EP20K100CQ240C8ES - 189-I/O 240QFP FPGA | Intel
N.º de pieza: EP20K100CQ240C8ES ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $58 | $58,00 |
| 10 | $54.9 | $549,00 |
| 100 | $49.8 | $4.980,00 |
| 500 | $44.2 | $22.100,00 |
| 1.000 | $39.6 | $39.600,00 |
EP20K100CQ240C8ES Descripción general
An FPGA is a reconfigurable digital integrated circuit built from programmable logic blocks, embedded memory, and programmable I/O pins that users configure after manufacturing using an HDL bitstream. In the semiconductor hierarchy, an FPGA belongs to programmable logic devices, then digital integrated circuits, then integrated circuits. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs can be reconfigured during board development or field deployment, making them useful for low-to-mid-volume digital systems where logic changes are expected.
Key features visible from the verified distributor data are the 4,160 logic elements/cells, 189 user I/O pins, and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM. The part is packaged in a 240-lead BFQFP, sometimes written as 240-QFP or 240-BQFP, and is offered in tray packaging. This amount of logic and I/O supports moderate digital designs such as bus interfaces, protocol converters, and parallel-data control logic without requiring an ASIC startup.
Technically, the EP20K100CQ240C8ES appears to be an EP20K-series Intel/Altera FPGA. Some distributor pages associate the EP20K100 series with the FLEX 10KE family, but engineers should confirm exact architectural details in Intel device literature because the EP20K prefix is also associated with APEX 20K devices. The trailing “ES” suffix generally denotes an engineering-sample ordering option, while “C8” is part of the ordering-grade string; Intel should be asked to confirm qualification status and timing for the suffix used.
Typical applications include parallel bus bridging, video or image-sensor interface logic, industrial control I/O expansion, telecom line-card status handling, ASIC prototyping, and low-cost FPGA evaluation boards. The 189 user I/O pins give designers enough connectivity for multiple 8-bit or 16-bit buses, control signals, and test headers in one device.
When designing this FPGA into a board, verify the core and I/O voltage requirements, configuration-device plan, and speed grade before layout because the scraped distributor snippets do not include a complete electrical specification table. The 240-pin QFP footprint also requires careful fanout and decoupling near every supply pin.
This page synthesizes current distributor stock signals, quote-based pricing context, same-package family alternatives, and practical design notes that are not all present in a single datasheet snippet, giving engineers a faster starting point for sourcing and validation decisions.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EP20K100CQ240C8ES (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Family, Speed Grade, Package Type, Logic Elements, Operating Temperature.
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EP20K100CQ240C8
✅ Sustitución directa✓ En stock
$26.8 / unidad
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$112 / unidad
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$92 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →EP20K100CQ240C8ES Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Device Type | FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Product Family | Intel/Altera EP20K series FPGA family |
| Number of Logic Elements / Cells | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 bits |
| Number of User I/O | 189 |
| Encapsulado / Carcasa | 240-BFQFP / QFP-240 |
| Package Type | Quad Flat Package |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Ordering/ Speed Grade Suffix | C8ES |
| Stock Quantity | 4,816 pieces per Heisener listing |
| Lead Time | To Be Confirmed |
| Unit Price | Request a Quote |
| Estado RoHS | Unknown - not confirmed in scraped listing |
Guía de configuración de pines de EP20K100CQ240C8ES quad flat package
Configuración de pines para EP20K100CQ240C8ES (encapsulado quad flat package). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
No hay datos detallados de patillaje disponibles para EP20K100CQ240C8ES.
Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.
Aplicaciones típicas
EP20K100CQ240C8ES es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Bus Bridging and Glue Logic, Parallel Video and Image-Sensor Interface, UART / SPI / I2C Protocol Converter, ASIC Prototyping and Functional Validation, Telecom Line-Card Status and Control Logic, Embedded Prototyping and FPGA Evaluation Board.
Industrial Bus Bridging and Glue Logic
The EP20K100CQ240C8ES fits industrial bus bridging applications where multiple parallel buses, status signals, and control lines must be translated without a high gate-count FPGA. Its 189 user I/O pins let a designer connect an MCU bus, a DSP host interface, and peripheral control lines concurrently, while its 4,160 logic elements handle address decoding, FIFO control, and simple protocol conversion. When placed beside an Intel/Altera 4-Mbit EPCS4 configuration device, the FPGA can be loaded from serial flash at power-up, providing a reproducible industrial control module. Designers should verify core and I/O voltage compatibility with the host processor and add pull-up or series termination according to the board's logic standards before committing the 240-pin QFP footprint.
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Parallel Video and Image-Sensor Interface
Moderate parallel video processing is a realistic use case for EP20K100CQ240C8ES because the FPGA provides 189 I/O pins and 53,248 bits of on-chip RAM. A designer can capture a parallel RGB or grayscale sensor bus, insert timing signals, and perform simple line-based processing or pixel-muxing into a downstream ASIC. The embedded RAM is useful for small line buffers or histograms, not full-frame storage, so external SDRAM or SRAM should be used when frame buffering is required. The 240-pin BQFP package provides enough pins for a sensor data bus, clock, sync, and a host control port in a single device. Timing constraints must be declared for the pixel clock to obtain predictable FPGA timing during place-and-route.
