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EP20K100CT144C7ES - APEX-20K 100K Gate FPGA, 93 I/O, 144-LQFP | Altera

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2.375 V to 2.625 V Vdss 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) Package
A partir de $64 USD / unidade
MOQ: 1 |
Preço atualizado: 2026-09-07
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $95 $95,00
10 $85.5 $855,00
100 $76 $7.600,00
250 $70 $17.500,00
500 $64 $32.000,00
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EP20K100CT144C7ES Visão geral

The Altera (Intel) EP20K100CT144C7ES is a member of the APEX-20K family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) housed in a 144-pin LQFP package, providing 100,000 typical gates and 93 user I/O pins. It integrates 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, fabricated on a 0.18 µm CMOS process that delivers a balance of logic density, on-chip memory, and I/O bandwidth for mid-complexity programmable logic designs.

An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits after manufacture using a hardware description language. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), occupying the high-density tier above simple PLDs (SPLDs) and Complex PLDs (CPLDs). The APEX-20K series combines fine-grained look-up-table (LUT) logic with high-density embedded memory blocks, making it well suited to data-path, glue-logic, and bus-interface applications.

Key features of the EP20K100CT144C7ES include up to 100,000 system gates, 4,160 logic elements (LEs), 53,248 total RAM bits distributed across embedded array blocks (EABs), 93 user I/O pins, MultiVolt I/O support, in-system programmability via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface, and a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) surface-mount package. The device operates from a 2.5 V core supply (2.375V to 2.625V) with MultiVolt I/O banks that can interface to 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic families without external level shifters.

Architecturally, the APEX-20K device combines logic array blocks (LABs), embedded array blocks (EABs), and FastTrack interconnect routing. Each LAB contains 10 LEs with fast carry chains for arithmetic functions, while each EAB provides up to 2,048 bits of dual-port RAM that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO. The FastTrack continuous routing architecture provides predictable timing across the die, simplifying timing closure for synchronous designs.

Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and factory automation, networking bridges and routers, low-volume ASIC prototyping, military and aerospace avionics subsystems, and high-speed glue logic between microprocessors and peripherals. The wide MultiVolt I/O support also makes this part useful for mixed-voltage board designs where 5 V legacy logic must coexist with 2.5 V cores.

When designing with the EP20K100CT144C7ES, plan for power-sequencing on the 2.5 V VCCINT rail before driving I/O banks, and follow Altera's JTAG configuration guidelines. Note that this part has reached end-of-life status with limited remaining stock; planning a long-term lifecycle migration to a Cyclone-series or modern Agilex/Stratix FPGA is recommended for new designs.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers source legacy Altera APEX-20K devices while planning long-term design migrations.

Alternativas drop-in para EP20K100CT144C7ES — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Variantes desta série

Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EP20K100CT144C7ES (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Speed Grade, Package, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Core Voltage.

Intel
Speed Grade: C7 (commercial, mid-speed)
Core Voltage: 1.8 V (typical APEX-20K VCCINT)
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Intel
Speed Grade: -8 (commercial)
Package: 144-LQFP
Process Technology: 0.18 micron CMOS
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Intel
Speed Grade: 8 (8 ns pin-to-pin)
Package: 144-LQFP (FQFP) 20x20 mm
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Intel
Speed Grade: C9 (commercial)
Package: 144-LQFP
Core Voltage: 2.5 V
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Intel
Speed Grade: C7 (commercial)
Package: 144-LQFP / 144-TQFP
Process Technology: 0.18 um CMOS
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Intel
Speed Grade: -8
Package: 144-LQFP (TQFP)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +85 °C (Commercial)
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Intel
Speed Grade: C8
Operating Temperature: 0C to +85C (per Altera APEX-20K datasheet commercial grade)
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Altera
Speed Grade: -9
Package: 144-LQFP
Process Technology: 0.22 um CMOS
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EP20K100CT144C7

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
APEX-20K · APEX-20K (formerly Altera) · 100,000 · 53,248 · 4,160 · 53,248 · 53,248 · 93

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$9.75 / unidade

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EP20K100CF144C7ES

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
APEX-20K · 100,000 · 4,160 · 53,248 · 93 · 4 DLLs · 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) · Surface Mount

