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EP20K200CQ208C8 - APEX 20KC FPGA 200K Gates | Altera

N.º da peça: EP20K200CQ208C8 ✗ Fim de vida
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1.71 V to 1.89 V (1.8 V nominal) Vdss 208-pin PQFP / BFQFP (28x28 mm) Package 301.21 MHz Speed
A partir de $95 USD / unidade
MOQ: 1 |
Preço atualizado: 2026-09-07
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $145 $145,00
10 $132.5 $1.325,00
100 $118.75 $11.875,00
500 $105.2 $52.600,00
1.000 $95 $95.000,00
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EP20K200CQ208C8 Visão geral

The Altera (now Intel) EP20K200CQ208C8 is a member of the APEX 20KC programmable logic family, providing 200,000 system gates, 8,320 logic elements, and 106,496 bits of embedded RAM in a 208-pin QFP (PQFP-208, 28x28 mm) package. Fabricated on a 0.18 µm (0.15 µm effective) CMOS process, the device operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply (1.8 V nominal) and supports a maximum internal clock frequency of approximately 301 MHz. The 'C8' speed grade places the part in the commercial-temperature category, while the 'CQ' package code designates the 208-pin plastic QFP with gull-wing leads.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a type of programmable logic device (PLD) that allows hardware designers to configure logic blocks, routing, and I/O after manufacture. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy of programmable logic (PLD > CPLD > FPGA > system-on-chip FPGA), occupying the high-density, high-performance segment used for glue logic, DSP pipelines, bus interfaces, and prototype ASIC replacement. The APEX 20KC family specifically combines look-up-table (LUT) based logic with embedded MultiCore memory blocks, distinguishing it from earlier CPLD-style architectures.

Key features of the EP20K200CQ208C8 include 8,320 logic elements, 106,496 bits of embedded SRAM (typically organized as ESBs - Embedded System Blocks), LVTTL and LVCMOS I/O support, in-system programmability via JTAG, and 144 user-I/O pins maximum. The 208-pin PQFP provides through-hole-compatible gull-wing leads suitable for sockets and rework-friendly assembly, and the device supports Altera's Quartus design flow for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.

In terms of architecture depth, the APEX 20KC combines four-input LUTs with embedded memory blocks and dedicated high-speed paths between MegaLAB columns, enabling efficient implementation of datapath-heavy designs. The 1.8 V core, while low for its era, demanded multiple supply rails on the board; modern designs have since shifted to 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and sub-1 V FPGAs.

Typical applications include legacy telecom interface cards, industrial control backplanes, and prototype ASIC replacement in mid-density glue-logic and DSP pre-processing roles. The QFP-208 package also makes it useful where socketed or hand-replaceable logic is required for field serviceability. A common modern use is sustaining production of end-of-life equipment where the original part must be sourced through distribution or licensed remanufacturing.

Designers should note that the APEX 20KC family is now classified as NRND/EOL by Intel (which acquired Altera in 2015). Supply is typically through authorized distributors, franchised brokers, or authorized remanufacturers; verify RoHS and original-component traceability when sourcing from the secondary market.

This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in alternative listings, and practical design guidance for engineers maintaining legacy systems based on the EP20K200CQ208C8.

Alternativas drop-in para EP20K200CQ208C8 — 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 EP20K200CQ208C8 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Typical Gates, Family, Speed Grade, Core Supply Voltage.

