Altera
EP20K200RC208-2 - APEX-20K 200K Gates FPGA, 208-RQFP | Altera
MPN: EP20K200RC208-2 ✗ انتهى عمره الإنتاجي
3.3 V (multi-standard I/O) Vdss
208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad Package
-2 (mid-speed, industrial) Speed
106,496 Memory
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EP20K200RC208-2 نظرة عامة
The Altera (now Intel) EP20K200RC208-2 is a member of the APEX-20K family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), packaged in a 208-pin PowerQuad/QFP form factor with exposed thermal pad. The device integrates approximately 200,000 system gates and provides 8,320 logic elements backed by 106,496 bits of embedded SRAM, making it suitable for high-density logic and on-chip memory designs. The "RC208" suffix denotes the 208-pin BQFP/RQFP package, while the "-2" speed grade identifies an industrial-temperature, mid-speed variant optimized for balance between performance and cost.
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer or designer after manufacturing - hence "field-programmable". FPGAs occupy a hierarchy of programmable logic: programmable logic device (PLD) -> complex PLD (CPLD) -> FPGA -> system-on-chip FPGA. The APEX-20K family specifically combines look-up table (LUT) based logic with embedded memory blocks and a MultiCore architecture, allowing designers to implement glue logic, register-heavy datapaths, DSP blocks, and small to medium-sized microprocessors in a single device.
Key features of the EP20K200RC208-2 include 144 maximum user I/O pins, 8320 logic elements (LEs), 106,496 RAM bits organized into embedded array blocks (EABs), and in-system programmability through the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface plus Altera's legacy configuration scheme. The device supports multi-voltage I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and GTL+ on a per-pin basis, enabling mixed-voltage system integration without external level shifters.
Architecturally, the EP20K200 implements Altera's MultiCore architecture with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory and logic array blocks (LABs) routed via a continuous FastTrack interconnect. Each LE contains a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and dedicated carry chain logic for arithmetic operations. The combination of LUT logic, EAB-based memory, and high fan-out routing makes the part well-suited to designs that require both moderate logic density and distributed RAM/ROM.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and machine vision, legacy ASIC prototyping, low-volume networking routers, and embedded control in industrial automation. The exposed thermal pad (EP) on the 208-RQFP package aids heat dissipation, allowing reliable operation at industrial temperature ranges.
When designing with this part, ensure that the JTAG chain, configuration mode pins (MSEL), and power sequencing are correct for the chosen configuration EPROM. The APEX-20K family is now considered mature/legacy - designers should verify long-term availability through Rochester Electronics or franchised distributors and consider newer Cyclone or MAX series for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family variants, and engineering guidance not found in the original APEX-20K datasheet - including explicit cross-brand sourcing limits and timing-grade selection notes.
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer or designer after manufacturing - hence "field-programmable". FPGAs occupy a hierarchy of programmable logic: programmable logic device (PLD) -> complex PLD (CPLD) -> FPGA -> system-on-chip FPGA. The APEX-20K family specifically combines look-up table (LUT) based logic with embedded memory blocks and a MultiCore architecture, allowing designers to implement glue logic, register-heavy datapaths, DSP blocks, and small to medium-sized microprocessors in a single device.
Key features of the EP20K200RC208-2 include 144 maximum user I/O pins, 8320 logic elements (LEs), 106,496 RAM bits organized into embedded array blocks (EABs), and in-system programmability through the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface plus Altera's legacy configuration scheme. The device supports multi-voltage I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and GTL+ on a per-pin basis, enabling mixed-voltage system integration without external level shifters.
Architecturally, the EP20K200 implements Altera's MultiCore architecture with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory and logic array blocks (LABs) routed via a continuous FastTrack interconnect. Each LE contains a 4-input LUT, a programmable register, and dedicated carry chain logic for arithmetic operations. The combination of LUT logic, EAB-based memory, and high fan-out routing makes the part well-suited to designs that require both moderate logic density and distributed RAM/ROM.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and machine vision, legacy ASIC prototyping, low-volume networking routers, and embedded control in industrial automation. The exposed thermal pad (EP) on the 208-RQFP package aids heat dissipation, allowing reliable operation at industrial temperature ranges.
When designing with this part, ensure that the JTAG chain, configuration mode pins (MSEL), and power sequencing are correct for the chosen configuration EPROM. The APEX-20K family is now considered mature/legacy - designers should verify long-term availability through Rochester Electronics or franchised distributors and consider newer Cyclone or MAX series for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family variants, and engineering guidance not found in the original APEX-20K datasheet - including explicit cross-brand sourcing limits and timing-grade selection notes.
