EP20K200EQC240-1X - APEX 20KE FPGA 240-PQFP | Altera
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EP20K200EQC240-1X Overview
An FPGA is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks and programmable interconnects that can be configured after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs fill the design space between fixed-function ASICs and software-programmable processors: they provide parallel, low-latency hardware without the high non-recurring engineering cost of a custom chip. In a typical hierarchy, an FPGA is a type of programmable logic device under the broader categories of integrated circuit and digital semiconductor.
Key differentiators of the EP20K200EQC240-1X include its 1.8 V operating core, 0.22 um CMOS technology, 200K-gate class density, and a listed maximum frequency of 367 MHz for the -1X ordering grade. The device also provides 106,496 RAM bits for distributed small buffering and 168 user I/O pins for board-level interfaces. The 240-pin plastic quad flat pack makes bench-scale and low-layer-count PCB prototyping more accessible than high-ball-count BGA alternatives.
Architecturally, EP20K200EQC240-1X belongs to Altera's APEX 20KE family, which integrates LUT-based logic and embedded memory-oriented resources. Mouser and Veswin listings classify the same device family as having 832 macro product-term resources in addition to the 8,320 logic elements. This hybrid density makes the part useful in designs that need both register-rich logic and small synchronous RAM without external SRAM.
Typical use cases for this FPGA include communications line-card glue logic, industrial control I/O aggregation, ASIC prototyping, and legacy APEX-20KE system repair. Because it is a 168-I/O, 240-QFP part with a 1.8 V core, many existing APEX-20KE board designs can reuse the same footprint when moving among -1N, -1, and -2X ordering variants.
When designing with EP20K200EQC240-1X, remember that an FPGA does not perform its function until configuration data is loaded; the configuration/JTAG interface and I/O bank supplies must be planned before power-up. Use the 0.5 mm-pitch QFP land pattern carefully and place decoupling near VCCIO and VCC pins. The exact JTAG and power pin assignments should be taken from the official APEX 20E data sheet because the fetched distribution excerpts do not include a full 240-pin table.
This page synthesizes current distributor availability, drop-in family alternatives, high-level parametric comparison, and practical board design notes for the EP20K200EQC240-1X. It adds value beyond a raw datasheet by showing which same-footprint APEX-20KE ordering variants can be considered without a new PCB layout.
Drop-in alternatives for EP20K200EQC240-1X — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →EP20K200EQC240-1X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Family | APEX-20KE |
| Number of Logic Elements | 8320 |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks | 832 |
| Number of Macrocells (Mouser listing) | 832 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106496 |
| Number of I/O | 168 |
| Number of Gates | 200K |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Maximum Listed Frequency | 367 MHz |
| Package / Case | 240-BFQFP |
| Package Alternative Code | PQFP240, S-PQFP-G240 |
| Body Size | 32 mm x 32 mm |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Datasheet Pages (family data) | 117 pages |
| Datasheet File Size | 724 KB |
EP20K200EQC240-1X pqfp240, s-pqfp-g240 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQC240-1X (pqfp240, s-pqfp-g240 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 EP20K200EQC240-1X.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQC240-1X is suitable for 6 applications: Communications Line Card and Protocol Glue Logic, Industrial Control and PLC I/O Aggregation, ASIC Prototyping and FPGA Validation, Video and Image Capture Front End, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Legacy System Repair and New Original Stock Replacement.
Communications Line Card and Protocol Glue Logic
The APEX-20KE EP20K200EQC240-1X is well suited for frame parsing, FIFO control, and simple protocol bridging on a line card. Its 8,320 logic elements allow moderate state machines and datapath functions, while the 106,496 RAM bits can serve as small packet FIFOs or elastic buffers without adding an external SRAM. The 168 user I/O pins connect to MAC/PHY devices, backplane transceivers, or parallel bus interfaces. Because this is a 1.8 V core device, legacy 3.3 V line-card logic will usually require appropriate I/O standard configuration or level-shifting. The 367 MHz speed grade supports high data movement when the place-and-route tool closes timing. The 240-pin BFQFP package's 0.5 mm pitch keeps PCB routing practical for moderate-density communication boards. A drop-in EP20K200EQC240-1N equivalent can be used for lead-free assembly without changing the PCB.
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Industrial Control and PLC I/O Aggregation
In industrial controllers, the EP20K200EQC240-1X can implement parallel I/O scanning, simple motor-control sequencing, and interlock logic. The 168 user I/O pins are useful for reading encoder interfaces, limit switches, and multi-channel ADC/DAC control; the 1.8 V core is paired carefully with industrial isolation and level-shifting interfaces. The 200K-gate density and 8,320 logic elements are enough for compact PLC-style designs where a small MCU would be too slow and an ARM processor would be overkill. Because the part is available in industrial temperature suffix variants such as EP20K200EQI240-X, system designers can keep one PCB layout while selecting the temperature range needed for the field environment. The 0.22 um process and 0.5 mm pitch QFP also allow relatively simple PCB manufacturing. Always verify the operating temperature specification and I/O voltage compatibility with the final industrial bus standard before production.