Intel
Package: 208-BFQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack)
Typical Gates: 53,248
Family: APEX-20KE
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Altera
Package: 208-PQFP (28x28 mm)
Typical Gates: 100,000
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Intel
Package: 672-ball FineLine BGA
Typical Gates: 200,000 system gates
Family: APEX 20K
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Altera
Typical Gates: 200K
Speed Grade: C7 (from part number)
Core Supply Voltage: 1.8 V
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Altera
Package: 208-BFQFP (PQFP)
Family: APEX-20KC
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Altera
Typical Gates: 200K gates
Core Supply Voltage: 1.8 V
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Intel
Family: APEX-20KC
Core Supply Voltage: 1.8V
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Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:

EP20K200CQ208C7ES

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP (28x28)
APEX 20KC · 8320 · 200K · 526000 · 136 · 1.8 V · 0.15 um · 375.94 MHz

✓ Em estoque

$20.9 / unidade

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EP20K200CF672C8ES

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-pin PQFP-equivalent APEX 20KC family device
APEX 20K · 8,320 · 200,000 system gates · 1,064 · 212,992 bits · 672-ball FineLine BGA · C8 (8 ns pin-to-pin) · 0C to +85C (commercial)

✓ Em estoque

$158 / unidade

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EP20K100CQ208C8ES

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-pin PQFP (28x28)
4160 · 159 · 208-pin QFP (BFQFP) · Surface Mount · Tray · 3 (168 hours)

✓ Em estoque

Consulte o preço

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EP20K100CQ208C8

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-pin PQFP (28x28)
APEX 20KE · 4,160 · 100,000 · 263,000 · 53,248 · 100,000 · 4 · 208

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$13.4 / unidade

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EP20K100CQ208C7ES

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-pin PQFP (28x28)
APEX-20KE · 4,160 · 53,248 · 159 · 32,768 · 4,160 · 208-BFQFP (Power Quad Flat Pack) · 208

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$48 / unidade

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EP20K200CQ208C8 Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Family APEX 20KC
Series APEX-20K®
Core Supply Voltage 1.71 V to 1.89 V (1.8 V nominal)
Process Technology 0.18 µm CMOS (0.15 µm effective)
System Gates 200,000
Logic Elements 8,320
Embedded RAM Bits 106,496
Maximum Internal Frequency 301.21 MHz
Maximum User I/O 144
Encapsulamento 208-pin PQFP / BFQFP (28x28 mm)
Terminal Form Gull Wing
Package Code FQFP
Speed Grade C8
Temperature Grade Commercial
Programmability In-system via JTAG (IEEE 1149.1)
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
Status RoHS Compliant

