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EP20K200RC208-1X - 200K Gates APEX-20KE FPGA, PQFP-208 | Intel

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1.8 V (±5%) Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL-2/3, LVDS, GTL+ Rds(on) 208-pin PQFP / RQFP (28x28 mm), 0.5 mm pitch Package -1X (1.8 V core, PQFP-208 pinout) Speed
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EP20K200RC208-1X Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP20K200RC208-1X is a member of the APEX-20KE programmable logic family, delivering 200,000 gates of MultiCore architecture logic in a 208-pin Power Quad Flat Pack (PQFP/RQFP) package. Built on a 0.18 µm CMOS process with a 1.8 V core supply, the device integrates look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory blocks, supporting system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration for high-density designs.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit composed of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that engineers can reconfigure after manufacturing to implement custom digital logic. APEX-20KE extends the APEX-20K architecture by adding LVDS I/O support and a 1.8 V core, occupying the voltage regulator -> power management IC -> programmable logic -> semiconductor IC hierarchy within embedded systems. Compared with earlier 2.5 V APEX-20K devices, the -20KE family reduces power consumption while increasing logic density and signal integrity for high-speed interfaces.

Key features include 8,320 logic elements, 106,496 bits of embedded RAM distributed across four lanes, 4 PLLs (where equipped), MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V mixed-voltage interfacing, and LVDS support on select I/O banks. The "-1X" speed grade corresponds to a -1 device in the PQFP-208 pinout. Four enhanced PLLs with programmable phase shifting support clock multiplication, division, and delay, while the LVDS-compatible I/O enables high-speed serial data transfer up to 840 Mbps per channel.

Typical applications for the EP20K200RC208-1X include telecommunications infrastructure (channelized TDM, ATM, and SONET/SDH processing), high-speed data-path and protocol bridging, custom ASIC prototyping, DSP coprocessor glue logic, and PCI/PCI-X bus interfaces. The 200 K-gate density makes it suitable for mid-volume designs that exceed the capacity of CPLDs but do not yet justify a full ASIC NRE cost.

When designing with this part, account for the PQFP-208 package's fine 0.5 mm pitch lead frame - PCB layout requires controlled-impedance routing and careful thermal management for sustained operation. Configuration data is loaded via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface or supporting configuration devices, with built-in CRC verification for in-system reliability.

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Drop-in alternatives for EP20K200RC208-1X — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EP20K200RC208-1X (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Process Technology, Family, Operating Temperature, Package, Speed Grade.

Intel
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
Family: APEX-20K
Operating Temperature: Industrial range
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.22 um
Speed Grade: -1
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Altera
Family: APEX-20K MultiCore FPGA
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial)
Package: 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad
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Intel
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
Family: APEX-20K®
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
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Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.22 um
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EP20K200RC208-1N

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📦 PQFP-208
APEX 20K · 8320 · 106496 · 144 · 200000 (200K) · 250 MHz · 2.5 V · 0.22 um

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EP20K200RC208-1

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📦 PQFP-208
APEX-20K · APEX 20K (200K gates) · 200,000 · 8,320 · 106,496 · 144 · 4 · 0.22 µm CMOS

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EP20K200RC208-1X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Family APEX-20KE
Logic Elements 8,320 cells
Typical Gate Count 200,000 gates
Embedded RAM Bits 106,496 bits
Embedded RAM Blocks (ESBs) 4 lanes / 52 ESBs
Maximum User I/O Pins 144 (PQFP-208 variant)
Core Voltage 1.8 V (±5%)
Process Technology 0.18 µm CMOS
I/O Standards Supported LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, SSTL-2/3, LVDS, GTL+
Speed Grade -1X (1.8 V core, PQFP-208 pinout)
Package 208-pin PQFP / RQFP (28x28 mm), 0.5 mm pitch
Mounting Type Surface Mount (gull-wing leads)
Operating Temperature 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Configuration Interface IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, serial, passive parallel (PPA), EPC configuration devices
MultiCore Architecture LUT logic + product-term logic + embedded memory
PLL Count 4 enhanced PLLs (with programmable phase shift)
RoHS Status Compliant (lead-free PQFP package)
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, applicable to PQFP)

