EP20K200EQC240-1 - APEX20KE FPGA, 168 I/O | Intel
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EP20K200EQC240-1 Overview
An FPGA is a reconfigurable digital integrated circuit whose logic fabric, routing, and I/O can be programmed after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital systems. FPGAs fit under the programmable logic device (PLD) product hierarchy and above custom ASICs in flexibility, enabling hardware designers to change logic without mask changes. In the APEX 20KE family, the FPGA is SRAM-based and needs external configuration memory or a host to load its bitstream at power-up.
The EP20K200EQC240-1 uses Altera's MultiCore architecture, which combines look-up-table (LUT) logic, product-term macrocells, and embedded memory. Verified distributor listings report 8,320 logic elements, 106,496 RAM bits, and 168 user I/O pins. The 240-terminal PQFP body has a square shape with gull-wing terminals, making it suitable for conventional surface-mount assembly. The device is part of the CMOS APEX 20KE family, which supports multiple I/O voltage levels in the same package.
From a technical standpoint, the APEX 20KE family is designed for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration. The embedded RAM supports FIFOs, buffers, and dual-port memory functions, while the register-rich logic element array handles state machines, data paths, and glue logic. The EP20K200EQC240-1 therefore appears in communication, industrial, and instrumentation systems where board area is limited and deterministic, low-risk digital implementation is needed. Because FPGAs are reprogrammable, one PCB can support several protocol or algorithm variants through configuration updates.
Typical applications for this component include telecom line-card bridging, industrial control I/O processing, video/image pre-processing, test and measurement pattern generation, and legacy system replacement or maintenance. Its 168 I/O pins provide enough connectivity for parallel buses, memory interfaces, and general-purpose control signals. In designs that already use an Altera APEX 20K or APEX 20KE configuration-chain, the EP20K200EQC240-1 can be dropped onto the same 240-pin footprint as lower-density family variants.
One design note when using this FPGA: always confirm the exact VCCINT and VCCIO requirements and the complete power-up sequence from the APEX 20K family documentation. Because the device is SRAM-based, a configuration source such as an EPC2, EPC4, or EPC16 device, or a host processor, must load the bitstream after power rails are stable.
This XAIPART page adds value beyond a raw datasheet by combining distributor listings, same-footprint cross-reference parts, design guidance, and lifecycle observations in one structured document. The information is intended for engineers evaluating legacy BOM replacements and for purchasers locating availability of this programmable logic part.
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EP20K200EQC240-1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| FPGA Family | APEX 20KE |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| Maximum User I/O | 168 |
| Number of Terminals | 240 |
| Package | 240-BFQFP (S-PQFP-G240) |
| Package Body Size | 32 mm x 32 mm |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Package Shape | Square |
| Speed Grade | -1 |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Propagation Delay | 2.5 ns |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
EP20K200EQC240-1 square Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQC240-1 (square 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 EP20K200EQC240-1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQC240-1 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecom Line Card and Networking Infrastructure, Industrial Control and Automation, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Video and Image Pre-Processing, Legacy System Replacement and Obsolescence Management, Wireless Baseband Control and Interface Boards.
Telecom Line Card and Networking Infrastructure
The EP20K200EQC240-1 is well suited for telecom line cards where 168 user I/O pins can connect to parallel bus interfaces, backplane transceivers, and glueless logic. Its 8,320 logic elements provide enough capacity for FIFO state machines, address decoding, and protocol bridges, while the 106,496 RAM bits serve as packet buffers or descriptor memory without requiring external SRAM. In a typical line card, the FPGA sits between a framer and a switch fabric, performing bus-width conversion and cell/packet pre-processing. The 32 mm x 32 mm BFQFP package allows placement on the mezzanine side of the PCB without a BGA ball-grid routing burden, which can simplify legacy board re-spins. Because the APEX 20KE family is I/O-flexible, designers can implement LVTTL and LVCMOS I/O banks to match 3.3 V or lower logic. The -1 speed grade helps meet backplane timing margins in systems with modest clock rates.
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Industrial Control and Automation
In industrial control systems, the EP20K200EQC240-1 can implement PLC I/O mapping, motor-control state machines, and high-speed sensor interfaces. Its 168 user I/O pins are sufficient to read multiple encoder channels, drive optocouplers, and talk to external ADC/DAC devices on parallel or serial buses. The FPGA’s reprogrammability is valuable in factories where one PCB must support different fieldbus protocols or machine variants. The 8,320 logic elements provide room for multiple UARTs, pulse-width modulation timers, and interlock logic without using a large CPLD array. The device’s 106,496 RAM bits allow acquisition buffering for vibration or current sensors before data is sent to a host PLC. Because the package is a conventional quad flatpack, board-level inspection and rework are easier than with high-pin-count BGAs, an advantage in industrial environments that require long-life maintainability.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement systems benefit from the EP20K200EQC240-1’s deterministic parallel logic and user-defined timing. The FPGA can generate digital patterns, control acquisition timing, and condition trigger signals for oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data-acquisition boards. With 168 I/O pins, designers can connect wide data buses to multiple ADCs, DACs, or a host processor without complex muxing. The 8,320 logic elements support digital down-conversion, decimation filters, and trigger engines, while the embedded RAM blocks store waveform samples or microcode. In an instrument that must ship with different software options, the SRAM-based FPGA can be configured from a host at startup, eliminating the need for a separate configuration device in every unit. The BFQFP package also helps keep prototype iteration inexpensive because the FPGA can be socketed or hand-soldered during validation.
