EP20K30ETC144-2X - APEX 20KE FPGA, 30K Gates, 92 I/O, 144-LQFP | Intel
N.º da peça: EP20K30ETC144-2X ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.5 | $38,50 |
| 10 | $32.75 | $327,50 |
| 100 | $27.4 | $2.740,00 |
| 500 | $23.1 | $11.550,00 |
| 1.000 | $19.85 | $19.850,00 |
EP20K30ETC144-2X Visão geral
An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reprogrammable semiconductor device containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), programmable interconnects, and I/O cells, allowing engineers to implement custom digital circuits without the cost or lead time of an ASIC. The APEX 20KE family extends the original APEX 20K line with enhanced MultiCore interconnect and embedded system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) support, placing it within the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLD) -> CPLD -> FPGA -> reprogrammable logic -> integrated circuit.
Key features of the EP20K30ETC144-2X include 24,576 typical logic elements / system gates, 1,200 logic cells, 92 user I/O pins, internal frequency support up to 160 MHz, and a propagation delay of approximately 1.68 ns. The device operates from a 1.8 V core supply and supports multiple I/O standards via dedicated I/O banks. Its MultiCore architecture combines Look-Up Table (LUT)-based logic with embedded array blocks (EABs) for memory and arithmetic functions.
The MultiCore architecture allows designers to allocate silicon resources between fine-grained LUT logic and coarse-grained EAB memory blocks, optimizing the device for DSP, datapath, or control-plane applications. Each EAB can be configured as RAM, ROM, or multiplier, giving the APEX 20KE flexibility that pure LUT-only FPGAs of the era lack. The 1.8 V core and 1.5 V internal supply rails are generated on-chip from the external VCCINT pin, simplifying power-tree design.
Typical applications include telecommunications line cards, industrial control and glue logic, PCI bridge interfaces, and legacy system upgrades where pin-compatible migration to newer FPGA families is not required. The 144-pin LQFP package is footprint-friendly for through-hole-replacement designs and breadboard-friendly prototypes. The device is suitable for both volume production and end-of-life replacement scenarios, given its mature APEX 20KE tool chain (Quartus II versions prior to 13.0).
When designing with the EP20K30ETC144-2X, ensure your Quartus II tool chain version supports the APEX 20KE device family and that the JTAG chain matches the 10-pin Altera header pinout. EAB-based memory blocks must be instantiated via MegaWizard Plug-Ins or LPM library calls, and unused I/O pins should be configured as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-ups to minimize in-rush current.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and design notes tailored to the EP20K30ETC144-2X - context not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para EP20K30ETC144-2X — 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 EP20K30ETC144-2X (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Package, Mounting Type, Family.
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EP20K30ETC144-2N
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$61.75 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30ETC144-3
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
EP20K30ETC144-1X
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$21.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30ETC144-1
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$28.73 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30ETC144-3N
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$21.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30EFC144-2X
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$58.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →EP20K30ETC144-2X Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Family | APEX 20KE |
| Logic Elements | 1200 |
| Typical Gates | 30000 |
| System Gates | 24576 |
| Macrocells | 192 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 |
| Internal Frequency | 160 MHz |
| Propagation Delay | 1.68 ns |
| Logic Family | CMOS |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 C to 85 C |
| Encapsulamento | 144-LQFP (E-type, 20x20 mm) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Speed Grade | -2 |
| Status RoHS | unknown |
Configuração de pinos do EP20K30ETC144-2X
| Pino 1 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 2 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 3 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 4 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 5 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 7 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 (1.8 V) |
| Pino 16 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage |
| Pino 22 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 1) |
| Pino 27 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 38 | nCONFIG — Configuration control (active-low) |
| Pino 39 | nSTATUS — Configuration status (active-low) |
| Pino 40 | CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator |
| Pino 41 | DCLK — Configuration clock |
| Pino 42 | DATA0 — Configuration data input |
| Pino 43 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 44 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 45 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 46 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 47 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 48 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 49 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 50 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 51 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pino 58 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 59 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 60 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 61 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 62 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 63 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 70 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 71 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| 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 | VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage |
| Pino 78 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 2) |
| Pino 79 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 80 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pino 81 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pino 82 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pino 83 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pino 84 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 85 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 86 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 87 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 88 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 89 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 98 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pino 99 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 105 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 106 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| 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 | GND — Ground |
| 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 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 117 | VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage |
| Pino 118 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 3) |
| Pino 119 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 120 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 121 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 122 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 123 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 124 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 125 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 126 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 127 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 128 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 129 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 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 | VCCINT — Core supply voltage (1.8 V) |
| Pino 135 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 136 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| 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 | VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage |
| Pino 141 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 142 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 143 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
| Pino 144 | I/O — User I/O pin (bank 4) |
Aplicações típicas
EP20K30ETC144-2X é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic, Industrial Control and Motor Drive Logic, Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Adapter, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End, End-of-Life Replacement and Long-Term Maintenance, Aerospace Ground Support and Avionics Test Bench.
