EP20K100QC240-3N - 100K-Gate APEX-20K FPGA | Altera | Industrial
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View Datasheet →EP20K100QC240-3N Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Type | FPGA |
| Family | APEX-20K |
| Gate Count | 100000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 4160 cells |
| User I/O | 189 I/O |
| Distributed Memory | 53248 bits |
| Macrocells | 416 macrocells |
| Supply Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| Nominal Supply | 2.5 V |
| Maximum Frequency | 167 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C |
| Package | 240-BFQFP |
| Pin Count | 240 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Fabrication Process | 0.15 um all-layer copper-metal process |
| Package Pitch | 1.27 mm |
| Package Dimensions | 45 mm x 45 mm |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 | not_qualified |
EP20K100QC240-3N 45 mm x 45 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for EP20K100QC240-3N (45 mm x 45 mm 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 EP20K100QC240-3N.
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
EP20K100QC240-3N is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Equipment, Industrial Automation Controllers, Consumer Electronics Control, High-Density Interface Bridging, Programmable Test and Measurement Logic, Legacy System Maintenance.
Telecommunications Equipment
EP20K100QC240-3N fits telecommunications equipment requiring a configurable 100,000-gate logic fabric and 189 user I/O. Its APEX-20K architecture can implement interface adaptation, protocol-state machines, timing control, and data-path glue logic while keeping the implementation programmable. The verified 2.375 V to 2.625 V supply range and 0°C to 85°C operating range support commercial and controlled industrial environments. The 240-BFQFP package provides a leaded surface-mount interface for the external buses, clock signals, and control connections commonly used in telecom equipment. Before release, verify the exact I/O electrical standards, clock resources, configuration method, timing budget, and thermal package information from the manufacturer documentation.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
EP20K100QC240-3N is suitable for industrial automation controllers that need programmable sequencing, machine-control logic, and multiple peripheral interfaces. The 100,000-gate capacity, 4,160 cells, and 189 user I/O provide room for combinational and sequential control functions, while the 416-macrocell listing supports integration of structured logic. The verified 2.5 V nominal supply and 0°C to 85°C operating range are appropriate for controlled industrial environments, although automotive or extended-temperature requirements are not established. Use the FPGA between sensors, actuators, communications interfaces, and the controller processor. Validate noise immunity, I/O voltage compatibility, clock constraints, configuration reliability, and thermal performance in the complete assembly.
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Consumer Electronics Control
EP20K100QC240-3N can serve configurable control and interface functions in consumer-electronics equipment. Its 100,000-gate APEX-20K resource level, 4,160 logic cells, and 189 user I/O allow designers to combine display, keypad, audio-control, bus-management, or peripheral-interface logic in one programmable device. The 2.375 V to 2.625 V supply range requires a regulated 2.5 V rail and careful power-sequence design. The 0°C to 85°C operating range supports standard commercial product environments, but the supplied data does not establish a modern consumer-compliance certificate. Confirm I/O standards, signal-integrity limits, configuration storage, timing margins, and the thermally enhanced package dimensions before production.
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High-Density Interface Bridging
EP20K100QC240-3N is a candidate for high-density interface bridging where several buses, control signals, and format-conversion functions must coexist. The 189 user I/O can connect the FPGA to memory, processors, converters, or application-specific peripherals, while 53,248 bits of distributed memory support state, buffering, and lookup functions. The 100,000-gate capacity is useful when a design is too large for conventional small PLDs but does not require a much larger modern FPGA family. The 240-BFQFP package helps organize many external connections on a surface-mount board. The design must still validate I/O voltage levels, drive strength, pin multiplexing, clock domains, and timing constraints against the complete manufacturer data.
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Programmable Test and Measurement Logic
EP20K100QC240-3N can provide configurable timing, control, capture, and signal-conditioning logic in test and measurement systems. The 4,160 logic cells and 100,000 gates support parallel datapaths and control structures, while the 189 user I/O enable multiple instrument channels or interface devices. The 167 MHz device description indicates the scale of the listed performance claim, but it is not a guaranteed operating frequency for every design. The 2.5 V supply must be low-noise and properly decoupled, and the 0°C to 85°C range should be compared with the instrument's environmental requirements. Verify setup, hold, propagation, I/O, and clock specifications from the official datasheet before committing the measurement architecture.