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Video and Image Pre-Processing
For video and image pre-processing, the EP20K200EQC240-1 can perform line buffering, pixel formatting, and simple filtering before a dedicated video processor or DSP. The 106,496 RAM bits are especially useful for line buffers and small frame stores in standard-definition video paths. The FPGA’s logic elements can implement timing generators, blanking insertion, and color-space conversion using combinational arithmetic. Its 168 I/O pins allow direct connection to video ADCs, DACs, and a host interface. Because the -1 speed grade provides faster internal routing, pixel clocks in the tens of megahertz can be met without aggressive pipelining. A common design approach is to use the FPGA to clean up video timing and insert test patterns during system diagnostics. External configuration through a host or EPC device makes field updates of video algorithms straightforward.
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Legacy System Replacement and Obsolescence Management
Many deployed communication, industrial, and military/aerospace systems still use APEX 20K-series FPGAs. The EP20K200EQC240-1 is valuable as a legacy replacement part because it uses the same 240-pin BFQFP footprint as lower-density APEX parts and is covered by the same family configuration chain. When an original board is being serviced, the EP20K200EQC240-1X or EP20K200EQC240-1N can be used as drop-in replacements on the same PCB, minimizing qualification effort. However, because the APEX 20KE family is now obsolete for new designs, engineers should secure enough lifetime-buy inventory or work with a trusted aftermarket supplier. If redesign is unavoidable, this FPGA's 168 I/O and 8,320 logic elements establish a density target for selecting a modern replacement device. The 32 mm x 32 mm QFP package is also easier to substitute into legacy boards than many newer fine-pitch BGA FPGAs.
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Wireless Baseband Control and Interface Boards
The EP20K200EQC240-1 can be used in wireless baseband and RF controller boards as a digital interface and control FPGA. Its 168 I/O pins are sufficient to connect to baseband ASICs, data converters, and backplane transceivers. The 8,320 logic elements can host control state machines, serial peripheral interfaces, and digital predistortion coefficient tables, while the embedded RAM supports small buffers for data flow between DSPs. In this role, the FPGA does not replace a modern DSP or SoC, but it offloads low-latency glue logic and gives the system designer a flexible, field-programmable way to adapt timing and signaling. The -1 speed grade helps meet synchronization margins in TDD systems where timing frames alternate between transmit and receive windows. The legacy status of APEX 20KE makes this best suited to installed-base maintenance rather than new high-volume wireless platforms.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQC240-1X | EP20K160EQC240-2 | EP20K100EQC240-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Package | 240-BFQFP (S-PQFP-G240) | 240-BFQFP (S-PQFP-G240) | 240-BFQFP (S-PQFP-G240) | 240-BFQFP (S-PQFP-G240) |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 | 6,400 | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 | 106,496 | 81,920 | 53,248 |
| Maximum User I/O | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Speed Grade | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 |
Key Differentiators
- Original -1 speed grade ordering code for APEX 20KE (vs EP20K200EQC240-1X)
- Higher logic density than EP20K160EQC240-2 (vs EP20K160EQC240-2)
- Twice the logic elements and RAM of EP20K100EQC240-1 (vs EP20K100EQC240-1)
Design Notes
Estimated: For a legacy APEX 20KE FPGA, assume a low-voltage core near 1.8 V and separate I/O supplies for each bank. Place at least one 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor close to every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor on each main power rail. The exact supply requirements are not printed in the verified distributor snippets, so verify VCCINT and VCCIO from the APEX 20K family datasheet before finalizing the power tree. A poor power sequence can cause configuration failure in SRAM-based FPGAs.
The EP20K200EQC240-1 is SRAM-based and does not retain its configuration when power is removed. Use an EPC2, EPC4, or EPC16 configuration device, or configure via JTAG from a host processor. The configuration data size for an EP20K200E part is large enough that a small serial PROM may be insufficient. Verify the selected configuration device supports the APEX 20KE bitstream and that the DCLK and DATA lines are routed with matched impedance and minimal loading across the board.
Estimated: The 32 mm x 32 mm, 0.5 mm pitch quad flatpack is a conventional surface-mount package, but 240 leads create a dense peripheral array. Use a solder paste stencil optimized for QFP gull-wing leads and provide test points for the configuration pins. Place decoupling capacitors as close to the package as possible and use a solid ground plane below the FPGA. For thermal relief, follow the recommended land pattern supplied in the APEX family manufacturing documentation, and keep the solder lands symmetric to reduce tombstoning risk.
Compliance Information
RoHS/lead-free status for the original EP20K200EQC240-1 ordering code was not confirmed in the verified web data. Variants with X or N suffixes are typically the lead-free/RoHS-oriented ordering codes, but manufacturer material declarations should be requested before compliance-sensitive assembly.
