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EP20K600CB652C8 - APEX 20KC FPGA 600K Gates 652-BGA | Intel

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1.8 V Vdss 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch) Package 301.21 MHz Speed 311,296 Memory
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EP20K600CB652C8 Présentation

The Intel EP20K600CB652C8 is an APEX 20KC family Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) delivering 600,000 system gates, 24,320 logic elements, and 311,296 RAM bits in a 652-ball BGA package (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch). It is fabricated on a 0.18 µm all-layer copper-metal CMOS process and runs from a 1.8 V core supply, providing 488 user I/O pins with multi-voltage I/O support.

The APEX 20KC architecture combines Look-Up Table (LUT)-based logic elements with embedded system blocks (ESBs) that can be configured as either dual-port RAM, single-port RAM, ROM, or CAM (Content-Addressable Memory). The device is a member of the programmable logic device (PLD) hierarchy, sitting between simple PLDs (SPLDs/CPLDs) and high-end FPGAs, and is intended for high-density data-path, DSP, and memory-intensive designs.

Key features include 24,320 logic elements, 311,296 bits of embedded memory, 488 maximum user I/O pins, propagation delay around 1.48 ns, and operating frequency up to 301.21 MHz. The APEX 20KC family delivers up to 35% faster design performance than the original APEX 20KE devices, while the embedded memory blocks enable single-chip implementation of FIFOs, CAM lookups, and DSP coefficient storage.

Architecturally, the device integrates a fine-grained Logic Array Block (LAB) fabric with column- and row-based ESB interconnects, providing predictable routing delays. The 1.8 V core with multi-voltage I/O (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V PCI-compatible) allows direct interface to legacy and modern logic families without external level translators.

Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, high-speed network switches, DSP data-path acceleration, image processing pipelines, and ASIC prototyping. Designers migrating from APEX 20KE can drop in the 20KC variant for an immediate performance uplift while reusing existing Quartus II development flows.

When designing with this part, ensure the PCB provides sufficient decoupling for the 1.8 V core rail and that the 652-ball BGA land pattern matches the 45 x 45 mm footprint. Boundary-scan support and JTAG configuration simplify board-level test, while in-system programmability via Altera serial configuration devices shortens development cycles.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that are not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, providing engineers with a single reference for sourcing, replacement, and PCB layout decisions.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K600CB652C8 — 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 EP20K600CB652C8 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Speed Grade, Device Type.

Altera
Package: 652-BGA (LBGA, 45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (commercial)
Speed Grade: -8 (slowest, most timing margin)
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Altera
Package: 652-ball BGA
Operating Temperature: Commercial (0C to +70C)
Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS (all-layer copper interconnect)
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Intel
Package: 652-ball FineLine BGA
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (commercial, suffix C7)
Process Technology: 0.15 um CMOS
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 652-ball BGA (PBGA-652, S-PBGA-B652)
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C
Process Technology: 0.15 um all-layer copper-metal
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Altera
Package: 652-ball LBGA, 45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.18 µm all-layer copper-metal
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Altera
Package: 652-BGA (45 × 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial)
Process Technology: 0.15 µm all-layer copper CMOS
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Intel
Package: 652-ball FineLine BGA (LBGA, 1.27 mm pitch)
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (industrial, 'I' suffix)
Speed Grade: -7
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Intel
Package: 652-ball FineLine BGA (S-PBGA-B652)
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)
Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS
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Intel
Package: 652-pin PBGA (S-PBGA-B652)
Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS
Device Type: FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)
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Intel
Process Technology: 0.15 µm CMOS
Speed Grade: C8 (approx. 301 MHz internal)
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Altera
Package: 1020-ball FC-FBGA (Fine-pitch Chip-Scale BGA)
Process Technology: 0.15 micrometer CMOS
Speed Grade: 7
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EP20K600CB652C7

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Altera
📦 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm)
APEX 20K · APEX 20KC · 600,000 · 24,320 · 311,296 bits · 488 · 652-ball BGA · 0.15 µm CMOS (all-layer copper interconnect)

✓ En stock

$1320 / unité

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EP20K600CB652C7N

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm)
APEX 20KC · SPLD / Loadable PLD (FPGA) · 600,000 · 24,320 · 311,296 · 488 · 1.48 ns · 375.94 MHz

✓ En stock

$305 / unité

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EP20K600CB652C7ES

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm)
APEX 20KC · 24,320 · 600,000 · 1,053,840 · 311,296 · 26 · 488 · 488 (652-BGA)

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$195 / unité

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EP20K600CB652C7E5

✅ Remplacement direct
Intel
📦 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm)
APEX 20KC · 600K gates · 24,320 · 488 · 311,296 bits · 652-ball FineLine BGA · 1.8 V · 0.15 um CMOS

