EP20K600EBC652-1X - 600K-Gate APEX-20KE FPGA | Intel
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EP20K600EBC652-1X Overview
An FPGA is a programmable logic device whose configurable logic blocks, routing resources, and specialized memory can implement digital functions after semiconductor manufacture. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, EP20K600EBC652-1X belongs to FPGA, programmable logic device, configurable integrated circuit, and digital IC families. Unlike a fixed-function ASIC, the same FPGA device can support different logic designs through configuration data, allowing hardware changes without a new silicon spin.
The principal density indicators are 600K gates, 24,320 cells, and 311,296 programmable elements. Its 488 user I/Os support substantial parallel interfacing, while 652 BGA terminals provide power, configuration, and signal connections. Verified source data also reports 1.48 ns propagation delay and 250 MHz maximum frequency. These characteristics suit wide buses, protocol bridges, control systems, and data-processing equipment requiring both logic density and extensive I/O.
The device is manufactured using a 0.15 µm all-layer copper-metal fabrication process according to the verified web data. APEX-20KE architecture combines embedded memory and look-up-table-based logic resources, enabling system-on-a-programmable-chip implementations. The large programmable fabric can integrate controllers, state machines, datapaths, and interface logic, while the extensive routing network connects functional blocks across the device.
Typical uses include telecommunications infrastructure, industrial automation, test equipment, image and data processing, and legacy APEX-20K system maintenance. For replacement or modernization work, the exact ordering suffix and BGA pin assignment must be verified before board-level substitution because package markings do not alone guarantee full design compatibility.
Designers should preserve the legacy configuration flow, I/O standards, timing constraints, decoupling network, and multi-layer BGA escape geometry. Because the part is a mature FPGA family, firmware, Quartus version support, configuration memory availability, and long-term supply should be checked before a new production commitment. Pricing references below are distributor-derived and should be confirmed as of 2026-09-08.
This page consolidates verified distributor specifications, package details, sourcing information, and compatibility cautions to support engineering review. It also identifies the scarcity of independently verified drop-in alternatives, helping buyers avoid treating a functionally similar FPGA as a guaranteed pin-to-pin replacement.
Drop-in alternatives for EP20K600EBC652-1X — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EP20K600EBC652-1X (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Package, Family, Device Type.
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EP20K600EBC652-1GZ
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EP20K600EBI652-2X
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EP20K400EBC652-1X
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EP20K600EBC652-1X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | SPLD |
| FPGA Family | APEX-20KE |
| Gate Capacity | 600K gates |
| Logic Cells | 24320 |
| Programmable Elements | 311296 |
| Macros | 2432 |
| User I/Os | 488 |
| Propagation Delay | 1.48 ns |
| Maximum Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Process Technology | 0.15 µm |
| Package | 652-BGA |
| Package Dimensions | 45 mm x 45 mm |
| Ball Pitch | 1.27 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 85 °C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | unknown |
EP20K600EBC652-1X 45 mm x 45 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K600EBC652-1X (45 mm x 45 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 EP20K600EBC652-1X.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K600EBC652-1X is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Telecommunications and Networking Equipment, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Image and Data Processing, Legacy APEX-20K System Maintenance, High-Density Digital Interface Consolidation.
Industrial Automation Controllers
EP20K600EBC652-1X fits industrial automation controllers that require substantial programmable logic and many parallel external connections. The device provides 24,320 logic cells, 311,296 programmable elements, and 488 user I/Os, allowing integration of machine-control state machines, sensor aggregation, actuator sequencing, and communication interfaces. Its verified 250 MHz maximum frequency supports high-speed control and data-handling functions when timing constraints are met. The 1.8 V supply and 652-BGA package are appropriate for a multi-layer control board, but the 1.27 mm ball pitch requires controlled impedance routing and a carefully designed via escape. Engineers should preserve the exact APEX-20KE device database, configuration interface, and pin assignment rather than assuming that another 652-ball FPGA is interchangeable.
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Telecommunications and Networking Equipment
EP20K600EBC652-1X is suitable for networking line cards, protocol converters, and legacy telecommunications equipment that need configurable datapaths with extensive I/O. The combination of 600K gates, 24,320 cells, and 488 user I/Os can host packet-processing logic, framing and formatting functions, error handling, and control-state machines. The reported 250 MHz maximum frequency provides a useful timing reference, although actual performance depends on placement, routing, I/O standard, and the selected device speed grade. The 652-BGA package supports dense interconnect, but signal integrity depends on matched routing, continuous reference planes, and appropriate termination. For new designs, confirm available legacy software, configuration memory, and long-term support because EP20K600EBC652-1X is a mature FPGA device.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
EP20K600EBC652-1X can serve as the programmable processing and interface fabric in test and measurement equipment. Its 24,320 cells and 311,296 programmable elements provide capacity for measurement sequencing, waveform control, data formatting, and instrument communication. The 488 user I/Os help connect converters, front-panel controls, memory interfaces, and test fixtures, while the reported 1.48 ns propagation delay and 250 MHz maximum frequency support carefully constrained high-speed logic. Designers must analyze setup and hold timing rather than treating the maximum frequency as a guaranteed operating clock. The 45 mm by 45 mm BGA also demands a controlled-thermal and power-distribution design. Verify the exact electrical limits and configuration requirements in the manufacturer documentation before production.
