EP20K200CF484C7N - APEX-20K 200K Gates FPGA 484-FBGA | Intel/Altera
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A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable integrated circuit built from a matrix of programmable logic blocks (PLBs), embedded memory, and routing interconnects that an engineer can configure after manufacturing using a hardware description language (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog. FPGAs sit between fixed-function ASICs (higher performance, higher NRE) and software-defined microcontrollers (lower speed, lower flexibility), giving rapid prototyping, in-field reprogrammability, and parallel hardware execution. The APEX-20K family belongs to the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices: PLD -> CPLD/FPGA -> SRAM-based FPGA -> high-density FPGA.
Key features of the EP20K200CF484C7N include a 1.71V to 1.89V core supply (VCCINT), MultiVolt I/O support for interfacing with 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V systems, four integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management, and embedded array blocks (EABs) for true dual-port RAM and ROM. The 106,496-bit embedded RAM is split into EABs that can be configured as FIFO, dual-port, or single-port memory, allowing high-bandwidth on-chip buffering without external SRAM.
Architecturally, the APEX-20K device combines logic array blocks (LABs) with embedded array blocks (EABs), each EAB providing up to 2,048 bits of RAM. The four PLLs deliver programmable frequency synthesis, phase shifting, and clock deskew, enabling robust clock domain management for high-speed designs. The 484-FBGA package exposes 382 user I/Os, making it one of the highest I/O-count members of the APEX-20K family suitable for parallel interface bridging, telecom backplanes, and DSP co-processing.
Typical applications include telecom line-card interface bridging, DSP co-processing for military/aerospace signal chains, industrial motor control and factory automation, legacy system refresh where the APEX-20K family has established design IP, and prototyping of ASICs that target Altera/Intel fabrication. The high I/O count also suits parallel sensor aggregation in industrial inspection and medical imaging front-ends. This page synthesizes distributor stock data, drop-in same-package alternatives, and lifecycle guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers manage risk in long-life programs.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na EP20K200CF484C7N — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok EP20K200CF484C7N (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Speed Grade, Package, Operating Temperature, Process Technology, Family.
EP20K200CF484C7
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EP20K200CF484C7N Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Series | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements / Cells | 8,320 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| Number of Gates (typical) | 200,000 |
| Number of I/O | 382 |
| Voltage - Supply (VCCINT) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Packhaging / Kaso | 484-BBGA (FineLine BGA) |
| Supplier Device Package | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
| Temperature na Operasyon | 0C to +85C (commercial grade) |
| Number of PLLs | 4 |
| Embedded Array Blocks (EABs) | Configurable as RAM/ROM/FIFO |
| Programmable Logic Blocks | APEX LAB architecture |
| MultiVolt I/O Support | 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V / 5V |
| Configuration Method | SRAM-based, in-system reconfigurable |
| Katayuan ng Lifecycle | Obsolete (Altera/Intel APEX-20K family EOL) |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng EP20K200CF484C7N 484-fbga (23x23 mm)
Pin configuration para sa EP20K200CF484C7N (484-fbga (23x23 mm) package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa EP20K200CF484C7N.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
EP20K200CF484C7N ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Telecom Line-Card Interface Bridging, DSP Co-Processing for Military/Aerospace Signal Chains, Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation, Legacy System Refresh and Spare-Parts Sustainment, ASIC Prototyping and HDL Functional Verification, Medical Imaging Front-End Aggregation.
Telecom Line-Card Interface Bridging
The EP20K200CF484C7N's 382 user I/Os make it ideal for telecom line cards that bridge between legacy TDM buses, Utopia interfaces, and asynchronous parallel backplanes. The four PLLs synthesize the multiple clock domains typically required by TDM and packet interfaces. Compared with a CPLD, the FPGA's 8,320 logic elements allow full custom glue-logic and bus-mastering IP blocks in a single chip.
Inirekomenda
DSP Co-Processing for Military/Aerospace Signal Chains
The APEX-20K's embedded array blocks (EABs) can be configured as dual-port RAM, enabling high-throughput FIR/IIR filter co-processing alongside a DSP or PowerPC host. With 106,496 bits of embedded RAM and four PLLs for sample-rate clock synthesis, the EP20K200CF484C7N is widely used in legacy radar, sonar, and electronic-warfare subsystems. The 484-FBGA package provides the I/O bandwidth required by wide parallel ADC/DAC interfaces.
Inirekomenda
Industrial Motor Control and Factory Automation
Industrial servo drives use the EP20K200CF484C7N to implement field-oriented control (FOC) loops and parallel encoder interfaces in real-time hardware. The high I/O count interfaces directly to resolver-to-digital converters, Hall-effect sensors, and high-resolution PWM generation. The PLLs generate the multiple switching frequencies used in three-phase inverter control, while the LAB/EAB architecture allows deterministic, parallel execution of feedback loops.
