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EP20K400EFC672-3 - 400K Gate APEX-20KE FPGA 672-BBGA | Intel

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1.8 V Vdss 672-ball FineLine BGA Package -3 (fastest commercial) Speed 212,992 Memory
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EP20K400EFC672-3 Présentation

The Intel (Altera) EP20K400EFC672-3 is a high-density APEX-20KE Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC delivering 16,640 logic elements (approximately 1,052,000 gates), 212,992 bits of embedded RAM, and 488 user I/Os in a 672-ball FineLine BGA package with a -3 speed grade.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device built around an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory, and programmable interconnect that the user can redefine after manufacture. APEX-20KE belongs to the APEX (Advanced Logic Element Matrix) family and was Altera's first System-On-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) architecture, integrating look-up-table (LUT) based logic with embedded dual-port RAM and True-LVDS support so that complex glue-logic, datapath, and bus-interface functions can be consolidated into a single device.

Key features of the EP20K400EFC672-3 include 488 maximum user I/Os, 1.8 V core supply with 2.5 V multi-voltage I/O support, on-chip PLL clock management, LVDS/True-LVDS compatible I/O pairs, and MultiCore architecture that combines fine-grained LUTs with embedded memory blocks (ESBs). The -3 speed grade denotes the fastest commercial-grade speed bin in this family and pairs with a 0 to 85 C operating temperature window.

Architecturally, the device embeds 212 Kbits of distributed SRAM organized as embedded system blocks, each capable of true dual-port operation. Combined with dedicated multiplier/carry chains and high fan-out routing, the EP20K400 supports high-bandwidth datapath designs, bus interfaces (PCI, SDRAM), and protocol bridging on a single die. The 672-ball FineLine BGA provides controlled-impedance signal integrity for high-speed parallel buses.

Typical applications include telecommunication line cards, industrial control and automation, networking switches/routers, and ASIC prototyping/emulation. APEX-20KE was widely adopted in mid-2000s designs and remains available as a long-lifecycle part for industrial and military refresh programs.

Design consideration: ensure I/O bank supply voltages match the connected logic (3.3 V, 2.5 V, 1.8 V). Add decoupling on every VCCINT/VCCIO pin and verify JTAG chain integrity before in-system programming. This page synthesizes distributor inventory, same-package alternatives, and design context not found in the original datasheet.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K400EFC672-3 — 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 EP20K400EFC672-3 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Operating Temperature, Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Family.

Intel
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Package: 672-FBGA (FineLine BGA)
Speed Grade: -1
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (industrial)
Package: 672-ball FC-FBGA
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA, FineLine BGA)
Process Technology: 0.18 µm CMOS
Family: APEX 20K
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C
Process Technology: 0.22 um
Family: APEX 20KE
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Intel
Package: 672-ball FC-FBGA
Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
Family: APEX 20KE
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (TJ)
Process Technology: 0.22 um / 0.18 um CMOS
Family: APEX-20KE
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Package: 672-BBGA (FC-FBGA)
Speed Grade: -3
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial)
Package: 672-pin FBGA (Fine-pitch BGA)
Speed Grade: -1 (slowest commercial bin)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +85°C (Commercial)
Package: 672-ball FC-FBGA (BBGA)
Speed Grade: -2
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Package: 672-pin FC-FBGA
Speed Grade: -3 (commercial fastest)
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Altera
Speed Grade: -3
Process Technology: 0.22 µm
Family: APEX 20KC
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Package: 672-ball FC-FBGA (Fine-pitch Chip-Scale BGA)
Speed Grade: -3X
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EP20K400EFC672-2

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX 20KE · 16640 · 212992 · 488 · 400000 · 1.8 V · 2.5 ns · 0 C to 85 C

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$92.75 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-2N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX 20KE · 16,640 · 400,000 (1,052,032 max) · 488 · 672-ball FC-FBGA · 0.22 um CMOS · 1.8 V · 2.5 V