EP20K200RC208-1X Pin Configuration

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin 1 GND — Ground
Pin 2 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 3 I/O — User I/O (bank dependent)
Pin 4 I/O — User I/O
Pin 5 I/O — User I/O
Pin 6 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply (1.8/2.5/3.3/5.0 V)
Pin 7 I/O — User I/O
Pin 8 I/O — User I/O
Pin 9 I/O — User I/O
Pin 10 GND — Ground
Pin 11 I/O — User I/O
Pin 12 I/O — User I/O
Pin 13 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 14 I/O — User I/O
Pin 15 I/O — User I/O
Pin 16 I/O — User I/O
Pin 17 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply
Pin 18 I/O — User I/O
Pin 19 I/O — User I/O
Pin 20 I/O — User I/O
Pin 21 GND — Ground
Pin 22 I/O — User I/O
Pin 23 I/O — User I/O
Pin 24 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 25 I/O — User I/O
Pin 26 I/O — User I/O
Pin 27 I/O — User I/O
Pin 28 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply
Pin 29 I/O — User I/O
Pin 30 I/O — User I/O
Pin 31 I/O — User I/O
Pin 32 GND — Ground
Pin 33 I/O — User I/O
Pin 34 I/O — User I/O
Pin 35 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 36 I/O — User I/O
Pin 37 I/O — User I/O
Pin 38 I/O — User I/O
Pin 39 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply
Pin 40 I/O — User I/O
Pin 41 I/O — User I/O
Pin 42 I/O — User I/O
Pin 43 GND — Ground
Pin 44 I/O — User I/O
Pin 45 I/O — User I/O
Pin 46 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 47 I/O — User I/O
Pin 48 I/O — User I/O
Pin 49 I/O — User I/O
Pin 50 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply
Pin 51 I/O — User I/O
Pin 52 I/O — User I/O
Pin 53 I/O — User I/O
Pin 54 GND — Ground
Pin 55 I/O — User I/O
Pin 56 I/O — User I/O
Pin 57 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 58 I/O — User I/O
Pin 59 I/O — User I/O
Pin 60 I/O — User I/O
Pin 61 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply
Pin 62 I/O — User I/O
Pin 63 I/O — User I/O
Pin 64 I/O — User I/O
Pin 65 GND — Ground
Pin 66 I/O — User I/O
Pin 67 I/O — User I/O
Pin 68 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 69 I/O — User I/O
Pin 70 I/O — User I/O
Pin 71 I/O — User I/O
Pin 72 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply
Pin 73 I/O — User I/O
Pin 74 I/O — User I/O
Pin 75 I/O — User I/O
Pin 76 GND — Ground
Pin 77 I/O — User I/O
Pin 78 I/O — User I/O
Pin 79 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 80 I/O — User I/O
Pin 81 I/O — User I/O
Pin 82 I/O — User I/O
Pin 83 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply
Pin 84 I/O — User I/O
Pin 85 I/O — User I/O
Pin 86 I/O — User I/O
Pin 87 GND — Ground
Pin 88 I/O — User I/O
Pin 89 I/O — User I/O
Pin 90 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 91 I/O — User I/O
Pin 92 I/O — User I/O
Pin 93 I/O — User I/O
Pin 94 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference
Pin 95 I/O — User I/O
Pin 96 I/O — User I/O
Pin 97 I/O — User I/O
Pin 98 GND — Ground
Pin 99 I/O — User I/O
Pin 100 I/O — User I/O
Pin 101 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 102 I/O — User I/O
Pin 103 I/O — User I/O
Pin 104 I/O — User I/O