✓ En stock

$175 / unité

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EP20K600CB652C-8

✅ Remplacement direct
Altera
📦 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm)
APEX 20KC · APEX 20KC (MultiCore) · 600,000 · 24,320 · 311,296 bits · 488 · 1.48 ns (per published source) · 652-BGA (LBGA, 45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)

✓ En stock

$86 / unité

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EP20K600CB652C8 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Family APEX 20KC
Device Type SPLD / FPGA
System Gates 600,000
Logic Elements 24,320
Embedded Memory Bits 311,296
Maximum User I/O 488
Boîtier 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)
Process Technology 0.15 µm (later revisions 0.18 µm) all-layer copper CMOS
Core Supply Voltage 1.8 V
Propagation Delay 1.48 ns
Maximum Operating Frequency 301.21 MHz
Température de fonctionnement 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Type de montage Surface Mount (BGA)
Configuration Method JTAG / Altera serial configuration device

Guide de configuration des broches du EP20K600CB652C8 652-bga (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)

Configuration des broches du EP20K600CB652C8 (boîtier 652-bga (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch)). 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.

Schéma de brochage du boîtier 652-bga (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch) pour le EP20K600CB652C8

Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour EP20K600CB652C8.

Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.

Applications typiques

EP20K600CB652C8 convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Cards, High-Speed Network Switches and Routers, DSP Data-Path Acceleration, Image Processing Pipelines, ASIC Prototyping, Industrial Control and Test Equipment.

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Telecommunications Line Cards

The EP20K600CB652C8 is well suited to telecom line cards where 600,000 system gates and 311,296 bits of embedded memory let designers implement framing, HDLC controllers, and ATM segmentation-and-reassembly blocks in a single device. Its 488 user I/O pins drive parallel backplane interfaces and multi-channel T1/E1 framers without external bus expander logic. The 301 MHz internal fabric and 1.48 ns propagation delay meet the timing budget of OC-12 / STM-4 line-rate designs when properly pipelined in VHDL or Verilog.

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High-Speed Network Switches and Routers

In network switches the EP20K600CB652C8's 24,320 logic elements support 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC aggregation, VLAN tag processing, and Quality-of-Service queuing structures in a single FPGA. The embedded ESB memory blocks act as packet buffers and CAM lookups for MAC address tables, eliminating external TCAM chips in many designs. The 488 I/O pins interface to multiple PHY devices and to the switch fabric ASIC across wide parallel buses, while the 1.8 V core keeps overall board power dissipation manageable for dense line-card layouts.

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DSP Data-Path Acceleration

The EP20K600CB652C8 accelerates DSP data paths such as FIR filters, FFT butterflies, and Reed-Solomon codecs by mapping arithmetic pipelines into dedicated logic and using the 311,296-bit embedded memory for coefficient ROM and delay-line storage. Distributed arithmetic implementations benefit from the high LUT count and predictable carry-chain timing. Designers can pair multiple EP20K600CB652C8 devices in a pipeline, with each device delivering up to 301 MHz operation to sustain real-time processing of baseband or audio sample streams.

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Image Processing Pipelines

Image processing pipelines - including convolution, color-space conversion, and motion-estimation engines - fit naturally in the EP20K600CB652C8's high-logic-count fabric. The 488 I/O pins accommodate multi-channel video buses such as BT.656, Camera Link, or parallel RGB interfaces. Embedded memory buffers hold scan-line data and frame statistics, while the 301 MHz fabric sustains pixel-rate processing for standard-definition and many high-definition video formats when the design is carefully pipelined.

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ASIC Prototyping

The EP20K600CB652C8 is widely used for ASIC prototyping because its 600K gates approximate mid-complexity ASICs and the Quartus II toolchain supports rapid design iteration. Engineers map gate-level netlists into the APEX 20KC fabric and use JTAG-based in-system programmability to swap prototypes quickly. Multi-FPGA partitioning tools can split a large ASIC across several EP20K600CB652C8 devices, exploiting the 488 I/O pins to interconnect daughter boards at high speed.

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Industrial Control and Test Equipment

Industrial control and test-and-measurement systems leverage the EP20K600CB652C8's combination of high logic density, 488 I/O pins, and embedded memory to implement custom timing engines, waveform generators, and parallel bus capture logic. The 0 °C to +85 °C commercial temperature range suits factory-floor enclosures and laboratory instruments. Engineers use the FPGA to consolidate glue logic, microsequencer state machines, and protocol decoders that previously required multiple CPLDs and discrete logic.

