EP20K30EQC208-3 - APEX 20KE FPGA, 30K Gates, 208-PQFP | Altera
N.º da peça: EP20K30EQC208-3 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95,00 |
| 10 | $85.5 | $855,00 |
| 100 | $76 | $7.600,00 |
| 500 | $68.5 | $34.250,00 |
| 1.000 | $62 | $62.000,00 |
EP20K30EQC208-3 Visão geral
An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a type of integrated circuit whose logic function is defined by the user after manufacture. FPGAs sit in the programmable logic hierarchy below ASICs and above fixed-function logic ICs, offering a balance of high integration density, parallel processing capability, and reconfigurability. APEX-20KE parts specifically belong to Altera's MultiCore architecture, which embeds look-up-table logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory blocks on a single die, enabling system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration.
Key features of the EP20K30EQC208-3 include 125 user I/O pins, 1,200 logic elements, 24,576 total RAM bits, and a maximum internal operating frequency of 435 MHz. The device supports in-system programming via the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG interface and is built around the 2.5V/3.3V low-voltage bus standard with 5V-tolerant I/O. The 208-BFQFP package provides a low-cost surface-mount option for moderate-density designs.
The APEX-20KE MultiCore architecture combines lookup-table-based logic for register-intensive functions, product-term logic for arithmetic and fast adders, and embedded system blocks (ESBs) for memory and FIFO. This heterogeneous fabric optimizes logic utilization and routing delays versus monolithic LUT-only architectures, allowing designers to map DSP, datapath, and control logic efficiently on a single device.
Typical applications include telecommunications infrastructure, industrial control systems, glue logic replacement, custom peripheral interfacing, and legacy ASIC replacement prototyping. The combination of moderate gate count and PQFP packaging makes the EP20K30EQC208-3 well-suited for cost-sensitive designs where BGA packages are undesirable.
When designing with this part, ensure proper power decoupling near every VCC pin, follow Altera's JTAG programming guidelines for configuration, and respect the maximum I/O toggle rate and junction temperature limits stated for the -3 speed grade.
This page combines distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design context that is not collected in a single place in the manufacturer datasheet, providing a synthesis useful for both new designs and legacy maintenance.
Alternativas drop-in para EP20K30EQC208-3 — 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 EP20K30EQC208-3 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Speed Grade, Family, Mounting Type, Core Supply Voltage, Total RAM Bits.
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EP20K30EQC208-1
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$34.9 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30EQC208-2
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$7.92 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30EQC208-3N
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
EP20K60EQC208-3
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$128 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K100EQC208-3
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
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Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30EQC208-3 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Series | APEX-20KE |
| Core Voltage Supply | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Total Logic Elements | 1200 |
| Total Gates | 30000 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 |
| User I/O Count | 125 |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | 120 |
| Operating Frequency (Max) | 435 MHz |
| Technology Process | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Speed Grade | -3 |
| Encapsulamento | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Número de pinos | 208 |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +85C |
| Programming Interface | JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (per Rochester listing) |
Configuração de pinos do EP20K30EQC208-3
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 6 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 8 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 9 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 10 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 11 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 12 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 13 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 14 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 15 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 16 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 17 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pino 18 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 19 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 20 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 21 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 22 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 23 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 24 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 25 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 26 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 27 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 28 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
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| Pino 32 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
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| Pino 37 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 38 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 39 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 40 | I/O — User I/O (bank 2) |
| Pino 41 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 42 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 45 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 48 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 52 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 53 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 54 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 55 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 56 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 57 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 58 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 63 | I/O — User I/O (bank 3) |
| Pino 64 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pino 65 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 66 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 67 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 68 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 69 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 72 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 73 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 74 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 75 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 76 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 77 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 79 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 80 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 81 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 82 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 83 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 86 | I/O — User I/O (bank 4) |