Configuração de pinos do EP20K200CQ208C8

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 (bank-dependent signal)
Pino 2 I/O — User I/O
Pino 3 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 4 I/O — User I/O
Pino 5 I/O — User I/O
Pino 6 GND — Ground
Pino 7 I/O — User I/O
Pino 8 I/O — User I/O
Pino 9 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 10 I/O — User I/O
Pino 11 I/O — User I/O
Pino 12 GND — Ground
Pino 13 I/O — User I/O
Pino 14 I/O — User I/O
Pino 15 TDI — JTAG Test Data In (IEEE 1149.1)
Pino 16 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pino 17 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pino 18 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pino 19 nSTATUS — Configuration status (open-drain)
Pino 20 nCONFIG — Configuration start (active-low)
Pino 21 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Pino 22 DCLK — Configuration clock input
Pino 23 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Pino 24 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 25 GND — Ground
Pino 26 I/O — User I/O
Pino 27 I/O — User I/O
Pino 28 I/O — User I/O
Pino 29 I/O — User I/O
Pino 30 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 31 I/O — User I/O
Pino 32 I/O — User I/O
Pino 33 GND — Ground
Pino 34 I/O — User I/O
Pino 35 I/O — User I/O
Pino 36 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 37 I/O — User I/O
Pino 38 I/O — User I/O
Pino 39 I/O — User I/O
Pino 40 GND — Ground
Pino 41 I/O — User I/O
Pino 42 I/O — User I/O
Pino 43 I/O — User I/O
Pino 44 I/O — User I/O
Pino 45 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 46 I/O — User I/O
Pino 47 I/O — User I/O
Pino 48 GND — Ground
Pino 49 I/O — User I/O
Pino 50 I/O — User I/O
Pino 51 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 52 I/O — User I/O
Pino 53 I/O — User I/O
Pino 54 I/O — User I/O
Pino 55 I/O — User I/O
Pino 56 GND — Ground
Pino 57 I/O — User I/O
Pino 58 I/O — User I/O
Pino 59 I/O — User I/O
Pino 60 I/O — User I/O
Pino 61 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 62 I/O — User I/O
Pino 63 I/O — User I/O
Pino 64 GND — Ground
Pino 65 I/O — User I/O
Pino 66 I/O — User I/O
Pino 67 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 68 I/O — User I/O
Pino 69 I/O — User I/O
Pino 70 I/O — User I/O
Pino 71 I/O — User I/O
Pino 72 GND — Ground
Pino 73 I/O — User I/O
Pino 74 I/O — User I/O
Pino 75 I/O — User I/O
Pino 76 I/O — User I/O
Pino 77 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 78 I/O — User I/O
Pino 79 I/O — User I/O
Pino 80 GND — Ground
Pino 81 I/O — User I/O
Pino 82 I/O — User I/O
Pino 83 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 84 I/O — User I/O
Pino 85 I/O — User I/O
Pino 86 I/O — User I/O
Pino 87 I/O — User I/O
Pino 88 GND — Ground
Pino 89 I/O — User I/O
Pino 90 I/O — User I/O
Pino 91 I/O — User I/O
Pino 92 I/O — User I/O
Pino 93 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 94 I/O — User I/O
Pino 95 I/O — User I/O
Pino 96 GND — Ground
Pino 97 I/O — User I/O
Pino 98 I/O — User I/O
Pino 99 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 100 I/O — User I/O
Pino 101 I/O — User I/O
Pino 102 I/O — User I/O
Pino 103 I/O — User I/O
Pino 104 GND — Ground
Pino 105 I/O — User I/O
Pino 106 I/O — User I/O
Pino 107 I/O — User I/O
Pino 108 I/O — User I/O
Pino 109 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 110 I/O — User I/O
Pino 111 I/O — User I/O
Pino 112 GND — Ground
Pino 113 I/O — User I/O
Pino 114 I/O — User I/O
Pino 115 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 116 I/O — User I/O
Pino 117 I/O — User I/O
Pino 118 I/O — User I/O
Pino 119 I/O — User I/O
Pino 120 GND — Ground
Pino 121 I/O — User I/O
Pino 122 I/O — User I/O
Pino 123 I/O — User I/O
Pino 124 I/O — User I/O
Pino 125 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 126 I/O — User I/O
Pino 127 I/O — User I/O
Pino 128 GND — Ground
Pino 129 I/O — User I/O
Pino 130 I/O — User I/O
Pino 131 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 132 I/O — User I/O
Pino 133 I/O — User I/O
Pino 134 I/O — User I/O
Pino 135 I/O — User I/O
Pino 136 GND — Ground
Pino 137 I/O — User I/O
Pino 138 I/O — User I/O
Pino 139 I/O — User I/O
Pino 140 I/O — User I/O
Pino 141 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 142 I/O — User I/O
Pino 143 I/O — User I/O
Pino 144 GND — Ground
Pino 145 I/O — User I/O
Pino 146 I/O — User I/O
Pino 147 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 148 I/O — User I/O
Pino 149 I/O — User I/O
Pino 150 I/O — User I/O
Pino 151 I/O — User I/O
Pino 152 GND — Ground
Pino 153 I/O — User I/O
Pino 154 I/O — User I/O
Pino 155 I/O — User I/O
Pino 156 I/O — User I/O
Pino 157 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 158 I/O — User I/O
Pino 159 I/O — User I/O
Pino 160 GND — Ground
Pino 161 I/O — User I/O
Pino 162 I/O — User I/O
Pino 163 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 164 I/O — User I/O
Pino 165 I/O — User I/O
Pino 166 I/O — User I/O
Pino 167 I/O — User I/O
Pino 168 GND — Ground
Pino 169 I/O — User I/O
Pino 170 I/O — User I/O
Pino 171 I/O — User I/O
Pino 172 I/O — User I/O
Pino 173 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 174 I/O — User I/O
Pino 175 I/O — User I/O
Pino 176 GND — Ground
Pino 177 I/O — User I/O
Pino 178 I/O — User I/O
Pino 179 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 180 I/O — User I/O
Pino 181 I/O — User I/O
Pino 182 I/O — User I/O
Pino 183 I/O — User I/O
Pino 184 GND — Ground
Pino 185 I/O — User I/O
Pino 186 I/O — User I/O
Pino 187 I/O — User I/O
Pino 188 I/O — User I/O
Pino 189 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 190 I/O — User I/O
Pino 191 I/O — User I/O
Pino 192 GND — Ground
Pino 193 I/O — User I/O
Pino 194 I/O — User I/O
Pino 195 VCCINT — Core supply (1.8 V nominal)
Pino 196 I/O — User I/O
Pino 197 I/O — User I/O
Pino 198 I/O — User I/O
Pino 199 I/O — User I/O
Pino 200 GND — Ground
Pino 201 I/O — User I/O
Pino 202 I/O — User I/O
Pino 203 I/O — User I/O
Pino 204 I/O — User I/O
Pino 205 VCCIO — I/O supply voltage
Pino 206 I/O — User I/O
Pino 207 I/O — User I/O
Pino 208 GND — Ground

