EP20K100FC144-2X - APEX-20K FPGA 4160 LE 93 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
Référence : EP20K100FC144-2X ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $65 | $65,00 |
| 10 | $58.5 | $585,00 |
| 100 | $52 | $5 200,00 |
| 500 | $47.5 | $23 750,00 |
| 1 000 | $42 | $42 000,00 |
EP20K100FC144-2X Présentation
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits through software-defined configuration. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy, which flows: programmable logic device (PLD) → CPLD → FPGA → SoC FPGA. APEX-20K devices specifically combine look-up table (LUT) logic, embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory, and FastTrack interconnect, supporting both combinational and sequential digital designs up to several hundred MHz internal performance.
Key features of the EP20K100FC144-2X include 416 logic array blocks (LABs/CLBs), 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of embedded RAM distributed across embedded array blocks, and 93 user I/O pins supporting multiple I/O standards. The device operates from a 2.5V core supply and 3.3V/5V-tolerant I/O, and is offered in a commercial grade speed grade -2 with the 'X' suffix indicating an unspecified or variant temperature/process option. The LQFP-144 package is surface-mount friendly and supports standard reflow profiles.
The architecture employs a MultiCore interconnect routing fabric that provides predictable timing for high-performance designs, with built-in support for common functions such as FIFOs, CAMs, RAM/ROM, and standard interfaces (PCI, LVDS, etc.) via dedicated IP cores. The 144-LQFP package provides a practical pin count for memory and high-density logic designs while still allowing hand-solderable prototype boards, which is unusual for a programmable logic device of this capacity.
Typical applications for this FPGA include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and machine vision pre-processing, glue logic in embedded systems, prototyping for ASIC designs, and low-volume custom DSP/communication pipeline implementations. The combination of moderate logic capacity and 93 I/O makes the EP20K100FC144-2X a strong fit for bridging legacy interfaces to modern processors, particularly where dedicated I/O banks need to support multiple voltage domains.
When designing with this part, note that the APEX-20K family is legacy hardware - newer designs should consider Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10. Always use the Quartus II design software (legacy 13.0sp1 or earlier) for synthesis and place-and-route, since modern Quartus releases do not support APEX devices. Ensure the JTAG programming interface is brought out to a 10-pin header for in-system programming and boundary-scan testing.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the same APEX-20K family, and practical design notes for legacy FPGA procurement not found on the Altera datasheet PDF.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K100FC144-2X — 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 EP20K100FC144-2X (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
EP20K100FC144-2
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$23.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100FC144-1X
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$30.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100FC144-1
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$78.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100EFC144-1
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$61.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100ETC144-2N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$22 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100ETC144-1X
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$23.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K100FC144-2X Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 416 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 |
| Number of I/O | 93 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP (FC) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Niveau MSL | 3 |
| Architecture | LUT-based with embedded array blocks |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
Configuration des broches de EP20K100FC144-2X
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Broche 15 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
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| Broche 35 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
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| Broche 37 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 38 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Broche 43 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
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| Broche 60 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
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| Broche 78 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
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| Broche 85 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 86 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Broche 89 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
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| Broche 106 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
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| Broche 116 | GND — Ground |
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| Broche 123 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
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| Broche 136 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
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| Broche 142 | GND — Ground |
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| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Applications typiques
EP20K100FC144-2X convient pour 7 applications: Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging, Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline, ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform, Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline, Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface.
Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging
The EP20K100FC144-2X is well-suited to telecommunications line card interface bridging, where it can implement bus converters, framer interfaces, and protocol adaptation glue logic. With 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the device comfortably fits TDM bus multiplexers, HDLC controllers, and serial-to-parallel converters used between line interface units (LIUs) and network processors. The 93 user I/O pins support multiple I/O standards (3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS, 5V tolerant) needed to bridge legacy 5V interface logic to 3.3V NPUs, eliminating external level shifters. Designers typically allocate roughly 50-70% of the LEs to interface logic and use the remaining capacity for status/control registers and watchdog timers. The APEX-20K family MultiCore interconnect provides deterministic routing delays, which is critical when bridging telecom clock domains at T1/E1 (1.544/2.048 MHz) or higher rates.
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Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline
In machine vision pipelines, the EP20K100FC144-2X can host pre-processing stages such as Bayer demosaicing, histogram equalization, and threshold-based segmentation before handing off pixel data to a downstream processor. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM (organized in EABs) are well-matched to line buffers for typical VGA (640x480) and SVGA (800x600) sensor streams, while the 4,160 logic elements implement pixel-pipeline arithmetic. The 93 I/O pins support parallel camera interface (8/10/12-bit data bus) plus control signals (VSYNC, HSYNC, PIXCLK) and external memory handshakes. The 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable, which simplifies prototype builds for industrial integrators building small-batch inspection systems. The APEX-20K device is typically clocked at 33-66 MHz in such pipelines, well within the speed grade -2 capability.
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ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform
The EP20K100FC144-2X is frequently used as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs targeting gate counts in the 30k-80k gate range. The 4,160 logic elements, combined with abundant EAB-based RAM and 93 user I/O pins, allow engineers to map RTL designs into real silicon before committing to an ASIC tape-out, reducing risk on first-pass designs. The Quartus II design flow supports incremental compilation and LogicLock regions, enabling IP block isolation between team members. The 144-LQFP package provides enough I/O for ASIC verification pads including JTAG, GPIO banks, and memory bus signals. Speed grade -2 supports reasonable Fmax targets (typically 60-100 MHz internal performance for moderately pipelined designs) for functional verification before ASIC sign-off.
