EP20K100CQ208C7ES - 100K Gate APEX-20KE FPGA, 208-PQFP | Intel
Référence : EP20K100CQ208C7ES ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95,00 |
| 10 | $85 | $850,00 |
| 100 | $72 | $7 200,00 |
| 500 | $60 | $30 000,00 |
| 1 000 | $48 | $48 000,00 |
EP20K100CQ208C7ES Présentation
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory, and programmable routing interconnects that engineers can tailor to a custom digital function after manufacture. FPGAs occupy a specific tier in the programmable logic hierarchy: below them sit CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) for glue logic, and above them sit ASICs and structured ASSPs for high-volume fixed-function designs. The APEX-20KE family targets multi-MHz datapath, bus-interface, and DSP-front-end designs where neither a CPLD's limited density nor an ASIC's NRE cost is acceptable.
Key features of the EP20K100CQ208C7ES include 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 32,768 bits of embedded SRAM, up to 159 user I/O pins, and a true MultiVolt I/O interface that supports 2.5V/3.3V/5V mixed-voltage operation. The architecture combines look-up table (LUT)-based logic with dedicated carry chains, embedded memory blocks, and a four-phase PLL clock network. Embedded signal-processing capability and dedicated FastTrack interconnect routing allow efficient implementation of 16-bit multipliers, FIFOs, and wide datapath functions.
Typical applications include telecommunications line-card glue logic, industrial machine-control interface bridging, flat-panel display timing controllers, PCI/ISA bus peripherals, and legacy ASIC prototype replacements. The BFQFP-208 footprint also makes it usable as a drop-in for existing APEX-20K / APEX-20KE designs requiring a logic upgrade.
When designing with this part, ensure your I/O assignments respect the bank voltage groupings and that configuration is provided via the supported passive serial, parallel, or JTAG modes. The 208-pin PQFP package has substantial thermal mass but limited PCB-side cooling - keep sustained toggle rates below the package's recommended 1.0W dissipation budget at commercial ambient.
This page consolidates Intel/Altera specifications, current distributor inventory, drop-in compatible alternatives, and practical design guidance not found in the standalone datasheet PDF.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K100CQ208C7ES — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP20K100CQ208C7ES (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Speed Grade, Family, Process Technology, Operating Temperature.
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EP20K100CQ208C7
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EP20K100CQ208C8ES
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EP20K100CQ208C7ES Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | APEX-20KE |
| Logic Elements (LEs) | 4,160 |
| Typical Gates | 53,248 |
| Maximum User I/O | 159 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 32,768 |
| Number of Logic Cells | 4,160 |
| Boîtier | 208-BFQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack) |
| Nombre de broches | 208 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (commercial, 0.7 ns pin-to-pin tier) |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Niveau MSL | 3 (168 Hours) |
| Packaging | Tray |
Guide de configuration des broches du EP20K100CQ208C7ES 208-bfqfp (power quad flat pack)
Configuration des broches du EP20K100CQ208C7ES (boîtier 208-bfqfp (power quad flat pack)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour EP20K100CQ208C7ES.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
EP20K100CQ208C7ES convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Machine-Control Interface Bridging, Flat-Panel Display Timing Controllers, PCI / ISA Bus Peripheral Controllers, Legacy ASIC Prototype Replacement, Embedded DSP Front-End Processing.
Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
The EP20K100CQ208C7ES is well-suited for telecom line-card glue logic where it bridges parallel bus interfaces, implements custom framing logic, and provides protocol conversion between TDM/SONET framers and network processors. Its 4,160 logic elements handle 32-bit datapath operations efficiently, while the 32,768 bits of embedded SRAM implement FIFOs for cell/frame buffering without external memory. The MultiVolt I/O interface allows direct connection to 2.5V/3.3V/5V bus rails commonly found on legacy line-card ASICs, reducing level-shifters. APEX-20KE's dedicated carry chains support CRC-32 and scrambling functions critical for telecom line cards. Power dissipation stays within 1W for typical telecom toggle rates, making the 208-PQFP package adequate without active cooling.
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Industrial Machine-Control Interface Bridging
In industrial PLC and motion-controller designs, the EP20K100CQ208C7ES bridges legacy parallel fieldbus interfaces (Profibus, Interbus-S) to modern Ethernet/IP or EtherCAT controllers. The 4,160 LEs accommodate full Profibus DP slave state machines plus parallel-bus multiplexing logic, while the 159 user I/O support multiple isolated fieldbus ports. The commercial 0-85C operating range covers most factory-floor enclosures. APEX-20KE's robust I/O drivers tolerate the 24V industrial transients typical when paired with external protection. Engineers can implement deterministic interrupt-driven control loops using the device's PLL clock network and embedded RAM for parameter buffering.