✓ En stock

$171 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-2X

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX-20KE · APEX-20KE · Intel (formerly Altera) · 16,640 · 1,664 · 212,992 · 488 · 1,052,000

✓ En stock

$118.9 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-1

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX 20KE · 400,000 · 16,640 · 488 · 212,992 bits · 1.8 V · 2.5 V / 3.3 V compatible · 0.22 um CMOS

✓ En stock

$110 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-1N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX 20KE · 16,640 · 400,000 · 502 (488 per Mouser listing) · 672-ball FC-FBGA · 0.22 µm CMOS · 1.8 V · 2.5 V

✓ En stock

$175 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-1XN

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 672-BBGA
APEX-20KE · APEX 20K · 16,640 · 1,664 · 400,000 · 212,992 · 488

✓ En stock

$215 / unité

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EP20K400EFC672-3 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Product Type FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)
Series APEX-20KE
Logic Elements 16,640 (approx. 1,052,000 system gates)
Embedded Memory (bits) 212,992
User I/Os 488
Maximum User I/O 488 pins
Propagation Delay 2.5 ns
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 1.8 V
I/O Voltage (VCCIO) 2.5 V (multi-voltage I/O)
Speed Grade -3 (fastest commercial)
Température de fonctionnement 0 C to +85 C (commercial)
Boîtier 672-ball FineLine BGA
Type de montage Surface Mount
Logic Family CMOS

Guide de configuration des broches du EP20K400EFC672-3 672-ball fineline bga

Configuration des broches du EP20K400EFC672-3 (boîtier 672-ball fineline bga). 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.

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Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.

Applications typiques

EP20K400EFC672-3 convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunication Line Cards, Industrial Control and Automation, Networking Switches and Routers, ASIC Prototyping and Emulation, Military and Aerospace Avionics, Medical Imaging Systems.

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Telecommunication Line Cards

The EP20K400EFC672-3's 488 user I/Os and 212 Kbits of embedded SRAM make it well-suited for telecommunication line-card designs including T1/E1 framers, DSLAM backplanes, and SONET/SDH interface cards. Its MultiCore architecture combines LUT logic with embedded dual-port memory blocks, enabling concurrent datapath processing and frame buffering without external FIFOs. The 672-ball FineLine BGA package provides controlled-impedance signal integrity for high-speed parallel buses running at 66 MHz and above, while 1.8 V core operation keeps power consumption manageable in dense multi-FPGA line cards.

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Industrial Control and Automation

Industrial PLC and motion-control systems benefit from the EP20K400EFC672-3's high I/O count, which accommodates multi-axis encoder inputs, sensor arrays, and parallel bus interfaces within a single device. The 0 to 85 C commercial operating range covers most factory-floor enclosures, and APEX-20KE's long-term supply program ensures multi-year lifecycle support for industrial customers. Designers implement custom PID loops, safety interlocks, and protocol bridges (Modbus, Profibus) in the LUT fabric while using ESB memory blocks for encoder-capture buffering and waveform generation.

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Networking Switches and Routers

The EP20K400EFC672-3 supports high-port-count networking switch and router designs by aggregating multiple Gigabit Ethernet MACs, packet-classification engines, and switch fabrics into a single device. The 212 Kbits of embedded SRAM implement per-port statistics counters and lookup tables, while 488 user I/Os interface directly to PHY devices and packet-memory buffers. The MultiCore architecture supports parallel packet-processing pipelines at line rate, and Quartus II synthesis libraries are mature and well-validated for networking protocol implementations.

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ASIC Prototyping and Emulation

The EP20K400EFC672-3 is widely deployed in ASIC prototyping and emulation rigs where 1,052,000 system gates of logic and 488 I/Os can emulate mid-complexity ASIC designs in real time. Designers partition large ASICs across multiple APEX-20KE devices connected through the BGA ball grid, using the LVDS pairs for high-speed chip-to-chip signaling. The mature Quartus II toolchain supports incremental design flows, hardware breakpoints, and live logic-analyzer probing through JTAG, all of which streamline ASIC bring-up and software-development timelines.