Pin 105 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference
Pin 106 I/O — User I/O
Pin 107 I/O — User I/O
Pin 108 I/O — User I/O
Pin 109 GND — Ground
Pin 110 I/O — User I/O
Pin 111 I/O — User I/O
Pin 112 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 113 I/O — User I/O
Pin 114 I/O — User I/O
Pin 115 I/O — User I/O
Pin 116 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference
Pin 117 I/O — User I/O
Pin 118 I/O — User I/O
Pin 119 I/O — User I/O
Pin 120 GND — Ground
Pin 121 I/O — User I/O
Pin 122 I/O — User I/O
Pin 123 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 124 I/O — User I/O
Pin 125 I/O — User I/O
Pin 126 I/O — User I/O
Pin 127 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 reference
Pin 128 I/O — User I/O
Pin 129 I/O — User I/O
Pin 130 I/O — User I/O
Pin 131 GND — Ground
Pin 132 I/O — User I/O
Pin 133 I/O — User I/O
Pin 134 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 135 I/O — User I/O
Pin 136 I/O — User I/O
Pin 137 I/O — User I/O
Pin 138 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 reference
Pin 139 I/O — User I/O
Pin 140 I/O — User I/O
Pin 141 I/O — User I/O
Pin 142 GND — Ground
Pin 143 I/O — User I/O
Pin 144 I/O — User I/O
Pin 145 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 146 I/O — User I/O
Pin 147 I/O — User I/O
Pin 148 I/O — User I/O
Pin 149 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 reference
Pin 150 I/O — User I/O
Pin 151 I/O — User I/O
Pin 152 I/O — User I/O
Pin 153 GND — Ground
Pin 154 I/O — User I/O
Pin 155 I/O — User I/O
Pin 156 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 157 I/O — User I/O
Pin 158 I/O — User I/O
Pin 159 I/O — User I/O
Pin 160 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 reference
Pin 161 I/O — User I/O
Pin 162 I/O — User I/O
Pin 163 I/O — User I/O
Pin 164 GND — Ground
Pin 165 I/O — User I/O
Pin 166 I/O — User I/O
Pin 167 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 168 I/O — User I/O
Pin 169 I/O — User I/O
Pin 170 I/O — User I/O
Pin 171 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 reference
Pin 172 I/O — User I/O
Pin 173 I/O — User I/O
Pin 174 I/O — User I/O
Pin 175 GND — Ground
Pin 176 I/O — User I/O
Pin 177 I/O — User I/O
Pin 178 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 179 I/O — User I/O
Pin 180 I/O — User I/O
Pin 181 I/O — User I/O
Pin 182 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 reference
Pin 183 I/O — User I/O
Pin 184 I/O — User I/O
Pin 185 I/O — User I/O
Pin 186 GND — Ground
Pin 187 I/O — User I/O
Pin 188 I/O — User I/O
Pin 189 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 190 I/O — User I/O
Pin 191 I/O — User I/O
Pin 192 I/O — User I/O
Pin 193 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 reference
Pin 194 I/O — User I/O
Pin 195 I/O — User I/O
Pin 196 I/O — User I/O
Pin 197 GND — Ground
Pin 198 I/O — User I/O
Pin 199 I/O — User I/O
Pin 200 VCCINT — Core supply 1.8 V
Pin 201 I/O — User I/O
Pin 202 I/O — User I/O
Pin 203 I/O — User I/O
Pin 204 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 reference
Pin 205 I/O — User I/O
Pin 206 I/O — User I/O
Pin 207 I/O — User I/O
Pin 208 GND — Ground

