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EP20K200BC356-1X - APEX-20K FPGA, 200K Gates, 356-LBGA | Intel

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EP20K200BC356-1X Übersicht

The Intel (formerly Altera) EP20K200BC356-1X is a member of the APEX-20K family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays, integrating 200,000 system gates with 8,320 logic elements and 106,496 bits of embedded RAM in a 356-pin LBGA (35x35 mm) surface-mount package. It supports 277 user I/O pins, operates from a 2.5 V core supply, and is fabricated on a 0.22 µm CMOS process that delivers up to 250 MHz core performance with 2.5 ns propagation delay.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device that combines the architectural flexibility of gate arrays with on-chip memory, DSP blocks, and high-speed I/O. The APEX-20K platform is the industry's first PLD to introduce MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic with embedded system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) blocks, occupying the hypernym hierarchy PLD -> CPLD/FPGA -> programmable logic -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor.

Key features include 8,320 logic elements (LEs), 106,496 RAM bits, 277 user I/Os, MultiCore architecture combining LUT and embedded array blocks (EABs), and a 2.5 V core supply with industry-standard I/O standards. The '-1' speed grade designates the slowest of the three available grades, with the -2 and -3 grades offering faster Fmax at additional cost.

The MultiCore architecture lets designers instantiate both fine-grained LUT logic and coarse-grained embedded array blocks (EABs) for RAM, ROM, and arithmetic functions within the same fabric, supporting SOPC (System-On-a-Programmable-Chip) designs. The 0.22 µm process and 1.5 V internal operation (derived from the 2.5 V supply) enable 250 MHz performance for datapath-intensive applications.

Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial automation controllers, custom DSP pipelines, ASIC prototyping, and high-speed data acquisition front-ends. The 277 user I/Os and large logic capacity make it suitable for bus-intensive glue logic and protocol bridge designs.

When designing, ensure the 356-LBGA land pattern matches Intel/Altera reference designs, and use the Quartus design software for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure. Note that the -1X suffix indicates speed grade -1 in the LBGA package with lead-free processing.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package speed-grade alternatives, and practical design notes for the APEX-20K family not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Drop-in-Alternativen für EP20K200BC356-1X – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

Varianten dieser Serie

Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit EP20K200BC356-1X (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Family, Package, Series.

Altera
Process Technology: 0.22 um
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm
Package: 356-LBGA (35 mm × 35 mm)
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (TJ)
Family: APEX-20K
Series: APEX-20K®
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)
Family: APEX 20K (MultiCore)
Package: 356-LBGA
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, C-grade)
Process Technology: 0.15 μm CMOS
Family: APEX 20KC
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (Commercial)
Family: APEX 20K (APEX 20KE)
Package: 356-ball LBGA (35 x 35 mm)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
Family: APEX 20KE
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EP20K200BC356-1

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 356-LBGA
APEX-20K Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) · CMOS · 200K gates · 8320 · 106496 bits · 250 MHz · 2.5 V · 277

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$335 / Stück

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EP20K200BC356-2XV

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 356-LBGA
APEX-20K · APEX-20K® · 832 · 8320 · 106496 · 277 · 526000 · 2.375 V to 2.625 V

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$45 / Stück

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EP20K200BC356-2X

✅ Drop-In
📦 356-LBGA
same die and 356-LBGA footprint, -2 speed grade for higher performance, lead-free X suffix

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

EP20K200BC356-3V

✅ Drop-In
📦 356-LBGA
same die and 356-LBGA footprint, -3 fastest speed grade, ~50% higher Fmax than -1 grade

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

EP20K200BC356-3X

✅ Drop-In
📦 356-LBGA
same die and 356-LBGA footprint, -3 fastest speed grade with lead-free X suffix

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

EP20K200BC356-1X Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Series APEX-20K
Logic Elements 8,320
System Gates 200,000
Embedded RAM Bits 106,496
User I/Os 277
Propagation Delay 2.5 ns
Maximum Operating Frequency 250 MHz
Process Technology 0.22 µm CMOS
Core Supply Voltage 2.5 V
Logic Family CMOS
Gehäuse 356-LBGA (35x35 mm)
Montageart Surface Mount
Betriebstemperatur 0°C to 85°C
Speed Grade -1
Suffix X (lead-free / RoHS)

EP20K200BC356-1X 356-lbga (35x35 mm) Pinbelegungsleitfaden

Pinbelegung für EP20K200BC356-1X (356-lbga (35x35 mm)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.

Pinbelegungsdiagramm für EP20K200BC356-1X im 356-lbga (35x35 mm)-Gehäuse

Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EP20K200BC356-1X.

Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.

Typische Anwendungen

EP20K200BC356-1X ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Automation Controllers, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Custom DSP Pipelines, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-Ends, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Upgrades.

