EP20K30ETC144-2X - APEX 20KE FPGA, 30K Gates, 92 I/O, 144-LQFP | Intel
Référence : EP20K30ETC144-2X ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $32.75 | $327,50 |
| 100 | $27.4 | $2 740,00 |
| 500 | $23.1 | $11 550,00 |
| 1 000 | $19.85 | $19 850,00 |
EP20K30ETC144-2X Présentation
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells, allowing engineers to implement custom digital circuits without the cost or lead time of an ASIC. The APEX 20KE family extends the original APEX 20K line with enhanced MultiCore interconnect and embedded system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) support, placing it within the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLD) -> CPLD -> FPGA -> reprogrammable logic -> integrated circuit.
Key features of the EP20K30ETC144-2X include 24,576 typical logic elements / system gates, 1,200 logic cells, 92 user I/O pins, internal frequency support up to 160 MHz, and a propagation delay of approximately 1.68 ns. The device operates from a 1.8 V core supply and supports multiple I/O standards via dedicated I/O banks. Its MultiCore architecture combines Look-Up Table (LUT)-based logic with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory and arithmetic functions.
The MultiCore architecture allows designers to allocate silicon resources between fine-grained LUT logic and coarse-grained EAB memory blocks, optimizing the device for DSP, datapath, or control-plane applications. Each EAB can be configured as RAM, ROM, or multiplier, giving the APEX 20KE flexibility that pure LUT-only FPGAs of the era lack. The 1.8 V core and 1.5 V internal supply rails are generated on-chip from the external VCCINT pin, simplifying power-tree design.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and glue logic, PCI bridge interfaces, and legacy system upgrades where pin-compatible migration to newer FPGA families is not required. The 144-pin LQFP package is footprint-friendly for through-hole-replacement designs and breadboard-friendly prototypes. The device is suitable for both volume production and end-of-life replacement scenarios, given its mature APEX 20KE tool chain (Quartus II versions prior to 13.0).
When designing with the EP20K30ETC144-2X, ensure your Quartus II tool chain version supports the APEX 20KE device family and that the JTAG chain matches the 10-pin Altera header pinout. EAB-based memory blocks must be instantiated via MegaWizard Plug-Ins or LPM library calls, and unused I/O pins should be configured as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-ups to minimize in-rush current.
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Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K30ETC144-2X — 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 EP20K30ETC144-2X (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Package, Mounting Type, Family.
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EP20K30ETC144-2N
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$61.75 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K30ETC144-3
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EP20K30ETC144-1X
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$21.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K30ETC144-1
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$28.73 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K30ETC144-3N
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées✓ En stock
$21.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K30EFC144-2X
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$58.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →EP20K30ETC144-2X Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Family | APEX 20KE |
| Logic Elements | 1200 |
| Typical Gates | 30000 |
| System Gates | 24576 |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 |
| Internal Frequency | 160 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 1.68 ns |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 C to 85 C |
| Boîtier | 144-LQFP (E-type, 20x20 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Statut RoHS | unknown |
Configuration des broches de EP20K30ETC144-2X
| Broche 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 6 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 15 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 16 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 21 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 27 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 35 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Broche 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Broche 37 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 38 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Broche 39 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Broche 40 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Broche 41 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Broche 42 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Broche 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 45 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 48 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 57 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 58 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 63 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 69 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 77 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Broche 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Broche 79 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 80 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Broche 81 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Broche 82 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Broche 83 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Broche 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 86 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 89 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 97 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 98 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 99 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 104 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 110 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 117 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Broche 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Broche 119 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 122 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 125 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 134 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Broche 135 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 140 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Broche 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Broche 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Applications typiques
EP20K30ETC144-2X convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Motor Drive Logic, Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Adapter, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, End-of-Life Replacement and Long-Term Maintenance, Aerospace Ground Support and Avionics Test Bench.
Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic
The EP20K30ETC144-2X fits telecommunications line-card glue-logic applications because its 1,200 logic elements and 92 user I/O pins provide ample capacity for bus-bridging, protocol conversion, and timing-recovery support functions. Its 160 MHz internal frequency and 1.68 ns propagation delay allow it to handle T1/E1 and lower-rate serializer/deserializer companion logic without bottlenecking the data path. Placed adjacent to a framer or PHY device, the FPGA absorbs address decoding, interrupt aggregation, and EEPROM emulation. Unlike newer families, its 144-LQFP footprint is forgiving for hand-rework and field-replaceable modules where lead-free rework stations are unavailable.