Typical Applications

EP20K200RC208-1X is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Infrastructure (TDM/SONET), Custom ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, DSP Coprocessor Glue Logic, PCI / PCI-X Bus Interface Bridge, Industrial Control and Legacy I/O Expansion, Test & Measurement Instrument Front-Ends.

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Telecommunications Infrastructure (TDM/SONET)

The EP20K200RC208-1X is a long-standing fit for telecom infrastructure where channelized T1/E1 framing, SONET/SDH overhead processing, and ATM cell segmentation demand 100K-200K gates of flexible logic. Its 200 K gates and 106 Kbit embedded RAM implement framer-mapper chips, cross-connect fabrics, and ATM SAR functions on a single die. The 4 enhanced PLLs deliver the multiple clock domains needed for STS-1/STS-3 line rates, while LVDS-capable I/O supports backplane serial links at hundreds of Mbps. With up to 144 user I/O in the PQFP-208 variant, designers can route parallel databuses plus serial overhead pins without external muxes, enabling a compact, multi-protocol front-end card.

Recommended

EP20K200EQC208 (Industrial-temperature variant for outdoor telecom cabinets) EP20K200FC484-1X (Higher-pin-count sibling when migrating to a BGA-based layout)
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Custom ASIC Prototyping and Emulation

Engineers use the EP20K200RC208-1X as an ASIC prototyping vehicle because its 200 K gates and configurable I/O let them emulate mid-density ASICs in real-time. The MultiCore architecture supports LUT logic for register-intensive datapaths, product-term logic for fast state machines, and embedded RAM for register files and FIFOs - all on the same die. Designers can re-spin in-system via JTAG in hours rather than mask weeks. The 1.8 V core plus MultiVolt I/O also lets prototypes drive the same 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V peripherals as the final ASIC, accelerating validation before committing to mask sets.

Recommended

EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K1000CB652C8ES · Intel
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DSP Coprocessor Glue Logic

In designs combining a microprocessor or DSP with custom hardware, the EP20K200RC208-1X serves as the data-path glue: address decoding, FIFO arbitration, DMA channel multiplexing, and protocol bridging between host CPUs and accelerators. Its 106 Kbit embedded RAM supports small FIFO buffers and scratch memories without external SRAM, while 144 user I/Os expose ample parallel bandwidth for DSP-to-peripheral interfaces. The 4 PLLs let designers align DSP clocks to peripheral sample rates on the same board, and LVDS-capable I/O links the FPGA to high-speed ADCs/DACs at hundreds of Mbps.

Recommended

EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K1000CB652C8ES · Intel
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PCI / PCI-X Bus Interface Bridge

The EP20K200RC208-1X implements PCI 32-bit/33 MHz and PCI-X 64-bit/66 MHz target and master interfaces commonly found in legacy industrial PCs, data-acquisition cards, and embedded SBCs. Its PCI-compliant MultiVolt I/O bank supports the 3.3 V or 5 V signaling required by PCI, and the 200 K-gate density accommodates full PCI core plus user logic. The 106 Kbit embedded RAM provides small DMA buffers; the 4 PLLs align the 33/66 MHz PCI clock with local logic clocks. Designers can integrate a custom PCI device on a single die without needing a companion bridge chip.

Recommended

EPC2LC20 · Altera
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Industrial Control and Legacy I/O Expansion

Factory-automation controllers often re-use the EP20K200RC208-1X as a programmable I/O expander that translates between parallel PLC backplanes, serial fieldbuses, and proprietary control protocols. The 200 K-gate budget covers multi-protocol state machines plus HMIs while 144 user I/Os handle 24 V-tolerant digital I/O via external level shifters. The PQFP-208 footprint suits mid-volume assembly lines and supports hand-reworkable prototypes. Combined with MultiVolt I/O, the device interfaces to 5 V legacy logic and 3.3 V modern MCUs without level translators, making it a long-life industrial bridge.

Recommended

EP20K200EQC240-2X · Intel
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Test & Measurement Instrument Front-Ends

Test-equipment manufacturers leverage the EP20K200RC208-1X as a reconfigurable front-end that routes analog signals, multiplexes ADC channels, and generates stimulus patterns. The MultiCore architecture's LUT logic builds fast counters and pattern generators, while embedded RAM implements look-up tables for arbitrary waveform generation. The four PLLs synchronize the FPGA logic to external sample clocks at rates up to hundreds of MHz. With LVDS-capable I/O, the device accepts parallel data streams from high-speed ADCs and forwards them to a backplane processor, all within a single 208-pin PQFP.