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Flat-Panel Display Timing Controllers
The EP20K100CQ208C7ES implements LVDS-style timing controllers for LCD/PDP flat-panel displays of the early 2000s generation, generating row/column driver waveforms, gamma correction tables, and color-space conversion logic. Its 4,160 logic elements hold a complete XGA/SXGA timing generator plus pixel-processing pipeline, and the 32,768-bit embedded SRAM stores gamma LUTs. MultiVolt I/O directly drives 3.3V column drivers common in TFT panels. The 208-PQFP package provides easy manual rework during prototyping - a significant advantage for display engineers iterating on panel-specific timing parameters. Commercial temperature range suits indoor display installations.
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PCI / ISA Bus Peripheral Controllers
Legacy PCI/ISA peripheral cards benefit from the EP20K100CQ208C7ES's abundant user I/O (159 pins) and APEX-20KE's MultiVolt bus-interface capability. The device implements PCI target/initiator state machines, configuration-space registers, and bus-arbiter glue logic within its 4,160 logic elements. Its 5V-tolerant I/O directly interfaces with classic ISA bus signals without external buffering. Embedded SRAM supports scatter-gather DMA descriptor queues. Engineers migrating PCI designs to modern PCIe can use this APEX-20KE as a hardware-validated stepping stone while developing PCIe endpoint cores.
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Legacy ASIC Prototype Replacement
The EP20K100CQ208C7ES serves as a programmable drop-in for obsolete ASICs in low-volume production systems where ASIC re-mask costs are prohibitive. With 53,248 typical gates and 4,160 LEs, it can replicate most ASICs designed in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Designers port ASIC netlists to APEX-20KE using Altera's legacy synthesis flow, then validate timing closure against the C7 speed grade. The 208-PQFP footprint matches common ASIC packages of that era, allowing direct PCB substitution. This makes the EP20K100CQ208C7ES a popular choice for sustaining defense, aerospace, and industrial systems with long lifecycles.
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Embedded DSP Front-End Processing
The EP20K100CQ208C7ES implements front-end signal conditioning for embedded DSP systems, including FIR/IIR filter pipelines, sample-rate converters, and FFT pre-processing. Its 4,160 logic elements hold a 64-tap FIR filter at 16-bit resolution, with the 32,768-bit embedded SRAM acting as a coefficient store and delay-line buffer. APEX-20KE's dedicated carry chains accelerate multiply-accumulate operations essential for DSP front-ends. The 159 user I/O support parallel ADC/DAC interfaces common in audio, vibration, and biomedical data-acquisition systems. Commercial temperature grade suffices for laboratory and consumer DSP applications.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP20K100CQ208C7 | EP20K200CQ208C7 | EP20K100CQ208C8ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 208-BFQFP | 208-BFQFP - same | 208-BFQFP - same | 208-BFQFP - same |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 (same) | ~8,320 (~2x) | 4,160 (same) |
| Typical Gates | 53,248 | 53,248 | ~106,496 | 53,248 |
| User I/O | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 32,768 | 32,768 | ~65,536 | 32,768 |
| Speed Grade | C7 | C7 | C7 | C8 (slower) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Enhanced Specification (ES) screening vs base part (vs EP20K100CQ208C7)
- Same footprint as higher-density upgrade path (vs EP20K200CQ208C7)
- Faster speed grade vs C8 variant (vs EP20K100CQ208C8ES)
Notes de conception
Estimated: APEX-20KE FPGAs at 100% toggle rate on 159 I/O pins at 100 MHz dissipate approximately 1.0-1.5W. At 50% toggle and 50 MHz typical, dissipation drops to ~0.5W. The 208-BFQFP package has theta_JA around 25-30 C/W (estimated based on package geometry), giving a junction rise of 15-45C above ambient. Provide adequate copper area (minimum 4 square inches on a 4-layer PCB) to keep Tj below 125C for commercial operation.
The 208-BFQFP (PQFP) package has 0.5mm pitch leads requiring careful PCB layout. Use a 4-layer board with continuous power and ground planes directly beneath the device to control lead-inductance power-supply noise. Place 0.1uF decoupling capacitors within 5mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin group. For MultiVolt I/O banks, separate analog and digital ground returns to avoid coupling digital switching noise into sensitive analog I/O.
Critical: The APEX-20KE configuration mode must be correctly selected via MSEL[2:0] pins before power-up. Incorrect MSEL settings cause the device to fail to configure or enter an undefined state. Also note that the C7 and C8 speed grades differ in pin-to-pin delay by approximately 30% - replacing a C7 with a C8 in a timing-critical design may violate setup/hold margins. Always re-validate static timing analysis after any speed-grade change.
Informations de conformité
Compliance status not explicitly stated in verified web data; marked as 'unknown' pending datasheet confirmation. AEC-Q100 is not applicable as this is a commercial-grade FPGA.