| Pino 87 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 89 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 90 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 91 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 92 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 93 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 94 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 95 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 96 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 97 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 98 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 99 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 100 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 101 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 102 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 103 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 104 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 107 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 108 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 109 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 110 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 111 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 112 | I/O — User I/O (bank 5) |
| Pino 113 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pino 114 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 115 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 116 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 117 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 119 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 122 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 125 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 130 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 131 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 132 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 133 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 134 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 135 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 137 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 138 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 139 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 140 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O (bank 6) |
| Pino 142 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 145 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 146 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 147 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 148 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 149 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 150 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 151 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 152 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 153 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
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| Pino 156 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 157 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 158 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 159 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 160 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 161 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 162 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 163 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 164 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 165 | I/O — User I/O (bank 7) |
| Pino 166 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 167 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 168 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 169 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 170 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pino 171 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 172 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 173 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 174 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 175 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 176 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 177 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 178 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 179 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 180 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 181 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 182 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 183 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 184 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 185 | VCCIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pino 186 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 187 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 188 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 189 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 190 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 191 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 192 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 193 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 194 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 195 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 196 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 197 | I/O — User I/O (bank 8) |
| Pino 198 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pino 199 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pino 200 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pino 201 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino 202 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pino 203 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 204 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 205 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 206 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 207 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
| Pino 208 | I/O — User I/O (bank 1) |
Aplicações típicas
EP20K30EQC208-3 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Infrastructure, Industrial Control Systems, ASIC Prototyping and Replacement, Custom Peripheral Interfacing, Glue Logic Consolidation, Legacy Test and Measurement Equipment.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
The EP20K30EQC208-3's 30K gates and 125 I/O make it a strong fit for telecom line-card glue logic. Its 1.71-1.89V core with 5V-tolerant I/O interfaces cleanly to legacy 5V TTL buses while consuming modern low-voltage power. The MultiCore architecture efficiently implements ATM cell processing, HDLC framing, and Utopia bus interfacing at the 435 MHz internal fabric clock typical of -3 grade parts. Embedded system blocks (ESBs) provide 24 Kbits of RAM for small lookup tables and protocol state machines. The 208-BFQFP package is preferred over BGA for field-replaceable legacy line cards.
Recomendado
Industrial Control Systems
In industrial PLC and motion control backplanes, the EP20K30EQC208-3 provides 1,200 logic elements for combinational and sequential control logic, plus 24 Kbits of RAM for parameter storage and PID coefficient tables. The 125 user I/O directly drives 24V optically-isolated inputs and outputs through external buffers, with the 5V-tolerant I/O simplifying interface to legacy industrial buses. The 208-PQFP package withstands the through-hole rework common in industrial maintenance. With operating range -40C to +85C, it tolerates factory-floor thermal conditions when properly heatsinked.
Recomendado
ASIC Prototyping and Replacement
Designers use the EP20K30EQC208-3 as a low-cost ASIC emulator for ~30K-gate custom chips, leveraging the MultiCore fabric to model datapath, control, and embedded memory concurrently. The 24,576 RAM bits emulate small register files and FIFO buffers needed in custom ASIC verification. The 208-PQFP package allows direct footprint migration from packaged ASICs, accelerating prototype bring-up. Once the design is validated, the bitstream can be regenerated for smaller production FPGAs while keeping the EP20K30EQC208-3 as the engineering reference platform.
Recomendado
Custom Peripheral Interfacing
The EP20K30EQC208-3's 125 user I/O pins excel at bridging mismatched peripherals such as ISA/PCI buses to modern memory-mapped processors. Designers can implement custom DMA engines, scatter-gather controllers, and protocol converters within the 30K-gate fabric. The 5V-tolerant I/O directly connects to legacy peripheral signals without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost. The 435 MHz internal fabric clock supports high-throughput streaming interfaces while the 208-BFQFP package simplifies hand-soldering for prototype bring-up.
