EP1C20F400C8NAC - 20,060-Cell, 1.5V Cyclone FPGA | Intel | Embedded Logic
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EP1C20F400C8NAC Visão geral
An FPGA, or field-programmable gate array, is a semiconductor device composed of configurable logic blocks, programmable interconnects, and programmable I/O resources. Unlike a fixed-function application-specific integrated circuit, an FPGA can be configured after manufacturing to implement combinational logic, sequential state machines, interface bridges, and digital signal-processing datapaths. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, EP1C20F400C8NAC belongs to the programmable-logic-device category and specifically the FPGA family. Its configurable architecture allows engineers to adapt hardware behavior without fabricating a new integrated circuit.
The principal listed specifications are 20,060 cells, 275.03 MHz, and 130 nm process technology. The device is identified as a 1.5 V FPGA and is offered in a 400-pin FBGA package. The listed 301 I/O count provides substantial external connectivity for parallel buses, control interfaces, and data-acquisition systems. The Cyclone architecture is suited to designs that require programmable glue logic, protocol conversion, timing control, and configurable peripheral integration.
EP1C20F400C8NAC is positioned for legacy and established programmable-logic platforms rather than modern high-performance FPGA implementations. The 130 nm process and 1.5 V supply indicate an older device generation, so designers should validate available design software, configuration memory requirements, timing constraints, and long-term lifecycle planning before starting a new production program. The large 400-pin package also requires careful PCB fan-out, controlled-impedance routing, and thorough power-distribution analysis.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, embedded communications interfaces, test and measurement equipment, image or data-acquisition front ends, motor-control peripherals, and custom interface bridges. Its 301 listed I/O resources are useful where multiple digital buses, sensor interfaces, or control signals must be aggregated. In communications equipment, the FPGA can implement protocol adaptation, framing, error handling, or timing conversion. In industrial systems, it can combine control logic, status monitoring, and legacy bus interfaces in one configurable device.
A key design consideration is software and toolchain compatibility. Because EP1C20F400C8NAC is an older Cyclone-family device, engineers should confirm the exact supported Intel or Altera Quartus software generation, device-fit status, configuration interface, and available intellectual-property cores. Verify pin assignments, bank voltages, clocking resources, I/O standards, and package thermal requirements directly from the manufacturer documentation before release to layout or production.
This product page combines verified device specifications, package and supply context, sourcing observations, engineering applications, and strict drop-in-alternative screening. It is intended to help buyers and engineers distinguish electrically documented candidates from unverified substitutes while preserving the 400-pin FBGA footprint requirement.
Alternativas drop-in para EP1C20F400C8NAC — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP1C20F400C8NAC (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Process Technology, Package, Speed Grade, Family, PLLs.
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EP1C20F400C8N
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$62.5 / unidade
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$17.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C20F400C7N
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$65.8 / unidade
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$48.9 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP1C20F400C6N
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Ver ficha técnica →EP1C20F400C8NAC Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Device Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Logic Cells | 20,060 cells |
| Listed Operating Frequency | 275.03 MHz |
| Process Technology | 130 nm |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Count | 301 I/O |
| Encapsulamento | 400-pin FBGA |
| Package Code | F400 |
| Family | Cyclone |
| Status RoHS | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 Status | unknown |
| Lead-Free Status | unknown |
| Halogen-Free Status | unknown |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP1C20F400C8NAC f400
Configuração de pinos para EP1C20F400C8NAC (pacote f400). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP1C20F400C8NAC.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP1C20F400C8NAC é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Automation Controllers, Embedded Communications Interfaces, Test and Measurement Equipment, Data-Acquisition Front Ends, Legacy Digital System Consolidation, Motor-Control Peripherals.
Industrial Automation Controllers
EP1C20F400C8NAC fits industrial automation controllers that need configurable logic, deterministic state machines, and many digital interfaces in one programmable device. Its verified 20,060-cell capacity supports control sequencing, sensor aggregation, protocol conversion, and supervisory functions. The 301 listed I/O resources help connect field sensors, actuators, encoders, and parallel control buses while keeping the implementation within a single 400-pin FBGA package. The device can replace several fixed-function logic devices with a configurable platform, reducing component count and simplifying board-level changes. Designers should confirm the industrial temperature grade, supported I/O standards, configuration interface, and long-term supply status before production release.
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Embedded Communications Interfaces
EP1C20F400C8NAC is suitable for embedded communications equipment requiring programmable framing, channel adaptation, timing conversion, or interface bridging. The 20,060 logic cells provide capacity for moderate protocol handling and control logic, while the 301 listed I/O support multiple parallel data paths and control signals. The FPGA can sit between a processor, serializer or deserializer, memory interface, and backplane logic, allowing protocol-specific behavior to be updated without a new ASIC. Its 1.5 V listed supply and 400-pin FBGA package require disciplined power and signal-integrity design. Confirm supported transceiver availability, I/O bank voltages, clocking resources, and the exact design-software device support before selecting it for a new communications platform.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
EP1C20F400C8NAC can serve in test and measurement equipment that requires configurable capture control, trigger logic, data formatting, and instrument interfacing. The 20,060-cell capacity is appropriate for moderate instrument-control functions, while the 301 listed I/O enable connection to sensors, switches, data converters, displays, and service interfaces. A field-programmable implementation allows engineers to modify trigger sequences or add instrument personalities without changing the board. The 275.03 MHz listed frequency is useful context, but actual timing closure must be confirmed for each datapath. Designers should verify differential I/O support, clock constraints, configuration storage, pin assignments, and the manufacturer’s recommended power and decoupling arrangement.