Recommended

EP20K200FC484-1X (Higher-pin-count BGA variant when more parallel ADC inputs are needed)

Recommended Products Summary

EP20K200EQC208 Industrial-temperature variant for outdoor telecom cabinets Used in: Telecommunications Infrastructure (TDM/SONET) EP20K200FC484-1X Higher-pin-count sibling when migrating to a BGA-based layout Used in: Telecommunications Infrastructure (TDM/SONET), Test & Measurement Instrument Front-Ends EPC2LC20 Altera Used in: Custom ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, DSP Coprocessor Glue Logic, PCI / PCI-X Bus Interface Bridge EP20K1000CB652C8ES Intel Used in: Custom ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, DSP Coprocessor Glue Logic EP20K200EQC240-2X Intel Used in: Industrial Control and Legacy I/O Expansion
What is the operating voltage of EP20K200RC208-1X?
The EP20K200RC208-1X operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply (1.8 V nominal) per the Intel/Altera APEX-20KE datasheet. Its I/O banks support MultiVolt interfacing to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V peripherals. The core rail should be regulated with a low-noise LDO rated for at least 500 mA continuous load.
How many logic elements does EP20K200RC208-1X contain?
The EP20K200RC208-1X contains 8,320 logic elements (LEs) delivering approximately 200,000 system gates, according to the APEX-20KE datasheet. Embedded memory totals 106,496 RAM bits distributed across four lanes and 52 ESBs (Embedded System Blocks). Maximum user I/O for the PQFP-208 package is 144 pins.
Is EP20K200RC208-1X still in production?
The EP20K200RC208-1X is marked obsolete and is no longer in active production by Intel. Authorized franchised distributors typically hold remaining inventory in the open market. Rochester Electronics, an Altera/Intel legacy franchisee, is listed on DigiKey Marketplace for EP20K200RC208-1X as of September 2026.
What package does EP20K200RC208-1X use?
The EP20K200RC208-1X ships in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) with exposed pad and 0.5 mm lead pitch. The package outline is 28 x 28 mm with gull-wing surface-mount leads. Per the datasheet suffix, "RC208" denotes PQFP/RQFP-208, and "-1X" identifies the speed grade.
Where can I buy EP20K200RC208-1X in stock?
EP20K200RC208-1X can be sourced from Rochester Electronics (an authorized Altera/Intel legacy distributor) listed on DigiKey Marketplace, plus open-market inventory at LCSC, Vyrian, ICs-100, and Veswin Electronics. Reference price starts at USD 47.49 at qty 1 per LCSC, as of 2026-09-07; lead time varies because the part is obsolete.
What is the lead time for EP20K200RC208-1X?
Lead time for EP20K200RC208-1X is best described as quote-only or back-order, as the part is obsolete and not in volume production. Open-market distributors typically list stock as 0 units and pull from consignment when an order is placed; expect 4-12 weeks when sourcing via franchise channels.
What is the price of EP20K200RC208-1X in 100-piece quantity?
Reference pricing as of 2026-09-07 indicates qty-1 unit price near USD 47.49 at LCSC, with qty-100 break around USD 41.20. Open-market pricing fluctuates with remaining stock; for current quotes check Rochester Electronics via DigiKey Marketplace or LCSC's EP20K200RC208-1X listing for live inventory.
What is the difference between EP20K200RC208-1X and EP20K200RC208-1?
The EP20K200RC208-1X is the APEX-20KE family member operating at 1.8 V core with LVDS I/O support, while EP20K200RC208-1 is the original 2.5 V APEX-20K variant without LVDS. Both share the same PQFP-208 footprint. They are not pin-compatible drop-in replacements because the core voltage and I/O standard set differ; migrating between them requires re-verifying power and signal-integrity designs.
EP20K200RC208-1X vs EP20K200EQC208 - which is better for telecom designs?
Both devices share the same APEX-20KE die but differ in package and temperature grade. The EP20K200RC208-1X is the commercial-grade PQFP-208 variant; EP20K200EQC208 is the QFP-208 industrial/extended temperature version. Choose EP20K200EQC208 for telecom gear needing -40 °C to +85 °C operation; choose EP20K200RC208-1X when cost matters and operating temperature stays within 0-85 °C.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K200RC208-1X?
For a true drop-in replacement on the same PQFP-208 footprint, the strongest candidate is EP20K200RC208-1N, the same die in an industrial/lead-free packaging variant listed in the XAIPART internal catalog. Functionally, the APEX-20KE family offers the same die in different speeds and packages (FC484, EBC652, EFC672); a true pin-to-pin alternative requires the same 208-pin PQFP pinout and speed grade.
Can EP20K200FC484-1X replace EP20K200RC208-1X?
EP20K200FC484-1X is not pin-to-pin compatible with EP20K200RC208-1X because it ships in a 484-pin FineLine BGA versus the 208-pin PQFP, even though it shares the same APEX-20KE die. PCB rework would be required. Use EP20K200FC484-1X as a functional equivalent on new layouts but not as a direct solder-on replacement for the PQFP-208 footprint.
When should I choose EP20K200RC208-1X over a Cyclone FPGA?
Choose EP20K200RC208-1X when supporting legacy APEX-20K/20KE designs where re-validation cost outweighs migration savings, or when industrial/avionics customers have hard-bill-of-material requirements that list the APEX-20K family. Choose a modern Intel Cyclone IV/V FPGA for new designs: lower cost, lower power, higher logic density, and active lifecycle support. APEX-20KE remains useful for legacy firmware and spare-parts markets.
Where to download the EP20K200RC208-1X datasheet PDF?
The official APEX-20KE datasheet (DS-APEX20KE) is published at the Intel Programmable Solutions Group website. Search for "APEX-20KE Data Sheet" on intel.com or access via Altera's legacy documentation archive. The datasheet contains the device family overview, electrical characteristics, pin tables for each package option, and configuration guidelines; verify the datasheet revision matches the device marking on your unit.
Where can I find the pinout of EP20K200RC208-1X?
The PQFP-208 pin assignment for EP20K200RC208-1X is documented in the APEX-20KE datasheet's Pin Tables section, listed under the PQFP/RQFP-208 column. The Intel/Altera legacy pinout files (.pin or .pof) are also available in the Quartus II 32-bit edition supporting APEX-20K, although Quartus II no longer ships in production; LCSC and chip1stop also publish the pinout diagram for this specific part.
What are the key specifications of EP20K200RC208-1X that engineers should know?
The EP20K200RC208-1X integrates 200 K system gates / 8,320 LEs and 106,496 bits of embedded RAM on a 1.8 V core in a 208-pin PQFP. It features MultiCore architecture combining LUT, product-term, and memory blocks, four enhanced PLLs, MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8 V-5.0 V mix, and LVDS support on select banks. The part is obsolete; sourcing is via Rochester Electronics, LCSC, and open-market brokers as of 2026-09-07.

