EP20K100EQC240-3N - 100K-Gate 250 MHz FPGA | Intel | Embedded Logic
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| 500 | $51.84 | $25,920.00 |
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View Datasheet →EP20K100EQC240-3N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Series | APEX-20KE |
| Logic Capacity | 100K gates |
| Logic Cells | 4160 |
| Total RAM | 53248 bits |
| User I/O | 183 pins |
| Operating Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 1.6 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71 V to 1.89 V; nominal 1.8 V |
| Technology | 0.22 um CMOS |
| Package | 240-BFQFP |
| Package Type | PQFP |
| Pin Count | 240 pins |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Macrocell Count | 416 macros |
| Configuration Category | Loadable PLD |
EP20K100EQC240-3N pqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP20K100EQC240-3N (pqfp package) with 240 pins 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 EP20K100EQC240-3N.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Estimated pin count: 240 pins 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
EP20K100EQC240-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Communications Interface Equipment, Test and Measurement Systems, Embedded Signal-Processing Platforms, Legacy Peripheral and Protocol Bridges, Configurable Control and State-Machine Equipment.
Industrial Automation Controllers
EP20K100EQC240-3N fits industrial automation controllers that need configurable logic for sequencing, sensor aggregation, actuator control, and communication between subsystems. Its 4160 logic cells and 53248 RAM bits can support state machines, counters, protocol-format conversion, and small FIFO structures without requiring a separate programmable-logic device for every function. The 183 user I/O pins provide substantial connectivity for digital sensors, motor-control interfaces, status signals, and parallel control buses. The listed 1.8 V nominal supply supports modern low-voltage digital designs, while the 0 C to 85 C operating range is suitable for many industrial control environments. Engineers should still verify I/O voltage compatibility, clocking, configuration support, and the exact 240-BFQFP footprint before releasing a PCB layout.
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Communications Interface Equipment
EP20K100EQC240-3N is suitable for communications interface equipment that requires programmable data formatting, channel adaptation, framing, and protocol bridging. The device provides 4160 logic cells, 53248 RAM bits, and 183 user I/O pins, allowing designers to implement multiple receive or transmit paths with configurable timing and control. A listed 250 MHz device frequency is useful for high-speed digital processing, but actual throughput depends on routing, I/O timing, clock placement, and implementation complexity. The FPGA can also provide elastic buffering, lookup functions, error handling, and line-interface sequencing in one device. Designers should analyze setup and hold timing for every interface and confirm whether the selected configuration supports the required I/O standards and signal rates.
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Test and Measurement Systems
EP20K100EQC240-3N can serve as programmable timing, capture, stimulus, and interface logic in test and measurement equipment. Its 4160 logic cells provide capacity for counters, trigger sequencers, pattern generators, encoders, decoders, and data-routing functions, while 53248 RAM bits support buffering and temporary data storage. The 183 user I/O pins help connect multiple measurement channels, control signals, reference buses, and test fixtures. The device's 250 MHz listed operation enables designs with substantial digital throughput, although the implemented circuit must be timing-closed rather than relying on the family-level rating alone. Good design practice includes controlled clock distribution, input synchronization for asynchronous signals, output timing verification, and careful separation of noisy acquisition circuitry from sensitive references.
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Embedded Signal-Processing Platforms
EP20K100EQC240-3N fits embedded signal-processing platforms that combine fixed control logic with configurable datapaths. The FPGA's 4160 logic cells can implement arithmetic pipelines, digital filters, data selectors, encoders, and control state machines, while the 53248 RAM bits can provide registers, lookup tables, delay lines, and small FIFOs. The 183 user I/O pins support external converters, processors, memory devices, and communication interfaces. Its 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range requires a carefully regulated 1.8 V rail and local decoupling appropriate to the legacy APEX-20KE family. The 250 MHz listing is a useful performance reference, but real-time performance should be verified after place-and-route using the selected device, speed grade, configuration, and I/O constraints.
