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EP20K30EFC144-3N - APEX 20K 30K Gates FPGA | Altera / Intel

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1.8 V Vdss 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA) Package -3 Speed 24,576 Memory
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EP20K30EFC144-3N Descripción general

The Altera (now Intel) EP20K30EFC144-3N is a member of the APEX 20K family of programmable logic devices, integrating 30,000 typical gates, 1,200 logic elements, and 24,576 RAM bits into a 144-pin FineLine BGA package. Built on a 0.22 µm CMOS process with a 1.8 V core supply, this device implements Altera's MultiCore architecture combining look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration. Per the manufacturer datasheet DS-APEX20K-5.1, the part carries a -3 speed grade and is rated for a commercial operating junction temperature of 0 °C to 85 °C.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit containing configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnect, and I/O cells that designers can program after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital functions. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy, above CPLDs, and bridge the gap between fixed-function ASICs (high NRE cost, low unit cost) and software-driven microcontrollers (lower performance, higher flexibility). The APEX 20K family was Altera's first PLD family to embed both logic and dual-port RAM blocks on the same die, enabling single-chip subsystems that previously required a logic device plus an external memory companion.

Key features of the EP20K30EFC144-3N include up to 408 user I/Os (per the verified aggregator data), 1.68 ns pin-to-pin propagation delay in the -3 speed grade, and an internal performance figure listed as 160 MHz. The MultiCore fabric lets designers place LUT-based register-intensive functions, product-term-based wide combinational paths, and embedded memory blocks (ESBs) in the same device. Four phase-locked loops (PLLs) support on-chip clock multiplication and deskew, removing the need for external clock-management ICs in most designs.

Typical applications include glue-logic consolidation in telecommunications line cards, industrial control backplanes, PCI bridge / bus-interface functions, and low-to-mid-density DSP pre-/post-processing pipelines. Because the APEX 20K family integrates SRAM-style configuration memory, the device must be reconfigured at every power-up from a parallel PROM or a microcontroller, which is a critical boot-circuit consideration.

When designing with this part, note that the APEX 20K family is mature and supported mainly by legacy Quartus II design software (versions up to 13.0). Engineers migrating to new designs should evaluate Cyclone or MAX families, while this part remains valuable for maintenance of legacy production systems. The 144-pin FBGA footprint is the layout-critical constraint — verify PCB land pattern against the package datasheet before re-spinning any board.

Alternativas directas para EP20K30EFC144-3N — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.

Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con EP20K30EFC144-3N (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Family, Operating Temperature, Series, Speed Grade, RoHS Status.

Altera
Family: APEX-20K MultiCore
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Series: APEX-20K
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial, N suffix)
Series: APEX-20KE
RoHS Status: Unknown - not stated in verified sources
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Altera
Family: APEX-20K FPGA
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C
Series: APEX-20K
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Intel
Family: APEX 20KE Field Programmable Gate Array
Series: APEX 20KE
Speed Grade: -2
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Altera
Family: APEX-20KE
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial, 'N' suffix)
Series: APEX 20K
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EP20K30EFC144-3

✅ Sustitución directa
Altera
📦 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
APEX-20K · APEX-20K FPGA · 1200 · 30,000 (typical) · 24576 · 92 (144-LQFP) · 408 · 160 MHz

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$10.4 / unidad

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EP20K30EFC144-2X

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Altera
📦 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
Altera APEX 20K · Loadable programmable logic device (FPGA/CPLD hybrid) · 30,000 gates · 1,200 cells (third-party parametric listing) · 192 · 93 · 144 · Ball

✓ En stock

$58.5 / unidad

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EP20K30EFC144-1N

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Intel
📦 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
APEX-20KE · APEX-20K MultiCore (LUT + Product-Term + ESB) · 30,000 · 1,200 · 24,576 · 93 (per Mouser/Kynix listing); 408 (per alternate datasheet listing - see note) · 144-pin FineLine BGA (FBGA) · 160 MHz

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$125 / unidad

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EP20K30EFC144-1

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Altera
📦 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
APEX-20K · APEX-20K MultiCore · 1200 · 120 · 30000 · 24576 · 92 · 192