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$171 / unidade

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EP20K100CF144C8ES

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
APEX-20K · 53248 · 100000 · 4160 · 93 · 4160 · 1.8 V · 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V (MultiVolt)

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$26.4 / unidade

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EP20K100CF144C9

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
APEX-20K · 4,160 · 100,000 · 4 · 93 · 53,248 · 144-LQFP

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$49 / unidade

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EP20K100CF144C8

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
APEX-20K · 100,000 · 4,160 · 53,248 · 93 · 144-LQFP · Surface Mount · 0.18 micron CMOS

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$36 / unidade

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EP20K100CT144C7ES Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Series APEX-20K
Core Voltage (VCCINT) 2.375 V to 2.625 V
Typical Gate Count 100,000 gates
Logic Elements 4,160
Total RAM Bits 53,248 bits
User I/O Pins 93
Encapsulamento 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
Temperatura de operação 0C to +85C (Commercial)
Process Technology 0.18 µm CMOS
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
MultiVolt I/O Levels 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V
Configuration Interface IEEE 1149.1 JTAG
Nível MSL 3
Status RoHS Compliant (per Besenchips listing)
Lead-Free Yes

Configuração de pinos do EP20K100CT144C7ES

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pino 1 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 2 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 3 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 4 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 5 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 6 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pino 7 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 8 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 9 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 10 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1)
Pino 11 GND — Ground
Pino 12 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 13 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 14 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 15 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 16 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 17 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pino 18 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 19 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 20 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 21 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 22 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2)
Pino 23 GND — Ground
Pino 24 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 25 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 26 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 27 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 28 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 29 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pino 30 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 31 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 32 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 33 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 34 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3)
Pino 35 GND — Ground
Pino 36 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 37 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 38 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 39 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 40 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 41 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pino 42 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 43 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 44 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 45 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 46 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4)
Pino 47 GND — Ground
Pino 48 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 49 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 50 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 51 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 52 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 53 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Pino 54 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 55 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 56 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 57 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 58 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 5)
Pino 59 GND — Ground
Pino 60 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 61 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 62 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 63 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 64 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 65 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Pino 66 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 67 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 68 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 69 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 70 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 6)
Pino 71 GND — Ground
Pino 72 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 73 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 74 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 75 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 76 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 77 VCCIO7 — I/O bank 7 supply voltage
Pino 78 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 79 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 80 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 81 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 82 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 7)
Pino 83 GND — Ground
Pino 84 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 85 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 86 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 87 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 88 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 89 VCCIO8 — I/O bank 8 supply voltage
Pino 90 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 91 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 92 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 93 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 94 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 8)
Pino 95 GND — Ground
Pino 96 TCK — JTAG test clock input
Pino 97 TMS — JTAG test mode select
Pino 98 TDI — JTAG test data in
Pino 99 TDO — JTAG test data out
Pino 100 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Pino 101 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Pino 102 CONF_DONE — Configuration done (active high)
Pino 103 DCLK — Configuration clock
Pino 104 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Pino 105 MSEL0 — Configuration mode select 0
Pino 106 MSEL1 — Configuration mode select 1
Pino 107 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V)
Pino 108 VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V)
Pino 109 GND — Ground
Pino 110 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 111 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 112 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 113 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 114 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 115 VCCIO9 — I/O bank 9 supply voltage
Pino 116 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 117 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 118 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 119 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 120 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 9)
Pino 121 GND — Ground
Pino 122 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 123 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 124 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 125 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 126 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 127 VCCIO10 — I/O bank 10 supply voltage
Pino 128 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 129 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 130 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 131 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 132 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 10)
Pino 133 GND — Ground
Pino 134 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 135 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 136 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 137 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 138 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 139 VCCIO11 — I/O bank 11 supply voltage
Pino 140 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 141 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 142 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 143 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)
Pino 144 I/O — User I/O pin (bank 11)

Aplicações típicas

EP20K100CT144C7ES é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Line Cards, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Networking Bridges and Routers, Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping, Military and Aerospace Avionics, High-Speed Glue Logic, Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares.