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Legacy System Maintenance
EP20K100QC240-3N is relevant to maintaining or reproducing legacy systems that already use the APEX-20K 100K architecture. The 240-BFQFP package and 189 user I/O may allow replacement of a failed device on an existing board when the exact ordering code, pinout, voltage, timing, and temperature requirements match. Its 4,160 cells and 100,000 gates provide the established logic capacity for such designs, but migration to a newer FPGA family would generally require board and firmware changes. The supplied comparison source identifies EP20K100QC240-3 as a possible complete replacement, while other speed grades need separate validation. Obtain the official package information and configuration documentation before authorizing a production substitution.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K100QC240-3N — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K100QC240-3 | EP20K100QC240-2 | EP20K100QC240-1 | EP20K100QC240-1XV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP | 240-BFQFP |
| Family | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K |
| Gate Count | 100000 gates | 100000 gates | 100000 gates | 100000 gates | 100000 gates |
| Logic Cells | 4160 cells | 4160 cells | 4160 cells | 4160 cells | 4160 cells |
| User I/O | 189 I/O | 189 I/O | 189 I/O | 189 I/O | 189 I/O |
| Supply Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V | 1.8 V [DATA_NEEDED: target comparison range verification] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-2 supply range] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1 supply range] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1XV supply range] |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 85 C | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-3 temperature range] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-2 temperature range] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1 temperature range] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1XV temperature range] |
| Maximum Frequency | 167 MHz | 167 MHz [DATA_NEEDED: full condition verification] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-2 frequency] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1 frequency] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1XV frequency] |
| Macrocells | 416 macrocells | 416 macrocells [DATA_NEEDED: exact comparison verification] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-2 macrocells] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1 macrocells] | [DATA_NEEDED: EP20K100QC240-1XV macrocells] |
Key Differentiators
- 100,000-gate APEX-20K logic capacity (vs EP20K100QC240-2)
- 189 user I/O in a 240-BFQFP package (vs EP20K100QC240-1XV)
- 4,160 logic cells with 53,248 distributed-memory bits (vs EP20K100QC240-3)
- 2.5 V nominal supply and 167 MHz listed frequency (vs EP20K100QC240-1)
Design Notes
EP20K100QC240-3N is listed with a 2.5 V nominal supply and 2.375 V to 2.625 V supply range. Use a regulated, low-noise rail and confirm the exact FPGA supply requirements, including any separate I/O or auxiliary rails, in the official datasheet. Place local decoupling at the supply pins and keep the decoupling return path short. The supplied data does not provide current consumption or power-up sequencing limits, so those values are [DATA_NEEDED: current consumption and power sequencing]. Do not assume that the 2.5 V core rail alone defines the complete power tree.
The manufacturer source states that EP20K100QC240-3N uses a thermally enhanced package that is taller than the regular package. Verify the package height, seating plane, lead geometry, and recommended land pattern from the Altera Device Package Information Data Sheet. The supplied data gives a 0°C to 85°C operating range but no thermal-resistance values or power-dissipation figure. Therefore, junction temperature and airflow calculations require [DATA_NEEDED: theta-JA, theta-JC, and design power]. Preserve mechanical clearance and avoid assuming that a generic 240-pin PQFP outline applies without an exact manufacturer drawing.
The primary verified distributor result identifies a 240-BFQFP package, while one secondary result describes a 652-pin BGA. Treat the 240-BFQFP identification as the controlling package value and obtain the official package drawing before releasing the PCB. Check pin numbering, pin-1 orientation, lead coplanarity, escape routing, thermal-pad requirements, and the 1.27 mm pitch listed in the secondary result against the manufacturer documents. Keep high-speed clock and data routes short where possible, provide a continuous reference plane, and separate noisy interfaces from sensitive analog or timing circuitry. Do not use the inconsistent BGA-652 pin count for layout.
The 189 user I/O and 167 MHz device description make signal-integrity validation important for clock, bus, and interface paths. Confirm the supported I/O standards, input thresholds, output drive settings, termination requirements, and maximum toggle rates in the official datasheet; these are [DATA_NEEDED: I/O electrical characteristics and timing]. Apply controlled-impedance routing where the interface requires it, maintain ground continuity, and simulate or measure clock and data timing in the assembled system. The listed 167 MHz value is not a substitute for design-specific timing analysis, especially when the FPGA implements multiple clock domains or external memories.
Compliance Information
The supplied web data does not state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. AEC-Q100 qualification is not established and is recorded as not_qualified rather than assumed. Obtain manufacturer environmental documentation for the exact ordering code.