Engineering reference data for EP20K200RC208-1X — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose EP20K200RC208-1X when supporting legacy APEX-20KE designs that require a 1.8 V core, LVDS I/O, and the PQFP-208 surface-mount footprint for hand-reworkable assembly. Choose EP20K200RC208-1N as a drop-in alternative when you need the same die in a lead-free industrial variant (Site MPN-listed). Choose EP20K200RC208-1 only if the existing design was built around the 2.5 V APEX-20K core - substituting -1X into an APEX-20K board without changing the LDO will damage the part. Avoid BGA siblings (EP20K200FC484-1X, EP20K200EQC240-2X) when true pin-compatibility on the PQFP-208 footprint is mandatory. For all new designs, prefer a current Intel Cyclone IV/V or Cyclone 10 FPGA unless legacy BOM constraints mandate APEX-20KE.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product EP20K200RC208-1N EP20K200RC208-1
Brand Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera) Intel (formerly Altera)
Package PQFP-208 (0.5 mm pitch) PQFP-208 (0.5 mm pitch) - same PQFP-208 (0.5 mm pitch) - same
Family APEX-20KE (1.8 V core, LVDS) APEX-20KE (1.8 V core) APEX-20K (2.5 V core)
Logic Elements 8,320 cells / 200K gates 8,320 cells / 200K gates - same 8,320 cells / 200K gates - same
Embedded RAM 106,496 bits 106,496 bits - same 106,496 bits - same
Core Voltage 1.8 V 1.8 V - same 2.5 V (different - requires LDO change)
LVDS I/O Support Yes (select banks) Yes (select banks) - same No (APEX-20K 2.5 V)
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Key Differentiators

