EP20K100CT144C7ES - APEX-20K 100K Gate FPGA, 93 I/O, 144-LQFP | Altera
Référence : EP20K100CT144C7ES ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95,00 |
| 10 | $85.5 | $855,00 |
| 100 | $76 | $7 600,00 |
| 250 | $70 | $17 500,00 |
| 500 | $64 | $32 000,00 |
EP20K100CT144C7ES Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits after manufacture using a hardware description language. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), occupying the high-density tier above simple PLDs (SPLDs) and Complex PLDs (CPLDs). The APEX-20K series combines fine-grained look-up-table (LUT) logic with high-density embedded memory blocks, making it well suited to data-path, glue-logic, and bus-interface applications.
Key features of the EP20K100CT144C7ES include up to 100,000 system gates, 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 53,248 total RAM bits distributed across embedded array blocks (EABs), 93 user I/O pins, MultiVolt I/O support, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) surface-mount package. The device operates from a 2.5 V core supply (2.375V to 2.625V) with MultiVolt I/O banks that can interface to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic families without external level shifters.
Architecturally, the APEX-20K device combines logic array blocks (LABs), embedded array blocks (EABs), and FastTrack interconnect routing. Each LAB contains 10 LEs with fast carry chains for arithmetic functions, while each EAB provides up to 2,048 bits of dual-port RAM that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. The FastTrack continuous routing architecture provides predictable timing across the die, simplifying timing closure for synchronous designs.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation, networking bridges and routers, low-volume ASIC prototyping, military and aerospace avionics subsystems, and high-speed glue logic between microprocessors and peripherals. The wide MultiVolt I/O support also makes this part useful for mixed-voltage board designs where 5 V legacy logic must coexist with 2.5 V cores.
When designing with the EP20K100CT144C7ES, plan for power-sequencing on the 2.5 V VCCINT rail before driving I/O banks, and follow Altera's JTAG configuration guidelines. Note that this part has reached end-of-life status with limited remaining stock; planning a long-term lifecycle migration to a Cyclone-series or modern Agilex/Stratix FPGA is recommended for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers source legacy Altera APEX-20K devices while planning long-term design migrations.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K100CT144C7ES — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100CT144C7ES Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Series | APEX-20K |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| Typical Gate Count | 100,000 gates |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 bits |
| User I/O Pins | 93 |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| MultiVolt I/O Levels | 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V |
| Configuration Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Niveau MSL | 3 |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per Besenchips listing) |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
Configuration des broches de EP20K100CT144C7ES
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 6 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 11 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 17 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 23 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 29 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 35 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 41 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 47 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 53 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Broche 59 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 65 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Broche 71 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 77 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Broche 83 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 89 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Broche 95 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 96 | TCK — JTAG test clock input |
| Broche 97 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Broche 98 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Broche 99 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Broche 100 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Broche 101 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Broche 102 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active high) |
| Broche 103 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Broche 104 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Broche 105 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche 106 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche 107 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 108 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Broche 109 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 115 | VCCIO9 — I/O bank 9 supply voltage |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Broche 121 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 127 | VCCIO10 — I/O bank 10 supply voltage |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Broche 133 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 139 | VCCIO11 — I/O bank 11 supply voltage |
| Broche 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
Applications typiques
EP20K100CT144C7ES convient pour 7 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Networking Bridges and Routers, Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping, Military and Aerospace Avionics, High-Speed Glue Logic, Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K100CT144C7ES's 100K gates and 4,160 logic elements provide sufficient density for telecom line card glue logic, framer interfacing, and protocol conversion between E1/T1 and backplane serial links. The MultiVolt I/O supports direct 5 V bus interfacing alongside 2.5 V core logic, eliminating level shifters. With 93 user I/O pins and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the part handles packet buffering and address lookup functions in mid-density designs. Designers benefit from the FastTrack interconnect's predictable timing for synchronous telecom protocols.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
Factory automation systems leverage the EP20K100CT144C7ES for motor control state machines, PLC interface logic, and real-time I/O aggregation. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM via EABs provide dual-port buffering for sensor data streams, while 93 I/O pins handle multiple encoder, limit-switch, and actuator signals. The 144-LQFP package supports standard surface-mount assembly in industrial controllers. Industrial designers value the JTAG-based in-system programmability for field firmware updates without removing the part from the board.
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Networking Bridges and Routers
Mid-range bridges and routers use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to implement custom packet classification, queue management, and MAC-layer acceleration. The embedded array blocks (EABs) deliver up to 2,048 bits each of dual-port RAM for FIFO structures handling packet bursts. The 2.5 V core combined with 3.3 V and 5 V MultiVolt I/O enables direct connection to PHY transceivers and legacy backplane logic. The 93 I/O count accommodates multiple MII/RMII/GMII interfaces for multi-port Ethernet designs.
