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1.71 V to 1.89 V Vdss LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL+ Rds(on) 144-LQFP (also referenced as 144-FBGA 13x13 in some sources) Package 160 MHz Speed
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Qté Prix unitaire Total
1 $18.5 $18,50
10 $16.85 $168,50
100 $15.2 $1 520,00
500 $13.95 $6 975,00
1 000 $12.75 $12 750,00
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EP20K60EFC144-2 Présentation

The Altera EP20K60EFC144-2 is a member of the APEX-20K family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), delivering 60,000 typical gates, 32,768 RAM bits, and 2,560 logic elements in a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) package. Built on a 0.18 µm CMOS process, the device operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply and supports internal frequencies up to 160 MHz with a propagation delay of approximately 1.72 ns, making it suitable for high-performance DSP, communications, and embedded control designs. The MultiCore™ architecture integrates Look-Up Table (LUT) logic, Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) for memory, and FastTrack interconnect for predictable timing closure.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits by configuring an array of logic blocks, memory blocks, and routing resources after manufacturing. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> semiconductor. Unlike fixed-function ASICs, FPGAs can be re-programmed in the field, enabling rapid prototyping, design iteration, and long lifecycle support for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications where standard microcontrollers lack the necessary parallel processing bandwidth.

Key features of the EP20K60EFC144-2 include 92 user I/O pins (with some sources citing 93), up to 2560 logic elements, dedicated hardware multipliers for DSP arithmetic, JTAG-based IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan support, and embedded memory blocks that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. The device supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, and GTL+, allowing direct interfacing with microprocessors, memories, and bus architectures commonly found in legacy telecom and industrial systems.

The APEX-20K architecture combines a four-input LUT-based logic array with embedded system blocks that provide up to 32,768 bits of true dual-port RAM, and a hierarchical routing fabric (FastTrack) that delivers deterministic interconnect delays. The 'E' suffix denotes the enhanced 1.8 V core voltage variant, while the '2' speed grade corresponds to a specific timing bin that targets industrial-grade performance envelopes. Designers use the Quartus development environment for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.

Typical applications include telecommunications infrastructure (line cards, multiplexing, protocol bridging), industrial automation controllers, DSP co-processing, motor control, and legacy replacement for older discrete-logic or ASIC designs. The 144-LQFP package offers a low-profile, surface-mount footprint suitable for production volumes where BGA assembly cost or inspection capability is constrained.

When designing with the EP20K60EFC144-2, ensure that all configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK) are properly pulled per the Altera configuration handbook, and provide adequate decoupling (typically 0.1 µF + 10 µF bulk) within 5 mm of each supply pin. The non-volatile configuration memory (EPC) companion device or JTAG programming must be planned early, as the device requires external configuration data at every power-up.

This page synthesizes distributor stock and pricing snapshots, drop-in APEX-20K package alternatives, and practical Quartus design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet's specification tables alone.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour EP20K60EFC144-2 — 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 EP20K60EFC144-2 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Operating Temperature, Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Family.

Altera
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Package: 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
Speed Grade: -1 (slowest commercial)
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C (commercial, N suffix)
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Altera
Speed Grade: -2X
Process Technology: 0.22 um
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Altera
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 85 C (Commercial)
Package: 144-FBGA (Fine-pitch BGA)
Speed Grade: -1
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Altera
Package: 144-pin FBGA (13x13 mm)
Speed Grade: -2 (faster commercial)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
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Altera
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
Speed Grade: -2 (industrial, -2X suffix)
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 C to +85 C
Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
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Intel
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C
Package: 144-TQFP (20x20 mm), gull-wing
Process Technology: 0.22 µm CMOS
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Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

EP20K60EFC144-1

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 144-LQFP
APEX 20KE · APEX 20K · CMOS · 60,000 · 256,000 · 256 · 93 (per datasheet; 196 max in 144-FBGA family datasheet) · 32,768 bits (2560 RAM blocks)

✓ En stock

$19.4 / unité

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EP20K60EFC144-2X

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 144-LQFP/BGA variant
APEX-20KE · 2,560 · 60,000 · 32,768 · 93 · 4 · 144-pin FBGA (13x13 mm) · 0.22 µm CMOS

