EP20K200CQ208C8ES - APEX 20KC FPGA 200K Gates 208-BFQFP
N.º da peça: EP20K200CQ208C8ES ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $245 | $2.450,00 |
| 100 | $195 | $19.500,00 |
| 500 | $165 | $82.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $142 | $142.000,00 |
EP20K200CQ208C8ES Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor device containing programmable logic blocks, configurable interconnect, and I/O cells that engineers can reconfigure after manufacturing to implement custom digital circuits. FPGAs sit within the broader hierarchy: programmable logic -> logic IC -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. APEX 20KC extends Altera's APEX 20K MultiCore architecture with CAM (Content Addressable Memory) support and LVDS-capable high-speed I/O.
Key features include 106,496 RAM bits of embedded system memory distributed across ESBs (Embedded System Blocks), 4 phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, MultiVolt I/O supporting 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V interfaces, and JTAG-based IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan testing. The device supports hot-socketing insertion and in-system programmability via Altera's serial configuration (EPC16, EPC8) or JTAG chains.
The APEX 20KC architecture combines four types of building blocks - LUTs for logic, ESBs for memory/PLL, FastTrack interconnect, and MegaLAB structures - enabling designs that mix datapath, control, and memory. The 200K-gate capacity positioned this family as a mid-density workhorse for telecom, networking, and DSP-intensive applications in the early 2000s.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, network switches and routers, DSP co-processing, industrial control systems, and military/aerospace prototyping. The BFQFP-208 footprint was widely supported by JTAG programmers and Altera's ByteBlaster/USB-Blaster download cables.
When designing, account for the BFQFP-208 thermal envelope (typical θJA ≈ 30 °C/W) and provide adequate decoupling (100 µF bulk + 0.1 µF ceramic per supply pin group). Configuration must complete within the device's POR (power-on reset) window; ensure VCCINT reaches 1.71 V before MSEL pin states are sampled.
This page synthesizes distributor stock levels, parameter cross-references, and design guidance not consolidated in the original datasheet, enabling faster design-in for both new designs and legacy board replacements.
Alternativas drop-in para EP20K200CQ208C8ES — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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EP20K200CQ208C8
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$95 / unidade
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$20.9 / unidade
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Ver ficha técnica →EP20K200CQ208C8ES Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | APEX-20KC |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 8320 |
| System Gates | 200,000 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| Number of I/O | 136 |
| Number of Logic Array Blocks (LABs) | 144 |
| Number of PLLs | 4 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 301.21 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.15 µm CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 °C to +85 °C (TJ) (commercial) |
| Encapsulamento | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Nível de sensibilidade à umidade (MSL) | 3 (168 hours) |
| Configuration Method | Serial / JTAG (EPC8, EPC16) |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do EP20K200CQ208C8ES 208-bfqfp (pqfp)
Configuração de pinos para EP20K200CQ208C8ES (pacote 208-bfqfp (pqfp)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para EP20K200CQ208C8ES.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
EP20K200CQ208C8ES é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Line Cards, Network Switch / Router Control Plane, DSP Co-Processing / FIR Filter Acceleration, Industrial Control Systems, Military / Aerospace Prototyping, Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
Telecommunications Line Cards
The EP20K200CQ208C8ES fits telecom line-card designs where 200K gates and 136 I/Os deliver protocol bridging, framing/deframing, and link-layer processing for T1/E1/DSL aggregation. With 301.21 MHz internal frequency and four PLLs, it can clock independent TDM streams. The 106,496 embedded RAM bits absorb packet buffers and de-jitter FIFOs without external SRAM. Altera's CAM blocks enable TCAM-like lookup for routing tables, a feature that set APEX 20KC apart from contemporaries.
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Network Switch / Router Control Plane
In network switch and router control-plane designs, the EP20K200CQ208C8ES provides 200K gates of programmable logic for forwarding-table management, route-processor glue logic, and management-Ethernet handling. The 4 PLLs synchronize the MAC, PHY, and CPU bus interfaces independently; 136 user I/Os accommodate multi-port Fast Ethernet and GMII sidebands. APEX 20KC's MultiVolt I/O supports mixed 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V signaling in mixed-voltage backplanes, critical for legacy switch ASIC interfacing.
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DSP Co-Processing / FIR Filter Acceleration
The EP20K200CQ208C8ES accelerates DSP workloads such as multi-channel FIR filters, FFT pre/post-processing, and adaptive equalization in software-defined-radio and baseband designs. The 8320 LEs and 106,496 RAM bits implement distributed-arithmetic FIR with 100+ taps across multiple channels at sample rates up to 150 MHz. APEX 20KC's Carry-Chain and Cascade Chain dedicated routing minimize adder-tree latency, a key advantage over generic FPGA DSP implementations.