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What is the maximum operating frequency of EP20K600CB652C8?
The EP20K600CB652C8 is rated for a maximum operating frequency of 301.21 MHz, according to the Intel APEX 20KC device handbook. This speed grade (C8) is one of several commercial speed grades offered for the family; faster -2 and -3 grades exist for designs that need tighter timing margins. Actual achievable fMAX depends on routing congestion and the percentage of embedded memory blocks used.
What is the package and pin count of EP20K600CB652C8?
The EP20K600CB652C8 ships in a 652-ball BGA package measuring 45 x 45 mm with a 1.27 mm ball pitch, as listed on DigiKey and the Intel datasheet. Of the 652 balls, 488 are usable as user I/O pins, with the remainder reserved for power, ground, configuration, and JTAG signals. The CB652 designator denotes this exact BGA variant within the APEX 20KC family.
How much embedded memory does EP20K600CB652C8 have?
The EP20K600CB652C8 integrates 311,296 bits of embedded memory, distributed across Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) that can each be configured as dual-port RAM, single-port RAM, ROM, or Content-Addressable Memory (CAM). This on-chip memory enables single-chip FIFOs, lookup tables, and DSP coefficient storage, eliminating external SRAM in many data-path designs.
What is the difference between EP20K600CB652C8 and EP20K600CB652C7?
The EP20K600CB652C8 and EP20K600CB652C7 differ only in speed grade: the C8 is a slower speed grade than the C7. Both share identical silicon, the same 652-ball BGA package, and the same 600K-gate APEX 20KC architecture. Per Intel ordering information, the C7 grade offers higher fMAX at a higher unit price, while the C8 grade trades speed for cost savings in non-timing-critical designs.
Is EP20K600CB652C8 still in production?
No, the EP20K600CB652C8 is obsolete and has been discontinued by Intel (originally Altera). The APEX 20KC family reached end-of-life in the mid-2000s as Intel transitioned customers to the Cyclone and Stratix device families. New units are available only from authorized distributors holding obsolete-stock inventory, and lead times can extend significantly.
Where can I buy EP20K600CB652C8?
The EP20K600CB652C8 can be sourced from authorized distributors that specialize in obsolete and end-of-life components, including IC-Components, FPGAkey, and Jotrin Electronics as of 2026-09-08. Octopart aggregates real-time pricing and inventory across five distributors in one search. Buyers should request a quote rather than rely on stock-website availability, since this part is no longer in factory production.
What is the price of EP20K600CB652C8?
Pricing for the EP20K600CB652C8 starts at approximately $185 USD per unit at qty 1, declining to around $105 USD per unit at qty 1,000, as of 2026-09-08. These figures reflect obsolete-stock market pricing, which fluctuates with remaining inventory. For bulk OEM requirements, request a formal quote from distributors like FPGAkey or IC-Components to confirm current pricing and lead time.
What is the lead time for EP20K600CB652C8?
Lead time for the EP20K600CB652C8 is variable because the part is obsolete and no longer in factory production. As of 2026-09-08, authorized obsolete-stock distributors such as FPGAkey and IC-Components quote lead times of typically 2-6 weeks depending on available inventory, with longer lead times for large quantities. Always confirm lead time at the time of order placement.
EP20K600CB652C8 vs APEX 20KE equivalent - which is faster?
The EP20K600CB652C8 (APEX 20KC) delivers up to 35% faster design performance than the equivalent APEX 20KE device, according to the Intel APEX 20KC datasheet. Both families share the same architecture and pin-compatible packages for the CB652 652-BGA option. Designers with existing APEX 20KE boards can drop in the 20KC variant to gain performance without PCB rework.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K600CB652C8?
The closest drop-in replacements for the EP20K600CB652C8 are other speed grades in the same CB652 652-BGA package, including EP20K600CB652C7 (faster grade) and EP20K600CB652C8N (lead-free variant). These share identical pinout, footprint, and architecture. Modern alternatives such as Cyclone IV or Stratix FPGAs require PCB redesign due to different packages and logic architectures.
Can EP20K600CB652C8 be replaced with a Cyclone IV FPGA?
No, the Cyclone IV family is not a drop-in replacement for EP20K600CB652C8 because Cyclone IV uses different package pinouts, ball counts, and a different logic-element architecture. A migration from APEX 20KC to Cyclone IV requires PCB redesign, Quartus II recompilation with a different device library, and re-validation of timing closure. Plan for a 2-3 month design cycle for such a migration.
Where to download EP20K600CB652C8 datasheet PDF?
The official EP20K600CB652C8 datasheet can be downloaded from Intel's website at the APEX 20KC family documentation page. Mirror copies are also available from distributors such as abc-semi.com and from datasheet aggregators like datasheets.com. The document covers electrical characteristics, timing models, package drawings, and pinout tables for all APEX 20KC devices.
What is the operating temperature range of EP20K600CB652C8?
The EP20K600CB652C8 operates over the commercial temperature range of 0 °C to +85 °C (32 °F to 185 °F), as specified in the Intel datasheet. Industrial-temperature variants of the same family use an 'I' suffix in the part number. Designs deployed in automotive, military, or extended-temperature environments must select the industrial or military grade variant.
Is EP20K600CB652C8 RoHS compliant?
The EP20K600CB652C8 base part was originally released before RoHS directives took full effect, so standard parts may use lead-bearing BGA balls. Lead-free variants exist with an 'N' suffix in the part number (for example EP20K600CB652C8N). Designers building RoHS-compliant products should explicitly specify the 'N' suffix when ordering, and confirm compliance with the chosen distributor's certificate of conformance.
What are the key specifications of EP20K600CB652C8 that engineers should know?
Key specifications of EP20K600CB652C8: 600,000 system gates, 24,320 logic elements, 311,296 embedded memory bits, 488 user I/O pins, 1.8 V core supply, 1.48 ns propagation delay, 301.21 MHz maximum frequency, 652-ball BGA package (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch), and 0 °C to +85 °C commercial operating range. According to the Intel APEX 20KC datasheet, the device combines LUT-based logic with configurable ESB memory blocks for high-density data-path designs.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour EP20K600CB652C8 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose EP20K600CB652C8 when you need a 600K-gate APEX 20KC FPGA at the lowest cost-per-unit in the family, particularly for non-timing-critical designs or where volume purchases from obsolete-stock distributors offset the speed penalty. If your design fails timing closure at the -8 grade, step up to EP20K600CB652C7 (faster speed, identical package). For RoHS-compliant end products, specify the EP20K600CB652C7N lead-free variant. All five listed alternatives share the CB652 652-ball BGA footprint, enabling PCB layout reuse without re-spin.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EP20K600CB652C7 EP20K600CB652C7N EP20K600CB652C7ES EP20K600CB652C-8
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm, 1.27 mm pitch) 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm) - same 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm) - same 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm) - same 652-BGA (45 x 45 mm) - same
System Gates 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000
Logic Elements 24,320 24,320 24,320 24,320 24,320
Embedded Memory Bits 311,296 311,296 311,296 311,296 311,296
Maximum User I/O 488 488 488 488 488
Maximum Frequency 301.21 MHz > 301.21 MHz (faster -7 grade) > 301.21 MHz (faster -7 grade) > 301.21 MHz (faster -7 grade) 301.21 MHz (same -8 grade)
Core Voltage 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V
Lead-Free / RoHS Standard (non-N suffix) Standard Lead-free (RoHS) Engineering sample Standard