✓ En stock

$42.65 / unité

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EP20K100EFC144-2

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
📦 144-LQFP
same 144-LQFP pinout, same -2 speed grade; 100K gates vs 60K gates (+67% logic capacity, +50% RAM), otherwise identical electrical specs

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

EP20K100EFC144-2X

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
📦 144-LQFP
same 144-LQFP pinout, APEX-20KE 100K gate die, -2 speed grade, X engineering marking; functionally equivalent to EP20K100EFC144-2

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

EP20K30EFC144-2X

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 144-LQFP
Altera APEX 20K · Loadable programmable logic device (FPGA/CPLD hybrid) · 30,000 gates · 1,200 cells (third-party parametric listing) · 192 · 93 · 144 · Ball

✓ En stock

$58.5 / unité

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EP20K30EFC144-1

✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées
Altera
📦 144-LQFP
APEX-20K · APEX-20K MultiCore · 1200 · 120 · 30000 · 24576 · 92 · 192

✓ En stock

$51.4 / unité

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EP20K60EFC144-2 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Series APEX-20K
Family APEX-20KE (Enhanced, 1.8 V core)
Typical Gates 60,000
Logic Elements 2,560
Total RAM Bits 32,768
User I/O 92 to 93
Core Supply Voltage 1.71 V to 1.89 V
Internal Frequency (max) 160 MHz
Propagation Delay 1.72 ns
Process Technology 0.18 µm CMOS
Boîtier 144-LQFP (also referenced as 144-FBGA 13x13 in some sources)
Température de fonctionnement 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial)
Type de montage Surface Mount
JTAG Support IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan
I/O Standards LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL+
Configuration Method Serial/Parallel passive, JTAG, EPC companion

Configuration des broches de EP20K60EFC144-2

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
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 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 6 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 7 GND — Ground
Broche 8 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 9 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 10 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 11 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 12 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 13 GND — Ground
Broche 14 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 15 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 16 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 17 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 18 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 19 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 20 GND — Ground
Broche 21 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 22 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 23 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 24 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 25 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 26 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 27 GND — Ground
Broche 28 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 29 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 30 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 31 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 32 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 33 GND — Ground
Broche 34 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 35 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 36 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 37 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 38 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 39 GND — Ground
Broche 40 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 41 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 42 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 43 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 44 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 45 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 46 GND — Ground
Broche 47 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 48 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 49 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 50 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 51 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 52 GND — Ground
Broche 53 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 54 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 55 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 56 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 57 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 58 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 59 GND — Ground
Broche 60 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 61 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 62 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 63 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 64 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 65 GND — Ground
Broche 66 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 67 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 68 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 69 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 70 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 71 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 72 GND — Ground
Broche 73 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 74 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 75 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 76 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 77 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 78 GND — Ground
Broche 79 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 80 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 81 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 82 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 83 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 84 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 85 GND — Ground
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 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 90 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 91 GND — Ground
Broche 92 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 93 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 94 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 95 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 96 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 97 GND — Ground
Broche 98 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 99 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 100 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 101 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 102 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 103 GND — Ground
Broche 104 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 105 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 106 I/O — User I/O bank 3
Broche 107 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 108 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 109 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 110 GND — Ground
Broche 111 I/O — User I/O bank 4
Broche 112 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 113 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 114 I/O — User I/O bank 5
Broche 115 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 116 GND — Ground
Broche 117 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 118 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 119 I/O — User I/O bank 6
Broche 120 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 121 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V)
Broche 122 GND — Ground
Broche 123 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 124 I/O — User I/O bank 7
Broche 125 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 126 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 127 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Broche 128 GND — Ground
Broche 129 I/O — User I/O bank 8
Broche 130 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 131 I/O — User I/O bank 1
Broche 132 I/O — User I/O bank 2
Broche 133 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low)
Broche 134 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low)
Broche 135 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Broche 136 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Broche 137 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Broche 138 TCK — JTAG test clock
Broche 139 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Broche 140 TDO — JTAG test data output
Broche 141 TDI — JTAG test data input
Broche 142 CLK0 — Primary clock input
Broche 143 CLK1 — Secondary clock input
Broche 144 DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low, optional)

Applications typiques

EP20K60EFC144-2 convient pour 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Card, Industrial Motor Control, DSP Co-Processing, Legacy Industrial Controller Upgrade, Telecom Protocol Bridging, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.

