EP20K200EQC240-2 - APEX-20KE FPGA 168 I/O | Altera
MPN: EP20K200EQC240-2 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $18.4 | $18.40 |
| 10 | $17.25 | $172.50 |
| 100 | $16.15 | $1,615.00 |
| 500 | $15.05 | $7,525.00 |
| 1,000 | $14 | $14,000.00 |
EP20K200EQC240-2 Overview
The EP20K200EQC240-2 belongs to the FPGA (field-programmable gate array) product class, a programmable-logic device whose logic blocks and routing are configured after manufacturing. In the component hierarchy, an FPGA is a type of programmable logic device, which sits under the larger categories of integrated circuits and digital logic devices. The APEX-20KE family from Altera combines look-up-table logic, product-term architecture, and embedded memory in the same die, allowing system designers to implement state machines, high-speed datapaths, and memory functions without multiple discrete devices.
Key features include 8320 logic elements, approximately 200K system gates, 106,496 bits of embedded RAM, and 168 available user I/O lines. The -2 speed grade is rated for maximum performance of 205 MHz in typical core designs. The device operates from a 1.8 V core supply and is supplied in a 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP) package built in a 0.22 um CMOS process. This combination of logic density, memory, and I/O in a QFP package made the device suitable for cost-sensitive systems needing moderate logic capacity without a fine-pitch ball-grid-array substrate.
Architecturally, the APEX-20KE device uses Altera's MultiCore architecture, which integrates look-up-table logic, product-term structures, and embedded Static RAM blocks. The 8320 logic elements can be configured as general-purpose registers, arithmetic functions, or state machines, while the embedded memory supports FIFOs, single/dual-port RAM, and ROM tables. The 1.8 V core with 0.22 um geometry reduces dynamic power in early-2000s designs, although external I/O bank voltages vary according to board interface standards. The 168 user I/O pins connect to the 240-pin package and support multiple I/O standards.
Typical applications include telecom line-card framing, network routers and switches, broadcast video interfaces, industrial motor-control logic, and ASIC prototyping. The EP20K200EQC240-2 is particularly useful when 168 parallel I/O lines plus memory blocks are required in one programmable device: designers can integrate address decoders, FIFO buffering, and bus-interface state machines while maintaining a moderate pin-count footprint for 4-layer PCB routing.
Because the device operates from a 1.8 V core supply, careful board design and supply decoupling are needed. Startups must also provide configuration logic or a configuration memory such as an Altera EPC device because the FPGA is SRAM-based and loses configuration at power-off. For the 240-pin PQFP package, a standard land pattern with adequate via fan-out is recommended to reach all 168 user I/O pins reliably.
This XAIPART data page synthesizes distributor availability, package/model cross-references, practical power/layout notes, and pricing context for the EP20K200EQC240-2. It is a condensed alternative to a full datasheet search, helping engineers quickly screen the part for legacy-system repair, FPGA migration planning, or obsolete-component replacement decisions.
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EP20K200EQC240-2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX-20KE |
| Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Total Logic Elements | 8320 |
| Approximate System Gates | 200K |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| User I/O Pins | 168 |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Maximum Core Clock Frequency | 205 MHz |
| Package | 240-pin BFQFP (PQFP-240) |
| Number of Terminals | 240 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Config Type | SRAM-based (volatile) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to 85 C (commercial) |
EP20K200EQC240-2 240-pin bfqfp (pqfp-240) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQC240-2 (240-pin bfqfp (pqfp-240) 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 EP20K200EQC240-2.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQC240-2 is suitable for 6 applications: High-Speed Networking Line Cards, Telecom Base Station Control, Broadcast Video and Machine Vision, Industrial Automation and Robotics, ASIC Prototyping and FPGA Migration, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
High-Speed Networking Line Cards
EP20K200EQC240-2 suits line-card and control-plane logic in networking equipment because its 168 user I/O pins connect parallel address/data buses and its 106,496 RAM bits implement FIFO packet buffers. The 8320 logic elements handle state machines for Ethernet MAC/PHY control and register blocks. With a 1.8 V core, the device fits 3.3 V or 2.5 V I/O environments through I/O banks. In practice it was used in 10/100 Ethernet switch and router cards as a bridge or glue-logic device. The -2 speed grade's 205 MHz maximum clock supports typical 33-66 MHz local bus rates with timing margin. For high-speed backplane designs needing more than 200 user I/O, a 484-ball BGA APEX device would be chosen instead, but for 240-lead QFP-based cards EP20K200EQC240-2 is a natural integration point.
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Telecom Base Station Control
Telecom base station control planes require moderate FPGA logic, parallel interfaces to DSP and framers, and flexible RAM. The EP20K200EQC240-2 provides 8320 logic elements and 168 I/O pins for connecting DSP host ports, TDM highways, and backplane control signals. Embedded 106,496-bit RAM supports per-channel delay buffers and statistics counters without external SRAM. Its 1.8 V core reduces switching power relative to earlier 2.5 V and 3.3 V FPGAs, while the 240-pin PQFP package keeps PCB cost low. Typical designs use the FPGA to implement alarm aggregation, channel mapping, or control logic for Abis/Iub interfaces. For highly reliable equipment, verify the commercial temperature range of 0 C to 85 C and plan for a reconfiguration mechanism when the device loses configuration.
