EP20K200EQI240-2X - APEX 20KE FPGA 168 I/O | Altera
MPN: EP20K200EQI240-2X ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $95.2 | $95.20 |
| 10 | $87.5 | $875.00 |
| 100 | $78 | $7,800.00 |
| 500 | $68.5 | $34,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $61.25 | $61,250.00 |
| 3,000 | $55.8 | $167,400.00 |
EP20K200EQI240-2X Overview
An FPGA is an integrated circuit whose logic fabric can be reprogrammed after manufacturing. The APEX 20KE family, originally from Altera, combines look-up-table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory in a MultiCore architecture, enabling system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration. In the programmable logic hierarchy, the EP20K200EQI240-2X belongs to FPGA / CPLD programmable logic / integrated circuit, and the 20KE line is associated with 1.8V core operation and LVDS interfaces.
Key differentiating features include 8320 logic elements for flexible datapath and control logic, 106496 RAM bits for FIFOs, buffers, and embedded storage, 168 user I/O lines plus 4 dedicated inputs, and a 240-pin PQFP with 0.5mm pitch. The 0.22um CMOS process provides a balanced speed-versus-power profile, while the industrial-temperature option covers -40°C to +100°C, making the device usable in environments beyond commercial 0°C to 85°C parts.
From a technical architecture perspective, the MultiCore structure lets designers place register-intensive functions in LUT logic, decode and state-machine functions in product-term logic, and memory-intensive functions in embedded RAM blocks, reducing the number of external components. With a 160MHz clock capability and 1.97ns propagation delay, the EP20K200EQI240-2X is suitable for medium-speed line-card, video, control, and instrumentation designs where parallel I/O and on-chip memory are critical.
Typical applications include telecom line cards, DSP co-processing, digital video processing, industrial controllers, and test-and-measurement instruments that require 168 I/O channels and embedded RAM in one package. The 1.8V core reduces switching power at high utilization, and the abundant user I/O allows direct connection to wide parallel buses without additional external shift registers or bus switches.
When designing with this FPGA, pay attention to SRAM-based configuration requirements: APEX devices need a configuration device or download cable at power-up. Decouple every supply pin with low-ESL ceramic capacitors and provide bulk capacitance to keep VCCINT within the specified 1.8V ±0.18V range.
This page combines distributor availability data, drop-in Altera APEX 20KE alternatives, comparison tables, and practical layout notes, giving design engineers information that goes beyond a simple datasheet listing.
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| Manufacturer | Altera / Intel Programmable Solutions Group |
| Device Family | APEX 20KE |
| Product Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Number of Logic Elements | 8320 |
| Approximate Gates | 200000 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106496 |
| User I/O Lines | 168 |
| Dedicated Inputs | 4 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 160 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 1.97 ns |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +100°C |
| Package / Case | PQFP-240 (S-PQFP-G240) |
| Package Body | Plastic / epoxy, square body |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.500 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Architecture | MultiCore (LUT + product-term + embedded memory) |
| I/O Standard Support | LVDS (per APEX 20KE 1.8V/LVDS datasheet title) |
EP20K200EQI240-2X plastic / epoxy, square body Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200EQI240-2X (plastic / epoxy, square body 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 EP20K200EQI240-2X.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200EQI240-2X is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, DSP Co-Processing, Industrial Control and Automation, Broadcast Video Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Networking Switch and Router Control Logic.
Telecommunications Line Cards
Telecom line-card designs demand large I/O counts and flexible memory for protocol buffers. The EP20K200EQI240-2X provides 168 user I/O lines and 106496 RAM bits, enabling FIFOs, elastic stores, and small packet buffers next to line framers. The 160MHz maximum clock and 1.97ns propagation delay support OC-3/STM-1-level interfaces and moderate packet processing. Its 0.22um CMOS MultiCore architecture mixes product-term logic for HDLC control decoding and LUT logic for datapath state machines. The industrial -40°C to +100°C rating supports uncontrolled central-office and remote-terminal environments. For lower ambient temperature installations, commercial-grade EQC240 variants can be used with the same board footprint.
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DSP Co-Processing
High-throughput DSP systems often need a programmable front-end to condition, format, or route data before the dedicated DSP or ASIC. The EP20K200EQI240-2X offers 168 I/O pins and 8320 logic elements, enough to implement glue logic, parallel FIFO interfaces, and DMA handshake engines. Its 106496 RAM bits provide temporary sample buffers, while the 1.8V core reduces dynamic power in continuously running co-processing designs. The 160MHz clock supports synchronous sample clocks in audio, radar, and software-defined radio prototypes. Because APEX MultiCore can implement counters and finite-state machines in product-term logic while datapath arithmetic uses LUT logic, resource utilization stays balanced. For enclosed DSP chassis, the industrial temperature grade provides additional thermal margin.