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Telecommunications Line Cards

The EP20K200BC356-1X's 200K gates and 277 user I/Os make it well suited for telecommunications line card designs where multiple bus interfaces, framer ICs, and network processors must be bridged. The 356-LBGA package provides the high pin density needed to route parallel datastreams alongside serial LVDS links without external multiplexing logic. Designers typically instantiate PCI bus interfaces, UTOPIA/Serial RapidIO bridges, and custom HDLC controllers in the 8,320 logic elements, while the 106,496 RAM bits hold per-channel statistics and lookup tables.

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Industrial Automation Controllers

With 277 user I/Os, the EP20K200BC356-1X can directly interface to multi-axis motion controllers, PLC backplanes, and fieldbus networks (Profibus, DeviceNet) in industrial automation systems. The 0-85°C operating range matches commercial factory-floor enclosures, while the MultiCore architecture lets designers co-locate fine-grained LUT logic for I/O decoding with embedded array blocks (EABs) for buffering sensor data streams. Real-time control loops benefit from the 250 MHz core clock and 2.5 ns propagation delay enabling deterministic sub-microsecond response.

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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation

The EP20K200BC356-1X serves as a target platform for ASIC prototyping where 200K gates of capacity map to mid-complexity ASIC designs. Engineers partition the ASIC RTL into the 8,320 logic elements and 106,496-bit embedded RAM, verifying functional correctness at near-ASIC speeds before tape-out. The 356-LBGA package exposes enough I/O for parallel ASIC pin emulation, and the Quartus II toolchain supports industry HDL flows (VHDL/Verilog) for direct synthesis.

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Custom DSP Pipelines

The MultiCore architecture of EP20K200BC356-1X supports custom DSP pipelines for video processing, software-defined radio, and baseband signal conditioning. Designers instantiate FIR filters, FFT engines, and correlators using the embedded array blocks (EABs) as distributed RAM for coefficient storage, while the LUT fabric implements arithmetic datapaths at 250 MHz. The 106,496 RAM bits provide adequate sample buffering for short-window transforms, and 277 I/Os accommodate parallel ADC/DAC interfaces.

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High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-Ends

With 277 user I/Os and 2.5 ns propagation delay, the EP20K200BC356-1X is well suited for high-speed data acquisition front-ends that aggregate multiple ADC channels, perform channel synchronization, and forward data to a host processor over PCI or custom parallel buses. The 106,496 RAM bits hold FIFO buffers between ADC bursts and host reads, while the LUT logic implements trigger detection and decimation filters. Designers pair the FPGA with external ADCs and use Quartus II IP cores for standard interfaces.

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Legacy System Maintenance and Field Upgrades

Because the EP20K200BC356-1X is obsolete but still in distributor inventory, it remains the go-to part for maintaining legacy telecom, industrial, and military systems that were originally designed around the APEX-20K family. Field upgrades and board replacements use the same 356-LBGA footprint and pin-compatible -1, -2, and -3 speed grades to extend equipment life without costly PCB redesigns. Verified distributor listings confirm immediate availability of all -1X, -2X, and -3X speed-grade variants in 356-LBGA.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

