EP20K100ETC144-1N - APEX-20KE FPGA 100K Gates 144-LQFP | Altera
Référence : EP20K100ETC144-1N ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78.5 | $78,50 |
| 10 | $72 | $720,00 |
| 100 | $65.4 | $6 540,00 |
| 250 | $60.1 | $15 025,00 |
| 500 | $55.8 | $27 900,00 |
EP20K100ETC144-1N Présentation
What is an APEX-20KE FPGA? APEX (Advanced Programmable Embedded Matrix) is Altera's second-generation multi-core architecture family introduced in 1999. The APEX-20KE variant adds faster I/O elements, enhanced PLLs, and 35% higher performance compared to the original APEX-20K family. APEX-20KE devices belong to the broader hierarchy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), which sits within the FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) category under digital integrated circuits.
Key specifications include 100K system gates, 4,160 logic cells, 92 user I/Os, and embedded array blocks (EABs) that support 32-bit x 2K configurations of dual-port RAM, ROM, and FIFO functions. The device supports in-system programming via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface and IEEE 1532 in-system configurability (ISC), which allows designers to update the configuration bitstream in-circuit without removing the part from the board.
The architecture combines four-input look-up tables (LUTs) with embedded array blocks, enabling efficient implementation of wide datapath functions, multipliers, and small-to-medium FIFOs. Configuration can be loaded via passive serial, passive parallel synchronous, passive parallel asynchronous, and active serial modes using Altera serial configuration devices such as the EPC2 or EPC16.
Typical applications include telecommunication line cards, multi-channel data acquisition front-ends, glue logic replacement around microprocessors, low-to-medium volume ASIC prototyping, and embedded industrial control. The 144-LQFP package footprint is well-suited for cost-sensitive designs where BGA re-flow and inspection would be prohibitive.
Design consideration: when migrating the EP20K100ETC144-1N to newer Intel/Altera families such as Cyclone or MAX, expect different configuration schemes, I/O standards, and Quartus tool support — the legacy APEX 20KE is supported only by the legacy MAX+PLUS II or Quartus II software versions. Allow substantial PCB rework if you must change footprint.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same APEX 20K/20KE family, and practical design notes that are not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K100ETC144-1N — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec EP20K100ETC144-1N (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Family, Package, Speed Grade.
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EP20K100ETC144-1
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Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100ETC144-1N Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | APEX-20KE |
| Logic Elements | 53248 |
| Logic Cells | 4160 |
| System Gates | 100000 |
| User I/Os | 92 |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP (TQFP) |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 °C to +85 °C |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | Yes (32-bit x 2K RAM/ROM/FIFO) |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) / IEEE 1532 ISC |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Programming Software | MAX+PLUS II / Quartus II (legacy) |
| Device Series | APEX 20K 416 Macro 92 IOs |
Configuration des broches de EP20K100ETC144-1N
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 3 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 5 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 6 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 7 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 8 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 9 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 10 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 11 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Broche 14 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 15 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 16 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 19 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 21 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 26 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 27 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 29 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 35 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 37 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 38 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 39 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 40 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 41 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Broche 42 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 45 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 48 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 49 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 55 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Broche 57 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 58 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 63 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 66 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Broche 69 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 76 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 77 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 79 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 80 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 81 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Broche 82 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 83 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 85 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 86 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 89 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 95 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 98 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 99 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 104 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 106 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 109 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 110 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Broche 111 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Broche 112 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Broche 113 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (open-drain) |
| Broche 114 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 115 | TCK — JTAG test clock (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Broche 116 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Broche 117 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Broche 118 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Broche 119 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 120 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Broche 121 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Broche 122 | MSEL2 — Configuration mode select 2 |
| Broche 123 | nCE — Chip enable (active-low, for multi-device chain) |
| Broche 124 | nCEO — Chip enable out (for multi-device chain) |
| Broche 125 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Broche 126 | CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Broche 127 | CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Broche 128 | CLK2 — Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Broche 129 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 130 | DCLK — Configuration clock (passive mode) |
| Broche 131 | DATA0 — Configuration data 0 |
| Broche 132 | DATA1 — Configuration data 1 |
| Broche 133 | DATA2 — Configuration data 2 |
| Broche 134 | DATA3 — Configuration data 3 |
| Broche 135 | DATA4 — Configuration data 4 |
| Broche 136 | DATA5 — Configuration data 5 |
| Broche 137 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 138 | DATA6 — Configuration data 6 |
| Broche 139 | DATA7 — Configuration data 7 |
| Broche 140 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 141 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 (dedicated fast I/O) |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 (dedicated fast I/O) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 (dedicated fast I/O) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 (dedicated fast I/O) |
Applications typiques
EP20K100ETC144-1N convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunication Line Cards, Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Front-End, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Embedded Industrial Control Logic, Glue Logic Replacement Around Microprocessors, Legacy Avionics and Military Display Systems.
Telecommunication Line Cards
The EP20K100ETC144-1N's 100K system gates, 4,160 logic cells, and 92 user I/Os make it well suited for legacy telecommunication line-card designs that require medium-density glue logic, channelized framing, and HDLC controllers. The 1.8 V core and 3.3 V I/O operation align with telecom backplane voltage rails commonly available on T1/E1/ISDN line interfaces. The APEX-20KE family delivers reliable timing margin at the 100K-gate density point where dedicated ASICs would be uneconomical. Design teams maintaining legacy DSLAM or central-office equipment will find this part sufficient for non-throughput-critical glue functions.
