EP20K100FC144-1 - APEX-20K FPGA 100K Gates 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP20K100FC144-1 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145,00 |
| 10 | $128 | $1.280,00 |
| 100 | $108.5 | $10.850,00 |
| 500 | $92 | $46.000,00 |
| 1.000 | $78.5 | $78.500,00 |
EP20K100FC144-1 Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnect, and dedicated I/O cells. FPGAs belong to the broader category of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and sit between fixed-function ASICs and software-programmable processors in terms of flexibility, performance, and NRE cost. APEX-20K devices are specifically architected for high-density logic and embedded memory applications in telecom, networking, and DSP.
Key differentiating features of the EP20K100FC144-1 include the APEX-20K MultiCore architecture combining logic elements, embedded system blocks (ESBs), and FastTrack interconnect in a single device. Each ESB can be configured as a dual-port RAM, FIFO, ROM, or CAM, providing true dual-port memory without consuming general-purpose logic. The device supports 3.3V PCI compliance, JTAG boundary-scan testing, and in-system programmability via the IEEE 1532 standard.
The architecture delivers up to 100K typical gates, 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, and 93 user I/O pins, while operating from a 2.5V core supply with 3.3V PCI-compatible I/O. The 144-pin LQFP package provides a footprint compatible with the entire EP20K100 LQFP-144 family, enabling drop-in migration between EP20K100EFC144-1, EP20K100FC144-1, and EP20K100CFI44 variants.
Typical applications include custom DSP datapaths, PCI interface logic, telecommunications glue logic, industrial control systems, and pre-ASIC prototyping. The LQFP-144 package makes the device well suited for low-cost prototype and low-volume production runs where BGA packages would increase assembly cost.
When designing with this part, ensure the 2.5V core supply and 3.3V I/O supply are sequenced per the APEX-20K handbook guidelines, and that decoupling capacitors are placed within 5 mm of each power pin. The EP20K100FC144-1 is now in legacy/EOL status; new designs should consider Cyclone-series replacements or check Altera/Intel end-of-life notices for last-time-buy windows.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the APEX-20K family, lifecycle guidance, and practical design notes not consolidated in any single manufacturer document.
Alternativas drop-in para EP20K100FC144-1 — 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 EP20K100FC144-1 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Speed Grade, Package, Process Technology, Family, Operating Temperature.
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EP20K100EFC144-1
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$61.75 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CF144C7
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$28.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CF144C8
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$36 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CF144C8ES
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$26.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CF144C9
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$49 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CF144C7ES
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$171 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100CT144C7
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$9.75 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100FC144-1 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | APEX-20K |
| Family | APEX-20K |
| Typical Gates | 100,000 |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 53,248 |
| User I/O Pins | 93 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V (PCI-compatible) |
| Speed Grade | -1 (slowest) |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Programmable Interface | JTAG / IEEE 1532 (ISP) |
| PCI Compliance | 3.3V PCI compliant |
Configuração de pinos do EP20K100FC144-1
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (function depends on configuration) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 6 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 9 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 10 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 18 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 29 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 34 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 35 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 38 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pino 39 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pino 40 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 41 | MSEL0 — Configuration mode select |
| Pino 42 | MSEL1 — Configuration mode select |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 44 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 51 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 59 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 64 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 68 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 69 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 70 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 71 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 73 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 81 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 89 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 94 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 103 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 110 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 119 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5 V) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 124 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 133 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 139 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin |
Aplicações típicas
EP20K100FC144-1 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Custom DSP Datapath Implementation, PCI Interface Bridge Logic, Telecommunications Glue Logic, Industrial Control Systems, Pre-ASIC Prototyping Platform, Legacy Equipment Maintenance and Repair.
Custom DSP Datapath Implementation
The EP20K100FC144-1's 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM make it well suited for custom DSP datapaths in audio, video, and communications equipment. The APEX-20K MultiCore architecture integrates logic and embedded system blocks (ESBs), so designers can implement dual-port RAM and FIFO buffers alongside arithmetic logic without consuming general-purpose LEs. With 93 user I/O pins and 100K typical gates, this FPGA can host FIR filters, FFT butterflies, and multiply-accumulate pipelines at sample rates up to several tens of MHz. For new designs, the same role can be filled by a Cyclone IV EP4CE6E22C8N, which offers lower power and modern IP libraries.
Recomendado
PCI Interface Bridge Logic
The EP20K100FC144-1's 3.3V PCI-compliant I/O and 93 user I/O pins make it a direct fit for PCI bus interface logic in legacy add-in cards and embedded systems. The device supports up to 33 MHz PCI operation with the appropriate soft IP core, and the 53,248 bits of embedded RAM can host small FIFOs for transaction buffering. The 144-LQFP package exposes enough I/O for a 32-bit PCI data bus plus control signals and a small auxiliary interface. This is a typical use case where designers standardize on the EP20K100 family for the combination of LQFP footprint and PCI compliance.
Recomendado
Telecommunications Glue Logic
Telecommunications equipment often needs high-density glue logic to bridge between processors, ASICs, and physical interfaces, and the EP20K100FC144-1 fills this role with 100K typical gates in a 144-LQFP. The 4,160 LEs can implement protocol state machines, packet headers, and rate-matching FIFOs, while the embedded RAM blocks handle small lookup tables and buffer pools. PCI compliance at 33 MHz enables direct interface to PowerPC and MIPS host processors commonly used in telecom blades. The -1 speed grade is sufficient for 33-66 MHz logic and SDRAM interfaces, but new designs should migrate to Cyclone III/IV with modern transceivers.