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Image and Data Processing
EP20K600EBC652-1X fits image and data-processing systems that need parallel processing, buffering, and multiple external data buses. The FPGA’s 600K-gate capacity and 24,320 logic cells can implement pixel pipelines, data transforms, frame synchronization, filtering, and control logic. Its 488 user I/Os are valuable for connecting image sensors, memory devices, converters, and high-speed acquisition modules. The 250 MHz reported maximum frequency enables a wide range of synchronous designs when timing closure is achieved. The 0.15 µm process and 1.8 V supply are legacy design constraints, so power sequencing and thermal analysis remain important. Preserve the manufacturer BGA land pattern and verify pin functions because the supplied excerpts do not provide a complete 652-ball signal map.
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Legacy APEX-20K System Maintenance
EP20K600EBC652-1X is especially relevant to maintenance of existing APEX-20KE systems where changing the FPGA architecture would invalidate firmware, timing models, and board design assumptions. Its 600K gates, 24,320 cells, 1.8 V supply, and 488 user I/Os preserve the density and interface expectations of the target family. The verified package is a 652-BGA measuring 45 mm by 45 mm with 1.27 mm pitch, so existing boards can remain mechanically compatible when the correct ordering code is selected. Procurement planning should include lifecycle review, configuration-device availability, legacy software support, and counterfeit-risk controls. Similar 652-ball parts should be validated for pin functions, timing, temperature grade, and power sequencing rather than treated as automatic substitutes.
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High-Density Digital Interface Consolidation
EP20K600EBC652-1X can consolidate multiple interface and control functions into one programmable device. With 488 user I/Os and 24,320 logic cells, it can bridge buses, implement protocol handlers, and coordinate memory and peripheral control without requiring several smaller FPGAs. The 1.8 V supply and reported 250 MHz maximum frequency support a broad range of synchronous logic, while the 0.15 µm all-layer copper-metal process is identified in the verified data. Engineers should budget for BGA fan-out, decoupling, signal-integrity simulation, and power-plane integrity. Configuration architecture also matters: preserve the existing configuration memory, clocking scheme, and reset behavior. Any migration to a related APEX-20KE variant requires a full pin, timing, and firmware comparison.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K600EBC652-1X — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K600EBC652-1GZ | EP20K600EBI652-2X | EP20K600CB652-1X | EP20K400EBC652-1X | EP20K400FI652-1X |
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| Package | 652-BGA, 45 mm x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch | 652-BGA | 652-BGA | 652-BGA | 652-BGA | 652-BGA |
| Brand | Intel | Intel/Altera | Intel/Altera | Intel/Altera | Intel/Altera | Intel/Altera |
| FPGA Family | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE | APEX-20K | APEX-20K family | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE |
Key Differentiators
- Higher verified performance listing than the related EP20K600EBI652-2X (vs EP20K600EBI652-2X)
- Higher density family position than the 400K alternatives (vs EP20K400EBC652-1X)
- High I/O count for parallel interface consolidation (vs EP20K400FI652-1X)
Design Notes
EP20K600EBC652-1X uses a 652-BGA package measuring 45 mm by 45 mm with 1.27 mm ball pitch. Use the manufacturer land pattern and verify every ball assignment before fabrication. Route all power and ground balls through appropriate planes, place local decoupling close to the device, and confirm via-in-pad or via-under-ball rules with the PCB fabricator. A visually similar BGA footprint from another family is not sufficient evidence of pin compatibility.
The verified data identifies a 1.8 V supply, but it does not provide the complete power-tree specification. Confirm all required voltage rails, tolerances, current limits, power-up sequencing, and discharge behavior in the manufacturer datasheet. Estimate power only after the design utilization and clock rates are known, and validate the thermal solution on the finished board. Legacy FPGA firmware support and configuration-device compatibility should be treated as part of the power and bring-up review.
The 488 user I/Os and 250 MHz maximum frequency make signal integrity a board-level design requirement rather than an afterthought. Use controlled impedance, continuous reference planes, suitable termination where required, and verified timing constraints for every bus. The 1.48 ns propagation-delay figure is a device characteristic, not a substitute for static timing analysis. Check edge rates, I/O-bank restrictions, simultaneous-switching noise, and clock distribution with the selected package and speed grade.
Do not select a related APEX-20K or APEX-20KE device solely because it uses a 652-BGA package. The verified cross-reference data identifies related parts, but does not prove identical pin functions, configuration behavior, timing, temperature grade, or power sequencing. Before substitution, compare the complete pin tables, timing models, I/O standards, configuration interface, operating temperature, and device programming files. Treat any unverified FPGA migration as a board and firmware redesign.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified web results do not include a RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declaration for EP20K600EBC652-1X. Compliance status must be confirmed from the manufacturer or authorized distributor.