Inirekomenda
Legacy System Refresh and Spare-Parts Sustainment
Many defense and industrial OEMs maintain field-deployed equipment with original APEX-20K designs. The EP20K200CF484C7N is procured for spare-parts sustainment programs requiring form-fit-function replacement of existing PCBs. The 484-FBGA footprint matches the original design exactly, so rework is unnecessary - only date-code verification and counterfeit-mitigation inspection per AS6081 are required.
Inirekomenda
ASIC Prototyping and HDL Functional Verification
ASIC development teams use APEX-20K devices as a low-cost, in-house prototype target for verifying RTL before committing to mask costs. The EP20K200CF484C7N's 8,320 logic elements map cleanly to mid-complexity ASIC designs, and its 382 user I/Os expose all pins for breakout verification. Multiple PLLs allow real-world clock-domain exploration during ASIC emulation.
Inirekomenda
Medical Imaging Front-End Aggregation
Ultrasound and CT imaging front-ends use the EP20K200CF484C7N to aggregate data from multiple transducer channels before forwarding to the back-end DSP farm. With 382 user I/Os and four PLLs, the FPGA can latch 16+ parallel analog front-end streams at sample rates up to the device's internal Fmax. The 106,496 bits of embedded RAM are configured as line buffers for image-data streaming. Long-life medical programs sustain this design for 10-15 years, making obsolete FPGA inventory management critical.
Inirekomenda
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Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for EP20K200CF484C7N — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
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| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | EP20K200CF484C7 | EP20K200CF484C7ES | EP20K200BC484-1X | EP20K200BC484-2X | EP20K200CB652C9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera | Altera |
| Package | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-FBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 484-BGA - same family | 484-BGA - same family | 652-BGA - same silicon |
| Series | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K | APEX-20K |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 |
| Speed Grade | -7 (commercial 0C to +85C) | -7 | -7 (engineering sample) | -1X (slower Fmax) | -2X (slower Fmax) | -9 |
| VCCINT Range | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V | 1.71V to 1.89V |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete (ES stock) | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Lead-free (Pb-free) solder-ball finish variant (kumpara saEP20K200CF484C7)
- Highest commercial speed grade -7 (kumpara saEP20K200BC484-1X)
- Production-grade screening vs engineering-sample (kumpara saEP20K200CF484C7ES)
- 384-ball FineLine BGA with maximum user I/O density (kumpara saEP20K200CB356C8N (356-BGA variant))
Talaan ng Disenyo
The APEX-20K EP20K200CF484C7N requires a tightly regulated 1.71V to 1.89V VCCINT supply (typically 1.8V nominal) and separate VCCIO rails for MultiVolt I/O support (1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V). Estimated: at 100% toggle rate on all 8,320 logic elements and 382 I/Os, core current can reach 1.5-2.0 A. Place a minimum of eight 0.1 uF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of the BGA balls, plus four bulk 47 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors on the VCCINT plane. Follow Altera application note AN117 for APEX power-distribution layout.
The 484-FBGA 1.0 mm pitch package requires a 6+ layer PCB with microvia or via-in-pad construction for reliable assembly. Solder paste stencil aperture reduction (typically 0.85x ball diameter) is recommended to mitigate BGA ball-bridge defects. Land-pattern dimensions must match Altera's package specification exactly; using the wrong land pattern causes high failure rates at reflow. Use ENIG surface finish and follow IPC-7095 process guidelines for BGA assembly.
When substituting EP20K200CF484C7 (no N suffix) for EP20K200CF484C7N, verify solder-ball finish compatibility with your assembly process - the 'N' suffix denotes lead-free, while the non-N variant uses lead-bearing SnPb balls. Mixing finishes in a lead-free reflow profile causes tombstoning and solder-joint reliability failures. Also note that the engineering-sample variant (-7ES) is not warranted for production use; only deploy in non-safety prototypes. For industrial temperature range (-40C to +100C), verify part-number extension; commercial-temperature parts will fail in cold-start conditions.
APEX-20K FPGAs use SRAM-based configuration memory, making them susceptible to single-event upsets (SEUs) in radiation environments. For aerospace/defense applications, consider the radiation-hardened variant or implement TMR (Triple Modular Redundancy) scrubbing. For commercial designs, enable the internal CRC checker and periodic reconfiguration from a golden bitstream to detect soft errors. Source-synchronous interfaces should use the on-chip PLLs with matched clock-tree delays, per Altera AN224.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS compliance not confirmed in the verified distributor data for EP20K200CF484C7N. The 'N' suffix denotes lead-free solder-ball finish per JEDEC J-STD-020, suggesting RoHS compliance, but the manufacturer datasheet should be consulted for full REACH and RoHS declarations. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (FPGA, not an automotive-grade part); no APEX-20K variant carries AEC-Q100 qualification.