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Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion
The EP20K100FC144-2X is widely deployed as glue logic between microprocessors/microcontrollers and peripheral devices, especially where custom I/O timing or protocol conversion is needed. Typical uses include SPI-to-parallel bus expansion, PWM generation, quadrature encoder decoding, and custom interrupt controllers. The 93 user I/O pins allow the device to replace multiple 74-series logic packages with a single programmable part, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM cost. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM support FIFOs, lookup tables, and small scratchpad memories used to buffer data between mismatched bus speeds. The 144-LQFP (FC) surface-mount package is straightforward to assemble using standard reflow profiles.
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Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In legacy test and measurement instruments, the EP20K100FC144-2X implements custom waveform generation, signal conditioning sequencers, and parallel data acquisition paths. The 4,160 logic elements handle state machines and timing generators, while the embedded RAM stores calibration tables, sine lookup tables, and pattern buffers. The 93 I/O pins interface to ADCs, DACs, display drivers, and front-panel keypads without external bus expander chips. The device's deterministic MultiCore interconnect ensures repeatable timing critical for accurate measurement. Speed grade -2 comfortably drives 16-bit parallel ADC interfaces at 10-50 MSPS, sufficient for many bench-top instrument designs.
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Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline
The EP20K100FC144-2X can implement low-volume, low-cost DSP and communication pipeline stages such as FIR filters, FFT pre-processors, and convolutional encoders where dedicated DSP chips are too expensive or unavailable. The 4,160 logic elements can implement moderate-tap FIR filters (16-32 taps) or small FFT engines (32-64 points) using the EABs for coefficient storage. The 93 I/O pins support parallel data paths to analog front-end ADCs and DACs. Speed grade -2 supports 50-80 MHz operation for real-time narrowband DSP. While not a replacement for high-end DSP or modern FPGA SoCs, this part remains a viable option for legacy audio processing, narrowband modem, or simple radar pre-processing applications.
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Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface
The EP20K100FC144-2X is used in legacy aerospace and defense avionics interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553 bridges, ARINC 429 line drivers, and discrete I/O expansion for flight control computers. The 93 user I/O pins and robust 144-LQFP package support the high pin counts required by parallel avionics buses. APEX-20K devices have extensive flight heritage from programs designed in the early 2000s, and the long-term availability through distributors supports multi-decade maintenance cycles for deployed platforms. Engineers maintaining such systems should note that sourcing is increasingly broker-dependent, and any new avionics design should consider radiation-tolerant alternatives or modern Cyclone IV parts qualified to relevant DO-254 levels.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP20K100FC144-2 | EP20K100FC144-1X | EP20K100FC144-1 | EP20K100EFC144-1 | EP20K100ETC144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (FC) | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (TC) - footprint variant |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Family | APEX-20K (F variant) | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 (same) | -1X (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -2N (similar) |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Bitstream Compatibility | Reference base | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Highest available speed grade in the 144-LQFP (FC) APEX-20K family (vs EP20K100FC144-1X)
- Pin-compatible with F-variant APEX-20K family, bitstream compatible with same speed grade (vs EP20K100EFC144-1)
- Legacy industrial/avionics proven supply chain via brokers (vs EP1SGX40GF1020C7)
Notes de conception
The EP20K100FC144-2X requires a 2.5V core supply (VCCINT) and separate VCCIO supplies for each I/O bank. Use a low-impedance regulator (LDO or buck converter with output filter) to supply VCCINT, with bulk decoupling of at least 22uF plus 0.1uF ceramic capacitors at every VCCINT pin. Each VCCIO pin (there are typically 4 per bank) requires a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor placed within 5mm of the pin. Power-on sequencing is not strictly required but recommended: bring VCCINT up first, then VCCIO. Decoupling capacitance for the entire package should total at least 100uF across VCCINT and VCCIO rails.
The 144-LQFP (FC) package has 0.5mm pitch leads requiring careful PCB layout for manufacturability. Use NSMD (non-solder mask defined) pads with a pad length of 1.5-2.0mm and width of 0.30mm for reliable soldering. Route all signals on inner layers, and dedicate at least one solid ground plane directly under the package. Keep high-speed I/O traces short (<50mm) and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms for LVTTL or 100 ohms differential for LVDS. Place JTAG header (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) within 75mm of the device to ensure signal integrity for programming. Thermal relief: although 144-LQFP has moderate thermal performance, place thermal vias under the exposed die pad area if present, and ensure ground plane provides adequate heat spreading.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EP20K100FC144-2X: (1) Using modern Quartus Prime instead of legacy Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier - the APEX-20K family is not supported in current Quartus releases; (2) Confusing the 'F' (non-enhanced) variant with the 'E' (enhanced APEX-20KE) variant - bitstreams are not interchangeable even though packages are pin-compatible; (3) Assuming production-stock availability - this is a legacy NRND part sourced from brokers; (4) Skipping JTAG programming header - in-system programming is essential for field updates; (5) Not verifying speed grade for timing closure - the '-2X' is faster than '-1X' / '-1' and may be required for designs near Fmax limits; (6) Mixing VCCIO voltages across banks without proper I/O standard constraints - each bank can have an independent VCCIO level but I/O standards must be compatible with that bank voltage.
Informations de conformité
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not verified in provided web sources. APEX-20K family is legacy hardware from the Altera era (pre-Intel acquisition); the part was originally non-RoHS by default but later revisions may have RoHS-compliant variants. Verify compliance with the manufacturer or distributor documentation before use in RoHS-restricted regions.