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الطرازات في هذه السلسلة
طرازات من نفس السلسلة متوافقة تمامًا مع EP20K200RC208-2 (نفس عامل الشكل والبصمة) — يختلف في 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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Intel
Process Technology: 0.18 µm CMOS
Family: APEX-20KE
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
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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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EP20K200RC208-1
✅ بديل مباشرIntel
📦 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad
APEX-20K · APEX 20K (200K gates) · 200,000 · 8,320 · 106,496 · 144 · 4 · 0.22 µm CMOS
تواصل لمعرفة السعر
عرض ورقة البيانات ←EP20K200RC208-1N
✅ بديل مباشرAltera
📦 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad
APEX 20K · 8320 · 106496 · 144 · 200000 (200K) · 250 MHz · 2.5 V · 0.22 um
تواصل لمعرفة السعر
عرض ورقة البيانات ←EP20K200RC208-1X
✅ بديل مباشرIntel
📦 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad
APEX-20KE · 8,320 cells · 200,000 gates · 106,496 bits · 4 lanes / 52 ESBs · 144 (PQFP-208 variant) · 1.8 V (±5%) · 0.18 µm CMOS
تواصل لمعرفة السعر
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EP20K200RC208-2 الحدود القصوى والخصائص الكهربائية
| Series | APEX-20K |
| Family | APEX-20K MultiCore FPGA |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 8320 |
| System Gates | 200,000 (typical) |
| Embedded Memory (bits) | 106,496 |
| Maximum User I/O | 144 |
| العلبة | 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad |
| عدد الأطراف | 208 |
| Speed Grade | -2 (mid-speed, industrial) |
| درجة حرارة التشغيل | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | 3.3 V (multi-standard I/O) |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) + Altera legacy scheme |
| نوع التركيب | Surface Mount |
تكوين أطراف EP20K200RC208-2
| دبوس 1 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 2 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 3 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 4 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 5 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 6 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 7 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 8 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 9 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 10 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 11 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 12 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 13 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 14 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 15 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 16 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 17 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 18 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 19 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 20 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 21 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 22 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 23 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 24 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 25 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 26 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 27 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 28 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 29 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 30 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 31 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 32 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 33 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 34 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 35 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 36 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 37 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 38 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 39 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 40 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 41 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 42 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 43 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 44 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 45 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 46 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 47 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 48 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 49 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 50 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 51 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 52 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 53 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 54 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 55 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 56 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 57 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 58 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 59 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 60 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 61 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 62 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 63 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 64 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 65 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 66 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 67 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 68 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 69 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 70 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 71 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 72 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 73 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 74 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 75 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 76 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 77 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 78 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 79 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 80 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 81 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 82 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 83 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 84 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 85 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 86 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 87 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 88 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 89 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 90 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 91 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 92 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 93 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 94 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 95 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 96 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 97 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 98 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 99 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 100 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 101 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 102 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 103 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 104 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 105 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 106 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| دبوس 107 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| دبوس 108 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| دبوس 109 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| دبوس 110 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| دبوس 111 | CONF_DONE — Configuration complete (active high) |
| دبوس 112 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| دبوس 113 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| دبوس 114 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| دبوس 115 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| دبوس 116 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| دبوس 117 | nCE — Chip enable (active low) |
| دبوس 118 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 119 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 120 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 121 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 122 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 123 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 124 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 125 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 126 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 127 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 128 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 129 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 130 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 131 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 132 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 133 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 134 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 135 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 136 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 137 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 138 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 139 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 140 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 141 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 142 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 143 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 144 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 145 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 146 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 147 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 148 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 149 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 150 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 151 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 152 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 153 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 154 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 155 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 156 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 157 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 158 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 159 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 160 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 161 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 162 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 163 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 164 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 165 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 166 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 167 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 168 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 169 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 170 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 171 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 172 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 173 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 174 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 175 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 176 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 177 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 178 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 179 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 180 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 181 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 182 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 183 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 184 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 185 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 186 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 187 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 188 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 189 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 190 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 191 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 192 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 193 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 194 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 195 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 196 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage |
| دبوس 197 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 198 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 199 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 200 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 201 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 202 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 203 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 204 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| دبوس 205 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 206 | I/O — General-purpose user I/O pin |
| دبوس 207 | GND — Ground reference |
| دبوس 208 | EP — Exposed thermal pad (must be soldered to ground plane for thermal dissipation) |
التطبيقات النموذجية
EP20K200RC208-2 مناسب لـ 6 التطبيقs: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Machine Vision, Legacy ASIC Prototyping, Embedded Networking Routers, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Avionics (Legacy Sustainment).