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$51.4 / unidad

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EP20K30EFC144-3N Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Family APEX 20K
Typical Gates 30,000
Logic Elements (Cells) 1,200
Embedded Memory (RAM bits) 24,576
User I/Os 408
Recuento de pines 144
Package Type 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA)
Speed Grade -3
Internal Frequency (max) 160 MHz
Propagation Delay (typical) 1.68 ns
Process Technology 0.22 µm CMOS
Core Supply Voltage 1.8 V
Temperatura de funcionamiento 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Architecture MultiCore (LUT + product-term + ESB)
Configuration Memory SRAM (volatile, requires boot PROM)
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount
Estado RoHS unknown

Configuración de pines de EP20K30EFC144-3N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin A1 I/O — User I/O pin (per APEX 20K pinout table)
Pin A2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A4 GND — Ground
Pin A5 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pin A6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin A12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B3 VCCINT — Core 1.8 V supply
Pin B4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin B12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C5 GND — Ground
Pin C6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin C12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin D12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin E12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F5 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Pin F6 TCK — JTAG test clock
Pin F7 TDO — JTAG test data out
Pin F8 TDI — JTAG test data in
Pin F9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin F12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G5 nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain)
Pin G6 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Pin G7 CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain)
Pin G8 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pin G9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin G12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H6 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Pin H7 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Pin H8 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Pin H9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin H12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin J12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K5 GND — Ground
Pin K6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin K12 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L1 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L2 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L3 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L4 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L5 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L6 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L7 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L8 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L9 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L10 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L11 I/O — User I/O pin
Pin L12 I/O — User I/O pin

Aplicaciones típicas

EP20K30EFC144-3N es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control Backplane Bridging, PCI / PCI-X Bridge and Bus Interface, Legacy Test and Measurement Equipment, Low-to-Mid Density DSP Pre/Post-Processing, Legacy Avionics and Defense Sub-Systems.

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Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic

The EP20K30EFC144-3N fits telecom line-card glue-logic consolidation because its 30,000-gate capacity and 408 user I/Os easily absorb bus-bridge, framing, and protocol-conversion functions that previously required several discrete TTL/CMOS parts. With 24,576 bits of embedded RAM the device can hold small lookup tables and elastic FIFOs without external SRAM, while the four on-chip PLLs simplify clock de-skew across multi-rate backplanes. The 144-pin FBGA preserves fine-pitch routing for high-density backplane designs, and Altera's Quartus II toolchain (legacy 13.0) supports the legacy SONET/SDH framers and HDLC cores still deployed in carrier networks. Compared with a CPLD alternative, the APEX 20K offers roughly 10× the logic density at similar cost, and the 1.8 V core keeps per-gate switching power competitive for always-on telecom infrastructure.

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Industrial Control Backplane Bridging

In industrial automation backplanes the EP20K30EFC144-3N is commonly used as a multi-protocol bridge between VME, CompactPCI, and proprietary fieldbus segments because its 408 user I/Os comfortably fan out to multiple bus connectors and the embedded ESBs implement shared dual-port RAM for inter-cpu messaging. The MultiCore architecture lets designers place LUT logic for fast state machines alongside product-term logic for wide address decoders in the same fabric, replacing two-device solutions. Industrial users appreciate the commercial 0-85 °C temperature rating for enclosure-mounted equipment, and the 144-pin FBGA supports the dense PCB routing required for 32-bit parallel backplanes. The 1.68 ns propagation delay in the -3 grade enables deterministic bus-arbiter timing without external PLD assistance, and the legacy Quartus II toolchain retains mature reference designs for VME64 and CompactPCI 2.x interfaces.

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PCI / PCI-X Bridge and Bus Interface

The EP20K30EFC144-3N is a classic choice for legacy 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bridge designs because its 30K-gate capacity fits the bridge core plus side-band control logic, while the 24,576 bits of embedded RAM accommodates small buffer FIFOs and configuration-space shadow registers. The four on-chip PLLs generate the 33 MHz PCI clock and its derivatives without external zero-delay buffers, reducing BOM cost and board area. Engineers choose the -3 speed grade specifically to meet the 33 MHz PCI timing budget with comfortable margin, and the 144-pin FBGA preserves the controlled-impedance signal integrity required by PCI reflection budgets. The MultiCore architecture supports both the synchronous PCI core and asynchronous legacy-bus glue in a single die, replacing two-device bridge implementations common in 1999-2005 era motherboards and add-in cards.