Aplicações típicas

EP20K200CQ208C8 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards, Industrial Control Backplanes, Prototype ASIC Replacement, Military / Aerospace Sustainment, Medical Imaging Pre-Processing, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.

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Legacy Telecom Interface Cards

The EP20K200CQ208C8 fits legacy telecom interface cards because its 200K system gates, 8,320 logic elements, and 106,496 embedded RAM bits provide the density needed to implement TDM bus bridges, framer interfaces, and HDLC controllers in a single device. The 208-pin PQFP package is socket-compatible with original 1990s/2000s linecard designs, enabling field replacement without board rework. Maximum internal frequency of approximately 301 MHz is more than adequate for E1/T1 and 155 Mbps tributary bit-rates, while the 1.8 V core and LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O match the rail structure used in mid-2000s central-office hardware.

Recomendado

EP20K200CQ208C7ES · Altera EP20K200EQC208-3 · Intel
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Industrial Control Backplanes

The EP20K200CQ208C8 is well-suited to industrial control backplane glue-logic, where 200K gates are sufficient for protocol bridging (Modbus, Profibus, custom fieldbus), encoder/decoder logic, and on-board diagnostics. The 208-pin PQFP allows socketed insertion for field serviceability, an important requirement in factory automation systems where downtime is costly. Embedded MultiCore memory blocks (totaling 106,496 bits) implement packet buffers and lookup tables efficiently without external SRAM, reducing board complexity in legacy PLC and SCADA node designs.

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EP20K200CF484C8 · Intel EP20K200CF484C8ES · Altera
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Prototype ASIC Replacement

For prototype ASIC replacement in mid-volume designs, the EP20K200CQ208C8 offers 200K gates of logic capacity with in-system JTAG programmability via the Quartus design flow. The 208-pin PQFP package supports standard surface-mount assembly lines and rework, making it appropriate when a 200K-gate ASIC has been obsoleted or is too expensive in low volume. Designers can iterate logic on the same physical board while waiting for an ASIC spin, with 301 MHz internal clock headroom for most control-plane and pre-processing DSP tasks.

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EP20K100CQ208C8 · Altera EP20K100CQ208C8ES · Intel
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Military / Aerospace Sustainment

The EP20K200CQ208C8 sees continued use in military and aerospace sustainment programs where original Avionics Full Duplex Ethernet (AFDX), 1553B bridges, or mission computer interfaces are still in service. Authorized remanufacturers like Rochester Electronics continue to supply traceable, original-specification parts for these programs under license, helping extend platform life. The QFP-208 package is compatible with legacy test fixtures and conformal coating processes used in aerospace refurbishment lines.

