EP20K100CT144C7ES - APEX-20K 100K Gate FPGA, 93 I/O, 144-LQFP | Altera
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An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits after manufacture using a hardware description language. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), occupying the high-density tier above simple PLDs (SPLDs) and Complex PLDs (CPLDs). The APEX-20K series combines fine-grained look-up-table (LUT) logic with high-density embedded memory blocks, making it well suited to data-path, glue-logic, and bus-interface applications.
Key features of the EP20K100CT144C7ES include up to 100,000 system gates, 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 53,248 total RAM bits distributed across embedded array blocks (EABs), 93 user I/O pins, MultiVolt I/O support, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) surface-mount package. The device operates from a 2.5 V core supply (2.375V to 2.625V) with MultiVolt I/O banks that can interface to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic families without external level shifters.
Architecturally, the APEX-20K device combines logic array blocks (LABs), embedded array blocks (EABs), and FastTrack interconnect routing. Each LAB contains 10 LEs with fast carry chains for arithmetic functions, while each EAB provides up to 2,048 bits of dual-port RAM that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. The FastTrack continuous routing architecture provides predictable timing across the die, simplifying timing closure for synchronous designs.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation, networking bridges and routers, low-volume ASIC prototyping, military and aerospace avionics subsystems, and high-speed glue logic between microprocessors and peripherals. The wide MultiVolt I/O support also makes this part useful for mixed-voltage board designs where 5 V legacy logic must coexist with 2.5 V cores.
When designing with the EP20K100CT144C7ES, plan for power-sequencing on the 2.5 V VCCINT rail before driving I/O banks, and follow Altera's JTAG configuration guidelines. Note that this part has reached end-of-life status with limited remaining stock; planning a long-term lifecycle migration to a Cyclone-series or modern Agilex/Stratix FPGA is recommended for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers source legacy Altera APEX-20K devices while planning long-term design migrations.
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| Series | APEX-20K |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| Typical Gate Count | 100,000 gates |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 bits |
| User I/O Pins | 93 |
| Paket | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Suhu Kerja | 0C to +85C (Commercial) |
| Process Technology | 0.18 µm CMOS |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| MultiVolt I/O Levels | 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V |
| Configuration Interface | IEEE 1149.1 JTAG |
| Level MSL | 3 |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (per Besenchips listing) |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
Konfigurasi Pin EP20K100CT144C7ES
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 6 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pin produk 11 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 17 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin produk 23 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 26 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 29 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pin produk 35 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 37 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 38 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 41 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pin produk 47 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 53 | VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5) |
| Pin produk 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 65 | VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6) |
| Pin produk 71 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 77 | VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7) |
| Pin produk 83 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 89 | VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin produk 95 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 96 | TCK — JTAG test clock input |
| Pin produk 97 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin produk 98 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin produk 99 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin produk 100 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low) |
| Pin produk 101 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin produk 102 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active high) |
| Pin produk 103 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pin produk 104 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin produk 105 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0 |
| Pin produk 106 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1 |
| Pin produk 107 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin produk 108 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin produk 109 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 115 | VCCIO9 — I/O bank 9 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 116 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9) |
| Pin produk 121 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 127 | VCCIO10 — I/O bank 10 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10) |
| Pin produk 133 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 139 | VCCIO11 — I/O bank 11 supply voltage |
| Pin produk 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
| Pin produk 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP20K100CT144C7ES cocok untuk 7 aplikasis: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Networking Bridges and Routers, Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping, Military and Aerospace Avionics, High-Speed Glue Logic, Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K100CT144C7ES's 100K gates and 4,160 logic elements provide sufficient density for telecom line card glue logic, framer interfacing, and protocol conversion between E1/T1 and backplane serial links. The MultiVolt I/O supports direct 5 V bus interfacing alongside 2.5 V core logic, eliminating level shifters. With 93 user I/O pins and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the part handles packet buffering and address lookup functions in mid-density designs. Designers benefit from the FastTrack interconnect's predictable timing for synchronous telecom protocols.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
Factory automation systems leverage the EP20K100CT144C7ES for motor control state machines, PLC interface logic, and real-time I/O aggregation. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM via EABs provide dual-port buffering for sensor data streams, while 93 I/O pins handle multiple encoder, limit-switch, and actuator signals. The 144-LQFP package supports standard surface-mount assembly in industrial controllers. Industrial designers value the JTAG-based in-system programmability for field firmware updates without removing the part from the board.
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Networking Bridges and Routers
Mid-range bridges and routers use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to implement custom packet classification, queue management, and MAC-layer acceleration. The embedded array blocks (EABs) deliver up to 2,048 bits each of dual-port RAM for FIFO structures handling packet bursts. The 2.5 V core combined with 3.3 V and 5 V MultiVolt I/O enables direct connection to PHY transceivers and legacy backplane logic. The 93 I/O count accommodates multiple MII/RMII/GMII interfaces for multi-port Ethernet designs.