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Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping
Engineers prototyping ASIC designs use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to validate RTL before tape-out. The 100K-gate capacity, combined with Altera Quartus design software support and JTAG-based configuration, allows rapid iteration cycles. The 53,248 bits of block RAM approximate typical ASIC memory macro densities for verifying memory-mapped interfaces. Designers can map logic to the 4,160 LEs while using EABs for wide datapath registers, mirroring planned ASIC architectures.
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Military and Aerospace Avionics
Legacy avionics subsystems still rely on the EP20K100CT144C7ES for mission computer I/O expansion and bus protocol bridging between MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 interfaces. The part's mature silicon and predictable FastTrack routing simplify DO-254 certification documentation. Note that this specific variant is commercial temperature (0C to +85C); for full military temperature range (-55C to +125C), designers should specify the EQ or EB extended-grade variants. The 144-LQFP package suits ruggedized PCB assemblies with underfill.
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High-Speed Glue Logic
The EP20K100CT144C7ES bridges microprocessors to legacy peripherals in mixed-voltage systems where dedicated glue-logic ASICs would be uneconomical. Its MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces 5 V memory, 3.3 V DSPs, and 2.5 V processor cores without external level shifters. The 4,160 logic elements handle address decoding, wait-state generation, and interrupt steering, while the 93 I/O pins accommodate wide bus interfaces. JTAG-based configuration simplifies board bring-up versus mask-ROM glue logic.
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Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares
Long-lifecycle systems including medical imaging, railway signaling, and industrial process controllers continue to require the EP20K100CT144C7ES for sustaining engineering and spare-parts replacement. With NRND status limiting new production, distributors maintain buffer stock for service contracts. Engineers maintaining these systems use the part to repair field-deployed units where redesign is not feasible, often pairing it with the standard EP20K100CT144C7 variant when the ES suffix is not strictly required.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP20K100CT144C7 | EP20K100CF144C7ES | EP20K100CF144C8ES | EP20K100CF144C9 | EP20K100CF144C8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 |
| User I/O Pins | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Typical Gates | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (fastest) | C7 (fastest) | C7 (fastest) | C8 (one step slower) | C9 (slowest) | C8 (one step slower) |
| Core Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| ES Suffix | Yes (engineering sample) | No (production) | Yes (engineering sample) | Yes (engineering sample) | No (production) | No (production) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Same-package, same-silicon production alternative without ES suffix (vs EP20K100CT144C7)
- MultiVolt I/O enables mixed-voltage board designs (vs EP20K100CF144C7ES)
- 144-LQFP enables standard SMT assembly vs BGA alternatives (vs EP20K100CB356C7)
Notes de conception
Power sequencing is critical for the EP20K100CT144C7ES. The 2.5 V VCCINT rail must reach its valid range (2.375 V to 2.625 V) before I/O bank supplies (VCCIOx) drive signals into the pins. Reverse sequencing can cause I/O structures to back-power the core, potentially triggering latch-up on legacy 0.18 µm CMOS. Altera's APEX-20K datasheet recommends a monotonic power ramp; in-system configuration via JTAG should only be initiated after all rails are stable. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic plus a bulk 10 µF tantalum within 25 mm of the package.
The 144-LQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and requires careful PCB layout. Use 4-layer stackup with dedicated ground and power planes. Route all 8 VCCIO bank supplies with wide traces (>= 0.5 mm) and place a 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor on every VCCIO pin within 5 mm. The 20 x 20 mm package body benefits from thermal relief pads under the lead frame; ensure at least 8 thermal vias in the center pad area to spread heat from the die to inner ground planes. JTAG chain routing (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be kept short and length-matched to within 25 mm to avoid signal integrity issues at high configuration clock rates.
Do not confuse the EP20K100CT144C7ES (144-LQFP) with the EP20K100CQ240C7ES (240-QFP). The 240-pin QFP variant has more I/O pins and a different pinout, making it non-drop-in despite identical silicon. Also note the 'ES' suffix indicates an engineering sample revision - for production deployments, prefer the standard EP20K100CT144C7 unless the ES revision is explicitly required. Finally, MultiVolt I/O levels must be set per bank via VCCIO supply voltage; mixing 5 V and 1.8 V on the same bank without proper VCCIO selection will damage the I/O cells. Consult the APEX-20K datasheet pin tables before board layout.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Besenchips product listing. REACH, halogen-free status, and conflict minerals compliance not specified in verified data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; automotive designs require EQ/EB extended-temperature variants.