EP20K100QC208-2X - APEX 20KE 100K Gates FPGA 208PQFP | Intel
MPN: EP20K100QC208-2X β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $85.00 |
| 10 | $72 | $720.00 |
| 100 | $58.5 | $5,850.00 |
| 500 | $47.2 | $23,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $39.8 | $39,800.00 |
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View Datasheet βEP20K100QC208-2X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX 20KE |
| Series | APEX-20K |
| Core Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.71 V to 1.89 V (1.8 V LVDS variant) |
| Process Node | 0.22 um CMOS |
| System Gates | 100,000 |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 4,160 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 416 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 |
| Number of User I/O | 159 |
| Number of PLLs | 4 |
| Internal Performance | 200 MHz |
| Package / Case | 208-BQFP (PQFP) |
| Supplier Device Package | 208-PQFP (28x28 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C (TJ) |
EP20K100QC208-2X Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 6 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 7 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 19 | GND β Ground |
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| Pin 26 | VCCIO1 β I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
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| Pin 38 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 39 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 3) |
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| Pin 46 | VCCIO2 β I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
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| Pin 58 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 59 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 66 | VCCIO3 β I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pin 67 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 4) |
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| Pin 78 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 79 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 5) |
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| Pin 86 | VCCIO4 β I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
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| Pin 98 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 99 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 106 | VCCIO5 β I/O bank 5 supply voltage |
| Pin 107 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 6) |
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| Pin 118 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 119 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 7) |
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| Pin 126 | VCCIO6 β I/O bank 6 supply voltage |
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| Pin 138 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 139 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
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| Pin 146 | VCCIO7 β I/O bank 7 supply voltage |
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| Pin 158 | VCCINT β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 159 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 8) |
| Pin 160 | TDI β JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 161 | TMS β JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 162 | TCK β JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 163 | TDO β JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 164 | nCONFIG β Configuration start (active low) |
| Pin 165 | nSTATUS β Configuration status (active low) |
| Pin 166 | CONF_DONE β Configuration complete |
| Pin 167 | DCLK β Configuration clock |
| Pin 168 | DATA0 β Configuration data input |
| Pin 169 | nCE β Chip enable (active low) |
| Pin 170 | nWS β Active-low write strobe |
| Pin 171 | CLK0 β Dedicated clock input 0 |
| Pin 172 | CLK1 β Dedicated clock input 1 |
| Pin 173 | CLK2 β Dedicated clock input 2 |
| Pin 174 | CLK3 β Dedicated clock input 3 |
| Pin 175 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 176 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pin 186 | VCCIO8 β I/O bank 8 supply voltage |
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| Pin 198 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 199 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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| Pin 206 | β Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pin 207 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pin 208 | I/O β User I/O pin (bank 2) |
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
EP20K100QC208-2X is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, ASIC Pre-Silicon Prototyping, Peripheral Bridging and Bus Interface Logic, Custom DSP Co-Processor, Legacy Avionics and Defense Equipment.
Telecommunications Line-Card Glue Logic
The EP20K100QC208-2X fits telecom line-card interface logic where moderate-density programmable logic bridges backplane ASICs, framer ICs, and TDM buses. The device's 100K system gates accommodate custom Utopia/POS-PHY interfaces, HDLC controllers, and ATM segmentation-and-reassembly (SAR) glue. Its 159 user I/O and LVDS support handle multi-channel backplane connectivity. The 200 MHz internal performance meets OC-3/STM-1 line-rate processing. Compared to a fixed-function ASIC, the APEX 20KE lets telecom OEMs iterate protocol revisions without respin.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Factory Automation
The EP20K100QC208-2X serves industrial PLC and motor-control boards that need flexible I/O mapping, deterministic glue logic, and long-lifecycle parts. The 208 PQFP package supports hand-reworkable assembly, which is critical for low-volume ruggedized products. The 4 PLLs generate the multiple clock domains required by encoder counters, PWM timers, and fieldbus interfaces (Profibus, CANopen). Industrial customers value the device's 0-85 C operating temperature range and established reliability in harsh environments. Migration to a current Cyclone IV would require PCB redesign.
Recommended
ASIC Pre-Silicon Prototyping
The EP20K100QC208-2X is commonly used for ASIC prototyping and emulation where 100K gates of LUT-based logic give engineers visibility into architectural decisions before committing to mask costs. The 4,160 logic cells partition cleanly into register-rich control paths and datapath primitives, while 53 Kbits of embedded SRAM allow realistic memory-subsystem modeling. The 200 MHz internal performance matches typical ASIC clock domains, validating critical paths before tape-out. Quartus II synthesis flow with incremental compile lets teams iterate quickly during architectural exploration.
Recommended
Peripheral Bridging and Bus Interface Logic
The EP20K100QC208-2X fits peripheral bridging applications such as PCI-to-local-bus adapters, custom DMA engines, and legacy ISA-bus glue. With 159 user I/O and 2.5 V core plus multi-voltage I/O, the device bridges 3.3 V PCI, 5 V legacy bus, and 1.8 V point-to-point links on a single chip. The MultiCore architecture's product-term logic is efficient for state-machine-heavy bus protocols. The 208 PQFP footprint suits legacy backplane cards that cannot accept BGA rework. This remains one of the device's strongest legacy use cases.