Principaux différenciateurs

  • Same-family speed-grade alternatives within identical CB652 footprint (vs EP20K600CB652C7)
  • Lead-free RoHS-compatible variant in same package (vs EP20K600CB652C7N)
  • Engineering-sample ordering options for low-volume prototyping (vs EP20K600CB652C7ES / EP20K600CB652C7E5)

Notes de conception

The EP20K600CB652C8 requires a tightly regulated 1.8 V core supply capable of delivering several amps during configuration and dynamic operation. Use a dedicated LDO or switching regulator with at least 20% current headroom above the calculated worst-case ICC, and place bulk decoupling (220 µF tantalum or polymer) within 25 mm of the BGA. Multiple 0.1 µF and 1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors must be placed as close as possible to every power and ground ball pair to suppress simultaneous-switching-noise (SSN) on the 488 I/O pins.

Estimated: at maximum toggle activity across all 488 I/O pins and 50% logic utilization, the EP20K600CB652C8 may dissipate 4-6 W. The 652-ball BGA provides a low thermal resistance path through the PCB via inner power/ground planes and thermal vias; a minimum 4-layer stack-up with continuous inner ground planes is recommended. For high-utilization designs or sealed enclosures, attach a heatsink or use forced-air cooling to keep junction temperature below 100 °C for reliability margin.

Use a 652-ball BGA land pattern with 1.27 mm pitch and NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) pads for best joint reliability. Escape routing on outer layers with via-in-pad or microvia technology is essential; 4/4 mil trace-and-space rules are typical. Maintain reference-plane continuity under the BGA to preserve signal integrity for high-speed I/O, and match trace lengths within ±50 mil for bus-oriented interfaces (DDR-style external memories or parallel video buses).

Avoid mixing APEX 20KC configuration schemes between board revisions: serial-configuration-device pinouts differ between EPC and EPCS families. Ensure JTAG chain order matches the Quartus II BSDL file when multiple FPGAs share a boundary-scan bus. Do not assume the -8 speed grade timing models apply to -7 or -3 grades - re-run static timing analysis whenever the speed grade is changed. Finally, verify that the 1.8 V supply ramps monotonically; some APEX 20KC devices fail to configure if VCC ramps non-monotonically.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
No
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

Standard EP20K600CB652C8 was released before RoHS directives took full effect and may use lead-bearing BGA balls; lead-free variant available as EP20K600CB652C8N. AEC-Q100 not applicable (FPGA is not an automotive-qualified part).

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