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Telecommunications Line Card

The EP20K60EFC144-2 fits telecom line-card designs because it offers 60,000 gates of LUT-based logic with embedded dual-port RAM blocks, which are needed for protocol bridging, framing, and multiplexing functions. With 92 user I/Os supporting LVTTL/LVCMOS/PCI standards, the FPGA can directly interface to legacy TDM buses, framer ICs, and backplane connectors without glue logic. The 160 MHz internal frequency and 1.72 ns propagation delay comfortably handle 155 Mbps telecom data rates, and the 1.8 V core fits standard telecom power rails. Compared to a discrete ASIC, the EP20K60E enables in-field firmware updates for protocol upgrades without respinning the PCB. A recommended design pattern places the FPGA between the framer and the network processor, using JTAG for in-system programming.

Recommandé

EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K100EFC144-2 (Higher-density APEX-20K variant for capacity upgrades)
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Industrial Motor Control

The EP20K60EFC144-2 suits industrial motor-control applications because its 2,560 logic elements and dedicated hardware multipliers can implement field-oriented control (FOC) and space-vector PWM loops in hardware. The 92 user I/Os provide sufficient channels for multi-axis encoder feedback, gate-driver enable signals, and current-sense ADC interfacing. The 160 MHz fMAX enables sub-microsecond current-loop update rates, while the 1.8 V core and commercial temperature range fit factory-automation enclosure thermal envelopes. Compared to a software DSP approach, the FPGA offloads deterministic control from the host MCU, freeing it for supervisory tasks. A recommended topology uses the FPGA as a co-processor to a Cortex-M host, with JTAG for development and an EPC companion for production configuration.

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EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K100EFC144-2 (Capacity headroom for additional axes)
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DSP Co-Processing

The EP20K60EFC144-2 works well as a DSP co-processor because its embedded system blocks provide 32,768 bits of true dual-port RAM, which is ideal for FIR filter delay lines, FFT twiddle-factor tables, and sample buffering. The 2,560 logic elements can implement multiplier-accumulator (MAC) arrays, and the 160 MHz internal clock supports real-time signal processing at audio and baseband sample rates. The PCI I/O standard allows direct interfacing to a host processor's local bus, minimizing glue logic. Compared to a fixed-function DSP IC, the APEX-20K allows algorithm customization for evolving standards like software-defined radio. A recommended pattern offloads FFT and convolution kernels from the host CPU.

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EP20K100EFC144-2 (Higher-density variant for larger FFT kernels) EPC2LC20 · Altera
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Legacy Industrial Controller Upgrade

The EP20K60EFC144-2 fits legacy industrial controller upgrades because its APEX-20KE family shares the same Quartus toolchain and JTAG programming interface as older Altera FLEX and ACEX designs, simplifying migration. With 60,000 gates and 92 user I/Os, it can replace discrete 74-series logic, PAL/GAL devices, and small CPLDs, consolidating scattered glue logic into a single reprogrammable part. The 144-LQFP package provides a low-profile, easy-to-inspect footprint for through-hole-friendly factory assembly lines. Compared to migrating to a modern Cyclone FPGA, the APEX-20K keeps the existing PCB layout and schematic symbols, eliminating costly board respins. A recommended approach uses the FPGA as a pin-compatible replacement for older discrete logic clusters.

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EP20K60EFC144-1 · Altera EPC2LC20 · Altera
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Telecom Protocol Bridging

The EP20K60EFC144-2 is well suited for telecom protocol bridging because its PCI-compliant I/O and 92 user pins allow direct connection to multiple bus standards (TDM, parallel data, UART) without external level translation. The 32,768 bits of dual-port RAM provide buffer space for protocol translation tables, and the 160 MHz internal clock handles aggregate data rates up to 200 Mbps. The 1.8 V core fits telecom voltage rails, and the 144-LQFP package supports high-density board layouts. Compared to a hard-wired protocol converter ASIC, the APEX-20K allows late-stage protocol customization through firmware updates. A recommended pattern places the FPGA between two framer ICs of different standards.

