EP20K100FC144-2X - APEX-20K FPGA 4160 LE 93 I/O 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP20K100FC144-2X ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $65 | $65,00 |
| 10 | $58.5 | $585,00 |
| 100 | $52 | $5.200,00 |
| 500 | $47.5 | $23.750,00 |
| 1.000 | $42 | $42.000,00 |
EP20K100FC144-2X Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows engineers to implement custom digital circuits through software-defined configuration. FPGAs sit at the top of the programmable logic hierarchy, which flows: programmable logic device (PLD) → CPLD → FPGA → SoC FPGA. APEX-20K devices specifically combine look-up table (LUT) logic, embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory, and FastTrack interconnect, supporting both combinational and sequential digital designs up to several hundred MHz internal performance.
Key features of the EP20K100FC144-2X include 416 logic array blocks (LABs/CLBs), 4,160 logic elements, 53,248 bits of embedded RAM distributed across embedded array blocks, and 93 user I/O pins supporting multiple I/O standards. The device operates from a 2.5V core supply and 3.3V/5V-tolerant I/O, and is offered in a commercial grade speed grade -2 with the 'X' suffix indicating an unspecified or variant temperature/process option. The LQFP-144 package is surface-mount friendly and supports standard reflow profiles.
The architecture employs a MultiCore interconnect routing fabric that provides predictable timing for high-performance designs, with built-in support for common functions such as FIFOs, CAMs, RAM/ROM, and standard interfaces (PCI, LVDS, etc.) via dedicated IP cores. The 144-LQFP package provides a practical pin count for memory and high-density logic designs while still allowing hand-solderable prototype boards, which is unusual for a programmable logic device of this capacity.
Typical applications for this FPGA include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and machine vision pre-processing, glue logic in embedded systems, prototyping for ASIC designs, and low-volume custom DSP/communication pipeline implementations. The combination of moderate logic capacity and 93 I/O makes the EP20K100FC144-2X a strong fit for bridging legacy interfaces to modern processors, particularly where dedicated I/O banks need to support multiple voltage domains.
When designing with this part, note that the APEX-20K family is legacy hardware - newer designs should consider Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10. Always use the Quartus II design software (legacy 13.0sp1 or earlier) for synthesis and place-and-route, since modern Quartus releases do not support APEX devices. Ensure the JTAG programming interface is brought out to a 10-pin header for in-system programming and boundary-scan testing.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the same APEX-20K family, and practical design notes for legacy FPGA procurement not found on the Altera datasheet PDF.
Alternativas drop-in para EP20K100FC144-2X — 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 EP20K100FC144-2X (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type.
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EP20K100FC144-2
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$23.9 / unidade
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$30.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100FC144-1
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$78.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100EFC144-1
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$61.75 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100ETC144-2N
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$22 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100ETC144-1X
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$23.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100FC144-2X Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 416 |
| Total RAM Bits | 53,248 |
| Number of I/O | 93 |
| Core Voltage | 2.5 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (FC) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Nível MSL | 3 |
| Architecture | LUT-based with embedded array blocks |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
Configuração de pinos do EP20K100FC144-2X
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Pino 16 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 17 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
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| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 26 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 29 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 30 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 31 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 33 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 34 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 35 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 36 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 37 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 38 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 41 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 43 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 51 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 53 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 60 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 64 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 71 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 75 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 78 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 85 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 86 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 89 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 97 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 100 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 106 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (2.5V) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 113 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 116 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 123 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 130 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 136 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 142 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Aplicações típicas
EP20K100FC144-2X é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging, Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline, ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform, Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion, Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline, Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface.
Telecommunications Line Card Interface Bridging
The EP20K100FC144-2X is well-suited to telecommunications line card interface bridging, where it can implement bus converters, framer interfaces, and protocol adaptation glue logic. With 4,160 logic elements and 53,248 bits of embedded RAM, the device comfortably fits TDM bus multiplexers, HDLC controllers, and serial-to-parallel converters used between line interface units (LIUs) and network processors. The 93 user I/O pins support multiple I/O standards (3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS, 5V tolerant) needed to bridge legacy 5V interface logic to 3.3V NPUs, eliminating external level shifters. Designers typically allocate roughly 50-70% of the LEs to interface logic and use the remaining capacity for status/control registers and watchdog timers. The APEX-20K family MultiCore interconnect provides deterministic routing delays, which is critical when bridging telecom clock domains at T1/E1 (1.544/2.048 MHz) or higher rates.