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Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping
Engineers prototyping ASIC designs use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to validate RTL before tape-out. The 100K-gate capacity, combined with Altera Quartus design software support and JTAG-based configuration, allows rapid iteration cycles. The 53,248 bits of block RAM approximate typical ASIC memory macro densities for verifying memory-mapped interfaces. Designers can map logic to the 4,160 LEs while using EABs for wide datapath registers, mirroring planned ASIC architectures.
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Military and Aerospace Avionics
Legacy avionics subsystems still rely on the EP20K100CT144C7ES for mission computer I/O expansion and bus protocol bridging between MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 interfaces. The part's mature silicon and predictable FastTrack routing simplify DO-254 certification documentation. Note that this specific variant is commercial temperature (0C to +85C); for full military temperature range (-55C to +125C), designers should specify the EQ or EB extended-grade variants. The 144-LQFP package suits ruggedized PCB assemblies with underfill.
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High-Speed Glue Logic
The EP20K100CT144C7ES bridges microprocessors to legacy peripherals in mixed-voltage systems where dedicated glue-logic ASICs would be uneconomical. Its MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces 5 V memory, 3.3 V DSPs, and 2.5 V processor cores without external level shifters. The 4,160 logic elements handle address decoding, wait-state generation, and interrupt steering, while the 93 I/O pins accommodate wide bus interfaces. JTAG-based configuration simplifies board bring-up versus mask-ROM glue logic.
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Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares
Long-lifecycle systems including medical imaging, railway signaling, and industrial process controllers continue to require the EP20K100CT144C7ES for sustaining engineering and spare-parts replacement. With NRND status limiting new production, distributors maintain buffer stock for service contracts. Engineers maintaining these systems use the part to repair field-deployed units where redesign is not feasible, often pairing it with the standard EP20K100CT144C7 variant when the ES suffix is not strictly required.
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Data referensi engineering untuk EP20K100CT144C7ES — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | EP20K100CT144C7 | EP20K100CF144C7ES | EP20K100CF144C8ES | EP20K100CF144C9 | EP20K100CF144C8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 |
| User I/O Pins | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Typical Gates | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Speed Grade | C7 (fastest) | C7 (fastest) | C7 (fastest) | C8 (one step slower) | C9 (slowest) | C8 (one step slower) |
| Core Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| ES Suffix | Yes (engineering sample) | No (production) | Yes (engineering sample) | Yes (engineering sample) | No (production) | No (production) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Same-package, same-silicon production alternative without ES suffix (vsEP20K100CT144C7)
- MultiVolt I/O enables mixed-voltage board designs (vsEP20K100CF144C7ES)
- 144-LQFP enables standard SMT assembly vs BGA alternatives (vsEP20K100CB356C7)
Catatan Desain
Power sequencing is critical for the EP20K100CT144C7ES. The 2.5 V VCCINT rail must reach its valid range (2.375 V to 2.625 V) before I/O bank supplies (VCCIOx) drive signals into the pins. Reverse sequencing can cause I/O structures to back-power the core, potentially triggering latch-up on legacy 0.18 µm CMOS. Altera's APEX-20K datasheet recommends a monotonic power ramp; in-system configuration via JTAG should only be initiated after all rails are stable. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic plus a bulk 10 µF tantalum within 25 mm of the package.
The 144-LQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and requires careful PCB layout. Use 4-layer stackup with dedicated ground and power planes. Route all 8 VCCIO bank supplies with wide traces (>= 0.5 mm) and place a 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor on every VCCIO pin within 5 mm. The 20 x 20 mm package body benefits from thermal relief pads under the lead frame; ensure at least 8 thermal vias in the center pad area to spread heat from the die to inner ground planes. JTAG chain routing (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be kept short and length-matched to within 25 mm to avoid signal integrity issues at high configuration clock rates.
Do not confuse the EP20K100CT144C7ES (144-LQFP) with the EP20K100CQ240C7ES (240-QFP). The 240-pin QFP variant has more I/O pins and a different pinout, making it non-drop-in despite identical silicon. Also note the 'ES' suffix indicates an engineering sample revision - for production deployments, prefer the standard EP20K100CT144C7 unless the ES revision is explicitly required. Finally, MultiVolt I/O levels must be set per bank via VCCIO supply voltage; mixing 5 V and 1.8 V on the same bank without proper VCCIO selection will damage the I/O cells. Consult the APEX-20K datasheet pin tables before board layout.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Besenchips product listing. REACH, halogen-free status, and conflict minerals compliance not specified in verified data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; automotive designs require EQ/EB extended-temperature variants.