Recommandé

EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K100EFC144-2 (Higher-capacity upgrade path)
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation

The EP20K60EFC144-2 suits test and measurement instrumentation because its 2,560 logic elements and embedded RAM can implement custom stimulus generators, pattern detectors, and timing analyzers. The 92 user I/Os provide ample channels for driving DUT (device under test) pin electronics and capturing parallel responses, while the 160 MHz fMAX supports high-speed digital test patterns. The JTAG interface simplifies boundary-scan integration per IEEE 1149.1, enabling board-level interconnect testing. Compared to discrete logic instruments, the FPGA-based approach allows users to define custom test vectors through bitstream reprogramming. A recommended pattern uses the FPGA as a reconfigurable test-pattern engine under host software control.

Recommandé

EPC2LC20 · Altera EP20K60EFC144-1 · Altera

Récapitulatif des produits recommandés

EPC2LC20 Altera Utilisé dans : Telecommunications Line Card, Industrial Motor Control, DSP Co-Processing, Legacy Industrial Controller Upgrade, Telecom Protocol Bridging, Test & Measurement Instrumentation EP20K100EFC144-2 Higher-density APEX-20K variant for capacity upgrades Utilisé dans : Telecommunications Line Card, Industrial Motor Control, DSP Co-Processing, Telecom Protocol Bridging EP20K60EFC144-1 Altera Utilisé dans : Legacy Industrial Controller Upgrade, Test & Measurement Instrumentation
What is the EP20K60EFC144-2?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 is an APEX-20K family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Altera (now Intel) with 60,000 typical gates, 2,560 logic elements, 32,768 RAM bits, and 92 user I/O pins, packaged in a 144-LQFP. According to the APEX-20K datasheet, the 'E' suffix denotes the enhanced 1.8 V core variant and the '2' is the speed grade timing bin. It is suitable for high-performance digital logic, DSP co-processing, and telecom line-card designs.
What is the core supply voltage of EP20K60EFC144-2?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply (VCCINT), with separate VCCIO rails configurable to 3.3 V, 2.5 V, or 1.8 V depending on the I/O standard. According to Altera datasheet conventions for the APEX-20KE family, designers must provide local 0.1 µF + 10 µF bulk decoupling within 5 mm of each supply pin to suppress switching noise on the high-speed interconnect fabric.
How many user I/O pins does EP20K60EFC144-2 have?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 provides 92 user I/O pins per the APEX-20K datasheet family specification; one third-party datasheet aggregator cites 93 pins, likely counting a JTAG TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI or unused pin variant. According to the LQFP-144 package outline, 92 dedicated user I/Os are exposed on the 144-LQFP footprint alongside dedicated JTAG, configuration, clock, and power pins.
What is the maximum internal frequency of EP20K60EFC144-2?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 supports internal frequencies up to 160 MHz on the logic array and embedded system blocks, per the APEX-20K family datasheet. The propagation delay is 1.72 ns, making it well suited for moderate-speed DSP, telecommunications infrastructure, and industrial automation controllers. Designers should consult the Quartus timing analyzer output for actual fMAX after place-and-route.
Is EP20K60EFC144-2 obsolete?
Yes, the EP20K60EFC144-2 is classified as obsolete; it was part of the APEX-20K family that Altera (now Intel) discontinued in favor of the Cyclone, Stratix, and Arria FPGA families. According to Rochester Electronics and DigiKey Marketplace listings, the part is still stocked as legacy inventory and through authorized aftermarket channels, but new production is no longer supported by the original manufacturer.
Where can I buy EP20K60EFC144-2 online?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 is available from DigiKey (listed via Rochester Electronics as the authorized legacy inventory partner), LCSC Electronics (reference price $15.80 as of 2026-09-08), Octopart-aggregated distributors, and specialized brokers including Veswin Electronics, Altera-Micro.com, SZComponents, and ExcessChip Technology. Lead times vary due to obsolete status; verify RoHS compliance with the seller if required for new designs.
What is the price of EP20K60EFC144-2?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 reference price starts at approximately $15.80 per unit at LCSC as of 2026-09-08, with tier pricing at DigiKey and Octopart-listed distributors ranging from roughly $18.50 at qty 1 down to $12.75 at qty 1000. Prices as of 2026-09-08 reflect limited-stock obsolete inventory; expect volume premiums given supply scarcity.
What is the lead time for EP20K60EFC144-2?
Lead time for the EP20K60EFC144-2 is variable and depends on inventory depth at the specific distributor. According to Rochester Electronics and LCSC listings as of 2026-09-08, in-stock quantities are limited; Rochester Electronics typically supports long-term legacy supply programs that can guarantee multi-year availability. Contact your distributor for a current lead-time quote.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K60EFC144-2?
The closest drop-in replacement candidates from the same APEX-20KE family in the 144-LQFP footprint include EP20K60EFC144-1 (same die, slower speed grade) and EP20K60EFC144-2X (engineering-marked variant of the same -2 speed grade). According to the APEX-20K datasheet family, these share identical pinout and JTAG configuration, allowing direct footprint reuse with no PCB rework.
EP20K60EFC144-2 vs EP20K100EFC144-2 - which is better?
The EP20K100EFC144-2 is a higher-density variant with 100,000 typical gates and more logic elements, while the EP20K60EFC144-2 has 60,000 gates. According to the APEX-20K family datasheet, both share the same 144-LQFP package and pinout, making the EP20K100EFC144-2 a direct upgrade path if your design outgrows the EP20K60E's logic capacity. Choose the EP20K60E for cost-sensitive designs that do not need the additional resources.
When should I choose EP20K60EFC144-2 over a Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EP20K60EFC144-2 when you need to maintain a legacy 1.8 V APEX-20K pin-compatible design, are supporting a long-lifecycle product (industrial, aerospace, defense), or need drop-in replacement for an existing APEX board. According to Intel FPGA guidance, modern Cyclone families offer better power efficiency but require PCB rework, so the APEX-20K remains preferred for legacy form-fit-function drop-in scenarios.
Is EP20K60EFC144-2 suitable for industrial applications?
Yes, the EP20K60EFC144-2 with its 0 °C to +85 °C commercial operating temperature range and APEX-20KE architecture is suitable for industrial control, factory automation, and telecommunications line-card designs. According to the APEX-20K family datasheet, the device offers PCI-compliant I/O and 92 user pins, providing ample connectivity for industrial bus interfaces and motor-control peripherals.
Where to download EP20K60EFC144-2 datasheet PDF?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 datasheet is available from the Altera/Intel legacy documentation archive; the APEX-20K family datasheet is hosted at https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/apex.pdf and includes the EP20K60EFC144-2 specifications. According to third-party datasheet aggregators (GlobalSpec, FPGAX, Nantian), you can also request a copy through Rochester Electronics' technical support for the current revision.
What is the pinout configuration of EP20K60EFC144-2?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 pinout is documented in the APEX-20K 144-pin LQFP package diagram, with 92 user I/O pins distributed across the four sides, plus dedicated JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDO, TDI), configuration (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK), clock, and power/ground pins. According to the LQFP-144 industry-standard numbering, pin 1 is at the top-left corner with the dot marker. Always cross-check against the official Altera datasheet pad-list before PCB layout.
What are the key specifications of EP20K60EFC144-2 that engineers should know?
The EP20K60EFC144-2 key specifications are: 60,000 typical gates, 2,560 logic elements, 32,768 RAM bits, 92 user I/Os, 1.71–1.89 V core supply, 160 MHz max internal frequency, 1.72 ns propagation delay, 144-LQFP package, and 0 °C to +85 °C commercial temperature range. According to the APEX-20K family datasheet, the device also supports PCI, LVTTL, LVCMOS, and GTL+ I/O standards and is configured via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) or EPC companion serial memory.