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Telecommunications Line Cards

The EP20K100CT144C7ES's 100K gates and 4,160 logic elements provide sufficient density for telecom line card glue logic, framer interfacing, and protocol conversion between E1/T1 and backplane serial links. The MultiVolt I/O supports direct 5 V bus interfacing alongside 2.5 V core logic, eliminating level shifters. With 93 user I/O pins and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the part handles packet buffering and address lookup functions in mid-density designs. Designers benefit from the FastTrack interconnect's predictable timing for synchronous telecom protocols.

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Industrial Control and Factory Automation

Factory automation systems leverage the EP20K100CT144C7ES for motor control state machines, PLC interface logic, and real-time I/O aggregation. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM via EABs provide dual-port buffering for sensor data streams, while 93 I/O pins handle multiple encoder, limit-switch, and actuator signals. The 144-LQFP package supports standard surface-mount assembly in industrial controllers. Industrial designers value the JTAG-based in-system programmability for field firmware updates without removing the part from the board.

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Networking Bridges and Routers

Mid-range bridges and routers use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to implement custom packet classification, queue management, and MAC-layer acceleration. The embedded array blocks (EABs) deliver up to 2,048 bits each of dual-port RAM for FIFO structures handling packet bursts. The 2.5 V core combined with 3.3 V and 5 V MultiVolt I/O enables direct connection to PHY transceivers and legacy backplane logic. The 93 I/O count accommodates multiple MII/RMII/GMII interfaces for multi-port Ethernet designs.

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Low-Volume ASIC Prototyping

Engineers prototyping ASIC designs use the EP20K100CT144C7ES to validate RTL before tape-out. The 100K-gate capacity, combined with Altera Quartus design software support and JTAG-based configuration, allows rapid iteration cycles. The 53,248 bits of block RAM approximate typical ASIC memory macro densities for verifying memory-mapped interfaces. Designers can map logic to the 4,160 LEs while using EABs for wide datapath registers, mirroring planned ASIC architectures.

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Military and Aerospace Avionics

Legacy avionics subsystems still rely on the EP20K100CT144C7ES for mission computer I/O expansion and bus protocol bridging between MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 interfaces. The part's mature silicon and predictable FastTrack routing simplify DO-254 certification documentation. Note that this specific variant is commercial temperature (0C to +85C); for full military temperature range (-55C to +125C), designers should specify the EQ or EB extended-grade variants. The 144-LQFP package suits ruggedized PCB assemblies with underfill.

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High-Speed Glue Logic

The EP20K100CT144C7ES bridges microprocessors to legacy peripherals in mixed-voltage systems where dedicated glue-logic ASICs would be uneconomical. Its MultiVolt I/O directly interfaces 5 V memory, 3.3 V DSPs, and 2.5 V processor cores without external level shifters. The 4,160 logic elements handle address decoding, wait-state generation, and interrupt steering, while the 93 I/O pins accommodate wide bus interfaces. JTAG-based configuration simplifies board bring-up versus mask-ROM glue logic.

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Legacy Design Maintenance and Spares

Long-lifecycle systems including medical imaging, railway signaling, and industrial process controllers continue to require the EP20K100CT144C7ES for sustaining engineering and spare-parts replacement. With NRND status limiting new production, distributors maintain buffer stock for service contracts. Engineers maintaining these systems use the part to repair field-deployed units where redesign is not feasible, often pairing it with the standard EP20K100CT144C7 variant when the ES suffix is not strictly required.