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Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Front-End
With 53,248 logic elements and embedded array blocks supporting dual-port RAM up to 32 bits x 2K words, the EP20K100ETC144-1N handles multi-channel ADC data aggregation, FIR filtering, and buffering in legacy industrial data-acquisition systems. The 92 I/Os accommodate parallel LVCMOS/LVTTL interface to multi-channel ADCs and DACs without requiring external bus multiplexer ICs. The 0 °C to 85 °C commercial temperature range suits factory-floor enclosure environments when paired with moderate convection cooling.
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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation
Engineers use the EP20K100ETC144-1N as a low-to-medium density ASIC prototyping vehicle where BGA packages would impede hand-rework during iterative debug. The 144-LQFP allows hand-soldered rework under a microscope, simplifying pin-level signal integrity probing. The 0.22 µm CMOS silicon provides realistic timing-versus-load behaviour for prototyping 0.18-0.25 µm ASIC designs before committing to mask sets. The JTAG/IEEE 1532 configuration interface supports rapid bitstream reload during design-iteration cycles.
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Embedded Industrial Control Logic
The 100K-gate density and 92 I/Os of the EP20K100ETC144-1N handle legacy PLC-style state machines, motor-control interface logic, and HMI driving functions in industrial control systems. The 1.8 V core with 3.3 V tolerant I/O matches typical industrial SBC backplane voltages without external level shifters. Engineers maintain long-life industrial equipment by carrying this part as a long-term spare for legacy controllers that cannot be re-certified for newer FPGAs without redoing functional safety documentation.
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Glue Logic Replacement Around Microprocessors
The EP20K100ETC144-1N consolidates discrete 74-series and 4000-series glue logic around PowerPC, 68K, and MIPS microprocessors in legacy VMEbus, CompactPCI, and custom embedded motherboards. The 92 I/Os handle address decoding, wait-state generation, interrupt controllers, and bus arbitration functions. Its 1.8 V core can coexist with 3.3 V processor I/O banks by configuring the FPGA I/O standard to LVCMOS33, simplifying mixed-voltage motherboards.
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Legacy Avionics and Military Display Systems
Although obsolete for new designs, the EP20K100ETC144-1N continues to appear in fielded avionics mission computers and military ruggedized displays where the 144-LQFP's mechanical robustness outperforms BGAs under thermal and vibration stress. The 0 °C to 85 °C temperature range covers most military ground-mobile applications. Maintenance depots stock this part for line-replaceable unit (LRU) repair of legacy systems through their full operational life.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP20K100ETC144-1 | EP20K100EFC144-1 | EP20K100CT144C7 | EP20K100CF144C8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 144-LQFP (TQFP) | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same | 144-LQFP (TQFP) - same |
| Family | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE | APEX-20KE | APEX-20K | APEX-20K |
| Speed Grade | -1 (slower) | -1 | -1 | C7 (faster) | C8 (mid) |
| Termination Finish | Pb-free (lead-free) | Leaded (SnPb) | Pb-free | Pb-free | Pb-free |
| Logic Cells | 4160 | 4160 | 4160 | 4160 | 4160 |
| System Gates | 100K | 100K | 100K | 100K | 100K |
| User I/Os | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Same-die drop-in replacement available with leaded finish (vs EP20K100ETC144-1)
- Pb-free same-family variant with industrial operating temperature (vs EP20K100EFC144-1)
- Faster speed grade available in same package (vs EP20K100CT144C7)
Notes de conception
The EP20K100ETC144-1N requires a clean 1.8 V core supply (VCCINT) and a 3.3 V I/O supply (VCCIO). The VCCINT pins must be decoupled with at least 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to each VCCINT/GND pair; bulk decoupling of 10 µF tantalum or polymer is recommended at the board entry point. During configuration, the device draws higher inrush current (up to 500 mA) so the regulator must have adequate headroom. Avoid routing VCCIO and VCCINT through the same ferrite bead to prevent IR-drop coupling.
Although the 144-LQFP is a low-power package compared to BGAs, the EP20K100ETC144-1N still dissipates 1-2 W in typical 100K-gate designs. Provide a copper pour (at least 1 square inch per side) connected to GND under the package and ensure airflow of at least 100 LFM in sealed enclosures. Do not exceed the 0 °C to 85 °C commercial temperature range unless you select an industrial-grade variant. For high-utilization designs (>85% LE occupancy), thermal simulation is recommended.
The 144-LQFP has a 0.5 mm pitch lead frame, which is manageable for hand-rework under a microscope but requires controlled reflow profiles. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the device; signal traces should not run beneath the package leads. All configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, MSEL0-2, DCLK, DATA0-7) must be terminated with weak pull-ups (10 kΩ) to VCCIO unless driven actively by the configuration device. The JTAG chain (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) requires 10 kΩ pull-ups on TCK, TMS, TDI to VCCIO per IEEE 1149.1.
Do not attempt to program the EP20K100ETC144-1N with modern Quartus Prime (13.0 or later); APEX-20KE is supported only by Quartus II 9.1 SP2 and earlier or MAX+PLUS II 10.23. Verify configuration mode (MSEL0-2) matches the configuration device selected (e.g., EPC2, EPC16) before designing the PCB - changing MSEL strap resistors requires rework. Do not apply voltage to I/O pins before VCCINT and VCCIO are stable, as this can cause long-term reliability degradation through the ESD clamp diodes.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance inferred from the 'N' suffix in MPN per Altera/Intel ordering convention; explicit REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals documentation not located in verified web data [DATA_NEEDED]. Device is not AEC-Q100 qualified; automotive applications require industrial-grade variants.