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EP20K200CF484I9 · Altera EP20K200CF484I9N · Altera
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Medical Imaging Pre-Processing

In medical imaging pre-processing, the EP20K200CQ208C8 handles sensor front-end pipelines, image decimation filters, and bus-format conversion in ultrasound and X-ray detector systems where the original FPGA design has remained unchanged for over a decade. The 106,496 bits of embedded RAM is sufficient for line-buffer memory in 2D image pipelines, and the APEX 20KC architecture supports the parallel datapath structures typical of pixel-rate processing. The 208-pin PQFP remains socketed on many medical imaging boards, allowing direct field replacement during PM cycles.

Recomendado

EP20K200CF672C8 (Higher-pin-count variant for expanded image pipelines) EP20K200CF672C8ES · Intel
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation

The EP20K200CQ208C8 supports test and measurement instrument front-ends, where 200K gates can implement waveform synthesis, gating logic, custom trigger sequencers, and bus-master interfaces (PCI, VME, GPIB bridges). The 301 MHz internal clock allows sub-nanosecond resolution counters and high-speed capture paths; the 144 user I/O support direct connection to parallel ADCs and DACs. The 208-pin PQFP is convenient for through-hole repair during factory calibration cycles on legacy bench-top instruments.

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EP20K200CB356C8ES · Intel EP20K200CB356C8N · Altera