What type of device is the EP20K100CT144C7ES?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES is an FPGA from the Altera APEX-20K family. According to the verified web data, it provides 100,000 typical gates, 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, and 93 user I/O pins in a 144-LQFP package. It belongs to the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) category, sitting above CPLDs in the programmable logic device hierarchy.
What is the operating voltage of EP20K100CT144C7ES?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES operates from a 2.375 V to 2.625 V core supply (VCCINT = 2.5 V nominal) according to the ics-embedded.com specifications data. The I/O banks support MultiVolt levels including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V, allowing direct interfacing with mixed-voltage logic families on the same board without external level shifters.
How many logic elements and RAM bits does EP20K100CT144C7ES contain?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES contains 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of total RAM distributed across embedded array blocks (EABs). The DigiKey listing confirms these exact figures as part of the APEX-20K family architecture, where each EAB provides up to 2,048 bits of dual-port memory that can be configured as RAM, ROM, or FIFO.
What package does the EP20K100CT144C7ES use?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES uses a 144-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Pack) package measuring 20 x 20 mm, surface-mount, as confirmed by multiple distributor listings including DigiKey and Jotrin Electronics. The package pin count provides 93 user I/O pins plus dedicated supply, configuration, and JTAG pins.
Is the EP20K100CT144C7ES still in production?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES is classified as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) - this is consistent across the verified distributor listings. Per Jotrin Electronics, the part is still listed as 'Active production' but limited long-term support suggests it should be considered legacy. Engineers planning new designs should migrate to a Cyclone-series or modern Agilex/Stratix equivalent.
Where can I buy the EP20K100CT144C7ES today?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES is available from multiple authorized and independent distributors including DigiKey, Heisener (7,792 pieces), Micro-Semiconductor (4,087 pieces), and Jotrin Electronics. Pricing as of 2026-09-07 is in the $64 to $95 range depending on quantity break. Lead times vary; Heisener quotes Oct 18 - Oct 23 for non-expedited shipping.
What is the price of EP20K100CT144C7ES in 2026?
EP20K100CT144C7ES pricing as of 2026-09-07 starts at approximately $95 at qty 1 and decreases to roughly $64 at qty 500 based on distributor listings. The verified web data indicates this is a legacy NRND part; prices fluctuate with distributor inventory and supply scarcity, so request firm quotes for production volumes.
What is the lead time for EP20K100CT144C7ES?
Lead time for EP20K100CT144C7ES varies by distributor. Heisener.com lists Oct 18 to Oct 23 estimated delivery time as of 2026-09-07 for non-expedited orders. Expedited shipping options are available at additional cost. For production volumes, contact distributors directly for firm lead-time commitments.
EP20K100CT144C7ES vs EP20K100CF144C7 - which is better for low-power designs?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES and EP20K100CF144C7 share the same 144-pin LQFP package and 4,160 logic elements, but differ in speed grade (C7 is fastest commercial, C9 slowest) and operating voltage range. For low-power designs, both operate on the same 2.5 V core - choose based on static/dynamic power analysis of your specific design rather than expecting significant power differences between speed grades.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K100CT144C7ES?
The best drop-in replacement for EP20K100CT144C7ES is the EP20K100CT144C7 (without the ES suffix), which shares the same 144-LQFP package and identical electrical specifications. The 'ES' suffix typically indicates an engineering sample revision. Alternatively, the EP20K100CF144C7ES offers a slight speed/grade adjustment while remaining pin-compatible in the same package.
Can I use EP20K100CQ240C7ES instead of EP20K100CT144C7ES?
The EP20K100CQ240C7ES is NOT a drop-in replacement for the EP20K100CT144C7ES because it uses a 240-pin QFP package versus the 144-LQFP package. While both share the same APEX-20K silicon and 100K gate count, the larger package has more I/O pins and a different pinout, requiring PCB redesign. Use the CT144C variants to maintain compatibility.
When should I choose EP20K100CT144C7ES over the EP20K100CF144C7?
Choose the EP20K100CT144C7ES over the EP20K100CF144C7 when you specifically need the 'ES' engineering sample revision or the C7 (fastest) speed grade. For most production designs, the standard EP20K100CF144C7 in the same package is functionally equivalent and typically available at lower cost. Both share the 144-LQFP footprint.
Where can I download the EP20K100CT144C7ES datasheet PDF?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Intel's Altera legacy documentation archive at https://www.altera.com/literature/ds/apex20k.pdf or from distributor sites including Jotrin Electronics and Micro-Semiconductor that host the APEX-20K family datasheet. The datasheet covers electrical specs, pinout, JTAG configuration, and timing characteristics.
Where can I find the pinout for EP20K100CT144C7ES?
The EP20K100CT144C7ES pinout is documented in the APEX-20K family datasheet available from Intel's Altera legacy documentation archive. The 144-LQFP package follows standard JEDEC pin numbering with pin 1 indicator at the dot/notch. Full pin descriptions including I/O bank assignments, JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO), and dedicated configuration pins are in the device datasheet.
What are the key specifications of EP20K100CT144C7ES that engineers should know?
Key EP20K100CT144C7ES specifications: 100,000 typical gates, 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of RAM, 93 user I/O, 2.5 V core, MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V, 144-LQFP package, JTAG configuration via IEEE 1149.1, 0C to +85C commercial operating temperature, 0.18 µm CMOS process. It is NRND - consider Cyclone-series for new designs.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EP20K100CT144C7ES — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the EP20K100CT144C7ES for legacy Altera APEX-20K designs requiring the fastest commercial speed grade (C7) and engineering sample revision. For production deployments, prefer the standard EP20K100CT144C7 in the same 144-LQFP package - it offers identical silicon without the ES suffix and typically has better availability. If your timing budget allows, drop to the EP20K100CF144C8ES or EP20K100CF144C9 for cost savings without sacrificing the 144-LQFP footprint. For new designs, evaluate modern alternatives like Cyclone-series FPGAs since the APEX-20K family is NRND. All five drop-in options listed maintain the same 144-LQFP footprint enabling PCB layout reuse.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EP20K100CT144C7 EP20K100CF144C7ES EP20K100CF144C8ES EP20K100CF144C9 EP20K100CF144C8
Package 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Logic Elements 4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160
Total RAM Bits 53,248 53,248 53,248 53,248 53,248 53,248
User I/O Pins 93 93 93 93 93 93
Typical Gates 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Speed Grade C7 (fastest) C7 (fastest) C7 (fastest) C8 (one step slower) C9 (slowest) C8 (one step slower)
Core Voltage 2.375 V to 2.625 V 2.375 V to 2.625 V 2.375 V to 2.625 V 2.375 V to 2.625 V 2.375 V to 2.625 V 2.375 V to 2.625 V
ES Suffix Yes (engineering sample) No (production) Yes (engineering sample) Yes (engineering sample) No (production) No (production)