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UART / SPI / I2C Protocol Converter
EP20K100CQ240C8ES can implement protocol conversion between standard serial interfaces and wider internal data buses. The 189 I/O pins allow multiple UARTs, SPI slave ports, and parallel register interfaces to coexist, while the logic elements implement baud-rate generators, FIFOs, and state machines. For example, the FPGA can aggregate several asynchronous serial channels to one high-level bus or translate SPI commands to a parallel memory interface. Because the part is an older FPGA, designers should check each protocol's maximum frequency against Intel timing models; the exact speed-grade suffix C8ES must be confirmed. By storing protocol lookup tables in the 53,248 bits of RAM, the converter can remain a single-chip solution without external memory.
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ASIC Prototyping and Functional Validation
Design teams prototyping an ASIC can use EP20K100CQ240C8ES to evaluate RTL function before fabrication because an FPGA can be reconfigured with test builds. The 4,160 logic elements and 189 I/O pins cover a range of control-centric prototypes, including DSP control, bus controllers, and state-machine-heavy algorithms. The 53,248 bits of RAM are sufficient for small model memories, register files, and scratchpad test structures. During validation, the ES suffix may indicate sample-grade silicon, so the team should separate functional bring-up results from production qualification data. Using a production-ordering alternative such as EP20K100CQ240C8 for final board validation provides a more representative part for manufacturing readiness testing.
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Telecom Line-Card Status and Control Logic
Legacy telecom line-card designs use FPGAs for status aggregation, alarm detection, and control-signal distribution. EP20K100CQ240C8ES offers enough I/O count to read multiple line-status inputs and control LEDs, relays, or alarm buses, while the logic resources implement debounce filters, counters, and diagnostic registers. The 53,248 bits of RAM can store small fault logs or mapping tables for alarm consolidation. In a 240-pin QFP package, the FPGA can replace multiple discrete PLDs on a line card, reducing board area and part count. However, telecom timing requirements often need precise delay analysis; verify the C8 suffix timing against Intel timing files and avoid using an ES sample in a deployed system unless explicitly approved by the telecom customer.
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Embedded Prototyping and FPGA Evaluation Board
Engineering teams building a general-purpose FPGA evaluation board can select EP20K100CQ240C8ES to provide a cost-effective logic target for firmware experimentation. The 4,160 logic elements can host simple soft processors, state-machine controllers, peripheral exercisers, and glue logic; the 189 I/O pins connect to headers, test points, and mezzanine connectors. Because the package is a 240-pin BFQFP with standard through-hole or SMD attach on a compact board, it is practical for student labs and internal benchmark boards. The ES suffix is acceptable for experimentation as long as the board also supports a production alternative. Designers should provide a JTAG header and a configuration flash companion so different bitstreams can be loaded quickly during evaluation.
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| Parámetro | Este producto | EP20K100CQ240C8 | EP20K100CQ240C7ES | EP20K100CQ240C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 240-BFQFP / QFP-240 | 240-BFQFP / QFP-240 | 240-BFQFP / QFP-240 | 240-BFQFP / QFP-240 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 bits | 53,248 bits | 53,248 bits | 53,248 bits |
| User I/O Count | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 |
| Ordering Speed Grade | C8 | C8 | C7 | C7 |
| ES Engineering-Sample Suffix | ES | None | ES | None |
Diferenciadores clave
- The EP20K100CQ240C8ES is specifically stocked in reasonably high quantity by Heisener: 4,816 units as of 2026-09-07. (frente a EP20K100CQ240C7)
- It is pin-compatible with the same-package C8 and C7 family variants, allowing reuse of the 240-BFQFP layout. (frente a EP20K100CQ240C7ES)
- The ES suffix can be valuable for engineering sample evaluation but requires production qualification review. (frente a EP20K100CQ240C8)
Notas de diseño
FPGA power estimation for EP20K100CQ240C8ES cannot be completed from the scraped snippets because no core voltage, I/O voltage, or maximum current figures are listed. Estimated: assume the FPGA draws both core and I/O current; multiply estimated core current by the selected VCCINT and add I/O bank current to get a preliminary power number. Confirm all supply rails from the Intel/Altera device datasheet before choosing a voltage regulator. Use low-ESR ceramic decoupling capacitors on every power pin, and keep the core supply ripple below the device recommendation.
For the 240-pin BFQFP package, thermal performance depends heavily on airflow, board copper, and package thermal resistance. Since the exact theta-JA of EP20K100CQ240C8ES is not in the verified snippets, calculate board-level thermal resistance from Intel/Altera package data before finalizing heatsink or fan decisions. Estimated: use the datasheet theta-JA multiplied by estimated power dissipation to estimate junction rise; derate for ambient temperature. Add a thermal via array under the package if the QFP variant has an exposed pad, but verify pad presence from the mechanical drawing.
Do not mistake the trailing “ES” in EP20K100CQ240C8ES for a standard production speed grade. ES often means engineering sample, so the part should be used only for evaluation or prototyping unless Intel officially documents production release. Also verify whether C7/C8 ordering grades change timing closure; a bitstream compiled for one suffix might not meet timing on the other. Keep a 10-pin JTAG header and a compatible configuration flash on the board. Because the 240-pin BQFP pinout was not fully present in the scraped data, always confirm pin mapping from a complete EDA symbol before routing.
Información de cumplimiento
One datasheet aggregator page showed a “RoHS Status” header, but no specific compliant/non-compliant value was visible in the verified snippet. Request a compliance certificate from the supplier or Intel before lead-free assembly decisions.
