EP20K300EQC240-2XN - Intel/Altera APEX 20KE FPGA 1.8V 240-PQFP
MPN: EP20K300EQC240-2XN ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $17.25 | $172.50 |
| 100 | $16 | $1,600.00 |
| 500 | $14.75 | $7,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.5 | $13,500.00 |
| 3,000 | $12.4 | $37,200.00 |
EP20K300EQC240-2XN Overview
An FPGA is a field-programmable gate array, a semiconductor device whose logic blocks and programmable interconnect can be reconfigured after manufacturing. In the APEX 20KE architecture, logic elements (LEs) are grouped into logic array blocks (LABs), while embedded system blocks (ESBs) provide RAM, product-term logic, and high-speed FIFO functions. This blends the density of a gate array with the board-level flexibility of a programmable logic device, making it appropriate for medium-density digital systems that need a mix of register-rich logic, memory, and board-level I/O.
Key features include a 0.22-um CMOS process, 350 MHz internal clock operation, 152 general-purpose I/Os, and 147,456 bits of embedded RAM. The -2XN ordering option combines a -2 speed grade with the lead-free N suffix, while retaining the APEX 20K family architecture. The device contains 1,152 LABs of ten LEs each, totaling 11,520 LEs, and can implement memory-intensive designs using ESB blocks without external SRAM. The 1.71-V to 1.89-V VCCINT rail reduces core power compared with earlier-generation APEX devices, while the 152 I/O pins allow wide data-path busses for parallel processing.
Typical applications include communication line cards, industrial control logic, medical imaging front ends, test-and-measurement instruments, and legacy networking equipment that need mature parallel logic with wide I/O. The 240-pin PQFP is a conventional surface-mount package that is easier to solder and inspect than fine-pitch BGA alternatives, which is often valuable in legacy printed-circuit-board repair and low-volume restocking.
When designing with this device, provide low-impedance decoupling on every VCC pin, connect all ground pins with short vias, and configure the FPGA with a compatible Altera/Intel EPC configuration device. Because this part is obsolete, always verify stock, lead time, and anti-counterfeit handling before building it into a long-life product.
This page aggregates datasheet-level specifications, package/ordering alternatives, practical design guidance, and current sourcing context not typically found in the manufacturer datasheet. It is intended for engineers performing legacy board repair, BoM risk mitigation, and pin-compatible replacement analysis.
Drop-in alternatives for EP20K300EQC240-2XN — 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 EP20K300EQC240-2XN (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Family, Series, Operating Temperature, Package / Case, Process Technology.
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EP20K300EQC240-2XN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | APEX-20KE |
| Number of Logic Elements / Cells | 11520 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 1152 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 152 |
| Total RAM Bits | 147456 |
| System Gates (datasheet) | 728000 |
| Family Gates (ordering code) | 300000 |
| Maximum Internal Clock | 350 MHz |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.8 V |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to +85 °C (TJ) |
| Process Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Package / Case | 240-PQFP / 240-BQFP (32x32 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (EOL) |
| Lead-Free | Yes (N suffix) |
| RoHS | unknown |
EP20K300EQC240-2XN 240-pqfp / 240-bqfp (32x32 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K300EQC240-2XN (240-pqfp / 240-bqfp (32x32 mm) 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 EP20K300EQC240-2XN.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K300EQC240-2XN is suitable for 6 applications: Communications Infrastructure & Networking Equipment, Industrial Control & Automation, Medical Imaging & Diagnostic Equipment, Test & Measurement Instrumentation, Professional Audio & Video Processing, ASIC Prototyping & Digital Logic Emulation.
Communications Infrastructure & Networking Equipment
The EP20K300EQC240-2XN’s 728,000-gate capacity, 152 flexible I/O pins, and 350 MHz internal clock make it suitable for implementing line-card bridge logic, packet classifiers, and interface aggregation in legacy networking systems. In a typical design it is configured with VHDL/Verilog to perform protocol framing, FIFO management, and state-machine control. The 1.8 V core reduces switching power compared to older 2.5 V FPGAs, while 147,456 bits of embedded RAM can replace external FIFOs for small queues. The 240-pin PQFP package is acceptable for controlled-impedance routing of a 32-bit or 64-bit parallel bus. Because this part is obsolete, it is best applied in legacy equipment repair or BoM replacement where software and PCB reuse is already established.
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Industrial Control & Automation
With 152 user I/O pins and dense logic, the EP20K300EQC240-2XN can implement PLC-style I/O processing, motor encoder interfaces, and parallel glue logic in industrial control cards. The 0°C to +85°C commercial temperature range limits it to indoor, non-hermetic environments, but the device’s mature APEX architecture provides predictable timing for servo and HMI interface logic. The 147,456 RAM bits are useful for small data queues and look-up tables, avoiding external SRAM chip count. Use EPC2 configuration parts and a clean 1.8 V core rail with adequate decoupling. For new industrial deployments requiring a wider temperature range, select the EP20K300EQI240-2X industrial variant rather than the commercial suffix on this MPN.
