EP20K200RC208-3 - APEX 20K 200K Gates FPGA, 208-RQFP | Intel
MPN: EP20K200RC208-3 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132.5 | $1,325.00 |
| 100 | $118 | $11,800.00 |
| 500 | $105 | $52,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $95 | $95,000.00 |
EP20K200RC208-3 Overview
What is an FPGA? A Field Programmable Gate Array is a reconfigurable semiconductor device that allows hardware logic to be programmed after manufacture. The APEX 20K family pioneered system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration, embedding up to 1.6 Mbits of RAM directly into the fabric alongside logic and product-term resources, eliminating external SRAM in many designs. This architecture places the EP20K200RC208-3 in a hierarchy of: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit.
The MultiCore architecture combines three specialized structures: LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions, embedded array blocks (EABs) implementing memory or product-term logic, and a high-bandwidth interconnect network. The EP20K200RC208-3 supports up to 144 user I/O pins via LVDS signaling, with four phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management. The device supports hot-socketing, in-system programmability via IEEE 1149.1 JTAG, and operates across the industrial temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
Typical applications include high-speed telecommunications interfaces, PCI bridge logic, DSP co-processing, and custom parallel bus controllers where the embedded memory eliminates the need for external SRAM. The 208-RQFP package provides a thermally enhanced footprint with an exposed pad for thermal dissipation, and the -3 speed grade places this part in the mid-range of APEX 20K performance options.
When designing with the EP20K200RC208-3, engineers should verify that the Quartus development toolchain (versions prior to 9.1) supports the device and that PCB thermal vias are placed under the exposed pad to maintain junction temperature under full I/O loading. Note that the APEX 20K family has reached end-of-life; consider Cyclone II or Cyclone III for new designs, and use this part only for maintenance of existing systems.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, parametric alternatives, and design considerations specific to the APEX 20K family that are not aggregated on any single manufacturer or distributor page, helping engineers evaluate lifecycle risk and replacement strategies.
Drop-in alternatives for EP20K200RC208-3 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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EP20K200RC208-3 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | APEX 20K |
| Family | APEX-20K® |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 8,320 |
| Total System Gates | 200,000 |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 106,496 |
| Number of I/O Pins | 144 |
| Package | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad (BFQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Standard | LVDS (3.3 V / 2.5 V) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 167 MHz |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Programming Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| In-System Programmable | Yes |
| Hot Socketing | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
EP20K200RC208-3 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 5 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 6 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 11 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 16 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 28 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 35 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 39 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 45 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 51 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 57 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 62 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 68 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 74 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 80 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 86 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 89 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 92 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 98 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 104 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 110 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 116 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 122 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin 133 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 139 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 145 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 146 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 147 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 148 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 149 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 150 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 151 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 152 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 153 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 154 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin 155 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 156 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 157 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 158 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 159 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 160 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 161 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 162 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 163 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 164 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 165 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 166 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin 167 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 168 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 169 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 170 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 171 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 172 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 173 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 174 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 175 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 176 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 177 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin 178 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 179 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 180 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 181 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 182 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 183 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 184 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 185 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 186 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin 187 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 188 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 189 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 190 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 191 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 192 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 193 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage 1.8 V |
| Pin 194 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 195 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 196 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin 197 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 198 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 199 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 200 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 201 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 202 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 203 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 204 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 205 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage 3.3 V / 2.5 V |
| Pin 206 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 207 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 208 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
Typical Applications
EP20K200RC208-3 is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Interface Bridging, PCI Bus Bridge / Embedded Controller, DSP Co-Processor Front-End, Custom Parallel Bus Controller, Avionics Display / Radar Signal Pre-Processing, Test & Measurement Custom Logic.
Telecommunications Interface Bridging
The EP20K200RC208-3's 200K system gates and 106,496 bits of embedded memory make it well-suited for telecom line-card bridging functions where custom bus protocols must be translated between legacy TDM/E1 interfaces and modern packet backplanes. The MultiCore architecture's product-term logic handles small glue functions that would otherwise require a discrete CPLD, while LUT logic implements the main protocol state machines. The 167 MHz -3 speed grade supports high-speed serializer/deserializer bridging paths. The 208-RQFP with exposed pad allows hand-repairable assembly typical of telecom infrastructure boards.
Recommended
PCI Bus Bridge / Embedded Controller
The EP20K200RC208-3 was widely deployed as a PCI 2.2 bridge controller in industrial single-board computers and custom embedded motherboards. Its 144 user I/O pins accommodate the full 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus plus auxiliary GPIO, while the 8,320 logic elements implement target/master state machines, configuration space, and DMA engines. The 106 Kbits of embedded memory serve as scratch FIFOs for posted-write buffers. The -3 speed grade meets the 33 MHz PCI timing budget with margin, and the industrial temperature range suits factory automation deployments.