Recommended
Custom DSP Co-Processor
The EP20K100QC208-2X can act as a DSP co-processor for FFT, FIR filtering, or codec acceleration alongside a host processor or DSP chip. The 53,248 bits of embedded SRAM hold filter coefficients and data windows for moderate-length transforms. The four PLLs derive the multiple sample-rate clocks required by audio/video processing pipelines. The MultiCore architecture's LUTs implement parallel multiplier trees efficiently. The 200 MHz fabric enables real-time processing at audio sample rates. Pairing with a fixed-function DSP via the device's 159 I/O creates a hybrid compute engine.
Recommended
Legacy Avionics and Defense Equipment
The EP20K100QC208-2X is qualified into numerous long-lifecycle defense and avionics programs where re-design is prohibitively expensive. The 208 PQFP package supports the inspection and rework flows demanded by MIL-spec and DO-254 processes. The device's mature silicon (0.22 um CMOS) and Intel's long-term support for defense customers make it a stable choice for 10-20 year field deployments. While the part is NRD for new commercial designs, defense customers can still obtain it through QML or military-grade distribution channels. The 159 user I/O accommodate discrete avionics bus interfaces (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).
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Engineering reference data for EP20K100QC208-2X β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K100QC208-2 | EP20K100QC208-1N | EP20K100QC208-1 | EP20K100EQC208-2 | EP20K100EQC208-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Package | 208-PQFP (28x28 mm) | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same | 208-PQFP - same |
| Family | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE - same | APEX 20KE - same | APEX 20KE - same | APEX 20KE - same | APEX 20KE - same |
| System Gates | 100,000 | 100,000 - same | 100,000 - same | 100,000 - same | 100,000 - same | 100,000 - same |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 - same | 4,160 - same | 4,160 - same | 4,160 - same | 4,160 - same |
| Speed Grade | -2X (mid, Pb-free) | -2 (mid, non-Pb-free) | -1N (slower, industrial temp) | -1 (slower) | -2 (mid) | -3 (slowest) |
| User I/O | 159 | 159 - same | 159 - same | 159 - same | 159 - same | 159 - same |
| Core Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 2.375 V to 2.625 V - same | 2.375 V to 2.625 V - same | 2.375 V to 2.625 V - same | 2.375 V to 2.625 V - same | 2.375 V to 2.625 V - same |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (Pb-free -X suffix) | No (non-Pb-free) | Yes | No | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Pb-free terminal finish (X suffix) for RoHS-compliant builds (vs EP20K100QC208-2)
- Mid speed grade (-2X) for highest 200 MHz timing margin (vs EP20K100QC208-1N)
- Same die as APEX 20K 100K-gate silicon family across the entire QC208 PQFP line (vs EP20K100FC324-2X)
Design Notes
Estimated: The EP20K100QC208-2X requires separate core (VCCINT 2.5 V) and per-bank I/O (VCCIO 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V) supplies. Decouple each VCCINT pin with 0.1 uF ceramic plus 10 uF bulk, and each VCCIO bank with 0.1 uF plus 4.7 uF. Place bulk capacitors within 5 mm of the package pins. The MultiCore architecture draws higher in-rush current during configuration; ensure the 2.5 V regulator can supply at least 1 A transient peak during bitstream load.
The 208-pin PQFP at 0.5 mm pitch requires careful escape routing. Use 0.15 mm (6 mil) traces with 0.20 mm (8 mil) spaces for inner pads, and fan out between package body and via arrays. Maintain a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the device to control return paths for the 159 I/O signals. For LVDS signaling, match trace lengths to within 0.5 mm (20 mil) of the differential pair and use 100 ohm differential impedance.
Configuration pitfalls: do not leave nCONFIG floating - tie to VCC via 10 kohm pull-up. The nSTATUS pin must be monitored by the host or pulled high if unused. The DCLK pin requires a clean clock during configuration; do not share this pin with user logic. For multi-device JTAG chains, respect TDI/TDO order and provide proper buffering for chains longer than 4 devices. The CONF_DONE pin must ramp cleanly - add a 10 kohm pull-up to VCCIO.
Estimated: The PQFP-208 package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 25-30 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board. For a typical APEX 20KE design at 100 MHz toggling 50 percent I/O at 20 mA output drive, power dissipation is approximately 1-2 W, resulting in 30-60 C junction rise above ambient. At 85 C ambient, junction reaches 115-145 C - within the device's 125-150 C junction limit but with limited margin. Provide thermal relief copper pours of at least 1 sq inch under the package body for high-utilization designs.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance inferred from the 'X' suffix and the part's commercial introduction date. REACH, AEC-Q100, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not directly stated in the verified data - set to 'unknown'. Industrial temperature grade 0-85 C is confirmed; AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not available for this part.