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Legacy Test and Measurement Equipment

Test-equipment manufacturers adopted the EP20K30EFC144-3N for portable logic analyzers and protocol testers because the 30K-gate device combines deep acquisition memory (via ESBs), flexible trigger logic (via LUT), and high I/O count (408 user I/Os) in a single chip. The MultiCore fabric lets designers implement both fast comparators (LUT-based) and wide pattern-match generators (product-term-based) without forcing a trade-off. The 144-pin FBGA supports fine-pitch probing-channel fan-out, while the 1.8 V core keeps thermal rise manageable in sealed handheld enclosures. Engineers particularly value the deterministic 1.68 ns propagation delay in the -3 grade for accurate timing-strobe calibration, and the embedded dual-port RAM enables shared trigger buffers across multiple instrument channels without external memory.

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Low-to-Mid Density DSP Pre/Post-Processing

The EP20K30EFC144-3N works well as a DSP pre- and post-processing companion in front of or behind a dedicated DSP processor, handling sample-rate conversion, FIR filtering, and correlation functions that do not justify a dedicated DSP. The 24,576 bits of embedded RAM is enough for short coefficient tables and line buffers in audio-bandwidth applications, while the 408 user I/Os connect to multiple ADC/DAC channels in parallel. The -3 speed grade's 160 MHz internal performance easily supports audio and low-MHz baseband sample rates with comfortable timing margin. Designers appreciate that the MultiCore architecture lets them place tight register-intensive FIR taps in LUT fabric while keeping wide coefficient stores in product-term logic, optimizing silicon efficiency for signal-chain preprocessing at modest cost.

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Legacy Avionics and Defense Sub-Systems

Avionics integrators historically used the EP20K30EFC144-3N in MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 interface cards, ARINC 717 flight-data recorders, and radar-signal-conditioning front ends because the 30K-gate capacity and 408 user I/Os absorbed channel-count growth without a board re-spin. The MultiCore architecture's combination of LUT, product-term, and embedded memory mapped cleanly to Manchester-II encoders, decoder state machines, and transient buffers required by these protocols. The commercial 0-85 °C temperature grade suits pressurized-cabin and ground-support equipment, and the 144-pin FBGA allows dense board layout that military chassis demand. Defense programs maintain long production lifetimes, so the EP20K30EFC144-3N is still specified in active bills of material; engineers should plan lifecycle management carefully because the APEX 20K family is end-of-life and future replacements require board redesign.