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Legacy Peripheral and Protocol Bridges
EP20K100EQC240-3N is appropriate for legacy peripheral and protocol bridges where fixed interfaces must be adapted, monitored, or transformed. The combination of 4160 logic cells and 53248 RAM bits can implement asynchronous FIFOs, width conversion, bus adaptation, serialization, and protocol-state handling. Its 183 user I/O pins allow several legacy buses and status paths to remain attached while the FPGA performs translation. The 1.8 V nominal supply and 240-BFQFP package are important board-level constraints, and the 250 MHz rating should not be interpreted as an automatic system-clock limit. Because this is an older FPGA family, designers should preserve the exact configuration bitstream, confirm supported programming hardware, and validate all replacement components by pinout and timing rather than by family name.
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Configurable Control and State-Machine Equipment
EP20K100EQC240-3N supports configurable control equipment that needs parallel state machines, timing generation, sequencing, and interface monitoring. The 4160 logic cells provide ample resources for distributed control functions, and the 53248 RAM bits can store setpoints, lookup values, diagnostic data, and short histories. With 183 user I/O pins, the FPGA can consolidate multiple control and monitoring connections while retaining a programmable implementation path for product variants. The 250 MHz listed operation permits fast digital control structures, while the 0 C to 85 C operating range supports a broad set of commercial and industrial installations. Designers should use deterministic clocking, synchronous interfaces where possible, input synchronization for asynchronous controls, and complete timing constraints to ensure reliable behavior during startup and operation.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K100EQC240-3 | EP20K100EQC240 | EP20K100EQC240-2X | EP20K100EQC208-3N | EP20K100EQC208-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-pin S-PQFP-G240 | 240-BFQFP | 208-pin PQFP | 208-pin PQFP |
| Logic Capacity | 100K gates | [DATA_NEEDED] | 100K gates | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Logic Cells | 4160 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| User I/O | 183 pins | [DATA_NEEDED] | 181 I/O lines and 4 dedicated inputs | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Operating Frequency | 250 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71 V to 1.89 V; nominal 1.8 V | [DATA_NEEDED] | 1.71 V to 1.89 V; nominal 1.8 V | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| RAM | 53248 bits | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C | [DATA_NEEDED] | 0 C to [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Higher listed I/O count than the 240-pin non-N family description (vs EP20K100EQC240)
- Explicit 3N ordering identity (vs EP20K100EQC240-2X)
- 240-BFQFP package identity (vs EP20K100EQC208-3N)
Design Notes
Design the 1.8 V rail to remain within the verified 1.71 V to 1.89 V supply range under load, transients, and temperature variation. Place local decoupling close to the device supply pins and follow the manufacturer's recommended capacitor values and topology. A legacy APEX-20KE design may require separate core and I/O supply handling even when the public listing emphasizes a nominal 1.8 V rail. Do not infer the complete power-tree requirements from the simplified distributor description; obtain the manufacturer datasheet and configuration documentation before layout release.
Use the 240-BFQFP package drawing as the authoritative footprint and verify the pin numbering against the exact Intel ordering code. The verified data contains a conflicting BGA-652 description from Digipchip, so a 652-ball footprint must not be used for this target. Confirm package dimensions, lead pitch, pin orientation, thermal land pattern, and escape routing from the manufacturer package documentation. Keep high-speed clock and I/O routes short, provide solid reference planes, and preserve return paths for signals crossing between logic and interface regions.
The listed 250 MHz frequency makes clock placement, I/O timing, and synchronous design discipline especially important. Define all clocks in the design tools, constrain input and output delays, and synchronize asynchronous inputs before they enter multi-clock logic. Avoid treating the family-level 250 MHz value as a guaranteed implementation frequency; routing depth, fan-out, voltage margin, and configuration can reduce the achievable rate. Review setup, hold, skew, and output timing in the final placed-and-routed design, then validate critical interfaces in hardware.
Do not select a replacement from the APEX-20KE family name alone. EP20K100EQC240-3, EP20K100EQC240-2X, and the 208-pin variants may differ in package, speed grade, I/O count, pinout, timing, or ordering information. The supplied search results do not establish five fully verified drop-in equivalents, and the BGA-652 listing is physically incompatible with the 240-BFQFP target. For each candidate, compare the manufacturer pin table, package drawing, supply limits, temperature grade, configuration interface, and timing characteristics before approving a substitution.
Compliance Information
The supplied web data does not state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. The device is an FPGA and is not identified as AEC-Q100 qualified in the supplied data.