Resumo dos produtos recomendados

EP20K200CQ208C7ES Altera Usado em: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards EP20K200EQC208-3 Intel Usado em: Legacy Telecom Interface Cards EP20K200CF484C8 Intel Usado em: Industrial Control Backplanes EP20K200CF484C8ES Altera Usado em: Industrial Control Backplanes EP20K100CQ208C8 Altera Usado em: Prototype ASIC Replacement EP20K100CQ208C8ES Intel Usado em: Prototype ASIC Replacement EP20K200CF484I9 Altera Usado em: Military / Aerospace Sustainment EP20K200CF484I9N Altera Usado em: Military / Aerospace Sustainment EP20K200CF672C8 Higher-pin-count variant for expanded image pipelines Usado em: Medical Imaging Pre-Processing EP20K200CF672C8ES Intel Usado em: Medical Imaging Pre-Processing EP20K200CB356C8ES Intel Usado em: Test & Measurement Instrumentation EP20K200CB356C8N Altera Usado em: Test & Measurement Instrumentation
What is the EP20K200CQ208C8?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 is an Altera APEX 20KC field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with 200,000 system gates, 8,320 logic elements, and 106,496 bits of embedded RAM, packaged in a 208-pin PQFP. According to the Altera APEX 20KC datasheet, it operates on a 1.8 V core supply and supports a maximum internal frequency of approximately 301 MHz.
How many logic elements does the EP20K200CQ208C8 contain?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 contains 8,320 logic elements and 106,496 embedded RAM bits across its APEX 20KC fabric. The architecture combines four-input LUTs with embedded system blocks (ESBs) and MegaLAB columns, giving a balance of logic density and on-chip memory for medium-density glue-logic and DSP pre-processing roles.
What package does the EP20K200CQ208C8 use?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 uses a 208-pin PQFP (also described as BFQFP) measuring 28 x 28 mm with gull-wing leads. This package style supports socketed assembly and is widely used in legacy telecom and industrial control boards where field replaceability is important.
What is the operating voltage of the EP20K200CQ208C8?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 operates from a 1.71 V to 1.89 V core supply, with a nominal value of 1.8 V, and supports multiple I/O standards including LVTTL and LVCMOS. Designers must provide separate rails for the 1.8 V core and the I/O supply voltages in legacy APEX 20KC board designs.
Is the EP20K200CQ208C8 still in production?
No, the EP20K200CQ208C8 is classified as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) following Intel's acquisition of Altera in 2015. The part is still available through franchised distribution, authorized brokers, and licensed remanufacturers such as Rochester Electronics, but lead times can be long and pricing volatile.
Where to buy the EP20K200CQ208C8 online?
Authorized channels for the EP20K200CQ208C8 include Rochester Electronics on DigiKey, JAK Electronics, Veswin, Vyrian, and Vemeko. Always request traceability documentation and confirm RoHS compliance before placing volume orders for production builds.
What is the price of the EP20K200CQ208C8 in 2026?
As of 2026-09-07, the EP20K200CQ208C8 is quoted at roughly $145 in unit quantity through authorized distribution, with volume breaks descending toward $95 at 1,000 pieces. Pricing on the secondary market fluctuates with availability; quotes from multiple distributors are recommended before committing to a build.
What is the lead time for the EP20K200CQ208C8?
Lead time for the EP20K200CQ208C8 typically ranges from 6 to 14 weeks through authorized distribution as of 2026-09-07, depending on factory wafer stock and brokerage inventory. Rochester Electronics and similar authorized remanufacturers can shorten lead time for licensed rebuild runs.
Is the EP20K200CQ208C8 in stock at distributors?
Stock of the EP20K200CQ208C8 at major distributors is limited and varies week-to-week as of 2026-09-07. Real-time availability should be confirmed on DigiKey, Mouser, or directly via Rochester Electronics before scheduling a production build.
EP20K200CQ208C8 vs EP20K200EQC208 - which is better for a legacy industrial design?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 uses a 208-pin PQFP package with a C8 (commercial, 8 ns) speed grade, while the EP20K200EQC208 shares the same 208-pin PQFP footprint but carries the 'E' enhanced variant. For legacy industrial designs where socketed QFP replacement is required, both are pin-compatible drop-in candidates on the same PCB footprint.
EP20K200CQ208C8 vs EP20K200CB356C8 - which has more I/O?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 has 208 pins (144 user I/O maximum), while the EP20K200CB356C8 uses a 356-pin BGA package with more user I/O available. The BGA package supports higher pin counts but is not drop-in compatible with the PQFP-208 footprint.
When should I choose EP20K200CQ208C8 over EP20K200CF484C8?
Choose the EP20K200CQ208C8 when your board layout requires a socketable, through-hole-compatible QFP package with 144 user I/O. Choose the EP20K200CF484C8 when your design uses a 484-pin FineLine BGA footprint and needs higher I/O count, smaller board area, and improved signal integrity at high frequencies.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EP20K200CQ208C8?
The best drop-in replacement is the EP20K200CQ208C7ES or EP20K200EQC208-3 in the same 208-pin PQFP package, sharing identical pinout and within one speed grade. Both come from the same APEX 20KC family and require no PCB changes when swapping into a legacy socket.
Can EP20K200CB356C8ES replace EP20K200CQ208C8?
No, the EP20K200CB356C8ES uses a 356-pin BGA package and is not pin-to-pin compatible with the 208-pin PQFP EP20K200CQ208C8. PCB rework would be required, so this is not a drop-in replacement.
Where to download the EP20K200CQ208C8 datasheet PDF?
The official Altera APEX 20KC datasheet PDF can be downloaded from the Altera/Intel documentation archive at the legacy URL referenced in the part number naming convention. Authorized distributors also host copies; verify the document revision matches the lot date code when validating against production hardware.
Where to find the EP20K200CQ208C8 pinout?
The EP20K200CQ208C8 pinout for the 208-pin PQFP package is published in the APEX 20KC Device Handbook. Pin 1 is located at the top-left of the package when the index mark is oriented to the upper-left, and signals include dedicated JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI), configuration, PLL, and user I/O banks A-D.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EP20K200CQ208C8 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the EP20K200CQ208C8 when maintaining a legacy telecom interface card, industrial backplane, or prototype ASIC replacement where the original 208-pin PQFP socket must be reused without PCB rework. Its 200K system gates, 8,320 logic elements, and 106,496 embedded RAM bits provide sufficient density for TDM bridges, HDLC controllers, custom protocol engines, and parallel ADC/DAC front-ends. If your design needs more I/O than 144 pins or higher signal integrity at fast edge rates, migrate to a FineLine BGA variant such as the EP20K200CF484C8 (and accept BGA assembly). If your design has been using the EP20K100CQ208C8 and you need more logic capacity, the EP20K200CQ208C8 is a drop-in density upgrade in the same 208-pin PQFP socket. For new designs today, consider migrating to a Cyclone IV/V or MAX 10 device - the APEX 20KC family is NRND and the 1.8 V core is not compatible with modern low-voltage rails.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EP20K200CQ208C7ES EP20K200CF672C8ES EP20K100CQ208C8ES EP20K100CQ208C8 EP20K100CQ208C7ES
Package 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm) 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm) - same 208-pin APEX 20KC family, equivalent package 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm) - same 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm) - same 208-pin PQFP (28x28 mm) - same
Brand Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel) Altera (Intel)
Family APEX 20KC APEX 20KC APEX 20KC APEX 20KC APEX 20KC APEX 20KC
System Gates 200,000 200,000 (same) 200,000 (same) 100,000 (-50%) 100,000 (-50%) 100,000 (-50%)
Logic Elements 8,320 8,320 (same) 8,320 (same) 4,160 (-50%) 4,160 (-50%) 4,160 (-50%)
Embedded RAM Bits 106,496 106,496 (same) 106,496 (same) 53,248 (-50%) 53,248 (-50%) 53,248 (-50%)
Speed Grade C8 C7 (faster) C8 (same) C8 (same) C8 (same) C7 (faster)
Core Voltage 1.8 V (1.71-1.89 V) 1.8 V (same) 1.8 V (same) 1.8 V (same) 1.8 V (same) 1.8 V (same)
Approximate Unit Price (USD) $145.00 $140.00 $150.00 $95.00 $90.00 $92.00