Recommandé
Industrial Control and Motor Drive Logic
For industrial control and motor-drive systems, the EP20K30ETC144-2X delivers the logic density (1,200 LEs) and I/O count (92 pins) needed to implement PWM generators, encoder interfaces, and safety interlocks in a single chip. Its 0 C to 85 C commercial operating range suits cabinet-mounted controllers, and the 144-LQFP package withstands industrial vibration profiles when properly staked. The 1.8 V core with separate VCCIO bank supplies allows direct interface to 3.3 V and 5 V sensor/H-bridge signals without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
Recommandé
Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Adapter
The EP20K30ETC144-2X is well-matched to legacy PCI bridge and bus-adapter designs where 92 I/O pins suffice for 32-bit PCI plus side-band signals (REQ#, GNT#, INTA#, etc.). Its 160 MHz internal frequency exceeds PCI 33 MHz requirement with substantial margin, and the embedded array blocks (EABs) can be configured as FIFO buffers for transaction buffering. The 144-LQFP footprint is straightforward to route on 4-layer PCBs and keeps the design compatible with older motherboards and backplane cards that cannot accept BGA packages.
Recommandé
Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
The EP20K30ETC144-2X serves as the digital front-end controller in legacy test-and-measurement instruments, where its 1,200 logic elements implement pattern generation, response capture, and trigger sequencing. The 92 I/O pins accommodate 16 to 32 channels of digital I/O plus SPI/I2C management bus and front-panel interface. The APEX 20KE MultiCore architecture allows DSP-style FIR filter channels to be realized in EABs, freeing LUT logic for sequencer state machines. Its 144-LQFP package is easy to inspect and rework, which is valuable in low-volume instrument production.
Recommandé
End-of-Life Replacement and Long-Term Maintenance
The EP20K30ETC144-2X is a primary candidate for end-of-life replacement and long-term maintenance of installed equipment where the APEX 20KE silicon is already qualified. Equipment manufacturers and system integrators maintain a buffer stock of this 144-LQFP device for field-replaceable units in telecommunications, industrial, and aerospace ground-support systems. Its mature Quartus II tool chain (versions prior to 13.0) means existing bitstreams remain compatible without redesign, and the 144-LQFP footprint keeps spare-part logistics straightforward for service technicians.
Recommandé
Aerospace Ground Support and Avionics Test Bench
For aerospace ground support and avionics test benches, the EP20K30ETC144-2X provides the deterministic logic density (1,200 LEs) and 92 I/O pins needed for ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete signal emulation. Its 1.8 V core and multi-standard I/O banks let a single FPGA interface to legacy 5 V avionics buses and modern 3.3 V logic without external level translation. The 144-LQFP package is acceptable for ground equipment that does not require the vibration profile of flight hardware, and the APEX 20KE MultiCore EABs allow on-chip implementation of protocol timing margins.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | EP20K30ETC144-2N | EP20K30ETC144-3 | EP20K30ETC144-1X | EP20K30ETC144-1 | EP20K30ETC144-3N | EP20K30EFC144-2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (E-type) | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 (identical) | -3 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -3 (slower) | -2 (identical) |
| Logic Elements | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Lead Finish | SnPb (X suffix) | Pb-free (N suffix) | SnPb (no suffix) | SnPb (X suffix) | Pb-free (no suffix) | Pb-free (N suffix) | SnPb (X suffix) |
| RoHS Compliance | Non-compliant (leaded) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Non-compliant (leaded) | Non-compliant (leaded) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Non-compliant (leaded) |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | Standard EAB configuration | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Enhanced EAB (EFC suffix) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principaux différenciateurs
- 30K-gate APEX 20KE silicon in a 144-LQFP footprint with -2 speed grade (vs EP20K30ETC144-3)
- Pb-free drop-in option available in same 144-LQFP package (vs EP20K30ETC144-2N)
- Enhanced EAB configuration available in same 144-LQFP package (vs EP20K30EFC144-2X)
Notes de conception
The APEX 20KE EP20K30ETC144-2X requires a clean 1.8 V core supply on VCCINT and separate VCCIO supplies per I/O bank (banks 1-4, each with its own VCCIO pin). Decoupling: place one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic capacitor within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin, plus one 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the package. Estimated: at 160 MHz internal frequency and typical 30% toggle rate, expect 200-400 mA on VCCINT - verify with Quartus II PowerPlay early in the design.
Configure unused I/O pins as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-up enabled to minimize in-rush current and prevent floating inputs from drawing quiescent supply current. JTAG pins (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK) must be pulled to known states during configuration: TMS and TDI require 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCIO, TCK requires a 10 kohm pull-down, per Altera APEX 20KE configuration handbook. Reserve the 10-pin Altera JTAG header footprint even on production boards to allow in-system programming and boundary-scan test.
Do not mix 5 V and 3.3 V signals on the same VCCIO bank - the APEX 20KE I/O banks tolerate mixed voltages only when VCCIO matches the highest-voltage signal in the bank. Configuration: ensure nCONFIG is held low during power-up until VCCINT and VCCIO reach stable levels, then released. nSTATUS must be monitored for configuration errors. After CONF_DONE goes high, drive DCLK low and keep nCONFIG high for normal operation - failure to follow this sequence is the most common cause of configuration failure on first prototypes.
Informations de conformité
RoHS status inferred from X suffix (leaded finish) per Altera/Intel ordering nomenclature. N-suffix variants (EP20K30ETC144-2N) are lead-free and RoHS-compliant. AEC-Q100 not applicable - APEX 20KE is not automotive-qualified.