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What is the EP20K30EFC144-3N?
The EP20K30EFC144-3N is a member of Altera's APEX 20K FPGA family featuring 30,000 typical gates, 1,200 logic elements, and 24,576 bits of embedded memory, housed in a 144-pin FineLine BGA package. According to manufacturer datasheet DS-APEX20K-5.1, it uses the MultiCore architecture combining LUT, product-term logic, and embedded system blocks, with a 1.8 V core supply on a 0.22 µm CMOS process.
Where can I download the EP20K30EFC144-3N datasheet PDF?
The official Altera APEX 20K datasheet (DS-APEX20K-5.1, March 2004) is available from the verified sources listed on this page, including the datasheet.live mirror that hosts the Altera-published PDF. The document covers electrical characteristics, timing models, package dimensions, and configuration schematics for every device in the APEX 20K family including the EP20K30EFC144-3N variant.
What is the difference between speed grades -1, -2, and -3 on EP20K30EFC144-3N?
Speed grades -1, -2, and -3 correspond to progressively faster timing bins: -1 is the slowest grade while -3 is the fastest, achieving up to 160 MHz internal performance and roughly 1.68 ns propagation delay per the verified data. Choosing a faster grade allows higher Fmax for the same logic but does not change the die, package, or pinout, so all three grades share the 144-pin FBGA footprint and are fully drop-in compatible.
Is the EP20K30EFC144-3N still in production?
No, the EP20K30EFC144-3N is no longer in active production. The APEX 20K family was discontinued by Altera (now Intel PSG) many years ago and the part is now sourced through aftermarket distributors such as Rochester Electronics. Buyers should confirm RoHS compliance, date code, and authenticity with the supplier before placing volume orders on legacy inventory.
Where to buy EP20K30EFC144-3N online?
The EP20K30EFC144-3N is available from authorized aftermarket distributors including Rochester Electronics, AmpHero, Vyrian, and Jotrin, all of which appear in the verified distributor list as of 2026-09-08. Pricing for a single unit is approximately 95 USD per the data on this page, with lower unit costs at 100-piece and 1000-piece quantities; lead time varies by stock and may require quote-based ordering.
What is the price of EP20K30EFC144-3N?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP20K30EFC144-3N is priced at approximately 95 USD at quantity 1, falling to about 87.50 USD at qty 10, 78 USD at qty 100, 70 USD at qty 500, and 64 USD at qty 1000 according to the verified distributor snapshots. Prices reflect open-market surplus and aftermarket supply, so request fresh quotes for production builds; lead time may extend to several weeks when stock is limited.
What is the lead time for EP20K30EFC144-3N?
Lead time for the EP20K30EFC144-3N typically ranges from immediate shipment to 8-12 weeks depending on stock at the chosen distributor as of 2026-09-08. Because the APEX 20K family is end-of-life, Rochester Electronics and similar franchised-aftermarket suppliers usually hold small inventory lots; high-volume production orders should be placed with confirmed allocation to avoid line-down risk.
EP20K30EFC144-3N vs EP20K30EFC144-1 — which speed grade is better?
The EP20K30EFC144-3N offers faster internal performance (up to 160 MHz / 1.68 ns propagation delay) than the EP20K30EFC144-1, which is the slowest speed grade of the same die. According to manufacturer data, both grades share the identical 144-pin FBGA package and pinout, making them drop-in interchangeable; the -3 is preferred for timing-critical paths while the -1 is acceptable when additional timing margin is not required and cost is the priority.
Can the EP20K30EFC144-3N be replaced by a Cyclone device?
No, the EP20K30EFC144-3N cannot be replaced by a Cyclone family device as a drop-in alternative, because Cyclone parts use a different die, different package, and a different I/O bank structure than APEX 20K. Migration from APEX 20K to Cyclone is a board-level redesign: the 144-pin FBGA land pattern, configuration circuitry, JTAG chain, and Quartus pin assignments all change, so this is a recompile-and-respin effort rather than a drop-in swap.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K30EFC144-3N?
The best drop-in replacements for the EP20K30EFC144-3N are the EP20K30EFC144-1, EP20K30EFC144-1N, EP20K30EFC144-2X, and EP20K30EFC144-3 — all four share the same 144-pin FBGA footprint, the same 30K-gate die, and the same pinout per the APEX 20K family datasheet. Differences are limited to speed grade (-1, -2X, -3) and operating-temperature suffix (blank = commercial, N = extended commercial), so the -3 is the closest functional match for the original -3N specification.
Is the EP20K30EFC144-3N RoHS compliant?
RoHS compliance for the EP20K30EFC144-3N is not explicitly documented in the verified data on this page; buyers should request the latest manufacturer or distributor compliance certificate (Rochester Electronics can typically supply a CoC) to confirm lead-free status. Because the part was originally released before RoHS mandates became widespread, some inventory may be non-compliant; always verify before placing an order for a RoHS-restricted market.
What are the key specifications of EP20K30EFC144-3N that engineers should know?
The EP20K30EFC144-3N delivers 30,000 typical gates, 1,200 logic elements, 24,576 RAM bits, 408 user I/Os, 1.8 V core supply, 160 MHz internal performance, and 1.68 ns propagation delay per the verified datasheet. The 144-pin FBGA package is the layout-critical constraint, the 0.22 µm CMOS process determines power and density, and the SRAM-based configuration memory means an external boot PROM is mandatory at every power-up.
Which design tool supports EP20K30EFC144-3N?
The EP20K30EFC144-3N is supported by Altera Quartus II design software (legacy releases up to Quartus II 13.0). Modern Intel Quartus Prime does not include APEX 20K device support, so new bitstreams for this device must be generated with the older toolchain; this is a critical constraint for engineers maintaining legacy APEX-based systems as of 2026.
When should I choose EP20K30EFC144-3N over a newer Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EP20K30EFC144-3N only when maintaining an existing APEX 20K-based production board whose PCB, configuration circuitry, and firmware are already qualified with this part. For new designs, a Cyclone, MAX 10, or Lattice ECP5 will offer lower cost, lower power, and modern toolchain support, so the EP20K30EFC144-3N should not be chosen for greenfield projects where a redesign is acceptable.

Datos de referencia de ingeniería para EP20K30EFC144-3N — comparación, orientación de diseño e información de cumplimiento.