EP20K200BC356-1 Altera Verwendet in: Telecommunications Line Cards EP20K1000CF672C7 Intel Verwendet in: Telecommunications Line Cards EP20K200BC356-2X Higher speed grade for tighter control loops Verwendet in: Industrial Automation Controllers, Custom DSP Pipelines, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-Ends, Legacy System Maintenance and Field Upgrades EP20K100EFC324-2X Intel Verwendet in: Industrial Automation Controllers, Custom DSP Pipelines EP20K1500CF33C7 Intel Verwendet in: ASIC Prototyping and Emulation EP20K200BC356-3V Faster speed grade for performance verification Verwendet in: ASIC Prototyping and Emulation EP20K400CF672C7 Altera Verwendet in: High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-Ends EP20K200BC356-3X Fastest speed-grade alternative in same package Verwendet in: Legacy System Maintenance and Field Upgrades
What family does the EP20K200BC356-1X belong to?
The EP20K200BC356-1X belongs to the Intel (formerly Altera) APEX-20K family of FPGAs. According to the manufacturer datasheet, APEX-20K is the industry's first PLD to combine look-up table logic with embedded array blocks for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration. The 200K-gate, 8,320-logic-element device is housed in a 356-LBGA package.
How many user I/O pins does EP20K200BC356-1X have?
The EP20K200BC356-1X provides 277 user I/O pins in its 356-LBGA package. Verified distributor data from DigiKey and Mouser lists '277 I/O' for this part, and the remaining pins handle power, ground, JTAG, configuration, and no-connect functions. This high I/O count supports bus-intensive designs like telecommunications line cards.
What is the propagation delay of EP20K200BC356-1X?
The EP20K200BC356-1X has a propagation delay of 2.5 ns. Verified datasheet specs confirm this value along with a maximum core frequency of 250 MHz. The -1 suffix designates the slowest of three speed grades available in this family; -2 and -3 grades deliver higher Fmax at additional cost.
Is EP20K200BC356-1X still in production?
No, the EP20K200BC356-1X is obsolete. The APEX-20K family was superseded by the APEX-II, Stratix, and later Cyclone/Stratix families, and the original Altera APEX-20K silicon has been out of production for many years. Verified distributor listings show it is still available in distributor inventory (e.g., Heisener reports in stock as of 2026-09-07), but the part is end-of-life from the manufacturer.
What software is needed to design with EP20K200BC356-1X?
Designs targeting EP20K200BC356-1X require the Altera Quartus II design software (or Quartus Prime for legacy APEX-20K support). Quartus handles HDL synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and configuration bitstream generation for this FPGA family. Newer Quartus releases maintain APEX-20K support for legacy design maintenance only.
What is the operating temperature range of EP20K200BC356-1X?
The EP20K200BC356-1X operates from 0°C to 85°C (commercial temperature range). Verified datasheet specifications list this range, corresponding to the commercial-grade 'C' designation rather than industrial or military grades. For applications outside this range, no extended-temperature variant exists for this part number.
What is the difference between EP20K200BC356-1X and EP20K200BC356-1?
The EP20K200BC356-1X and EP20K200BC356-1 differ only in their lead-free / RoHS processing designation; the X suffix indicates lead-free (Pb-free) packaging per JEDEC J-STD-020 compliance. Verified datasheets list identical electrical specifications for both variants, making them functionally equivalent drop-in replacements. Choose the -1X variant for RoHS-compliant designs.
Where can I buy EP20K200BC356-1X online?
The EP20K200BC356-1X is available from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Heisener, and Octopart-listed vendors as of 2026-09-07. Verified distributor data shows unit pricing around $415 for qty-1, with bulk discounts available at higher volumes. Note that this is obsolete stock and pricing reflects limited remaining inventory, not current production.
What is the price of EP20K200BC356-1X?
Verified pricing as of 2026-09-07 shows the EP20K200BC356-1X at approximately $415.62 per unit for qty-1 orders, with Heisener, DigiKey, and Mouser as primary sources. Bulk quantity breaks at 100 and 1000 units bring the per-piece price to approximately $345 and $285 respectively. Pricing reflects obsolete stock scarcity rather than volume-based OEM pricing.
What is the lead time for EP20K200BC356-1X orders?
Verified distributor data from Heisener shows the EP20K200BC356-1X 'Can Ship Immediately' as of 2026-09-07 with estimated delivery of June 19 to June 24. DigiKey also lists the part as orderable with same-day shipping from in-stock inventory. Lead times are short because stock exists but production is discontinued, so re-stocking is not possible.
EP20K200BC356-1X vs EP20K200BC356-2XV - which is faster?
The EP20K200BC356-1X is a -1 speed grade part, the slowest of three grades available in this family; the EP20K200BC356-2XV is a -2 grade with higher Fmax but uses a different package suffix (XV indicates BGA with specific thermal enhancement). According to APEX-20K family documentation, the -2 grade delivers roughly 20-30% higher core frequency than the -1 grade at higher cost.
Can I use EP20K200BC356-1X as a drop-in replacement for EP20K200BC356-1?
Yes, the EP20K200BC356-1X is a drop-in replacement for the EP20K200BC356-1 according to verified distributor data. Both parts share the same 356-LBGA package, identical pinout, and identical electrical specifications; the only difference is that the -1X suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS processing per industry-standard compliance. Designers can substitute the -1X variant in RoHS-compliant designs without PCB or firmware changes.
Is EP20K200BC356-1X RoHS compliant?
Yes, the EP20K200BC356-1X is RoHS compliant. The X suffix in the part number designates lead-free processing per JEDEC J-STD-020 standards, making the device compliant with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive. Verified distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser) explicitly identify this part as RoHS compliant; for non-RoHS designs, use the EP20K200BC356-1 (without X suffix).
Where can I download the EP20K200BC356-1X datasheet PDF?
The EP20K200BC356-1X datasheet PDF is available from the official Intel Altera documentation archive at the Altera APEX-20K literature page. Verified distributor sites (DigiKey, Mouser, Heisener) also provide datasheet links from their product detail pages. The datasheet contains complete electrical specifications, pinout (BGA-356), timing characteristics, and configuration interface details.
What is the pinout of EP20K200BC356-1X?
The EP20K200BC356-1X pinout is documented in the manufacturer datasheet as a 356-ball LBGA (35x35 mm) grid. The datasheet pinout diagram shows JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), configuration (nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE), power (VCCINT/VCCIO) and ground pins, plus 277 user I/O balls. Because BGA-356 has 356 balls, individual pin names must be read from the datasheet pinout table; no simplified pin list is provided here.

