EP20K200EQC240-2X - 200K APEX 20KE FPGA, 240-Pin PQFP | Altera (Intel)
MPN: EP20K200EQC240-2X ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95.00 |
| 10 | $85 | $850.00 |
| 100 | $72 | $7,200.00 |
| 500 | $60 | $30,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $52 | $52,000.00 |
EP20K200EQC240-2X Overview
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits through a combination of configurable logic blocks (LUTs), embedded memory, and programmable interconnect. The APEX 20KE family is positioned in the device hierarchy as follows: programmable logic device (PLD) -> CPLD/FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> APEX 20KE family. APEX 20KE introduced MultiCore™ architecture combining look-up table (LUT) logic with embedded system blocks (ESBs) for memory and specialized functions, enabling system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration.
Key features include 200K gates, 8,320 logic cells, 106,496 bits of embedded memory, up to 168 user I/O pins, MultiCore™ architecture combining LUTs and embedded system blocks, in-system programmability through an IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and support for multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, and PCI. The 240-pin PQFP package provides a familiar, low-cost surface-mount footprint used widely across telecom, industrial control, and DSP prototyping applications.
The APEX 20KE architecture combines fine-grain LUTs with coarse-grain embedded system blocks, allowing designers to balance logic density against memory and arithmetic functions. With 0.22 µm process geometry and dedicated routing resources, the device delivers predictable timing closure for synchronous designs. The MultiCore™ integration was one of the industry's first implementations of system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) concepts, predating the modern SoC FPGA by nearly a decade.
Typical applications include telecommunications infrastructure (line cards, protocol bridges), industrial automation controllers, DSP co-processing and front-end filtering, military/aerospace signal processing, and ASIC prototyping where high logic density and embedded memory are required. The wide I/O count also suits parallel bus interfacing for legacy peripheral connectivity.
When designing with EP20K200EQC240-2X, ensure the 1.8 V core and 2.5 V I/O supplies are decoupled with bulk and high-frequency capacitors placed close to the package pins. The PQFP-240 footprint requires careful PCB layout for impedance-controlled signal traces. Use the Quartus II design suite (legacy support) or third-party synthesis tools to target the APEX 20KE architecture.
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Drop-in alternatives for EP20K200EQC240-2X — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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EP20K200EQC240-2N
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View Datasheet →EP20K200EQC240-2X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX 20KE |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 8,320 |
| System Gates | 200,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 106,496 |
| User I/O Pins (max) | 168 |
| Package | 240-pin PQFP (BFQFP) |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 2.5 V |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Internal Max Frequency | 205 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 2.5 ns |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +85°C (Commercial) |
| Architecture | MultiCore™ (LUT + Embedded System Blocks) |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Unknown (legacy part) |
EP20K200EQC240-2X 240-pin pqfp (bfqfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQC240-2X (240-pin pqfp (bfqfp) 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 EP20K200EQC240-2X.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQC240-2X is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Automation Controllers, DSP Co-Processing and Front-End Filtering, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Legacy Avionics and Military Signal Processing, Parallel Bus Interfacing and Protocol Bridges.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K200EQC240-2X fits telecommunications line cards because its 200K gates and 106 Kbits of embedded memory handle protocol bridging, framing, and queue management for E1/T1 and Ethernet backhaul designs. The -2 grade at 205 MHz delivers adequate throughput for 155 Mbps POS interfaces, while the 168 user I/Os support parallel connections to framers, PHYs, and TDM buses without external glue logic. The PQFP-240 footprint simplifies board rework on legacy telecom hardware where through-hole-compatible gull-wing leads are preferred over BGA for serviceability.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
Industrial PLC and motion-controller designs benefit from the EP20K200EQC240-2X because the 8,320 logic elements implement multiple PID loops, encoder counters, and fieldbus bridges (PROFIBUS, DeviceNet) in a single device. The 0-85 °C commercial temperature range suits factory-floor enclosures, and the 240-pin PQFP footprint is compatible with hand-repair workflows common in industrial service. The MultiCore™ architecture lets designers instantiate soft processor cores (Nios) alongside custom logic, enabling SOPC integration for SCADA and HMI controllers.
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DSP Co-Processing and Front-End Filtering
The EP20K200EQC240-2X accelerates DSP co-processing because its 200K gates and 106 Kbits of embedded memory host FIR/IIR filter banks, FFT pre-processors, and correlators in radar, sonar, and software-defined radio front-ends. The MultiCore™ embedded system blocks double as dual-port RAM for sample buffering, eliminating external SRAM in many designs. At 205 MHz with 2.5 ns propagation delay, the device sustains real-time signal processing at IF frequencies, while the PQFP-240 package supports legacy test fixtures used in military/aerospace programs.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
ASIC prototyping harnesses the EP20K200EQC240-2X because the 200K-gate capacity emulates moderate-complexity ASICs with 30-50% utilization headroom for partitioning. The 168 user I/Os map to standard logic-analyzer headers, easing bring-up debugging, and the JTAG interface supports in-system reprogramming during iterative verification. The PQFP-240 footprint, while less dense than BGA, allows prototype boards to be assembled with low-cost manufacturing processes, and the -2 speed grade delivers accurate timing behavior for pre-silicon verification of bus interfaces.