Guía de selección

Choose the EP20K30EFC144-3N when you are maintaining an existing APEX 20K-based production board whose PCB, configuration PROM, and Quartus II bitstream are already qualified and frozen. The -3 speed grade is the correct choice when timing-critical paths must hit 160 MHz Fmax with comfortable margin; step down to -2X or -1 if extra timing margin is acceptable and you want to broaden sourcing options. All three speed grades (EP20K30EFC144-1, EP20K30EFC144-1N, EP20K30EFC144-2X, EP20K30EFC144-3, EP20K30EFC144-3N) share the identical 144-pin FBGA footprint and the same 30K-gate die, so the pin-compatible decision is purely a speed-grade / sourcing tradeoff. Do not choose the APEX 20K family for new designs; migrate to Cyclone, MAX 10, or Lattice ECP5 instead, because the APEX 20K family is end-of-life, supported only by legacy Quartus II (≤13.0sp1), and may face long-term supply risk. Reserve EP20K30EFC144-3N for legacy field-replacement orders where a board re-spin is not feasible.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto EP20K30EFC144-3 EP20K30EFC144-2X EP20K30EFC144-1N EP20K30EFC144-1
Package 144-LBGA (FineLine BGA) 144-LBGA - same 144-LBGA - same 144-LBGA - same 144-LBGA - same
Brand Altera / Intel PSG Altera / Intel PSG Altera / Intel PSG Altera / Intel PSG Altera / Intel PSG
Family APEX 20K APEX 20K APEX 20K APEX 20K APEX 20K
Logic Elements 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Typical Gates 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Embedded RAM 24,576 bits 24,576 bits 24,576 bits 24,576 bits 24,576 bits
Speed Grade -3 -3 -2X -1 -1
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 85 °C 0 °C to 85 °C 0 °C to 85 °C 0 °C to 85 °C 0 °C to 85 °C
Core Voltage 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V

Diferenciadores clave

  • MultiCore LUT + product-term + embedded-memory fabric in one device (frente a Pure CPLD alternatives such as MAX 7000)
  • 408 user I/Os in a 144-ball FBGA (frente a 144-pin TQFP package variants in the same family)
  • Four on-chip PLLs for clock management (frente a Discreet clock-buffer ICs in competitive designs)

Notas de diseño

Estimated: at full 1.8 V core utilization (1,200 logic elements fully populated, four PLLs active, 408 user I/Os toggling at 100 MHz), the EP20K30EFC144-3N draws approximately 0.5-1.0 A from VCCINT. Provide at least four 0.1 µF X7R decoupling capacitors placed within 5 mm of each VCCINT ball, plus one bulk 47 µF tantalum or polymer capacitor near the device. VCCIO rails for I/O banks should be decoupled separately; mixing 3.3 V and 2.5 V I/O standards on the same device requires independent rail filtering to prevent digital switching noise from coupling into the analog PLLs.

Because APEX 20K uses SRAM configuration memory, the EP20K30EFC144-3N loses its bitstream on every power-down and must be reconfigured at every power-up from an external EPC-series configuration PROM or a microcontroller. Failure to provide a valid boot PROM leaves the device in an undefined state with all I/Os tri-stated, which can cause downstream bus contention. The MSEL0 and MSEL1 pins must be hard-wired to select the desired configuration mode (e.g., MSEL[1:0]=00 for AS serial mode with EPC2), and nSTATUS must be pulled up to VCCIO through a 10 kΩ resistor as required by the APEX 20K datasheet.

The 144-pin FineLine BGA uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch and requires 4-6 layer PCB stack-up with microvia or laser-drilled via structures to escape the inner-row balls cleanly. Maintain a continuous ground plane directly under the device to control return-current paths and minimize simultaneous-switching noise (SSN) on the 408 user I/Os. Matched-length traces (±50 mil tolerance) are mandatory for the global clock and PLL feedback networks, and the JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be routed with 4-5 mil traces and 22 Ω series-termination resistors at the driving end.

The EP20K30EFC144-3N is supported only by Altera Quartus II versions up to 13.0sp1; modern Intel Quartus Prime does not include APEX 20K device support. Engineers maintaining legacy designs must preserve a Quartus II license and license server (preferably on a virtual machine), because there is no upgrade path and Intel does not provide modern device models. Bitstream-level verification must rely on the legacy Quartus II programmer combined with an Altera USB-Blaster or ByteBlasterMV download cable.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Libre de plomo
Unknown
Libre de halógenos
Unknown
Minerales en conflicto
Unknown

Compliance certifications not explicitly published in the verified data. Request a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) from the aftermarket distributor (e.g., Rochester Electronics) before placing production orders.

Datos verificados el: 2026-09-08 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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