EP20K60EFC144-2 - APEX-20K FPGA, 60K Gates, 144-LQFP | Altera
MPN: EP20K60EFC144-2 ✗ Akhir HidupEP20K60EFC144-2 Ringkasan
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.
Alternatif penggantian untuk EP20K60EFC144-2 — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian EP20K60EFC144-2 (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Operating Temperature, Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Family.
EP20K60EFC144-1
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Lihat Datasheet →EP20K60EFC144-2X
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Lihat Datasheet →EP20K100EFC144-2
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EP20K100EFC144-2X
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EP20K30EFC144-2X
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Lihat Datasheet →EP20K30EFC144-1
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Lihat Datasheet →EP20K60EFC144-2 Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| 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 |
| Paket | 144-LQFP (also referenced as 144-FBGA 13x13 in some sources) |
| Suhu Kerja | 0 °C to +85 °C (commercial) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| JTAG Support | IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan |
| I/O Standards | LVTTL, LVCMOS, PCI, GTL+ |
| Configuration Method | Serial/Parallel passive, JTAG, EPC companion |
Konfigurasi Pin EP20K60EFC144-2
| Pin produk 1 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 2 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 3 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 4 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 5 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 6 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 7 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 8 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 9 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 10 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 11 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 12 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 13 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 14 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 15 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 16 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 17 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 18 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 19 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 21 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 22 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 23 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 24 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 25 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 26 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 27 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 28 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 29 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 30 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 31 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 32 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 33 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 34 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 35 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 36 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 37 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 38 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 39 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 40 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 41 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 42 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 43 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 44 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 45 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 46 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 47 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 48 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 49 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 50 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 51 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 52 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 53 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 54 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 55 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 56 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 57 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 58 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 59 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 60 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 61 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 62 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 63 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 64 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 65 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 66 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 67 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 68 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 69 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 70 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 71 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 72 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 73 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 74 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 75 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 76 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 77 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 78 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 79 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 80 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 81 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 82 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 83 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 84 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 85 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 86 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 87 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 88 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 89 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 90 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 91 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 92 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 93 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 94 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 95 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 96 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 98 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 99 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 100 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 101 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 102 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 103 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 104 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 105 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 106 | I/O — User I/O bank 3 |
| Pin produk 107 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 108 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 109 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 111 | I/O — User I/O bank 4 |
| Pin produk 112 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 113 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 114 | I/O — User I/O bank 5 |
| Pin produk 115 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 116 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 117 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 118 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 119 | I/O — User I/O bank 6 |
| Pin produk 120 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 121 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pin produk 122 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 123 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 124 | I/O — User I/O bank 7 |
| Pin produk 125 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 126 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 127 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin produk 128 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 129 | I/O — User I/O bank 8 |
| Pin produk 130 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 131 | I/O — User I/O bank 1 |
| Pin produk 132 | I/O — User I/O bank 2 |
| Pin produk 133 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pin produk 134 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pin produk 135 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pin produk 136 | DCLK — Configuration clock input |
| Pin produk 137 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pin produk 138 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin produk 139 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin produk 140 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin produk 141 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin produk 142 | CLK0 — Primary clock input |
| Pin produk 143 | CLK1 — Secondary clock input |
| Pin produk 144 | DEV_OE — Device-wide output enable (active-low, optional) |
Aplikasi Umum
EP20K60EFC144-2 cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Telecommunications Line Card, Industrial Motor Control, DSP Co-Processing, Legacy Industrial Controller Upgrade, Telecom Protocol Bridging, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
Direkomendasikan
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.
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Ringkasan Produk Direkomendasikan
Data referensi engineering untuk EP20K60EFC144-2 — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | 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) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- 60K-gate density with APEX-20KE architecture (vsEP20K30EFC144-2X)
- Lower power 1.8 V core versus older 2.5 V APEX parts (vsEP20K60EQC240 (original APEX-20K non-enhanced))
- Embedded System Blocks for true dual-port RAM (vsCPLD alternatives (e.g., MAX 7000 series))
Catatan Desain
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.
Informasi Konformitas
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.