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Legacy Avionics and Military Signal Processing
Military and avionics programs employ the EP20K200EQC240-2X for radar signal processing, flight-control interfaces, and secure communications because the part is ITAR-controlled and qualified under legacy MIL-spec programs. The 0-85 °C commercial temperature range is acceptable for many ground-based and shipboard installations, and the PQFP-240 package withstands the high-G shock and vibration profiles documented for older MIL-STD-810 environments. Embedded system blocks host crypto primitives and bulk memory without external components, reducing EMI signature and improving TEMPEST compliance.
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Parallel Bus Interfacing and Protocol Bridges
The EP20K200EQC240-2X excels at parallel bus bridging because its 168 user I/Os accommodate wide data buses (32-bit + parity/control) and multiple chip-select peripherals simultaneously. Designers use the embedded memory as FIFO buffers between mismatched bus domains (e.g., PCI to VME, or legacy ISA to modern processors), and the 240-pin PQFP provides sufficient I/O without requiring an additional bus-driver chip. The 205 MHz internal performance handles bus-cycle conversion at rates beyond 50 MHz, while the JTAG interface allows field firmware updates for long-life-cycle industrial systems.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200EQC240-2X — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQC240-2N | EP20K200EQC240-2 | EP20K200EQC240-1X | EP20K200EQC240-1N | EP20K200EQC240-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 240-pin PQFP | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same | 240-pin PQFP - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Speed Grade | -2 (~205 MHz) | -2 (~205 MHz) | -2 (~205 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) |
| 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 Memory | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits |
| User I/O (max) | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +85°C | 0°C to +85°C | 0°C to +85°C | 0°C to +85°C | 0°C to +85°C | 0°C to +85°C |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Higher speed grade than EP20K200EQC240-1X (vs EP20K200EQC240-1X)
- Lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish (vs EP20K200EQC240-2)
- Same PQFP-240 footprint across all speed grades (vs EP20K200EBC356-2X (BGA-356))
Design Notes
Estimated: at 205 MHz with all 8,320 LEs switching at typical 30% utilization, the EP20K200EQC240-2X core draws approximately 0.5-1.0 A from the 1.8 V supply (~1-1.8 W). I/O current scales with switching frequency and load. Provide a low-ESR 1.8 V LDO or DC-DC regulator with at least 100 mF of bulk capacitance and 0.1 µF high-frequency decoupling at every VCCINT pin pair. I/O banks (2.5 V) require separate regulation with similar bulk-decoupling strategy. PQFP-240 power dissipation is dominated by dynamic core switching; a thermal copper pour under the package is recommended for sustained high-activity workloads.
PQFP-240 leads at 1.27 mm pitch demand strict solder-paste stencil design (typically 0.15-0.20 mm aperture) and reflow profile conforming to J-STD-020 (peak 245°C for lead-free, 220°C for SnPb). Maintain at least 0.2 mm clearance between adjacent leads for inspection. Route high-speed signals on inner layers with controlled impedance (50 Ω single-ended, 100 Ω differential), and provide ground-return vias within 5 mm of each signal via to control return-path inductance. Use a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the PQFP-240 to minimize loop area for high-speed I/O.
Common pitfalls with the EP20K200EQC240-2X include: (1) attempting to use Quartus Prime 18+ (this part requires Quartus II 13.0 or earlier with APEX 20KE device support); (2) confusing the -2X speed grade with the -1X or -3 grades when reading datasheet timing numbers; (3) assuming the 'X' suffix means 'extended temperature' (it denotes lead-free/RoHS on legacy ordering codes); (4) using 3.3 V LVCMOS signals into 2.5 V VCCIO banks without a level shifter; (5) forgetting to instantiate the JTAG TAP controller in HDL before programming, leading to 'device not detected' errors. Always validate the configuration bitstream with the Quartus II programmer before soldering production boards.
PQFP-240 lead inductance (~5-7 nH per lead) limits practical edge rates on clock inputs to ~200 MHz before ground-bounce and simultaneous-switching noise become problematic. Use a series damping resistor (22-33 Ω) on clock outputs driving long traces, and isolate high-speed I/O banks (e.g., PCI) from slower LVCMOS banks by placing quiet supply pins between them. For LVDS or LVPECL signaling, an external resistor network is required because the APEX 20KE I/O does not include on-chip differential termination.
Compliance Information
'X' suffix on legacy Altera ordering codes denotes lead-free / RoHS-compliant terminal finish. AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial-grade FPGA. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not documented in available sources.