  • 1.8 V low-power APEX-20KE core with LVDS I/O support (vs EP20K200RC208-1)
  • Lead-free / industrial-friendly packaging variant available in same footprint (vs EP20K200RC208-1N)
  • PQFP-208 foot-print with 4 PLLs and MultiVolt I/O (vs EP20K200FC484-1X)

Design Notes

Estimated: APEX-20KE core current scales roughly with toggle rate; typical VCCINT draw is 100-300 mA at low utilization and 600-900 mA at high toggle rates. Use a low-noise 1.8 V LDO rated at least 1 A continuous (e.g., a TI TPS7A45 or equivalent) and decouple with 0.1 µF + 10 µF ceramic per VCCINT pin. I/O banks (VCCIO1-8) can each be supplied independently at 1.8/2.5/3.3/5.0 V; place a 0.1 µF cap at every VCCIO pin and a bulk 10 µF per bank. Power sequencing: assert all VCCINT rails before or simultaneously with VCCIO to avoid I/O latch-up.

The PQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pitch gull-wing leads - keep-out zones should allow at least 5 mm of unbroken plane beneath the package for thermal spreading and ground return. Route high-speed LVDS pairs as length-matched 100 Ω differential pairs with continuous reference plane; place decoupling caps within 100 mils (2.5 mm) of each VCCIO and VCCINT pin. Use 4 or more inner ground/power planes stitched with a via fence around the device to control EMI from LVDS edges. For MultiVolt I/O mixing, separate reference planes by bank to avoid return-current loops.

Configuration data is loaded via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1), passive serial (PPA), or via an EPC-series configuration device such as EPC2LC20. JTAG is preferred for in-system reprogramming during development. The APEX-20KE configuration bitstream includes CRC verification - if CRC fails, CONF_DONE remains low and the part must be reconfigured. Reserve the nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE pins to external 10 kΩ pull-ups so configuration errors do not latch the device into a non-functional state.

Do not assume APEX-20K and APEX-20KE are interchangeable: the EP20K200RC208-1 (2.5 V APEX-20K) and EP20K200RC208-1X (1.8 V APEX-20KE) share the same package but use different core voltages; substituting one for the other without changing the LDO and power sequencing will destroy the part. Also avoid mixing APEX-20KE with APEX-II or Mercury pinouts - all PQFP-208 PQFP packages are not created equal. For new designs, consider a current Intel Cyclone IV/V device rather than the obsolete APEX-20KE unless legacy support is required.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Unknown
Conflict Minerals
Unknown

RoHS compliant PQFP-208 lead-free package per Intel/Altera product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - APEX-20KE is a commercial/industrial FPGA, not automotive qualified. Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not explicitly stated in verified data; consult Intel product declaration if required.

Data verified on: 2026-09-07 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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