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K200RC208-2's 200K system gates and 106,496 bits of embedded SRAM suit telecom line cards that need moderate logic density, on-chip buffering, and PCI/LVTTL I/O for backplane interfaces. The 144 user I/O pins accommodate parallel bus connections to network processors, while the JTAG interface enables in-system firmware updates in deployed field units.
موصى به
Industrial Control and Machine Vision
Industrial PLC and machine-vision controllers benefit from the EP20K200RC208-2's 8320 LEs and embedded memory for pixel buffering, frame management, and motion-control state machines. The industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) and exposed thermal pad support factory-floor thermal environments. The device's multi-standard I/O (LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI) simplifies interfacing to industrial cameras, motor drivers, and sensor buses.
موصى به
Legacy ASIC Prototyping
Designers use the EP20K200RC208-2 as a prototyping vehicle for ASIC designs up to 200K gates, leveraging the 8,320 logic elements and 106,496 bits of embedded memory to validate RTL before committing to mask production. The 208-RQFP package allows hand-soldering or socketed prototype boards, and the JTAG chain supports rapid iteration cycles during pre-silicon validation.
موصى به
Embedded Networking Routers
Low-volume embedded routers and protocol bridges use the EP20K200RC208-2 to implement packet classification, queue management, and serial protocol termination. The 200K gates comfortably fit IPv4 forwarding tables and DMA controllers, while the 144 user I/O pins connect to PHY chips, SDRAM, and host processors. Industrial temperature and 3.3V I/O simplify integration into networking appliances.
موصى به
Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test equipment such as protocol analyzers and data-acquisition front-ends use the EP20K200RC208-2 for waveform timing logic, trigger sequencers, and high-speed sample buffering. The 106,496 bits of embedded RAM serve as capture memory, and the 8320 LEs implement timing generators. The exposed thermal pad supports continuous operation at industrial temperatures during prolonged test campaigns.
موصى به
Aerospace and Defense Avionics (Legacy Sustainment)
Fielded avionics systems that originally used APEX-20K devices continue to be sustained using the EP20K200RC208-2 via Rochester Electronics and franchised distributors. The device's known reliability profile, stable supply chain, and JTAG-based in-system reprogrammability make it suitable for long-lifecycle defense platforms. New avionics designs should evaluate modern radiation-tolerant FPGAs instead.
موصى به
ملخص المنتجات الموصى بها
EP20K200RC208-1
Intel يُستخدم في: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Machine Vision, Legacy ASIC Prototyping, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Avionics (Legacy Sustainment)
EPC2LC20
Altera يُستخدم في: Telecommunications Line Cards
EPC16UC88
Altera يُستخدم في: Industrial Control and Machine Vision
ByteBlasterMV
Altera legacy programming cable يُستخدم في: Legacy ASIC Prototyping
EP20K200FC484-3
Intel يُستخدم في: Embedded Networking Routers
EPC4QC100
Altera يُستخدم في: Embedded Networking Routers
What is the logic capacity of the EP20K200RC208-2?
The EP20K200RC208-2 provides approximately 200,000 system gates with 8,320 logic elements (LEs) and 106,496 bits of embedded SRAM according to the APEX-20K datasheet. This positions the device in the mid-density FPGA class - denser than APEX-20K100/150 devices but smaller than the APEX-20K400/600/1000 family members, suitable for datapath and register-heavy designs.
What package does the EP20K200RC208-2 use and how many pins?
The EP20K200RC208-2 is housed in a 208-pin BQFP (also called RQFP) package with an exposed thermal pad, per the DigiKey listing and APEX-20K family datasheet. The package supports surface-mount assembly and provides 144 maximum user I/O pins plus dedicated JTAG, configuration, power, and ground pins.
Is the EP20K200RC208-2 still in production?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP20K200RC208-2 is in NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) lifecycle status. Altera has transitioned mainstream production to newer families like Cyclone IV/V/10 and MAX series. For new designs, engineers should evaluate Cyclone IV or MAX 10 families; the EP20K200 is supported via Rochester Electronics and authorized franchised distributors for legacy sustaining supply.