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Medical Imaging & Diagnostic Equipment
The EP20K300EQC240-2XN can be used in legacy medical imaging and diagnostic front ends where parallel data from CCDs, ADC arrays, or ultrasound AFE channels must be collected, deskewed, and framed before digital signal processing. Its 11,520 logic elements and 152 I/O pins provide sufficient resources for 8-to-32 channel data acquisition chains, while the embedded RAM can buffer line data without external FIFOs. The 350 MHz internal clock helps support dense timing and control state machines. Designers must follow medical equipment EMC practices and provide clean, isolated power; because this part is obsolete, qualification-sensitive medical products should seek an approved continuity plan or migrate to a current FPGA family before final compliance testing.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
For test and measurement equipment such as logic analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition modules, the EP20K300EQC240-2XN provides wide I/O mapping, real-time state machines, and programmable trigger logic. Its 152 I/O pins allow direct connection to ADC/DAC busses and instrument backplanes, while 147,456 RAM bits help buffer trigger samples. The -2 speed grade gives predictable timing margins for comparator and counter logic. The PQFP package is easier to rework than a fine-pitch BGA, an attractive feature during prototype iteration. However, the part is obsolete, so test instrument service groups should stock replacement units or plan a pin-compatible Intel/Altera variant from the alternatives list.
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Professional Audio & Video Processing
The EP20K300EQC240-2XN can handle parallel video timing, audio clock distribution, and format-conversion glue logic in professional broadcast and studio equipment. Its embedded RAM can be used as line buffers and audio FIFOs, while 152 I/O buses easily connect to video ADC/DACs and SDI PHYs. The 350 MHz internal clock supports pixel clocks common in standard-definition and early high-definition equipment. The 1.8 V core reduces heat inside rack-mount hardware, and the 240-pin QFP allows straightforward PCB fabrication. For broadcast equipment that is still supported, select a drop-in Intel/Altera 300K-gate PQFP variant and re-run timing if speed grade is changed.
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ASIC Prototyping & Digital Logic Emulation
FPGAs such as the EP20K300EQC240-2XN are often used as ASIC prototyping vehicles. Its 11,520 logic elements and 728,000 system gates allow RTL blocks of moderate size to be mapped directly, and the 152 I/O pins connect to FPGA-to-FPGA interfaces or system peripherals. Embedded RAM supports test-bench FIFOs and simulated memory. Using an Altera/Intel APEX 20KE variant in the same PQFP-240 package makes it possible to swap speed-grade or lead-free options during prototyping. Because this part is EOL, new ASIC prototyping activities should prefer a modern FPGA; however, for legacy prototype re-spins, the alternatives on this page provide socket-compatible fallbacks without PCB changes.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K300EQC240-2XN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K300EQC240-2X | EP20K300EQC240-2 | EP20K300EQC240-2N | EP20K300EQC240-3 | EP20K300EQI240-2X | EP20K300EQC240-1XN |
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| Package | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) | PQFP-240 (32x32 mm) |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Number of Logic Elements | 11520 | 11520 | 11520 | 11520 | 11520 | 11520 | 11520 |
| Number of User I/Os | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Total RAM Bits | 147456 | 147456 | 147456 | 147456 | 147456 | 147456 | 147456 |
| System Gates | 728000 | 728000 | 728000 | 728000 | 728000 | 728000 | 728000 |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V (1.71 V to 1.89 V) | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 |
| Lead-Free Finish (N suffix) | Yes (N suffix) | No (N suffix absent) | No (N suffix absent) | Yes (N suffix) | No (N suffix absent) | No (N suffix absent) | Yes (N suffix) |
Key Differentiators
- Lead-free N suffix simplifies RoHS-oriented legacy board repair (vs EP20K300EQC240-2)
- Faster -2 speed grade than the -3 ordering option (vs EP20K300EQC240-3)
- Commercial-temperature optimized variant with drop-in substitution choices (vs EP20K300EQI240-2X)
Design Notes
The EP20K300EQC240-2XN uses a 1.8 V core supply with an allowed range of 1.71 V to 1.89 V. APEX 20KE devices should have every VCCINT pin connected to a low-impedance 1.8 V plane and a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to each power pin. Estimated: if core current is in the 0.5 A–1 A range for moderate designs, core power is roughly 0.9 W–1.8 W, so provide adequate copper area near the PQFP pins. Avoid shared series ferrite beads on the VCCINT rail because transient current can cause supply droop during configuration and high-toggling logic operation.
The device is a 240-pin PQFP (32x32 mm surface-mount package). Follow the exact land pattern in the Altera/Intel packaging datasheet; lead pitch is fine enough that stencil alignment is critical. Provide a continuous ground plane under the package and return vias close to each ground pin. For signal integrity, do not route high-speed I/O traces under the package body, and keep trace length matching within 50 mils for parallel busses. Since the part is EOL, confirm the PCB land pattern is compatible with all drop-in alternatives listed on this page before production.
Because the EP20K300EQC240-2XN is SRAM-based and obsolete, an external configuration device (EPC2, EPC4, or EPC16) or a passive serial download is mandatory at every power-up. Ensure the configuration PROM and FPGA are compatible in voltage and configuration scheme. Do not assume a bitstream compiled for one speed grade will meet timing on another speed grade: if replacing with EP20K300EQC240-3 or EP20K300EQC240-1XN, reprogram and re-close timing. Also source parts only from quality-verified channels because EOL FPGAs are frequently counterfeited.
Compliance Information
The N suffix in -2XN indicates Altera's lead-free package finish. No formal RoHS/REACH certificate was present in the verified web data, so RoHS and REACH statuses are marked unknown. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this FPGA product.