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Data-Acquisition Front Ends
EP1C20F400C8NAC is a plausible FPGA for data-acquisition front ends that aggregate multiple digital channels, perform control sequencing, and format data for a processor or storage device. Its 301 listed I/O provide broad connectivity for converter control, sample clocks, status signals, and parallel data buses. The 20,060 logic cells can implement channel multiplexing, buffering control, filtering control, and interface adaptation. The 1.5 V supply listing and 400-pin FBGA construction support compact system integration, but high-speed analog or converter designs require careful impedance control and timing analysis. Confirm the supported I/O voltage levels, package escape rules, configuration requirements, and exact clocking architecture in the manufacturer documentation before layout.
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Legacy Digital System Consolidation
EP1C20F400C8NAC is useful for consolidating legacy glue logic, bus adapters, and timing functions into a configurable device. The 20,060-cell architecture can replace multiple small programmable or fixed-function devices, while the 301 listed I/O support many legacy control and data signals. This is particularly relevant when maintaining an existing board architecture or extending the life of an established system. The 400-pin FBGA package enables a high connection count but increases PCB complexity compared with smaller packages, so the board should be checked for footprint reuse and routing capacity. Validate the exact ordering-code differences, configuration method, software version, and lifecycle plan before committing to a production redesign.
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Motor-Control Peripherals
EP1C20F400C8NAC can implement motor-control peripherals such as pulse generation, position-capture logic, safety-state handling, encoder interfaces, and supervisory sequencing. The 20,060 logic cells are sufficient for moderate control and interface logic, and the 301 listed I/O allow connection to position sensors, gate-driver controls, status signals, and communication peripherals. A configurable FPGA lets the control board support different motor or feedback configurations through firmware and logic changes rather than a new PCB. The 275.03 MHz listed frequency should be treated as a device-level reference, not a guarantee for every control loop. Confirm timing, I/O electrical limits, thermal performance, configuration storage, and safety requirements for the intended motor system.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP1C20F400C8N | EP1C20F400C8 | EP1C20F400C7N | EP1C20F400C7 | EP1C20F400C6N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 400-pin FBGA | 400-pin FBGA | 400-pin FBGA | 400-pin FBGA | 400-pin FBGA | 400-pin FBGA |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Device Family | Cyclone FPGA | Cyclone FPGA | Cyclone FPGA | Cyclone FPGA | Cyclone FPGA | Cyclone FPGA |
| Cross-Brand Status | Not applicable | Intel same-brand candidate | Intel same-brand candidate | Intel same-brand candidate | Intel same-brand candidate | Intel same-brand candidate |
Principais diferenciais
- Large listed I/O resource count (vs EP1C20F400C7N)
- Explicitly listed 1.5 V supply (vs EP1C20F400C8N)
- Established Cyclone FPGA family (vs EP1C20F400C6AC)
Notas de projeto
Treat the 400-pin FBGA package as a high-density layout challenge. Use the manufacturer land pattern and package drawing as the only routing source, confirm whether the board process supports the required escape vias, and maintain continuous reference-plane coverage beneath the device. Keep high-speed clock and differential pairs short, controlled, and separated from noisy I/O regions. Verify pin assignments and I/O-bank voltage constraints before freezing the layout; the supplied web data does not include the complete 400-pin pin table.
The verified listing identifies a 1.5 V supply, but the FPGA system may also require separate I/O-bank and configuration voltages. Build the power tree from the manufacturer device handbook rather than assuming that 1.5 V is the only rail. Estimate core and I/O current from the selected design, provide local decoupling at every supply pin, and use a controlled ramp or sequencing circuit if the documentation requires it. Do not infer absent voltage limits, current ratings, or capacitor values from the distributor snippet.
EP1C20F400C8NAC is listed at 275.03 MHz, but the practical clock and data rate depend on the implemented logic, routing, I/O standard, load, and timing constraints. Apply source termination where required, minimize stubs, and use controlled-impedance routing for clock, differential, and memory-like interfaces. Perform post-route timing analysis with the exact FPGA device files and pin assignments. The verified data does not state the number of PLLs, memory blocks, supported I/O standards, or maximum transceiver capability.
Do not select a related EP1C20F400 MPN solely because it appears to use a 400-pin FBGA package. The supplied cross-reference search does not verify pin-by-pin compatibility or exact electrical equivalence for the listed candidates. Before substitution, compare the manufacturer ordering guide, device handbook, package drawing, pinout, voltage rails, speed grade, configuration interface, and software support. Treat all unverified cross-brand parts as redesign options, not drop-in replacements.
The supplied data does not provide a thermal resistance, maximum junction temperature, or power-consumption figure, so no junction-temperature estimate can be calculated reliably. Estimate FPGA power from the final configuration, clock rate, toggle rate, I/O loading, and voltage rails, then compare the result with the manufacturer thermal package limits. Provide adequate copper spreading, thermal vias, airflow, or cooling according to the actual board environment. Do not use the 130 nm process value as a substitute for a device-specific thermal specification.
Informações de conformidade
No explicit RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals statements were present in the supplied verified web data.
