy Equipment Maintenance.
Industrial Control Logic
EP20K200EQC208-3N is suitable for legacy industrial control systems requiring programmable combinational logic, sequential control, and parallel I/O. The verified specification lists 8,320 cells, 200K gates, 136 user I/Os, CMOS logic, and a 0 C to 85 C operating range. Its MultiCore architecture combines LUT-based and product-term-based resources, allowing control logic, timing functions, and datapath elements to share one device. The 189 MHz operating figure is useful for preliminary throughput estimates, while the 2.5 ns propagation-delay listing provides an additional screening parameter. Before design release, confirm whether the 208-pin PQFP record or the conflicting 356-ball BGA record applies, then verify I/O voltage limits and pin assignments.
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Digital Signal Processing
EP20K200EQC208-3N can support digital signal processing in legacy embedded or communications equipment. APEX 20K architecture is described as combining LUT-based logic optimized for datapath, register-intensive, mathematical, and DSP designs with product-term-based logic for control and combinational functions. The verified 189 MHz operation and 8,320 cells make the part relevant for moderate-speed processing, filtering, encoding, and interface functions. The 136 user I/Os allow connection to converters, memory, and control peripherals. The available data does not specify embedded-memory capacity, multiplier count, or detailed DSP performance, so throughput must be calculated from the selected design and timing model.
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Communications Interface Bridging
EP20K200EQC208-3N fits communications-interface bridging where parallel buses, protocol conversion, buffering, and control logic must coexist. Its 136 user I/Os provide a substantial external interface count, while 8,320 cells and 200K gates support protocol state machines, data transformation, and supervisory functions. The CMOS programmable architecture and 189 MHz operating specification are useful for evaluating legacy line-card or equipment interfaces. The enhanced memory structure described for APEX 20K devices can assist designs requiring local data handling. Confirm configuration method, I/O standards, package identity, and signal-integrity constraints before selecting it for a new communications platform.
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Legacy Embedded Processing
EP20K200EQC208-3N is a candidate for legacy embedded systems that need configurable control, arithmetic, memory-interface, and peripheral functions on one programmable device. The APEX 20K MultiCore architecture is described as integrating LUT-based logic, product-term-based logic, and an enhanced memory structure, supporting system-on-a-programmable-chip integration. The 8,320-cell resource count and 200K-gate descriptor provide meaningful capacity for moderate embedded systems, while 136 user I/Os support external sensors, converters, memory, and management interfaces. The 0 C to 85 C listing covers commercial-temperature operation. New designs should assess tool availability and obsolete-device support before committing.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
EP20K200EQC208-3N can be considered for test and measurement equipment that needs configurable acquisition control, timing, data formatting, and communication interfaces. The 8,320 cells and 200K gates support moderate logic density, and 136 user I/Os permit multiple instruments, sensors, or converter interfaces to be managed. The listed 189 MHz operation and 2.5 ns propagation delay are useful for preliminary bandwidth and latency planning. Because the part is a legacy FPGA, designers must validate supported development software, configuration storage, and long-term availability. The conflicting package and voltage records must be resolved before footprint or power design.
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Legacy Equipment Maintenance
EP20K200EQC208-3N is particularly relevant to sustaining older equipment that already uses the APEX 20K architecture. The device is listed with 200K gates, 8,320 cells, 136 user I/Os, 189 MHz operation, and a 208-pin PQFP package, giving maintenance teams a clear target for replacement screening. The programmable logic can reproduce control, interface, and datapath functions without changing the existing system architecture when the replacement is genuinely pin-compatible. However, only EP20K200EQC208-3 is strongly supported as a same-package candidate in the supplied results. Confirm footprint, pinout, speed grade, configuration mode, and date-code compatibility before substituting.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200EQC208-3N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQC208-3 | EP20K200EQC208-1X | EP20K200EQC208-2 | EP20K200EQC208-2X | EP20K200CQ208C7 |
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| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 208-pin PQFP | 208-BFQFP | 208-BFQFP | 208-BFQFP | 208-BFQFP | 208-PQFP |
| Device Family | APEX 20K | APEX 20K | APEX 20K | APEX 20K | APEX 20K | APEX 20K |
Key Differentiators
- Higher logic density than the 100K APEX family candidates (vs EP20K100EQC208-3N)
- Same-family package compatibility is best supported for the exact 208-pin candidate (vs EP20K200EQC208-3)
- Flexible LUT and product-term resource combination (vs EP20K200CQ208C7)
Design Notes
The supplied catalog records conflict on package and supply voltage. EP20K200EQC208-3N is described as 208-pin PQFP in several results, while another result identifies BGA-356; Arrow lists 1.8 V, while another listing gives 2.5 V. Do not use a footprint or regulator design until the exact ordering-code datasheet and package drawing are obtained. The part number suffix is not enough to resolve this discrepancy.
For the 208-pin PQFP implementation, reserve the complete perimeter pin field and verify the exact pin numbering and thermal-pad arrangement from the controlled package drawing. Place configuration, clock, and I/O support components close to their associated pins, but do not assume a pin function from the 356-ball BGA record. If the BGA record is later confirmed, the board requires a different land pattern and escape strategy.
Use the verified 189 MHz operating figure only as a preliminary system-level value. For high-speed outputs, control trace length, impedance, termination, and simultaneous-switching noise according to the selected I/O standard and bank constraints. The APEX 20K MultiCore architecture can implement fast datapaths, but implemented timing depends on routing depth, resource placement, configuration, and the selected speed grade.
The supplied data specifies a 0 C to 85 C operating range but does not provide power dissipation, thermal resistance, or airflow requirements. Calculate worst-case power after synthesis and place clocks, I/O termination, and configuration storage in the thermal assessment. Provide copper spreading and airflow appropriate to the final package and board stack-up, while verifying the exact thermal data for the confirmed package.
Resolve the 1.8 V versus 2.5 V supply discrepancy before schematic release. The FPGA’s actual core and I/O requirements may differ by device revision and configuration, and the supplied snippets do not establish absolute maximum voltage, current, or power-on sequencing. Use the controlled electrical-characteristics and power-up guidance for the exact package and speed grade, then validate rail tolerances and decoupling.
Compliance Information
Compliance fields were not stated in the verified source data. AEC-Q100 is recorded as not qualified because no qualification was provided; this is not a claim that the device is qualified or unsuitable. Lifecycle status is recorded as obsolete based on the legacy APEX 20K family context and the absence of current active-manufacturer support in the supplied results.
