EP20K100CT144C7ES - APEX-20K 100K Gate FPGA, 93 I/O, 144-LQFP | Altera
N.º da peça: EP20K100CT144C7ES ✗ Fim de vida| 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 |
EP20K100CT144C7ES Visão geral
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.
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EP20K100CT144C7
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$9.75 / unidade
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Ver ficha técnica →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
| 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.
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
Recomendado
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.
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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 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.