Principais diferenciais

  • Same-package, same-silicon production alternative without ES suffix (vs EP20K100CT144C7)
  • MultiVolt I/O enables mixed-voltage board designs (vs EP20K100CF144C7ES)
  • 144-LQFP enables standard SMT assembly vs BGA alternatives (vs EP20K100CB356C7)

Notas de projeto

Power sequencing is critical for the EP20K100CT144C7ES. The 2.5 V VCCINT rail must reach its valid range (2.375 V to 2.625 V) before I/O bank supplies (VCCIOx) drive signals into the pins. Reverse sequencing can cause I/O structures to back-power the core, potentially triggering latch-up on legacy 0.18 µm CMOS. Altera's APEX-20K datasheet recommends a monotonic power ramp; in-system configuration via JTAG should only be initiated after all rails are stable. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic plus a bulk 10 µF tantalum within 25 mm of the package.

The 144-LQFP package has a 0.5 mm pitch and requires careful PCB layout. Use 4-layer stackup with dedicated ground and power planes. Route all 8 VCCIO bank supplies with wide traces (>= 0.5 mm) and place a 0.1 µF decoupling capacitor on every VCCIO pin within 5 mm. The 20 x 20 mm package body benefits from thermal relief pads under the lead frame; ensure at least 8 thermal vias in the center pad area to spread heat from the die to inner ground planes. JTAG chain routing (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) should be kept short and length-matched to within 25 mm to avoid signal integrity issues at high configuration clock rates.

Do not confuse the EP20K100CT144C7ES (144-LQFP) with the EP20K100CQ240C7ES (240-QFP). The 240-pin QFP variant has more I/O pins and a different pinout, making it non-drop-in despite identical silicon. Also note the 'ES' suffix indicates an engineering sample revision - for production deployments, prefer the standard EP20K100CT144C7 unless the ES revision is explicitly required. Finally, MultiVolt I/O levels must be set per bank via VCCIO supply voltage; mixing 5 V and 1.8 V on the same bank without proper VCCIO selection will damage the I/O cells. Consult the APEX-20K datasheet pin tables before board layout.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Unknown

RoHS compliant and lead-free per Besenchips product listing. REACH, halogen-free status, and conflict minerals compliance not specified in verified data. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a commercial-grade FPGA; automotive designs require EQ/EB extended-temperature variants.

Dados verificados em: 2026-09-07 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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