Recomendado
Industrial Control Systems
Industrial controllers frequently need a flexible logic core that can be reconfigured for different sensor and actuator interfaces, and the EP20K100FC144-1 serves this purpose with 93 user I/O pins and 4,160 logic elements. Designers can implement motor-control state machines, encoder counters, and PWM generators in logic while using the embedded RAM for commutation tables and lookup coefficients. The 144-LQFP package simplifies thermal management and rework in factory-floor equipment where BGA packages would increase assembly cost. Long-term availability is a concern; the part is now obsolete, so new industrial designs should consider Cyclone IV or MAX V.
Recomendado
Pre-ASIC Prototyping Platform
Pre-silicon validation of an ASIC design is one of the strongest use cases for the EP20K100FC144-1, because the APEX-20K MultiCore architecture and abundant I/O let engineers prototype the entire ASIC RTL before committing to masks. The 100K typical gate density maps roughly to small-to-medium ASICs, and the embedded RAM provides a fast model of the on-chip memory blocks. Designers can use the Quartus II design flow to bring up RTL, then transition to a Cyclone IV or Cyclone V for production prototype or to a mask-set ASIC once validated. The 144-LQFP package fits standard 1.27 mm pitch prototype boards.
Recomendado
Legacy Equipment Maintenance and Repair
The EP20K100FC144-1 is most commonly sourced today for maintenance and repair of legacy equipment already in service in telecom, industrial, and medical systems. When a board fails, the original FPGA is no longer in production, so engineers search obsolete-component distributors for verified stock. The 144-LQFP package and known-good pinout mean direct drop-in replacement on the original PCB without re-layout. For high-volume legacy production, recommended practice is to qualify a modern Cyclone or MAX family part with equivalent I/O count and PCB redesign, since remaining EP20K100FC144-1 stock is finite and prices have risen.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP20K100FC144-1 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP20K100EFC144-1 | EP20K100CF144C7 | EP20K100CF144C8 | EP20K100CF144C8ES | EP20K100CF144C9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP | 144-LQFP (same) | 144-LQFP (same) | 144-LQFP (same) | 144-LQFP (same) | 144-LQFP (same) |
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) |
| Family / Series | APEX-20K | APEX-20K (enhanced) | APEX-20K (C-grade) | APEX-20K (C-grade) | APEX-20K (C-grade ES) | APEX-20K (C-grade) |
| Typical Gates | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 |
| User I/O | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Speed Grade | -1 (slowest) | -1 (slowest, enhanced) | C7 | C8 | C8 with ES | C9 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V (lower power) | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete (last time buy) | Obsolete (stock only) | Obsolete (stock only) | Obsolete (stock only) | Obsolete (stock only) |
Principais diferenciais
- Pin-compatible same-package alternative with lower power (vs EP20K100EFC144-1)
- Same die / same family at commercial temperature grade (vs EP20K100CF144C8)
- Higher-density modern alternative with different package (vs EP4CE6E22C8N (Cyclone IV))
Notas de projeto
The EP20K100FC144-1 requires a 2.5V core supply (VCCINT) and a 3.3V I/O supply (VCCIO). Per the APEX-20K datasheet, VCCINT must reach its stable value before or simultaneously with VCCIO, and the supply ramp should be monotonic. Decoupling: place 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors within 5 mm of every VCCINT and VCCIO pin, plus bulk 10-100 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors near the package. Power sequencing violation can cause permanent damage to the I/O cells; use a supervisor IC if the rails can come up in any order.
LQFP-144 packages rely on copper pours for heat dissipation. The APEX-20K datasheet specifies theta_JA approximately 30 C/W for a 144-LQFP with a 4-layer PCB and 4 sq-in copper pour. At maximum core current (~500 mA at 2.5V), power dissipation is ~1.25 W and junction temperature rise is ~38 C above ambient, well within the 125 C maximum. For high-activity designs (>50% toggle rate on many I/O), increase the copper pour to 8-12 sq-in and consider airflow. Do not exceed the absolute maximum junction temperature of 150 C.
The 144-LQFP package has 0.5 mm pitch leads. PCB layout requires 0.2-0.25 mm trace-and-space rules for fanout and a 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground plane for the inner layers. Keep JTAG traces (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) short (<50 mm) and isolated from fast-switching I/O. Configuration pins (nCONFIG, nSTATUS, CONF_DONE) need a 4.7 kohm pull-up to VCCIO. Refer to the APEX-20K handbook Chapter 7 for full layout guidelines and reference designs.
Three common pitfalls when designing with the EP20K100FC144-1: (1) leaving JTAG pins floating - always connect TDI/TMS to known state via pull-ups; (2) using 5V signals on 3.3V I/O - I/O cells are NOT 5V tolerant despite the PCI compliance wording, which only specifies 3.3V PCI signaling; (3) ignoring configuration mode - MSEL0/MSEL1 must be tied to specific levels for the desired configuration scheme (AS, PS, JTAG). Read the APEX-20K handbook configuration chapter before finalizing the schematic.
Informações de conformidade
APEX-20K family lifecycle status: obsolete. Compliance data was not present in the verified web data and should be confirmed via the original Intel/Altera product discontinuation notice. AEC-Q100 is not applicable as APEX-20K is not an automotive-qualified family.