Recomendado
Industrial Machine Vision Pre-Processing Pipeline
In machine vision pipelines, the EP20K100FC144-2X can host pre-processing stages such as Bayer demosaicing, histogram equalization, and threshold-based segmentation before handing off pixel data to a downstream processor. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM (organized in EABs) are well-matched to line buffers for typical VGA (640x480) and SVGA (800x600) sensor streams, while the 4,160 logic elements implement pixel-pipeline arithmetic. The 93 I/O pins support parallel camera interface (8/10/12-bit data bus) plus control signals (VSYNC, HSYNC, PIXCLK) and external memory handshakes. The 144-LQFP package is hand-solderable, which simplifies prototype builds for industrial integrators building small-batch inspection systems. The APEX-20K device is typically clocked at 33-66 MHz in such pipelines, well within the speed grade -2 capability.
Recomendado
ASIC Prototyping and Verification Platform
The EP20K100FC144-2X is frequently used as an ASIC prototyping vehicle for designs targeting gate counts in the 30k-80k gate range. The 4,160 logic elements, combined with abundant EAB-based RAM and 93 user I/O pins, allow engineers to map RTL designs into real silicon before committing to an ASIC tape-out, reducing risk on first-pass designs. The Quartus II design flow supports incremental compilation and LogicLock regions, enabling IP block isolation between team members. The 144-LQFP package provides enough I/O for ASIC verification pads including JTAG, GPIO banks, and memory bus signals. Speed grade -2 supports reasonable Fmax targets (typically 60-100 MHz internal performance for moderately pipelined designs) for functional verification before ASIC sign-off.
Recomendado
Embedded System Glue Logic and Custom I/O Expansion
The EP20K100FC144-2X is widely deployed as glue logic between microprocessors/microcontrollers and peripheral devices, especially where custom I/O timing or protocol conversion is needed. Typical uses include SPI-to-parallel bus expansion, PWM generation, quadrature encoder decoding, and custom interrupt controllers. The 93 user I/O pins allow the device to replace multiple 74-series logic packages with a single programmable part, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM cost. The 53,248 bits of embedded RAM support FIFOs, lookup tables, and small scratchpad memories used to buffer data between mismatched bus speeds. The 144-LQFP (FC) surface-mount package is straightforward to assemble using standard reflow profiles.
Recomendado
Legacy Test and Measurement Instrumentation
In legacy test and measurement instruments, the EP20K100FC144-2X implements custom waveform generation, signal conditioning sequencers, and parallel data acquisition paths. The 4,160 logic elements handle state machines and timing generators, while the embedded RAM stores calibration tables, sine lookup tables, and pattern buffers. The 93 I/O pins interface to ADCs, DACs, display drivers, and front-panel keypads without external bus expander chips. The device's deterministic MultiCore interconnect ensures repeatable timing critical for accurate measurement. Speed grade -2 comfortably drives 16-bit parallel ADC interfaces at 10-50 MSPS, sufficient for many bench-top instrument designs.
Recomendado
Low-Volume DSP and Communication Pipeline
The EP20K100FC144-2X can implement low-volume, low-cost DSP and communication pipeline stages such as FIR filters, FFT pre-processors, and convolutional encoders where dedicated DSP chips are too expensive or unavailable. The 4,160 logic elements can implement moderate-tap FIR filters (16-32 taps) or small FFT engines (32-64 points) using the EABs for coefficient storage. The 93 I/O pins support parallel data paths to analog front-end ADCs and DACs. Speed grade -2 supports 50-80 MHz operation for real-time narrowband DSP. While not a replacement for high-end DSP or modern FPGA SoCs, this part remains a viable option for legacy audio processing, narrowband modem, or simple radar pre-processing applications.