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ASIC Prototyping and FPGA Validation
The APEX-20KE family is often used as a prototyping vehicle for ASIC logic that is not large enough to require a high-end FPGA. The EP20K200EQC240-1X provides 8,320 logic elements and 106,496 RAM bits, which can represent a 200K-gate ASIC partition during early verification. Engineers can map RTL onto the FPGA, run test vectors through the 168 user I/O pins, and verify system-level behavior before committing to silicon. The 1.8 V 0.22 um technology is mature, and the 367 MHz speed grade gives reasonable functional timing margin for prototype validation. However, the lack of hardened DSP or memory controller blocks means some ASIC functions must be implemented in soft logic, consuming more FPGA resources. Since multiple ordering variants are available in the same 240-BFQFP footprint, an ASIC prototyping PCB can support both -1X and -2X speed grades for debug and performance characterization.
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Video and Image Capture Front End
Image sensor and video capture systems often need line buffers, pixel formatting, and display timing generation. The EP20K200EQC240-1X can perform these functions using its 106,496 RAM bits as dual-port line buffers for row data and its logic elements for pixel pipeline arithmetic. The 168 I/O pins connect to CMOS image sensors, DDR-style memory busses, or parallel video encoders and decoders. The 367 MHz speed grade enables high pixel clock rates when the design is kept reasonably compact, although wide 24-bit or 30-bit video buses will consume many of the available I/O pins. For a 1.8 V process core, the I/O standards must be chosen to match the sensor voltage domain; some camera modules require additional level translation. A legacy APEX-20KE system used for machine vision can be repaired or migrated using a same-footprint EP20K200EQC240-1N or EP20K200EQC240-1 ordering variant without re-spinning the camera board.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In test and measurement instruments, the EP20K200EQC240-1X can manage acquisition timing, trigger logic, waveform sequencing, and measurement state machines. Its 8,320 logic elements support complex finite state machines and data formatting, while 168 user I/O pins connect to high-speed ADCs, DACs, comparators, and front-panel controls. The 106,496 RAM bits provide small acquisition FIFOs or look-up tables. The 367 MHz speed grade is useful for high-speed counter/timer logic and digital pattern generation when timing closure is carefully managed. Because many instruments must operate over a wide ambient temperature range, an industrial-temperature ordering variant is often preferred. The 240-pin BFQFP package allows efficient routing to multiple analog front-end blocks on one board. If a replacement is needed, keeping the same footprint with EP20K200EQI240-1X or EP20K200EQI240-2X reduces hardware qualification cost compared to a complete redesign.
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Legacy System Repair and New Original Stock Replacement
Many APEX-20KE designs still operate in industrial, communications, and military-adjacent systems. The EP20K200EQC240-1X is often needed not for new design but as a replacement for a failed FPGA on existing boards. Because it is a 240-pin BFQFP package, a qualified service depot can reuse the original PCB if the replacement part matches the socket and configuration image ordering code. The EPCQ or configuration device strategy must remain unchanged, and the replacement should have the same speed grade and temperature category. The web data indicates broker sources such as Xecor, Veswin, and Microchip USA carry this product as new original stock. When repairing a legacy board, preserve the bitstream and confirm the date code and finish are compatible with the original manufacturing process. If no -1X stock is available, a same-family -1N or -1 device in the same 240-QFP package may be viable after functional testing.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQC240-1N | EP20K200EQC240-1 | EP20K200EQI240-1X | EP20K200EQC240-2X | EP20K200EQI240-2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 |
| Logic Array Blocks / LABs | 832 | 832 | 832 | 832 | 832 | 832 |
| User I/O Count | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| RAM Bits | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 |
| Number of Gates | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K | 200K |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Ordering / Speed Suffix | -1X | -1N | -1 | -1X industrial | -2X | -2X industrial |
Key Differentiators
- Higher -1X speed grade than the -2X variant (vs EP20K200EQC240-2X)
- Explicit legacy ordering code without lead-free N marker (vs EP20K200EQC240-1N)
- Multiple family variants preserve PCB reuse (vs EP20K200EQI240-2X)
Design Notes
Estimated: The verified data does not list EP20K200EQC240-1X supply current, so no exact power-dissipation number can be given. Before choosing an LDO or DC-DC converter, estimate core current using the Intel/Altera APEX power estimation methods or a Quartus power analysis after synthesis. Place at least one 100 nF ceramic capacitor near each VCC and VCCIO pin group and use bulk capacitance according to the estimated transient current. This is especially important because the FPGA may draw higher current during configuration and routing of high-toggle-rate nets.
The EP20K200EQC240-1X is a 240-pin BFQFP with 32 mm x 32 mm body and 0.5 mm terminal pitch. Fan out the QFP pads using blind vias or through-hole micro-vias with fine trace width. Route power and ground as solid planes under the FPGA to minimize inductance on the 1.8 V core rail. Keep high-speed I/O traces length-matched and away from the JTAG and configuration pins. Because no official pin table was in the verified snippet, confirm every pin assignment from the Altera APEX-20KE data sheet before committing the copper.
An FPGA does not perform its designed function until configuration data is loaded, so a board using EP20K200EQC240-1X must include a configuration device or JTAG programming header. Do not expect I/O pins to be high-impedance or predictable before configuration. Also, the 367 MHz value from supplier data is a maximum operating grade, not a guarantee that every critical path will run at 367 MHz; use timing closure after place-and-route. For replacement, verify the suffix temperature and lead-free requirements because using a -2X or -1N variant without revalidation can affect timing or assembly finish.
Compliance Information
Compliance status was not stated in the verified distribution snippets. The N suffix, which often denotes lead-free finish in Altera ordering codes, is not present in the EP20K200EQC240-1X target part number; however, that is not sufficient to determine RoHS status.