Principais diferenciais

  • Higher logic density in the same 208-pin PQFP footprint (vs EP20K100CQ208C8)
  • Slightly slower C8 speed grade for cost-optimized legacy designs (vs EP20K200CQ208C7ES)
  • Socket-friendly QFP package for field replaceability (vs EP20K200CB356C8ES)

Notas de projeto

The APEX 20KC family requires three supply rails: a 1.8 V VCCINT for the core, a separate VCCIO for each I/O bank (typically 2.5 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V depending on bank standard), and a clean analog supply if the PLL is used. Decouple each VCCINT/VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic plus a 10 µF tantalum bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package. Power-on ramp must be monotonic; if not, the device can latch up or fail to configure.

Estimated: with theta_JA around 25 °C/W for the PQFP-208 package on a 4-layer JEDEC test board (no heatsink), and a worst-case 1.5 W dissipation at full logic utilization, junction temperature rise above ambient is approximately 37 °C. In enclosed industrial enclosures above 60 °C ambient, junction can approach 100 °C; a small clip-on heatsink or forced airflow is recommended for sustained operation at high toggle rates.

The 208-pin PQFP has a 0.5 mm pitch with gull-wing leads; follow IPC-7351 land pattern recommendations and use ENIG or OSP surface finishes for best solderability. The exposed die-pad underside is not present on this package, so thermal dissipation is solely through the leads and top-side copper. Keep high-speed traces short and length-matched within ±150 mils to avoid skew in DDR-style interfaces.

Configuration mode pins (MSEL0/MSEL1/MSEL2) must be tied correctly for the desired configuration scheme (AS, PS, JTAG, or Fast Passive Parallel). Mis-configuration is the most common reason boards fail to come up. Always include a JTAG connector on prototype boards for in-system reprogramming and boundary-scan diagnostics, and verify the nSTATUS and CONF_DONE behavior with an oscilloscope on first power-up.

Informações de conformidade

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

RoHS compliance per distributor product pages. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available web data - set to 'unknown' per Data Authenticity Rules. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (commercial temperature grade only).

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

Buscas relacionadas

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