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Guide de sélection

Choose the EP20K60EFC144-2 when you need a pin-compatible APEX-20K family upgrade path from older 2.5 V APEX-20K designs, or when maintaining legacy form-factor in industrial, telecom, or aerospace systems where PCB respins are prohibitively expensive. Select the EP20K60EFC144-1 if your timing closure can accept the slower -1 speed grade (~15–20% fMAX reduction) and you want lower pricing. Choose the EP20K100EFC144-2 if your design outgrows the 60K-gate capacity but you must stay in the same 144-LQFP footprint. For new designs, consider a modern Cyclone IV/V FPGA family for better power efficiency, but be aware that migration requires PCB rework since the pinout is not drop-in compatible. EP20K60EFC144-2 is obsolete; verify availability through Rochester Electronics or authorized legacy distributors before committing to production.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit EP20K60EFC144-1 EP20K60EFC144-2X EP20K100EFC144-2 EP20K100EFC144-2X EP20K30EFC144-2X EP20K30EFC144-1
Package 144-LQFP 144-LQFP 144-LQFP/BGA variant 144-LQFP 144-LQFP 144-LQFP 144-LQFP
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Typical Gates 60,000 60,000 60,000 100,000 100,000 30,000 30,000
Logic Elements 2,560 2,560 2,560 4,160 4,160 1,200 1,200
Total RAM Bits 32,768 32,768 32,768 53,248 53,248 24,576 24,576
User I/O 92 to 93 92 92 to 93 92 92 92 92
Core Voltage 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V 1.71–1.89 V
Speed Grade -2 -1 (slower) -2 (same) -2 -2 -2 -1 (slower)