Where can I buy the EP20K200RC208-2 online?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP20K200RC208-2 is available from Rochester Electronics (franchised distributor, DigiKey stock 11552995), Lisleapex, Heisener (4,128 pcs listed), Vyrian, Bettlink, ichome, exflelec, and Hotenda per the verified distributor data. Pricing starts around $82.13 for 10-piece quantities, climbing to $85.54 at single-piece break. Lead time varies - confirm with distributor before ordering.
What is the price of the EP20K200RC208-2 in 2026?
The EP20K200RC208-2 unit price as of 2026-09-07 ranges from $79.67 at 1000-piece quantity to $85.54 at 1-piece quantity per the verified distributor data. Rochester Electronics, Heisener, and exflelec show comparable pricing tiers. Bulk pricing breaks are typically negotiated with the franchised distributor; smaller quantities carry a premium common to legacy FPGA parts.
What is the lead time for the EP20K200RC208-2?
According to Heisener's listing captured 2026-09-07, the EP20K200RC208-2 lead time is "to be confirmed" with estimated delivery between Aug 5 and Aug 10 in their reference window. Legacy Altera parts typically carry 4-12 week lead times through franchised distributors like Rochester Electronics; for prototype quantities, contact Rochester directly for current lead-time quotes.
Is the EP20K200RC208-2 in stock at distributors?
Heisener lists in stock as of 2026-09-07, and Rochester Electronics (DigiKey) shows the part with "ships today" availability. Other distributors including ichome, Vyrian, and Bettlink indicate availability subject to RFQ confirmation. For production volumes, source through Rochester Electronics to ensure traceability and authenticity.
What is the difference between EP20K200RC208-2 and EP20K200RC208-1?
The EP20K200RC208-2 and EP20K200RC208-1 share the identical 208-RQFP package, 200K system gates, 8320 LEs, and 106,496 RAM bits. The suffix difference indicates speed grade: "-1" is the slower grade, "-2" is the mid-speed grade. Both are pin-to-pin drop-in compatible within the APEX-20K RC208 package - substitute freely if timing closure can be achieved at the slower speed.
How does the EP20K200RC208-2 compare to the EP20K200FC484-2?
The EP20K200RC208-2 (208-RQFP, 144 user I/O) and the EP20K200FC484-2 (484-pin FineLine BGA, higher I/O count) share identical silicon: 8320 LEs and 106,496 RAM bits. They are NOT drop-in compatible due to different packages; choose RC208 for legacy PCB designs with QFP footprints and FC484 when the design requires >144 user I/O pins or finer BGA pitch.
When should I choose the EP20K200RC208-2 over the EP20K100?
Choose the EP20K200RC208-2 when your design needs 100,000-200,000 system gates or up to 8320 logic elements - the EP20K100 tops out at ~100K gates and 4160 LEs in the same package family. According to the APEX-20K datasheet, the EP20K200 doubles logic and memory capacity at a modest cost premium, making it the right choice for designs where EP20K100 utilization exceeds 70%.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K200RC208-2?
The best drop-in replacement for the EP20K200RC208-2 is the EP20K200RC208-1 (same 208-RQFP package, same 8320 LEs, slower speed grade) - guaranteed pin-to-pin compatible within the APEX-20K RC208 family. Other same-package APEX-20K RC208 speed-grade variants (e.g. RC208-3 if available) are also drop-in. For cross-package migration, redesign is required - no drop-in exists outside the RC208 family.
Where can I download the EP20K200RC208-2 datasheet PDF?
The APEX-20K family datasheet (covering EP20K200RC208-2) is available at the Altera/Intel literature archive: https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/apex.pdf. The datasheet covers logic element architecture, EAB memory configuration, JTAG programming, electrical characteristics, and package-specific pinout for the 208-RQFP variant. Rochester Electronics and franchised distributors can also provide datasheet copies upon request.
Where is the EP20K200RC208-2 pinout diagram located?
The EP20K200RC208-2 pinout diagram is in the APEX-20K datasheet section covering the 208-pin RQFP/BQFP package variant. The package has 208 pins total, with pin 1 marked by a dot or notch indicator. JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), configuration pins (MSEL0/MSEL1, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE), power (VCCINT, VCCIO), and ground (GND) pins are clustered according to APEX-20K family conventions.
What key specifications should engineers know about the EP20K200RC208-2?
The EP20K200RC208-2 is a 200K-gate, 8320-LE APEX-20K FPGA in a 208-RQFP package with 144 user I/O, 106,496 bits embedded SRAM, JTAG-based configuration, and industrial temperature range. The exposed thermal pad enables robust thermal performance. Speed grade -2 offers mid-range Fmax balancing cost and timing margin. Source via Rochester Electronics for guaranteed authenticity in legacy sustaining applications.