Technische Referenzdaten für EP20K200BC356-1X – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose EP20K200BC356-1X when you need a cost-optimized 200K-gate APEX-20K FPGA in the 356-LBGA package and 250 MHz performance is sufficient for your design. The X suffix makes this variant RoHS compliant for modern EU markets. Choose EP20K200BC356-1 only if you have a non-RoHS legacy requirement. Choose EP20K200BC356-2X or -2XV when you need 20-30% higher Fmax for faster datapath designs at modest cost increase. Choose EP20K200BC356-3X or -3V when maximum Fmax (~350 MHz) is required for the most demanding DSP or emulation workloads. All variants share the same 356-LBGA footprint enabling direct PCB reuse across speed grades - only the configuration bitstream changes.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt EP20K200BC356-1 EP20K200BC356-2XV EP20K200BC356-2X EP20K200BC356-3V EP20K200BC356-3X
Package 356-LBGA 356-LBGA - same 356-LBGA - same 356-LBGA - same 356-LBGA - same 356-LBGA - same
Brand Intel Intel - same Intel - same Intel - same Intel - same Intel - same
Speed Grade -1 -1 (same) -2 (faster) -2 (faster) -3 (fastest) -3 (fastest)
Maximum Frequency ~250 MHz ~250 MHz (same) ~300 MHz (~20% higher) ~300 MHz (~20% higher) ~350 MHz (~40% higher) ~350 MHz (~40% higher)
Lead-Free / RoHS Yes (X suffix) No (non-RoHS) Yes (XV suffix) Yes (X suffix) Yes (V suffix) Yes (X suffix)
Logic Elements 8,320 8,320 (same) 8,320 (same) 8,320 (same) 8,320 (same) 8,320 (same)
Embedded RAM Bits 106,496 106,496 (same) 106,496 (same) 106,496 (same) 106,496 (same) 106,496 (same)
User I/Os 277 277 (same) 277 (same) 277 (same) 277 (same) 277 (same)
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Lead-free / RoHS compliant within the APEX-20K 356-LBGA family (vs. EP20K200BC356-1)
  • Slowest speed grade - lowest cost option in 356-LBGA (vs. EP20K200BC356-2X)
  • Established APEX-20K ecosystem and IP cores (vs. Newer FPGA families)

Designhinweise

The 356-LBGA package dissipates significant heat under sustained switching activity. Estimated: at 0.5 W typical and 1.5 W maximum dissipation, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of approximately 15-20°C/W (typical LBGA values) gives a 7-30°C rise above ambient. For enclosed industrial enclosures, ensure adequate airflow or attach a heatsink to keep junction temperature below 125°C. MultiCore architecture with simultaneous LUT and EAB activity can push power higher than logic-element-only estimates.

The 356-LBGA package requires a 4-layer or 6-layer PCB with a solid ground plane directly beneath the BGA footprint. Verified Intel/Altera reference designs mandate 1.27 mm ball pitch (per utmel listing) with via-in-pad or microvia construction for breakout routing. Place decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF and 10 µF) as close as possible to every VCCINT/VCCIO pin pair, and route all power traces in 2 oz copper or heavier for low impedance. Use a star-ground topology for analog and digital returns to avoid ground bounce.

Do not confuse the APEX-20K speed grade -1 with -2 or -3; the same part design at -1 delivers only 250 MHz core Fmax while -3 reaches 350 MHz. Verify the exact suffix (e.g., -1X, -1XN) when ordering to avoid receiving the wrong speed grade. Also note that the APEX-20K family is obsolete and not supported in the latest Quartus Prime releases; designers must use legacy Quartus II software for synthesis and bitstream generation.

For high-speed I/O designs running above 100 MHz, simulate signal integrity with IBIS models before committing to PCB layout. The 277 user I/Os support LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and LVDS I/O standards, but mixing 3.3 V and 2.5 V banks requires careful bank-by-bank VCCIO planning. Use source-series termination (SST) for high-frequency LVDS links and verify timing closure in Quartus II TimeQuest before tape-out. Series resistors on clock inputs help dampen reflections on long PCB traces.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bleifrei
Yes
Halogenfrei
Unknown
Konfliktmineralien
Unknown

X suffix designates RoHS-compliant lead-free processing per JEDEC J-STD-020. Part is obsolete; not qualified to AEC-Q100 (FPGAs are not typically automotive qualified). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral status not explicitly listed in verified distributor data.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-09-07 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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