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Industrial Control Systems
For industrial PLC designs, the EP20K200CQ208C8ES provides 200K gates of deterministic logic for motion-control sequencers, encoder counters, and proprietary fieldbus bridging. The 136 I/Os handle multiple quadrature encoders, stepper-motor pulse trains, and digital I/O banks. APEX 20KC's PLL-driven clock tree allows deterministic sampling of encoder feedback independent of CPU load. The 208-BFQFP package is mechanically robust for screw-down heatsink attachment in industrial enclosures.
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Military / Aerospace Prototyping
While the commercial-grade EP20K200CQ208C8ES itself operates 0-85°C, the same die forms the basis for military temperature-screened variants used in avionics and aerospace prototypes. The 200K-gate capacity accommodates MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC-429 protocol bridging, radar DSP pre-processing, and reconfigurable mission logic. FPGAs were a key technology for fast prototyping of military avionics upgrades where ASIC lead-times are prohibitive.
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Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement instruments (logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators) leverage the EP20K200CQ208C8ES's 200K gates for high-speed state-machine control, trigger sequencing, and pattern generation. The 301.21 MHz max frequency supports real-time pattern generation at 200+ MHz, while 136 I/Os provide multi-channel probe interfacing. The BFQFP-208 footprint is easy to probe for bench characterization and rework, which is critical in low-volume test-equipment production.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EP20K200CQ208C8ES — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP20K200CQ208C8 | EP20K200CQ208C7ES | EP20K100CQ208C8ES | EP20K100CQ208C8 | EP20K100CQ208C7ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Family | APEX-20KC | APEX-20KC | APEX-20KC | APEX-20KC | APEX-20KC | APEX-20KC |
| System Gates | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 4,160 | 4,160 | 4,160 |
| Speed Grade | C8 (ES suffix) | C8 (no ES) | C7 (-1) | C8 (ES) | C8 (no ES) | C7 (-1) |
| User I/O | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
| Embedded RAM Bits | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 53,248 | 53,248 | 53,248 |
| Process Technology | 0.15 µm CMOS | 0.15 µm CMOS | 0.15 µm CMOS | 0.15 µm CMOS | 0.15 µm CMOS | 0.15 µm CMOS |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest logic density in 208-BFQFP package tier of APEX 20KC (vs EP20K100CQ208C8ES)
- Enhanced (ES) speed-bin screening (vs EP20K200CQ208C8)
- Highest fmax within the C8 / ES speed-bin tier (vs EP20K200CQ208C7ES)
- CAM/ESB feature support for lookup-table applications (vs EP20K100CQ208C8ES)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: At typical core activity (15% toggle rate, 1.8V VCCINT) the EP20K200CQ208C8ES draws approximately 0.5-1.0 A from VCCINT; pair a 100 µF tantalum bulk capacitor with 0.1 µF X7R ceramic bypass per VCCINT pin group. VCCIO banks should each have their own 0.1 µF + 10 µF decoupling to minimize simultaneous switching noise on 3.3 V outputs. Power-on-reset (POR) requires VCCINT to reach 1.71 V before MSEL pins are sampled - ensure 5 ms ramp time minimum.
BFQFP-208 has 0.5 mm pin pitch and 30.6 mm body. Route signal traces on inner layers to escape the dense pin field; use via-in-pad only if the assembly house supports it. Keep four-layer stackup with continuous ground plane directly beneath the package to provide low-impedance return paths. JTAG chain signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, nTRST) should be length-matched within 25 mm and routed away from clock I/O banks to avoid false triggers.
Estimated: The 208-BFQFP package has θJA of about 25-35 °C/W (depends on PCB copper area). At 1.5 W dissipation, junction temperature rises roughly 50 °C above ambient. Attach a small heatsink or aluminum plate for designs running above 1 W. Avoid placing the device near board edges or in dead-air enclosures without forced airflow, especially in industrial operating profiles approaching 85 °C ambient.
LVDS I/O pairs must be placed on adjacent pins in the same I/O bank and use the differential routing channel with 100 Ω differential impedance. APEX 20KC supports up to 16 LVDS channels per bank depending on bank location. Use series-termination resistors (33-68 Ω) on high-speed outputs longer than 50 mm, and consider IBIS simulation for any signal exceeding 100 MHz to verify ringing and crosstalk margins.
Critical pitfalls: (1) Do not hot-plug VCCINT - use the recommended power-sequencing circuit with nSTATUS / CONF_DONE monitoring. (2) MSEL pins must not float - tie high or low via 1 kΩ resistor. (3) Configuration data CRC errors after init often indicate VCCINT droop during configuration - check bulk capacitance. (4) When migrating from -2 to -1 speed grade (C7 vs C8), reduce target fmax by 10-15% in Quartus timing analysis. (5) Do not exceed 136 user I/O - exceeding package I/O count during pin assignment will silently fail at compile.
Informações de conformidade
APEX 20KC family predates Altera's transition to lead-free packaging (2006). Most EP20K200 ordering codes are Pb-bearing and may require exemption. Modern 'ES' suffix parts (post-2006) are typically lead-free. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an FPGA, not an automotive qualified IC. RoHS/REACH status not stated in available distributor data.