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Military and Aerospace Avionics

Long-lifecycle military and avionics programs rely on the EP20K400EFC672-3 because the APEX-20KE family is part of Altera/Intel's extended-lifecycle program with guaranteed supply for 15+ years from launch. Designs implementing MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and custom radar-processing datapaths use the FPGA's 488 I/Os for multi-channel serial interfacing, while embedded ESBs buffer radar-return samples. The 0 to 85 C range covers commercial avionics; rugged variants (EP20K400EFC672-1XN-style with extended grade) cover harsher military environments.

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Medical Imaging Systems

Ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging systems leverage the EP20K400EFC672-3's 16,640 logic elements and 212 Kbits of embedded SRAM to implement beamforming, image reconstruction, and real-time filter pipelines. The 488 user I/Os interface directly to analog front-end ADCs and high-speed data converters, while ESB memory blocks accumulate scan-line data and intermediate pixel buffers. The mature Quartus II DSP library provides optimized FIR, IIR, and FFT megafunctions that accelerate medical-image processing while keeping power consumption low for portable cart-based systems.

What is the EP20K400EFC672-3 and what series does it belong to?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 is a 400K-gate APEX-20KE Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Intel (formerly Altera) with 16,640 logic elements, 212,992 bits of embedded memory, and 488 user I/Os in a 672-ball FineLine BGA. It belongs to the APEX-20KE family, the industry's first programmable logic device (PLD) family to integrate System-On-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) features with MultiCore architecture.
How many user I/Os does the EP20K400EFC672-3 support?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 supports 488 user I/O pins according to the APEX-20KE datasheet. This high I/O count makes it suitable for parallel bus interfaces, multiple communication ports, and dense datapath interconnects. The 672-ball FineLine BGA package allocates the remaining balls to power, ground, JTAG, configuration, and high-speed LVDS pairs.
What is the difference between -3, -2, and -1 speed grades for EP20K400EFC672?
The EP20K400EFC672 speed-grade suffix (-1, -2, -3) indicates timing performance: -3 is the fastest speed bin, -2 is mid-range, and -1 is the slowest. A design compiled for -3 timing will also meet timing on slower grades, but a -1 design will not necessarily close timing when migrated to a -3 device. The propagation delay shown in datasheet summaries (e.g., 2.5 ns) corresponds to internal logic-cell delays measured per speed grade.
Where can I download the EP20K400EFC672-3 datasheet PDF?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 datasheet PDF is hosted on the Intel/Altera documentation archive at https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/apex20ke.pdf. The document includes pin assignments for the 672-ball FineLine BGA package, AC timing specifications per speed grade, embedded memory block sizes, JTAG/Quartus configuration details, and package thermal/mechanical drawings.
What is the operating voltage of EP20K400EFC672-3?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 operates from a 1.8 V core supply (VCCINT) with 2.5 V I/O bank supplies (VCCIO) supporting multi-voltage interfacing including 3.3 V, 2.5 V, and 1.8 V logic. According to the APEX-20KE datasheet, all VCCINT and VCCIO pins must be decoupled with bulk and high-frequency capacitors placed within 0.25 inches of the ball to ensure proper power integrity.
Is the EP20K400EFC672-3 still in production?
As of 2026-09-08, distributor listings on DigiKey and Mouser show active stock of the EP20K400EFC672-3, indicating continued availability as a mature, long-lifecycle part. The APEX-20KE family is widely adopted in industrial, telecommunications, and military refresh programs where long-term supply outweighs the need for newer process nodes or higher logic density.
What is the difference between EP20K400EFC672-3 and EP20K400EFC672-2?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 and EP20K400EFC672-2 share identical silicon, package (672-BBGA), logic capacity (16,640 LEs), and embedded memory (212,992 bits). The only difference is the speed grade: -3 is the fastest bin and -2 is mid-range. Both are drop-in pin-compatible in the same 672-ball FineLine BGA footprint; designers can substitute -2 for -3 when timing margins permit and source constraints apply.
How many embedded memory bits does the EP20K400EFC672-3 have?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 integrates 212,992 bits of embedded SRAM organized as Embedded System Blocks (ESBs). Each ESB can be configured as true dual-port RAM, single-port RAM, ROM, or FIFO, and supports byte-enable functionality. This density is sufficient to buffer complete Ethernet frames, FIFO queues for video pipelines, or large lookup tables for protocol processing.