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Broadcast Video and Machine Vision
Broadcast and machine-vision front-ends often need parallel pixel buses and line buffers. The EP20K200EQC240-2 has 168 I/O, enough to clock parallel RGB or YCbCr buses, and its 106,496 bits of dual-port RAM can implement line delays for low-latency video processing at up to 205 MHz pixel rates. In an SD/HD-SDI or camera-link machine-vision card, the FPGA can perform timing alignment, flag dropouts, and register configuration. With no embedded SERDES in APEX-20KE, external PHYs handle serial video while the FPGA handles parallel logic. Since video data paths are deterministic, the -2 speed grade is usually sufficient; for resolutions requiring very tight timing, a faster -1X variant may be chosen. This allows one PCB layout to support several speed-grade options.
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Industrial Automation and Robotics
Industrial robots and PLCs use programmable logic for motion-profile generation, quadrature decoding, and fieldbus interface glue logic. The EP20K200EQC240-2 provides 8320 logic elements for multiple servo-axis state machines plus 168 I/O pins for encoder inputs, limit switches, H-bridge enables, and a 32-bit HMI bus. The 1.8 V core and 240-lead PQFP allow a straightforward four-layer PCB, and with an in-system configuration memory the FPGA can be updated in the field. Industrial equipment often operates up to 85 C, so verify cooling in sealed cabinets when using the commercial temperature version. Integration of small logic functions into one FPGA reduces board area versus discrete 74-series logic, while deterministic LUT delays simplify timing closure in motion-control loops.
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ASIC Prototyping and FPGA Migration
The EP20K200EQC240-2 is well-suited to ASIC prototyping and pre-silicon system validation because its 8320 logic elements implement a moderate SoC or ASIC subsystem and 106,496 bits of RAM emulate register files. With 168 user I/O pins, it can be wired to SRAM, DSP, and microprocessor sockets with manageable fixture complexity. Designers partition RTL blocks, synthesize to the APEX-20KE LUT and register fabric, and run test vectors at speeds up to 205 MHz. Compared to using multiple CPLDs, a single FPGA gives real-time simulation and shortens software bring-up of an ASIC design. However, modern ASIC designs requiring millions of gates cannot fit in APEX-20KE; smaller functions or legacy-MCU glue logic are the most practical targets for this device.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test-and-measurement cards such as logic analyzers, pattern generators, and data-acquisition controllers need parallel control, high-speed counters, and deep FIFO decoupling. The EP20K200EQC240-2 can implement acquisition sequencers, digital trigger comparators, and memory-map controllers using 8320 logic elements. The 168 I/O lines connect to ADC and DAC data buses, front-panel LEDs, and host interface chips, while its 106,496 bits of RAM provide temporary waveform capture. With a maximum core rate of 205 MHz, the -2 grade is enough for many 50-100 MSPS acquisition boards; faster variants offer more timing margin. Legacy equipment designers use this device to extend product life because the PQFP package allows manual rework on low-volume test boards and supports board redesign if supply runs out.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200EQC240-2 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQC240-1X | EP20K200EQC240-1N | EP20K200EQC240-1 | EP20K200EQC240-2X | EP20K200EQC240-3 |
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| Package | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) | 240-BFQFP (PQFP-240) |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 |
| User I/O | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Maximum Core Clock | 205 MHz (-2) | Speed-grade dependent, higher than -2 | Speed-grade dependent, higher than -2 | Speed-grade dependent, higher than -2 | Characterized -2 class variant | Speed-grade dependent, lower than -2 |
| Speed Grade Suffix | -2 | -1X | -1N | -1 | -2X | -3 |
Key Differentiators
- Same-package speed-grade flexibility with 168 I/O and 106,496 RAM bits (vs EP20K200EQC240-1X)
- Legacy PQFP rework and inspection friendliness (vs EP20K200EFC484-2X)
- Cost-effective -2 speed grade maintains timing margin for moderate bus rates (vs EP20K200EQC240-1)
Design Notes
Thermal characterization data for the 240-pin BFQFP was not found in the verified data. In practice, EP20K200EQC240-2 can dissipate a meaningful amount of power when most of its 8320 logic elements toggle near 205 MHz. Estimated: for roughly 1 W core dissipation without forced air, junction rise will be moderate but depends on the package theta_JA, which should be taken from the APEX-20KE datasheet. Maintain continuous ground and power planes under the package, add copper pours around all decoupling pads, and avoid routing dense traces directly beneath the thermal pad region of the QFP unless supported by the package drawing.
Power integrity for the 1.8 V core is important. Place one 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor near each core power pin and add 10 uF bulk capacitance in each quadrant of the package. Separate the 1.8 V core plane from I/O transceiver rails and follow the datasheet's bank-voltage guidelines before assigning I/O standards. If multiple I/O voltages are used, verify that the device supports the intended standards and that all input pins are properly terminated before the core supply reaches the operating range.
EP20K200EQC240-2 is an SRAM-based FPGA and loses configuration at every power loss. It must be configured from an EPC configuration memory, passive/active serial flash, or JTAG at power-up. Do not send the same configuration bitstream from APEX-20KE to a different FPGA family, and do not treat a speed-grade variant as software-identical until the bitstream has been regenerated in the Quartus tool flow and timing closure has been re-run.
Fan-out of a 240-lead PQFP requires vias placed close to the gull-wing pads while maintaining clearance for adjacent pins. Use the package land pattern from the APEX-20KE handbook and keep high-speed output traces short. For 205 MHz class edge rates, add series termination near the driver if trace lengths exceed roughly 25 mm. Avoid unterminated stubs on clock or bus signals routed to memory and DSP companions, and provide a solid ground reference beneath each high-speed signal group.
Compliance Information
The verified distributor snippets do not state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, or halogen-free status for EP20K200EQC240-2. The 'N' suffix on some Altera parts generally indicates lead-free plating, but this particular -2 device has no documented lead-free claim in the current data.