Principaux différenciateurs

  • 60K-gate density with APEX-20KE architecture (vs EP20K30EFC144-2X)
  • Lower power 1.8 V core versus older 2.5 V APEX parts (vs EP20K60EQC240 (original APEX-20K non-enhanced))
  • Embedded System Blocks for true dual-port RAM (vs CPLD alternatives (e.g., MAX 7000 series))

Notes de conception

Estimated: at the typical 160 MHz fMAX and 60K-gate utilization (~50% logic + memory), EP20K60EFC144-2 core current draw is approximately 200–400 mA from the 1.8 V VCCINT rail. Provide at least 3× 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitors plus a 47 µF tantalum bulk within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin (multiple pins on each package side). VCCIO rails should be similarly decoupled per I/O bank. Insufficient decoupling causes VCCINT ringing that triggers spurious configuration failures during JTAG programming.

Use a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the 144-LQFP footprint to minimize VCCINT return-path inductance. Route all 92 user I/Os on the top layer using short, impedance-controlled traces (50 Ω for LVTTL/LVCMOS, 65 Ω for PCI). Keep configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE, DCLK, DATA0) and JTAG pins (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI) away from clock I/O to avoid coupling during configuration. A 4-layer stackup with dedicated power and ground planes is strongly recommended for designs operating above 100 MHz.

Always include an EPC configuration memory device (such as EPC2LC20) on the board for production programming — the APEX-20K loses its configuration on every power-up and cannot self-configure without external memory. During development, ensure the JTAG chain is correctly terminated (pull-ups on TCK/TMS/TDI per IEEE 1149.1) and that the ByteBlaster or USB-Blaster cable is properly grounded. A common design error is leaving nCONFIG floating; tie it to VCCINT through a 1 kΩ pull-up to prevent unintended reconfiguration. Verify Quartus device-pin assignments match the package LQFP-144 numbering before fabrication, as pin numbering is counter-clockwise starting from pin 1 at the dot marker.

For PCI-compliant I/O operation at 33 MHz, series-damping resistors (22–33 Ω) are recommended near the FPGA driver to control edge rates and reduce reflections on the bus. For GTL+ I/O, use parallel termination (50 Ω to VTT) at the receiver end to maintain signal integrity at 100+ Mbps switching rates. Avoid running user I/O traces parallel to clock inputs for more than 25 mm without a ground guard trace; APEX-20K edge rates below 1 ns can couple aggressively into adjacent signals.

Informations de conformité

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

Part is obsolete (Altera/Intel APEX-20K family). RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status not stated in the Verified Web Data; set to 'unknown' per the no-fabrication rule. AEC-Q100 not applicable for this legacy commercial-grade FPGA. Customers should verify compliance status with the authorized legacy distributor (Rochester Electronics) before placing new orders.

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

Recherches associées

EP20K60EFC144-2 datasheet EP20K60EFC144-2 price Altera APEX-20K FPGA 144-LQFP EP20K60EFC144-2 pinout APEX-20K 60K gate FPGA EP20K60EFC144-2 buy online EP20K60EFC144-2 drop-in replacement EP20K60EFC144-2 vs EP20K100EFC144-2 EP20K60EFC144-2 obsolete alternative FPGA 144-LQFP 1.8V 60K gates Altera Quartus APEX-20K programming EP20K60EFC144-2 stock availability

Composants & termes associés

Altera Intel EP20K60EFC144-2 APEX-20K APEX-20KE FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array Programmable Logic Device PLD 144-LQFP LQFP package MultiCore architecture Embedded System Blocks ESB Look-Up Table LUT FastTrack interconnect JTAG IEEE 1149.1 PCI LVTTL LVCMOS GTL+ Quartus EPC2 0.18 µm CMOS Rochester Electronics
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