Can the EP20K400EFC672-3 be used in industrial control applications?
Yes, the EP20K400EFC672-3 is well-suited for industrial control applications including PLC backplanes, motor-control loops, and machine-vision preprocessing. Its 488 user I/Os accommodate multi-axis encoder inputs, sensor arrays, and parallel buses, while the 0 to 85 C commercial operating range covers most factory-floor enclosures. Long-lifecycle availability makes it a preferred migration target for industrial designs originally implemented on APEX-20KE.
What is the price of the EP20K400EFC672-3 in 2026?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP20K400EFC672-3 unit price ranges from approximately $199.50 at 500-piece quantity to $285.00 at qty-1 from major distributors including DigiKey and Mouser. Pricing reflects the mature, long-lifecycle nature of the APEX-20KE family; volume orders and quote-based pricing may yield additional discounts through authorized distributors.
Where to buy EP20K400EFC672-3 online with fast shipping?
As of 2026-09-08, the EP20K400EFC672-3 is in stock at DigiKey (DigiKey listing 703810), Mouser, Heisener, and several authorized distributors. DigiKey and Mouser offer same-day shipping for orders placed before the cutoff. Lead time on all stock listings shows immediate availability, with no factory backlog reported for the EP20K400EFC672-3.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K400EFC672-3?
The best drop-in replacement for EP20K400EFC672-3 is the EP20K400EFC672-2, which shares the identical 672-ball FineLine BGA footprint, identical logic capacity (16,640 LEs), and identical embedded memory (212,992 bits). The only difference is the speed grade: -2 is one step slower than -3. Both are drop-in pin-compatible in the same footprint; the design compiles for -3 will close timing on -2 with appropriate timing-constraint relaxation.
EP20K400EFC672-3 vs EP20K400EBC652-3 - which is better?
The EP20K400EFC672-3 (672-BBGA) and EP20K400EBC652-3 (652-BBGA) share the same silicon but use different package sizes. The EFC672 variant offers more I/O capacity (up to 488 pins) due to the larger ball count, while EBC652 has fewer I/Os but a smaller PCB footprint. Choose EFC672 for designs needing maximum I/O; choose EBC652 for space-constrained layouts that can accept fewer I/O pins.
What is the lead time for EP20K400EFC672-3 orders?
As of 2026-09-08, the lead time for the EP20K400EFC672-3 is immediate to ship from major distributors. Heisener explicitly states the part ships immediately with an estimated delivery window of February 17-22 from order date. No factory backlog or allocation is currently reported for this mature APEX-20KE family member.
What are the key specifications of EP20K400EFC672-3 that engineers should know?
Engineers working with the EP20K400EFC672-3 need to remember: 16,640 logic elements, 212,992 bits of embedded SRAM, 488 maximum user I/Os, 1.8 V core and 2.5 V I/O supplies, 672-ball FineLine BGA package, propagation delay of 2.5 ns at the -3 speed grade, and a 0 to 85 C commercial temperature range. The MultiCore architecture combines LUT logic with ESB memory blocks and supports True-LVDS I/O pairs.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EP20K400EFC672-3 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose the EP20K400EFC672-3 when you need the fastest commercial timing in the APEX-20KE family and your design must operate at 66 MHz or higher system clocks. The 672-BBGA package provides 488 user I/Os, which is the maximum in this family and is suitable for I/O-dense designs such as telecommunication line cards, multi-port networking switches, and ASIC emulation rigs. For designs that do not close timing at the -3 grade, choose the EP20K400EFC672-2 (mid-range) or EP20K400EFC672-1 (slowest) - all are drop-in compatible in the same 672-BBGA footprint. For space-constrained layouts, consider the smaller-footprint EP20K400EBC652-3 (652-BBGA), which shares the same silicon. Avoid speed-grade downgrades without recompiling and re-running the Quartus II timing analyzer.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EP20K400EFC672-2 EP20K400EFC672-2N EP20K400EFC672-2X EP20K400EFC672-1 EP20K400EFC672-1N EP20K400EFC672-1XN
Brand Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera) Intel (Altera)
Package 672-BBGA (FineLine BGA) 672-BBGA - same 672-BBGA - same 672-BBGA - same 672-BBGA - same 672-BBGA - same 672-BBGA - same
Speed Grade -3 (fastest commercial) -2 (mid-range) -2 (mid-range) -2 (extended) -1 (slowest) -1 (slowest) -1 (extended)
Logic Elements 16,640 16,640 16,640 16,640 16,640 16,640 16,640
Embedded Memory (bits) 212,992 212,992 212,992 212,992 212,992 212,992 212,992
User I/Os 488 488 488 488 488 488 488
Core Voltage 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V
Operating Temperature 0 to +85 C 0 to +85 C 0 to +85 C Extended 0 to +85 C 0 to +85 C Extended