Recomendado
Glue Logic Consolidation
Replacing dozens of 74-series TTL/CMOS packages with a single EP20K30EQC208-3 reduces PCB area, power, and BOM count in legacy system designs. The 1,200 logic elements and 24 Kbits of RAM absorb address decoding, interrupt steering, bus arbitration, and FIFO buffering functions. Its 5V-tolerant I/O maintains compatibility with surrounding 5V logic families, while the 1.8V core lowers power versus original TTL implementations. The 208-PQFP package is a natural replacement footprint for multi-chip 74-series logic boards.
Recomendado
Legacy Test and Measurement Equipment
The EP20K30EQC208-3 supports custom pattern generation, signal conditioning, and timing-sequencer functions in legacy ATE platforms. Its 125 I/O pins handle parallel DUT interfaces, while the 1,200 logic elements implement programmable waveform tables with the embedded ESBs providing 24 Kbits of pattern memory. The 208-PQFP package allows repair-friendly socketed designs important in service shops maintaining long-life test equipment. Operating temperature -40C to +85C covers most laboratory and production-floor environments.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP20K30EQC208-1 | EP20K30EQC208-2 | EP20K30EQC208-3N | EP20K60EQC208-3 | EP20K100EQC208-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) - same | 208-BFQFP (PQFP, 28x28 mm) - same |
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Series | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE | APEX 20KE |
| Total Gates | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | 60000 | 100000 |
| Logic Elements | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 2560 | 4160 |
| Total RAM Bits | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 | 24576 | 40960 | 53248 |
| User I/O Count | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 148 | 148 |
| Speed Grade | -3 (fastest) | -1 (slowest) | -2 (mid) | -3 (fastest) | -3 (fastest) | -3 (fastest) |
| Core Voltage | 1.71-1.89 V | 1.71-1.89 V | 1.71-1.89 V | 1.71-1.89 V | 1.71-1.89 V | 1.71-1.89 V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principais diferenciais
- Highest speed grade within APEX 20KE family for 208-PQFP (vs EP20K30EQC208-1)
- Drop-in superset path to higher density without PCB rework (vs EP20K100EQC208-3)
- Same package pinout across speed grades and density steps (vs EP20K30EQC208-2)
Notas de projeto
The EP20K30EQC208-3 requires both a 1.8V VCCINT core supply and a separate 2.5V or 3.3V VCCIO supply. Decouple every VCCINT and VCCIO pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, plus a 10 µF bulk tantalum or polymer capacitor near the package. Estimated core current at 435 MHz with full I/O toggling is approximately 200-400 mA; verify with the APEX 20KE power calculator spreadsheet. VCCIO current scales with I/O toggle rate and loading.
Estimated: at 1.8V core, ~300 mA ICC, and 100% I/O utilization, total power dissipation reaches roughly 0.6-1.0 W. The 208-BFQFP package has theta_JA around 35-40 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, giving a junction rise of ~35-40 C above ambient. For closed enclosures, attach a small clip-on heatsink or use top-side airflow to maintain Tj below 125 C in industrial (-40C to +85C ambient) deployments.
Do not apply 5V to any I/O pin even though the datasheet lists 5V tolerance - tolerance means the input will not be damaged, but VIH for proper logic-high detection still uses the VCCIO reference. Always tie unused I/O pins to a defined state per the APEX 20KE configuration guidelines. Ensure JTAG chain integrity by buffering TCK near the device if multiple parts share the chain, and respect the maximum TCK frequency stated in the datasheet.
Place the EP20K30EQC208-3 on the top side with all decoupling on the opposite layer directly beneath the VCC pins. Use a continuous ground plane under the device; avoid signal traces crossing beneath the PQFP body. Keep JTAG signals (TDI, TDO, TCK, TMS) short and routed together with a guard ground to prevent configuration noise. Provide 4-layer stack-up with dedicated VCCINT and VCCIO planes for designs exceeding 50 MHz internal clock rates.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliance per Rochester Electronics distributor listing on DigiKey. AEC-Q100 not applicable for this FPGA. Lead-free confirmed via the EP20K30EQC208-3N variant. REACH and conflict minerals status not explicitly stated in the verified data.