Recomendado
Aerospace and Defense Legacy Avionics Interface
The EP20K100FC144-2X is used in legacy aerospace and defense avionics interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553 bridges, ARINC 429 line drivers, and discrete I/O expansion for flight control computers. The 93 user I/O pins and robust 144-LQFP package support the high pin counts required by parallel avionics buses. APEX-20K devices have extensive flight heritage from programs designed in the early 2000s, and the long-term availability through distributors supports multi-decade maintenance cycles for deployed platforms. Engineers maintaining such systems should note that sourcing is increasingly broker-dependent, and any new avionics design should consider radiation-tolerant alternatives or modern Cyclone IV parts qualified to relevant DO-254 levels.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP20K100FC144-2 | EP20K100FC144-1X | EP20K100FC144-1 | EP20K100EFC144-1 | EP20K100ETC144-2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (FC) | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (FC) - same | 144-LQFP (TC) - footprint variant |
| Brand | Intel (formerly Altera) | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same | Intel - same |
| Family | APEX-20K (F variant) | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20K (F variant) - same | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different | APEX-20KE (E variant) - different |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 (same) | -1X (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -2N (similar) |
| Logic Elements | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Bitstream Compatibility | Reference base | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | Compatible (same F variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) | NOT compatible (E variant) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest available speed grade in the 144-LQFP (FC) APEX-20K family (vs EP20K100FC144-1X)
- Pin-compatible with F-variant APEX-20K family, bitstream compatible with same speed grade (vs EP20K100EFC144-1)
- Legacy industrial/avionics proven supply chain via brokers (vs EP1SGX40GF1020C7)
Notas de projeto
The EP20K100FC144-2X requires a 2.5V core supply (VCCINT) and separate VCCIO supplies for each I/O bank. Use a low-impedance regulator (LDO or buck converter with output filter) to supply VCCINT, with bulk decoupling of at least 22uF plus 0.1uF ceramic capacitors at every VCCINT pin. Each VCCIO pin (there are typically 4 per bank) requires a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor placed within 5mm of the pin. Power-on sequencing is not strictly required but recommended: bring VCCINT up first, then VCCIO. Decoupling capacitance for the entire package should total at least 100uF across VCCINT and VCCIO rails.
The 144-LQFP (FC) package has 0.5mm pitch leads requiring careful PCB layout for manufacturability. Use NSMD (non-solder mask defined) pads with a pad length of 1.5-2.0mm and width of 0.30mm for reliable soldering. Route all signals on inner layers, and dedicate at least one solid ground plane directly under the package. Keep high-speed I/O traces short (<50mm) and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms for LVTTL or 100 ohms differential for LVDS. Place JTAG header (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) within 75mm of the device to ensure signal integrity for programming. Thermal relief: although 144-LQFP has moderate thermal performance, place thermal vias under the exposed die pad area if present, and ensure ground plane provides adequate heat spreading.
Common pitfalls when designing with the EP20K100FC144-2X: (1) Using modern Quartus Prime instead of legacy Quartus II 13.0sp1 or earlier - the APEX-20K family is not supported in current Quartus releases; (2) Confusing the 'F' (non-enhanced) variant with the 'E' (enhanced APEX-20KE) variant - bitstreams are not interchangeable even though packages are pin-compatible; (3) Assuming production-stock availability - this is a legacy NRND part sourced from brokers; (4) Skipping JTAG programming header - in-system programming is essential for field updates; (5) Not verifying speed grade for timing closure - the '-2X' is faster than '-1X' / '-1' and may be required for designs near Fmax limits; (6) Mixing VCCIO voltages across banks without proper I/O standard constraints - each bank can have an independent VCCIO level but I/O standards must be compatible with that bank voltage.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not verified in provided web sources. APEX-20K family is legacy hardware from the Altera era (pre-Intel acquisition); the part was originally non-RoHS by default but later revisions may have RoHS-compliant variants. Verify compliance with the manufacturer or distributor documentation before use in RoHS-restricted regions.
