EP20K1000CB652C7NJ - APEX 20KC FPGA 1M Gates 652-BGA | Altera
MPN: EP20K1000CB652C7NJ β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $255 | $2,550.00 |
| 100 | $220 | $22,000.00 |
| 500 | $195 | $97,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $175 | $175,000.00 |
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EP20K1000CB652C7NJ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX 20KC |
| Logic Elements | 38,400 |
| System Gates | 1,000,000 |
| Embedded Memory | 327,680 bits |
| User I/O Pins | 488 |
| Maximum Frequency | 375.94 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.15 um CMOS (all-layer copper) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Package | 652-pin FCBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial (0C to +70C) per C7 speed grade |
| Configuration Interface | JTAG (ByteBlaster/MasterBlaster) + serial/parallel modes |
| PLLs | 4 |
| Pin-Compatible Family | APEX 20KE |
| Design Software | Quartus II (legacy Altera IDE) |
| Lifecycle | Obsolete - last time buy per Altera PCN |
EP20K1000CB652C7NJ 652-pin fcbga (fineline bga) Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP20K1000CB652C7NJ (652-pin fcbga (fineline bga) package) with 488 pins. This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP20K1000CB652C7NJ.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 488 pins (digital package)
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
EP20K1000CB652C7NJ is suitable for 6 applications: Telecom Backplane Aggregation, ASIC Prototyping, Industrial Imaging and Video Processing, Military/Aerospace Signal Processing, Legacy Sustainment and Form-Fit-Function Replacement, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Datapath Implementation.
Telecom Backplane Aggregation
The EP20K1000CB652C7NJ's 488 user I/O pins and 1,000,000 system gates make it well-suited for high-density telecom backplane aggregation fabrics where parallel LVDS or HSTL buses aggregate multiple lower-speed serial links. With 327,680 bits of embedded memory it can buffer packet payloads on-chip, eliminating external SRAM. The 652-pin FCBGA package supports the controlled-impedance routing required for 100 MHz+ parallel backplane operation, while the 4 PLLs provide multiple clock domains needed for system-side and line-side synchronization.
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ASIC Prototyping
With 38,400 logic elements and 1 million system gates, the EP20K1000CB652C7NJ can emulate mid-complexity ASIC designs (typical gate-equivalent of 500-800K ASIC gates) for pre-silicon validation. Its MultiCore architecture combining LUTs with embedded system blocks allows accurate modeling of SRAM/ROM macros alongside random logic. Engineers can iterate RTL in Quartus II, perform real-time at-speed verification, and debug with SignalTap embedded logic analyzer, reducing tape-out risk for the target ASIC.
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Industrial Imaging and Video Processing
The device's 488 I/O and abundant internal memory make it effective for parallel pixel processing pipelines in machine vision and broadcast video equipment. Embedded system blocks can implement line buffers and frame buffers, while LUT-based datapaths perform real-time pixel transforms, color space conversion, and edge detection at video rates up to 375.94 MHz. The FCBGA package provides the thermal headroom and signal integrity needed for sustained parallel video throughput in factory-floor imaging systems.
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Military/Aerospace Signal Processing
The APEX 20KC's mature copper-interconnect process and documented reliability make it a candidate for legacy defense and aerospace systems where re-qualification cost outweighs the benefits of migrating to newer families. The device's deterministic LUT-based architecture is well understood for safety-critical DSP functions such as radar pulse compression, beamforming, and EW signal generation. For new military designs, however, consult DSCC-qualified parts or move to a current radiation-tolerant family such as Microsemi/RTAX.
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Legacy Sustainment and Form-Fit-Function Replacement
The EP20K1000CB652C7NJ is most commonly sourced today for legacy system sustainment programs - aircraft, ships, and industrial control systems originally designed around APEX 20K/KE/KC where the PCB and firmware must remain unchanged. Authorized obsolete-stock distributors (Rochester Electronics, legacy Altera distributors) maintain franchised inventory with full traceability and original test programs. Engineers performing FFF replacement should verify the date code, lot traceability, and counterfeit-mitigation documentation before integration.
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Datapath Implementation
The 20KC's embedded system blocks can implement multiplier-accumulators, FIR filters, and FFT butterflies when configured with arithmetic mode, enabling DSP datapaths in the 100-300 MHz range without external DSP chips. For SDR baseband processing, channelization, or software-defined radio modems, the EP20K1000CB652C7NJ provides a balance of logic and memory for moderate-complexity algorithms. For higher DSP throughput, migrate to Stratix II/III/IV with dedicated DSP blocks.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K1000CB652C7NJ β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K1000EBC652-3 | EP20K1000CBC652 | EP20K1000CB652C7N | EP20K1000CB652C8N | EP20K600CB652C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 652-pin FCBGA | 652-pin FCBGA - same | 652-pin FCBGA - same | 652-pin FCBGA - same | 652-pin FCBGA - same | 652-pin FCBGA - same |
| Brand | Altera (Intel FPGA) | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| System Gates | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 600,000 (-40%) |
| Logic Elements | 38,400 | 38,400 | 38,400 | 38,400 | 38,400 | 23,040 (-40%) |
| User I/O | 488 | 488 | 488 | 488 | 488 | 488 |
| Process / Family | 0.15um APEX 20KC | 0.18um APEX 20KE | 0.15um APEX 20KC | 0.15um APEX 20KC | 0.15um APEX 20KC | 0.15um APEX 20KC |
| Speed Grade | -7 (375.94 MHz) | -3 (slower) | -7 | -7 | -8 (slower) | -7 |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| Lifecycle | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density 20KC speed grade available (vs EP20K600CB652C7)
- Faster speed grade than -8 variant (vs EP20K1000CB652C8N)
- Pin-compatible upgrade from APEX 20KE (vs EP20K1000EBC652-3)
Design Notes
The 652-pin FCBGA package requires a multi-layer PCB (typically 6-8 layers minimum) with microvia or via-in-pad technology for reliable BGA assembly. Use a 1.0 mm ball pitch (or 1.27 mm for the older FineLine variant) and follow Altera's recommended land pattern and solder paste stencil. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO pin with a 0.1uF X7R ceramic placed as close as physically possible to the ball, plus bulk 10-47uF tantalum or polymer capacitors on each supply plane.
Do not confuse the 'CB652' package suffix (652-pin FCBGA, 1.27 mm pitch FineLine) with the later 'CB652C7N' form. The trailing 'J' suffix in 'C7NJ' indicates an extended temperature or screening option that must be verified against the device datasheet before substituting. Always confirm the full MPN including all suffix characters match the original Altera datasheet order code when sourcing obsolete stock.
Differential pairs (LVDS, PECL) should be length-matched within 50 mils for 100 MHz operation and within 20 mils for 200+ MHz. Route each LVDS pair on a single inner layer with continuous ground plane reference, and avoid routing over power plane splits. The 4 PLLs each require their own quiet analog VCC plane (VCC_PLL) decoupled with a Pi filter (ferrite bead + 0.1uF + 10uF) to minimize jitter.
Compliance Information
Lead-free per 'N' suffix in MPN. RoHS/REACH status not stated in the verified web data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an FPGA, not an automotive analog IC. Halogen-free status not stated. Conflict minerals compliance not stated.