بيانات مرجعية هندسية لـ EP20K200RC208-2 — المقارنة وإرشادات التصميم ومعلومات الامتثال.
دليل الاختيار
Choose the EP20K200RC208-2 when designing for industrial-temperature (-40C to +85C) mid-density FPGA applications in legacy or sustaining product lines, especially when the PCB uses a 208-RQFP footprint. Pick the EP20K200RC208-1 if your timing closure succeeds at the slower speed grade to save cost. Pick EP20K200RC208-1N when lead-free assembly reflow profiles are required. For new designs, evaluate Altera/Intel's Cyclone IV (EP4CE) or Cyclone 10 LP families which provide modern features, longer lifecycles, and active support. The APEX-20K family is NRND and recommended only for legacy sustainment or cost-optimized industrial designs.
المقارنة مع البدائل
| المعامل | هذا المنتج | EP20K200RC208-1 | EP20K200RC208-1N | EP20K200RC208-1X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad | 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad - same | 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad - same | 208-BQFP / 208-RQFP with Exposed Pad - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Series | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements | 8320 LEs | 8320 LEs (identical) | 8320 LEs (identical) | 8320 LEs (identical) |
| System Gates | 200,000 | 200,000 (identical) | 200,000 (identical) | 200,000 (identical) |
| Embedded Memory | 106,496 bits | 106,496 bits (identical) | 106,496 bits (identical) | 106,496 bits (identical) |
| Speed Grade | -2 (mid-speed) | -1 (slower) | -1 with lead-free reflow | -1 with tape and reel packaging |
| Maximum User I/O | 144 | 144 (identical) | 144 (identical) | 144 (identical) |
أبرز الفروقات
- Mid-speed grade option balances cost and timing margin (مقابلEP20K200RC208-1)
- Exposed thermal pad for high-power thermal performance (مقابلEP20K200RC208-1N)
- 208-RQFP package supports hand-soldering and sockets (مقابلEP20K200FC484-3)
ملاحظات التصميم
The EP20K200RC208-2 requires separate VCCINT (core) and VCCIO (I/O) supplies. VCCINT is typically 2.5V for APEX-20K 0.18um devices, while VCCIO supports 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V depending on the I/O standard selected per pin. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO pin with a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5mm of the pin, plus bulk decoupling at the regulator output. Power sequencing: VCCINT must reach 90% of nominal before VCCIO exceeds 1.0V to avoid I/O latchup.
The exposed thermal pad on the 208-RQFP must be soldered to a grounded copper pour of at least 1 square inch to dissipate 1-2W typical operating power. Without proper thermal pad soldering, junction temperature may exceed 125C in industrial environments, triggering thermal shutdown or long-term reliability degradation. Use 8 thermal vias (0.3mm drill) under the pad to inner ground planes for optimal heat spreading.
Configuration pins MSEL0/MSEL1 select the configuration mode - wrong settings cause the device to fail to configure or configure incorrectly from the wrong source. nCONFIG must be held low during power-up and released only after VCCINT and VCCIO are stable. For passive serial configuration, an EPC2 or EPC16 configuration EPROM is required. JTAG chain integrity (TCK pull-up, TMS pull-up, TDI pull-up) is mandatory for in-system programming.
Route clock signals on inner layers with controlled impedance (50 ohm microstrip or stripline) and keep clock traces short to minimize skew. The EP20K200 has dedicated clock input pins with PLL capability - place clock drivers close to these pins. Separate analog/digital grounds if the design mixes analog I/O standards; connect at a single star point near the FPGA ground pin.
معلومات الامتثال
RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
خالٍ من الرصاص
Unknown
خالٍ من الهالوجين
Unknown
المعادن المتنازع عليها
Unknown
APEX-20K family predates widespread RoHS adoption; specific EP20K200RC208-2 compliance status was not provided in the verified web data - check Rochester Electronics documentation. AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGAs typically not qualified to this automotive standard).
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المكونات والمصطلحات ذات الصلة
Altera
Intel
EP20K200RC208-2
EP20K200RC208-1
EP20K200RC208-1N
EP20K200RC208-1X
APEX-20K
FPGA
Field Programmable Gate Array
PLD
CPLD
logic element
embedded array block
EAB
JTAG
IEEE 1149.1
RQFP
BQFP
exposed thermal pad
industrial temperature range
configuration EPROM
EPC2
EPC16
Rochester Electronics
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MAX 10
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