Recommended
DSP Co-Processor Front-End
The APEX 20K's embedded array blocks (EABs) can implement RAM-based lookup tables, FIR filter coefficients, or sine/cosine tables, making the EP20K200RC208-3 suitable as a co-processor front-end for fixed-point DSP algorithms. The 106,496 bits of embedded memory map to 16 Kbits × 32 filter taps for dual-channel FIR filtering, and the 4 PLLs provide clock-domain crossing between the host DSP and the FPGA fabric. The 167 MHz fabric speed on the -3 grade sustains real-time sample rates up to 80 MSPS for moderate-complexity DSP pipelines.
Recommended
Custom Parallel Bus Controller
Legacy industrial control systems often require custom parallel bus controllers for proprietary backplanes, SRAM/DRAM memory subsystems, or legacy peripheral chips. The EP20K200RC208-3 provides 144 user I/O pins sufficient for 32-bit data plus 24-bit address plus control signals, and the MultiCore architecture's product-term logic simplifies implementation of burst-mode handshakes and wait-state generation. The 208-RQFP package simplifies hand-prototyping and field replacement in existing industrial control cabinets.
Recommended
Avionics Display / Radar Signal Pre-Processing
Legacy avionics systems and ground-based radar signal pre-processing units deployed the EP20K200RC208-3 for its radiation-tolerance characteristics and proven reliability profile. The 144 I/O pins accommodate parallel ADC interfaces at sample rates up to 80 MSPS, and the 106 Kbits of embedded memory implement moving-window integrators and CFAR detection. The -3 speed grade meets timing closure for multi-channel radar pre-processing at typical PRFs. Note that for new aerospace designs, rad-hard FPGAs from Microsemi or Xilinx are now preferred.
Recommended
Test & Measurement Custom Logic
ATE (automatic test equipment) platforms and bench-top test instruments leverage the EP20K200RC208-3 to implement custom pattern generators, protocol decoders, and timing-edge placement logic. The 167 MHz fabric frequency on the -3 speed grade supports pattern generation at up to 80 MHz with sub-nanosecond resolution. The 8,320 logic elements implement complex state machines for boundary-scan, JTAG, and proprietary test protocols. The 208-RQFP package is friendly to iterative prototype revisions common in test equipment development.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200RC208-3 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200RC208-2 | EP20K200RC208-1 | EP20K200RC208-1N | EP20K200RC208-1X | EP20K200RC208-2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel (formerly Altera) |
| Package | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad - same | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad - same | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad - same | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad - same | 208-RQFP Exposed Pad - same |
| Speed Grade | -3 (167 MHz fmax) | -2 (~150 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) | -1 (~133 MHz) | -2 (~150 MHz) |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 (same die) | 8,320 (same die) | 8,320 (same die) | 8,320 (same die) | 8,320 (same die) |
| Total System Gates | 200,000 | 200,000 (same die) | 200,000 (same die) | 200,000 (same die) | 200,000 (same die) | 200,000 (same die) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 106,496 | 106,496 (same die) | 106,496 (same die) | 106,496 (same die) | 106,496 (same die) | 106,496 (same die) |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C (extended screen) | -40°C to +85°C (extended screen) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in the 208-RQFP APEX 20K 200K family (vs EP20K200RC208-1)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path within the same package (vs EP20K200FC484-3)
- MultiCore architecture with product-term logic (vs Cyclone II EP2C20)
Design Notes
The 208-RQFP package features an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to a copper pour with thermal via stitching to the inner ground plane. Without proper thermal management, junction temperature can exceed 125°C under high I/O toggle activity, derating the industrial temperature range. Recommended: at least 9 thermal vias in a 3x3 grid under the pad, each 0.3 mm diameter, connected to a 1 oz copper inner plane.
The EP20K200RC208-3 requires separate VCCINT (1.8 V core) and VCCIO (3.3 V or 2.5 V I/O) rails with proper decoupling: 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors adjacent to every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair, plus bulk 10–47 µF tantalum or polymer capacitors on each supply rail. Power sequencing should bring up VCCINT before VCCIO to avoid latchup; consult the APEX 20K datasheet family handbook for the recommended sequence.
Use Quartus 9.0 SP2 or earlier for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. Newer Quartus versions do not support the APEX 20K family. Maintain a copy of the legacy MAX+PLUS II software for compatibility with older programming files. JTAG chain ordering must include all other 1149.1 devices on the board; use the Quartus Chain Description File (.cdf) format for programming file generation.
Do not assume new APEX 20K parts are still being manufactured — they have been obsolete since ~2005. All current supply is from remaining wafer stock at Rochester Electronics and authorized aftermarket distributors. Verify lot date codes and request pre-shipment electrical testing for any lot purchased on the open market, as old plastic-packaged parts may have moisture sensitivity issues (MSL) or solderability degradation.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance verified via Altera/Intel product documentation. APEX 20K family predates AEC-Q100 qualification programs; consult automotive applications handbook for any new automotive design.