Telecommunications Line Card Glue Logic
The EP20K30ETC144-2X fits telecommunications line-card glue-logic applications because its 1,200 logic elements and 92 user I/O pins provide ample capacity for bus-bridging, protocol conversion, and timing-recovery support functions. Its 160 MHz internal frequency and 1.68 ns propagation delay allow it to handle T1/E1 and lower-rate serializer/deserializer companion logic without bottlenecking the data path. Placed adjacent to a framer or PHY device, the FPGA absorbs address decoding, interrupt aggregation, and EEPROM emulation. Unlike newer families, its 144-LQFP footprint is forgiving for hand-rework and field-replaceable modules where lead-free rework stations are unavailable.
Recomendado
Industrial Control and Motor Drive Logic
For industrial control and motor-drive systems, the EP20K30ETC144-2X delivers the logic density (1,200 LEs) and I/O count (92 pins) needed to implement PWM generators, encoder interfaces, and safety interlocks in a single chip. Its 0 C to 85 C commercial operating range suits cabinet-mounted controllers, and the 144-LQFP package withstands industrial vibration profiles when properly staked. The 1.8 V core with separate VCCIO bank supplies allows direct interface to 3.3 V and 5 V sensor/H-bridge signals without external level shifters, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
Recomendado
Legacy PCI Bridge and Interface Adapter
The EP20K30ETC144-2X is well-matched to legacy PCI bridge and bus-adapter designs where 92 I/O pins suffice for 32-bit PCI plus side-band signals (REQ#, GNT#, INTA#, etc.). Its 160 MHz internal frequency exceeds PCI 33 MHz requirement with substantial margin, and the embedded array blocks (EABs) can be configured as FIFO buffers for transaction buffering. The 144-LQFP footprint is straightforward to route on 4-layer PCBs and keeps the design compatible with older motherboards and backplane cards that cannot accept BGA packages.
Recomendado
Test and Measurement Instrumentation Front-End
The EP20K30ETC144-2X serves as the digital front-end controller in legacy test-and-measurement instruments, where its 1,200 logic elements implement pattern generation, response capture, and trigger sequencing. The 92 I/O pins accommodate 16 to 32 channels of digital I/O plus SPI/I2C management bus and front-panel interface. The APEX 20KE MultiCore architecture allows DSP-style FIR filter channels to be realized in EABs, freeing LUT logic for sequencer state machines. Its 144-LQFP package is easy to inspect and rework, which is valuable in low-volume instrument production.
Recomendado
End-of-Life Replacement and Long-Term Maintenance
The EP20K30ETC144-2X is a primary candidate for end-of-life replacement and long-term maintenance of installed equipment where the APEX 20KE silicon is already qualified. Equipment manufacturers and system integrators maintain a buffer stock of this 144-LQFP device for field-replaceable units in telecommunications, industrial, and aerospace ground-support systems. Its mature Quartus II tool chain (versions prior to 13.0) means existing bitstreams remain compatible without redesign, and the 144-LQFP footprint keeps spare-part logistics straightforward for service technicians.