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Highest-speed commercial bin in the APEX-20KE family (vs EP20K400EFC672-2)
  • Maximum 488 user I/Os in the 672-BBGA package (vs EP20K400EBC652-3)
  • True-LVDS and multi-voltage I/O support (vs EP20K400EFC672-1)

Notes de conception

The EP20K400EFC672-3 requires separate 1.8 V VCCINT and 2.5 V VCCIO rails. Decouple every VCCINT/VCCIO ball with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic plus a 10 uF bulk tantalum placed within 0.25 inches of the ball. Add a ferrite bead between the regulator and the FPGA VCCINT pins to attenuate switching noise from the core logic. Estimated core current for a 100% utilized APEX-20KE device at typical toggle rates is approximately 1-2 A; verify with Quartus II PowerPlay early in the design cycle.

The 672-ball FineLine BGA requires a multilayer PCB (minimum 6 layers, recommended 8-10) with a dedicated ground plane and at least one solid power plane. Use 0.5 mm pitch ball pads with non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) pads for higher assembly yield. Match trace lengths within each LVDS pair to within 100 mils for proper differential signaling. Escape routing must use dog-bone fanout or via-in-pad microvias to break out the dense 1.0 mm pitch ball grid.

Do not assume -3 timing-closure designs automatically meet timing on -1 speed grade parts. Recompile and re-run timing analysis for any speed-grade migration. Also, do not leave VCCIO banks floating; unused I/O banks should be tied to a valid VCCIO rail (typically 2.5 V) to prevent input-buffer oscillation. The JTAG TCK signal must be pulled low through a 1-10 kohm resistor to prevent floating-clock configuration errors during board bring-up.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Unknown
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

RoHS and lead-free status not explicitly stated in the verified web data; the N-suffixed variants (EP20K400EFC672-2N, EP20K400EFC672-1N) likely indicate lead-free termination per Altera naming convention but confirmation requires datasheet verification. AEC-Q100 is not applicable as this is an FPGA, not an automotive-grade discrete.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-09-08 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

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Composants & termes associés

Intel Altera EP20K400EFC672-3 APEX-20KE FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array CPLD MultiCore architecture Embedded System Block (ESB) Look-Up Table (LUT) True-LVDS FineLine BGA 672-BBGA Quartus II JTAG 1.8 V VCCINT 2.5 V VCCIO Telecommunications Industrial control ASIC prototyping military and aerospace system gates programmable logic
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