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Industrial Control and Automation
Industrial controllers require reliable logic in harsh factory environments. The EP20K200EQI240-2X operates from -40°C to +100°C, covering many PLC cabinets, motor drives, and automation cells without derating. Its 168 user I/O lines connect directly to parallel encoder interfaces, opto-coupler arrays, ADC buses, and actuator control registers. The 8320 logic elements can implement multiple state machines, safety interlocks, watchdog timers, and PWM generation logic. The 1.8V core supply reduces thermal load inside sealed enclosures, and the PQFP-240 package is easier to inspect than fine-pitch BGA designs. For cost-driven commercial equipment, the EP20K200EQC240-3 variable is an alternative, but it sacrifices extended temperature capability.
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Broadcast Video Processing
Video and broadcast equipment need wide parallel buses, synchronous timing logic, and local line buffering. The EP20K200EQI240-2X provides 168 I/O lines for connecting multiple video ADCs, DACs, crosspoint switches, and memory buses. Its 106496 RAM bits can store horizontal or vertical blanking intervals, line buffers, and small frame-delay stores. With a 160MHz clock and 1.97ns propagation delay, it can handle standard-definition and moderate high-definition video timing. The MultiCore architecture supports color-space conversion datapaths in LUT logic and elaborate format-decode state machines in product-term logic. The industrial temperature grade is useful in studio or broadcast racks where airflow is limited. A commercial-grade part may be selected for smaller pop-out broadcast modules.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
FPGAs in test instruments handle acquisition sequencing, trigger logic, and digital pattern generation. The EP20K200EQI240-2X offers 8320 logic elements and 168 I/O pins, making it practical for oscilloscope trigger systems, arbitrary waveform generators, logic analyzers, and data-acquisition modules. The 106496 RAM bits can implement pattern memory, small capture FIFOs, and correction tables. Its 1.8V core reduces heat accumulation next to sensitive analog front ends. The 160MHz clock is sufficient for many mid-speed control and data formatting tasks, while the industrial temperature range protects instruments used in production floors and outdoor test vans. Layout is simplified by the PQFP-240 package with visible, inspectable gull-wing leads.
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Networking Switch and Router Control Logic
Network switching equipment requires packet classification state machines, queue counters, and address-lookup assist logic. The EP20K200EQI240-2X can implement these control-plane functions while providing 168 parallel I/O lines to attach to PHYs, memories, and host CPUs. Its 106496 RAM bits help store small forwarding tables and packet counters without using external SRAM for basic test setups. The 160MHz clock matches common 100Mbps or early gigabit Ethernet framing logic. APEX MultiCore structure enables efficient implementation of both datapath parity/CRC logic and protocol state machines. Industrial-range temperature support is beneficial for outdoor broadband access equipment, while commercial variants may suit indoor enterprise switches with active cooling.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200EQI240-2 | EP20K200EQC240-2X | EP20K200EQC240-2 | EP20K200EQC240-3 | EP20K200EQC240-1X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 | PQFP-240 |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Number of Logic Elements | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 | 8320 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 | 106496 |
| User I/O | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V | 1.8 V ± 0.18 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +100°C (industrial) | -40°C to +100°C (industrial) | 0°C to +85°C (commercial) | 0°C to +85°C (commercial) | 0°C to +85°C (commercial) | 0°C to +85°C (commercial) |
| Speed Grade (Ordering Code) | -2X | -2 | -2X | -2 | -3 | -1X |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature range -40°C to +100°C in PQFP-240 (vs EP20K200EQC240-2X)
- High I/O count and embedded memory balance in a legacy-industrial package (vs EP20K200EQC240-3)
- APEX 20KE 1.8V MultiCore architecture for lower core power (vs EP20K200CQ240C8)
Design Notes
The EP20K200EQI240-2X core supply must remain within 1.8V ±0.18V for reliable operation. Place a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor close to every VCCINT pin and add bulk capacitance such as 10uF across the 1.8V rail. If LVDS I/O banks are used, verify that the dedicated VCCO pins are supplied according to the APEX 20KE I/O standard requirements. Avoid sharing the FPGA core supply with high-current mechanical loads without adequate filtering.
Estimated: the PQFP-240 plastic package does not include a large exposed thermal pad, so cooling depends on PCB copper and airflow. With an assumed total FPGA power of 1.5W and a typical package thermal resistance of 25-40°C/W without airflow, the junction temperature rise could be 38-60°C above ambient. For a 100°C industrial ambient, add forced airflow or keep the FPGA away from other high-power components. Use thermal vias around the package perimeter to help remove heat from the gull-wing leadframe.
APEX 20KE devices are SRAM-based and lose their configuration when power is removed. Tie the nCONFIG and RESET pins according to the manufacturer's recommended configuration circuit, and provide a configuration device or download cable interface. Do not forget the dedicated dedicated-input/global-clock pins when assigning clock inputs. Since the part is legacy, verify that your configuration file format and JTAG programming hardware are compatible with older Altera APEX 20KE devices before building the board.
Compliance Information
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