Recomendado
Aerospace Ground Support and Avionics Test Bench
For aerospace ground support and avionics test benches, the EP20K30ETC144-2X provides the deterministic logic density (1,200 LEs) and 92 I/O pins needed for ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete signal emulation. Its 1.8 V core and multi-standard I/O banks let a single FPGA interface to legacy 5 V avionics buses and modern 3.3 V logic without external level translation. The 144-LQFP package is acceptable for ground equipment that does not require the vibration profile of flight hardware, and the APEX 20KE MultiCore EABs allow on-chip implementation of protocol timing margins.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | EP20K30ETC144-2N | EP20K30ETC144-3 | EP20K30ETC144-1X | EP20K30ETC144-1 | EP20K30ETC144-3N | EP20K30EFC144-2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (E-type) | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same | 144-LQFP - same |
| Brand | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) | Intel (Altera) |
| Speed Grade | -2 | -2 (identical) | -3 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -1 (slower) | -3 (slower) | -2 (identical) |
| Logic Elements | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
| User I/O Pins | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Lead Finish | SnPb (X suffix) | Pb-free (N suffix) | SnPb (no suffix) | SnPb (X suffix) | Pb-free (no suffix) | Pb-free (N suffix) | SnPb (X suffix) |
| RoHS Compliance | Non-compliant (leaded) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Non-compliant (leaded) | Non-compliant (leaded) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Compliant (Pb-free) | Non-compliant (leaded) |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | Standard EAB configuration | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Standard EAB | Enhanced EAB (EFC suffix) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Principais diferenciais
- 30K-gate APEX 20KE silicon in a 144-LQFP footprint with -2 speed grade (vs EP20K30ETC144-3)
- Pb-free drop-in option available in same 144-LQFP package (vs EP20K30ETC144-2N)
- Enhanced EAB configuration available in same 144-LQFP package (vs EP20K30EFC144-2X)
Notas de projeto
The APEX 20KE EP20K30ETC144-2X requires a clean 1.8 V core supply on VCCINT and separate VCCIO supplies per I/O bank (banks 1-4, each with its own VCCIO pin). Decoupling: place one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic capacitor within 5 mm of each VCCINT pin, plus one 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the package. Estimated: at 160 MHz internal frequency and typical 30% toggle rate, expect 200-400 mA on VCCINT - verify with Quartus II PowerPlay early in the design.
Configure unused I/O pins as tri-stated inputs with weak pull-up enabled to minimize in-rush current and prevent floating inputs from drawing quiescent supply current. JTAG pins (TDI/TDO/TMS/TCK) must be pulled to known states during configuration: TMS and TDI require 10 kohm pull-ups to VCCIO, TCK requires a 10 kohm pull-down, per Altera APEX 20KE configuration handbook. Reserve the 10-pin Altera JTAG header footprint even on production boards to allow in-system programming and boundary-scan test.
Do not mix 5 V and 3.3 V signals on the same VCCIO bank - the APEX 20KE I/O banks tolerate mixed voltages only when VCCIO matches the highest-voltage signal in the bank. Configuration: ensure nCONFIG is held low during power-up until VCCINT and VCCIO reach stable levels, then released. nSTATUS must be monitored for configuration errors. After CONF_DONE goes high, drive DCLK low and keep nCONFIG high for normal operation - failure to follow this sequence is the most common cause of configuration failure on first prototypes.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS status inferred from X suffix (leaded finish) per Altera/Intel ordering nomenclature. N-suffix variants (EP20K30ETC144-2N) are lead-free and RoHS-compliant. AEC-Q100 not applicable - APEX 20KE is not automotive-qualified.